MAY 14, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Detroit Tigers shut down Baltimore Orioles, 3-0, despite early Michael Pineda departure Eric Haase and Willi Castro hit solo home runs and the Detroit Tigers bullpen shut out the Baltimore Orioles after starter Michael Pineda wa...
Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Pineda leaves game with right hand contusion Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Pineda has a 3.22 ERA with four walks and 12 strikeouts across 22⅓ innings in five starts this season.
MAY 14, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Exits with right hand contusion Pineda exited Saturday's start against the Orioles due to a right hand contusion, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Pineda was hit by a comebacker in the top of the second inning and was removed from the game after being visited by trainers. He'll undergo further evaluation, so it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to make his next turn through the rotation, which tentatively lines up for Friday in Cleveland. Prior to his departure, the right-hander tossed 1.1 perfect innings against the Orioles.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes tough-luck loss Pineda (1-2) allowed just two runs on six hits across 6.2 innings but took the loss Monday against the Athletics. He walked two and struck out four.
Impact For the third time in four starts this year, Pineda allowed two runs or fewer, but the righty only has one win to show for it. Part of the problem is that the Tigers have scored an MLB-worst 78 runs across their 28 games (2.8 runs per game), but Pineda also failed to last beyond five innings in any of his previous outings, so he's been relying a lot on his bullpen. He surpassed that mark Monday and gave himself a good chance to win, though Detroit didn't score at all, falling 2-0. Pineda will at least carry a solid 3.43 ERA into his next scheduled start Saturday against the Orioles.
MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Polanco, Twins bullpen send Athletics to 9th straight loss
Jorge Polanco delivered another key hit and the Minnesota bullpen combined for 6 2/3 innings of shutout work as the Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grand slam by Diaz vs. Tigers helps Astros to 7-0 homestand
Aledmys Díaz hit a grand slam, Jake Odorizzi threw five innings of one-hit ball and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 for a four-game sweep and their seventh straight...MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doesn't factor into decision Pineda allowed two runs on four hits across 4.1 innings and did not factor into the decision in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates. He walked two and st...
Impact Pineda has pitched reasonably well with a 3.77 ERA across three starts, though he has yet to log more than five innings in any of his appearances. The big righty had a delayed start to spring training due to visa issues, so the Tigers may still be easing him into action to some degree, though he didn't help his cause by needing 85 pitches to retire 13 batters Wednesday. Pineda will look to pitch a bit deeper into the game in his next scheduled start Monday against the Athletics.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates beat up Tigers' bullpen to split doubleheader
Bryan Reynolds doubled in Pittsburgh’s two-run seventh inning, and the Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2 to split a doubleheaderMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers-Pirates postponed Pineda and the Tigers won't play the Pirates on Tuesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Detroit.
Impact The two teams will reconvene for a straight doubleheader Wednesday. According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Pineda will start the first game of the twin bill, while Alex Faedo will be called up from Triple-A Toledo to start the nightcap.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers beat Tigers 6-3; Cabrera hits 503rd homer
Walker Buehler pitched five scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 and overcame Miguel Cabrera’s 503rd career home run and his first this seasonMAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan's arm, Kepler's bat lead Twins past Tigers 5-0
Joe Ryan threw seven innings of one-hit ball and Max Kepler stayed hot with a pair of home runs as the streaking Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Detroit Tigers, Michael Pineda pounded early by Minnesota Twins in 5-0 loss Michael Pineda gave up three HRs (two by Max Kepler) and the Detroit Tigers managed just two hits in a 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on We...
APRIL 28, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Can't duplicate success Pineda (1-1) allowed four runs on seven hits across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Twins. He didn't walk anyone and struck out two.
Impact For the second straight start, Pineda went five innings, but he couldn't match his season debut of five scoreless frames. Home runs plagued the righty, as he allowed three of them, including two by Max Kepler. Pineda isn't a big strikeout guy with only four so far in 10 innings, so his margin for error is pretty slim, particularly when he's serving up long balls. The veteran will look for better results in his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Pirates.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: López sharp for Marlins, Braves OF Rosario out
Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo López will carry a majors-leading 0.52 ERA into his start at WashingtonAPRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers throw it away: Wild toss in 9th gives Twins crazy win
Detroit catcher Eric Haase made a throwing error on a botched rundown, capping a chaotic play that gave the Minnesota Twins two runs for a 5-4 win over the TigersAPRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Twins pitcher Michael Pineda to face his old team on Wednesday at Target Field Manager Rocco Baldelli had nothing but praise for hard-throwing righthander Michael Pineda, who won a team-high nine games in 2021.
APRIL 27, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
LEADING OFF: Marlins' López sharp, Braves' Rosario out
Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo López will carry a majors-leading 0.52 ERA into his start at WashingtonAPRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Impresses in first 2022 start Pineda (1-0) tossed five scoreless innings to pick up the win Thursday against the Yankees. He allowed just three hits and struck out two.
Impact Pineda, who joined the Tigers on March 18, had a delayed start to camp due to visa issues, so he opened the season ramping up with Triple-A Toledo. The veteran looked good in his Detroit debut, and about the only negative was that he wasn't allowed to work deeper into the contest, as the team cautiously pulled him after 60 pitches. It's a good first impression nonetheless, and Pineda will look to build on it in his next scheduled start Wednesday against the Twins, whom he played with last season.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joining active roster Pineda will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo to start Thursday against the Yankees.
Impact The 33-year-old began the season with Toledo after visa issues caused a late arrival to spring training, and he'll make season debut for Detroit on Thursday after starting twice at the Triple-A level. Pineda is expected to be limited to about 4-to-5 innings and 70-to-80 pitches versus New York but shouldn't face any restrictions in subsequent starts.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Officially debuting Thursday Pineda will start Thursday's game against the Yankees, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Pineda missed most of spring training due to visa issues, but he'll be able to make his Tigers debut Thursday after missing the first two weeks of the regular season. The right-hander is expected to be capped around 4-to-5 innings and 70-to-80 pitches during Thursday's start but shouldn't be restricted in subsequent outings. Pineda made two starts at Triple-A Toledo to begin the year, posting a 5.68 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in 6.1 innings.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
First start 'likely' for Thursday Manager AJ Hinch said that Pineda is "the most likely candidate" to start the Tigers' game Thursday against the Yankees, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact As anticipated, Pineda looks like he'll be ready to make his Tigers debut this week after his late signing coupled with the visa issues that kept him out for nearly all of spring training resulted in him being left off the Opening Day roster. Pineda has since made two rehab starts with Triple-A Toledo, building up to 3.1 innings and 55 pitches in his most recent outing April 12. Expect Detroit to cap Pineda at around 4-to-5 innings and 70-to-80 pitches Thursday, but he shouldn't face many workload restrictions thereafter.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to join MLB rotation Pineda won't make his scheduled start for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday and is expected to join the major-league rotation instead, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Pineda's spring buildup was delayed by visa issues. He's been building up his workload at Triple-A Toledo, making a pair of starts, but the Tigers will abandon plans for him to make a third after Casey Mize (elbow) hit the injured list Friday. He's expected to pitch sometime during next week's series against the Yankees, which begins Tuesday, though he may not be ready for a full starter's workload, as he threw just 3.1 innings in his most recent minor-league outing.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Another Triple-A start on tap Pineda will make his next start for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Pineda made his second Triple-A appearance of the regular season Tuesday and allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three in 3.1 innings. Manager A.J. Hinch said that the right-hander looked sharp for the first three innings but had some trouble locating his pitches in the fourth. If Sunday's minor-league start goes well, Pineda will be in the mix to rejoin the Tigers as early as next weekend.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pitches well in minors Pineda tossed three scoreless innings for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. He allowed one hit and struck out one.
Impact Pineda will likely make a handful of starts in the minors before he's ready for MLB action, as his arrival at spring training was delayed by visa issues and the Tigers want to build him up slowly. The veteran tossed only 33 pitches in this one, so he'll certainly look to build that number up some in his next outing for the Mud Hens. Assuming he doesn't have any setbacks, Pineda should be in Detroit's rotation fairly soon.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Finishing buildup in minors Pineda was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday to finish his spring buildup.
Impact Pineda signed with the Tigers in mid-March but was delayed by visa issues and missed the start of camp. He's expected to miss a turn or two at the start of the regular season but will pitch in competitive games at the Triple-A level as he works his way up to speed. According to Evan Woodbery of MLive.com, Pineda could be ready to make his Tigers debut around April 22.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
