NICK MATON NEWS

Maton's walk-off lights up Comerica ... literally DETROIT -- The Tigers announced their plans to install LED lighting at Comerica Park last December, about a month before they installed Nick...

APRIL 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Tigers beat Giants in 11th on Nick Maton's bomb Nick Maton blasted a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th as the host Detroit Tigers defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-5 on Friday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Big, bad Wolfie: Nick Maton's walk-off homer has Tigers howling Maton has quietly been posting consistent, quality at-bats. There was nothing quiet about the 7-5 win over the Giants.

APRIL 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nick Maton bails out Detroit Tigers bullpen with walk-off 3-run HR in 7-5 (11) win over SF Nick Maton hit a three-run home run with two outs in the 11th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a comeback 7-5 victory over the San Francisc...

APRIL 15, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Nick Maton hits 3-run HR in 11th, Tigers beat Giants 7-5

Nick Maton hit a three-run homer in the 11th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Maton isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday.

Impact With the left-handed Sean Manaea starting on the mound for San Francisco, Maton will begin the game on the bench. Tyler Nevin will start in his place at the hot corner and bat second.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep again Wednesday Maton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 10-inning loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Maton went deep in the fourth inning, giving him two long balls in as many days. The 26-year-old hit a career high five home runs last season, but it seems like he'll see a lot more playing time with the Tigers this year, so he stands a good chance of surpassing that figure.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays rally in 9th, beat Tigers in 10 on Springer's hit

George Springer singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past Detroit 4-3, handing the Tigers their sixth consecutive defeat

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Batting second Wednesday Maton is batting second Wednesay versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Maton hit a three-run homer in Tuesday night's loss at Toronto, providing all of the Tigers' scoring in a 9-3 loss. He does have one other extra-base hit this season -- a double -- but is slashing just .120/.290/.280 through 31 plate appearances. Even in a good situation for regular playing time with Detroit, the versatile 26-year-old doesn't offer much current fantasy upside.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides offense Tuesday Maton went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Maton provided all the offense for the Tigers in the 9-3 loss with his first home run of the season in the second inning. It was only the third hit overall for the third baseman, who's batting just .120 in the early going. Maton should continue to see regular playing time, though it remains to be seen if he'll have much of a fantasy impact moving forward.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kiermaier HRs, makes great catch, Blue Jays beat Tigers 9-3

Kevin Kiermaier hit a solo home run and saved another with a sensational leaping catch at the center field wall, Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run blast and the Toronto Blue Jays home...

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Springs 6 hitless innings, Rays beat Tigers for 3-game sweep

Tampa Bay’s Jeffrey Springs was pulled after six hitless innings, Riley Greene got Detroit’s first hit with an infield single off Colin Poche in the seventh and the Rays beat the D...

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Springs pitches 6 hitless innings, Greene singles in 7th

Tampa Bay’s Jeffrey Springs was pulled after six hitless innings, and Riley Greene got the Detroit Tigers’ first hit with an infield single off Colin Poche in the seventh

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers' Nick Maton 'figuring out my swing', hits homer in 6-6 tie vs. Pirates Nick Maton hit his team-leading fifth homer in the Tigers' 6-6 tie against the Pirates on Friday in spring training action in Lakeland.

MARCH 25, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Tallies three hits Tuesday Maton went 3-for-3 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Impact Maton was off to a slow start before Tuesday's outburst, but he's now batting .294 this spring. The versatile 26-year-old is competing for an everyday role at third base, though he can also play some in the middle infield and the outfield. Maton should see a decent number of at-bats for the Tigers this season and could emerge as a moderately useful fantasy option.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off to slow spring start Maton went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays and is now batting just .182 this spring.

Impact It's a small sample size of just 11 at-bats, so Maton has time to get going before the regular season begins. The 26-year-old came to the Tigers as part of the Gregory Soto trade in the offseason and is competing for regular playing time, possibly at third base. Tyler Nevin is also in the mix at the hot corner, and the two could alternate starts, at least until one of them emerges as a preferred option. Maton also has the versatility to play at shortstop and second base as well as in the outfield, so he could be a utility player for the Tigers as well.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Maton's 'Wolfie' persona making early impression with Tigers Maton won't reveal the story behind his self-proclaimed nickname, but we're learning all about his play.

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'That vibe was so good': Matt Vierling, Nick Maton and the Phillies ties that bind Life goes on for the two ex-Phillies who were traded to Detroit, but they left behind strong bonds. "We miss the guys," Kyle Schwarber said.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Detroit Tigers' Nick Maton energized for more playing time Detroit Tigers infielder Nick Maton talks to reporters Jan. 8, 2023, after being traded from Philadelphia Phillies in Gregory Soto deal.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Why did Phillies trade two clubhouse favorites?

The Phillies' unique clubhouse was integral to their World Series run. So, why did they just send away two key characters for a volatile rel...

JANUARY 10, 2023

Phillies acquire All-Star reliever Gregory Soto from Tigers

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired All-Star reliever Gregory Soto and utility player Kody Clemens, son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, from the Detroit Tigers in...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Traded to Tigers Maton, Matt Vierling and Donny Sands were traded from the Phillies to the Tigers on Saturday in exchange for Gregory Soto and Kody Clemens, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact Maton could have a clearer path to playing time in Detroit than he had in Philadelphia, though there's no guarantee he'll earn regular at-bats. In 216 career plate appearances at the highest level, he's hit .254/.330/.434 with seven home runs. That's good for a 108 wRC+, though his 31.5 percent strikeout rate is worryingly high while his 32.8 percent hard-hit rate is well below average, suggesting he's been quite lucky to produce above-average results.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins roster for World Series Maton was added to the Phillies' roster on Friday for the World Series, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Maton was on the roster for the wild-card round but never saw the field, and he was left off the roster for pats two series. The 25-year-old is unlikely to see much action and will provide depth as a utility option during the World Series.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are set to play the Houston Astros in the World Series

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker

Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS