ROBBIE GROSSMAN NEWS

Steals base in win Grossman went 0-for-1 with three walks and a stolen base in Thursday's 3-2 win over Cleveland.

Impact The left fielder hit leadoff to begin the season and displayed his propensity for getting on base, surging out to a .750 OBP in four plate appearances. Grossman is not known for outstanding base-stealing numbers, having never swiped more than nine bags in a season, but he was only thrown out once in nine attempts last year with Oakland. Grossman's switch-hitting, walk-drawing presence suggests that the leadoff spot in Detroit's lineup is his to lose.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Begins season in leadoff role Grossman will start in left field and lead off in Thursday's season opener against Cleveland, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Grossman had regularly been featured as Detroit's leadoff hitter in the team's spring lineups, so his presence atop the lineup for Opening Day was fully anticipated. The 31-year-old switch-hitter has batted under .250 in three of the past four seasons, but his ability to rack up walks at a steady clip should make him a decent fit at the top of the order. He also proved to be an underrated source of power and speed last season with the Athletics, popping eight home runs in 192 plate appearances while going 8-for-9 on stolen-base attempts.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'

Boston Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will have to wait a little longer before returning to a big league mound

MARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fans

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening day

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers have a chance to provide a glimpse of the future

The Detroit Tigers have been one of baseball’s worst teams for the past four seasons, but they can now boast a few highly ranked prospects

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits first spring home run Grossman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact Grossman hit his first home run of the spring in the sixth inning. The veteran outfielder is just 3-for-17 in Grapefruit League play, but he's locked into a starting role and should be able to get going when the regular season begins. Grossman posted an .826 OPS last year with Oakland, which was his highest mark since 2016.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets celebrate World Series title -- in their minds

Michael Conforto and his New York Mets sprinted to celebrate the World Series title

MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could emerge as leadoff hitter Grossman is a candidate to bat leadoff this season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Tigers lack a surefire leadoff hitter, which opens the door for Grossman. The veteran won't offer much speed, but he doesn't whiff a ton (under 20 percent strikeout rate the past four seasons) and he got on at a respectable .344 clip in 2020. Even if he doesn't lead off, Grossman should hit near the top of the Tigers' order and play almost every day.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Robbie Grossman on his excitement being in camp, retooled swing New Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman shares with Detroit News' Chris McCosky his enthusiasm about being in spring training and his revamped...

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Seattle CEO's words stoke fire, frustration for players, PA

Tensions between Major League Baseball and its players were heightened Sunday by comments from Seattle Mariners CEO Kevin Mather that prompted his resignation

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Tigers OF Robbie Grossman ready to help young players in camp Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman recalls Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, when he first went to MLB spring training.

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • FREEP.COM

AL West teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How a revamped swing helped Robbie Grossman break out in 2020 New Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman had a career year at the plate with the A's, thanks to a leg kick and a revamped swing.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Detroit Tigers: Two More Robbie Grossman-like Deals to Fill Out a Lineup After executing their first multiyear signing since 2016, the Detroit Tigers have a couple more holes to fill before Opening Day On Tuesday,...

JANUARY 8, 2021 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers sign Robbie Grossman to 2-year, $10 million contract

The Detroit Tigers have signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a two-year, $10 million contract that includes performance bonuses

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bang! Bang! Astros thump away vs Oakland, return to ALCS

Carlos Correa hit a go-ahead, three-run homer after Michael Brantley’s two-run shot in the fourth inning, helping the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 11-6 to end their ho...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pinder's HR helps rally A's past Astros 9-7, trail ALDS 2-1

Chad Pinder’s three-run homer tied the game in the seventh and Sean Murphy’s sacrifice fly scored the go-ahead run in the eighth, rallying the Oakland Athletics past the Houston As...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits in favor of Davis Grossman is out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 3 of the Athletics' ALDS matchup with the Astros.

Impact Grossman will take a seat for the second game in a row while manager Bob Melvin continues to make room in the lineup for the hot-hitting Khris Davis, who has smacked home runs in the first two contests of the series. So long as Davis continues to spark an otherwise languishing Athletics offense, expect him to pick up starts at the expense of either Grossman or Stephen PIscotty.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Game 2 lineup Grossman will sit for Game 2 of the ALDS against Houston on Tuesday.

Impact Despite being a switch hitter, Grossman didn't start a single game against a southpaw this season. That trend will continue Tuesday against Framber Valdez, with Mark Canha starting in left field and Khris Davis serving as the designated hitter.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Manaea scheduled to start for Oakland against Houston

Framber Valdez and the Astros will take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for Game 2 Grossman will be on the bench for the second game of the Wild Card Series against the White Sox on Wednesday.

Impact Grossman went hitless in Game 1, though that's true of most of his teammates as well, as Oakland managed just three hits in their 4-1 loss. Mark Canha slides from right field to left in his absence, with Stephen Piscotty entering the lineup in right field.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Keuchel, White Sox to take on Bassitt, Athletics

The Athletics will host the White Sox in the one-game AL wild-card playoff

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Grossman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Grossman has turned in a decent season, with the switch hitter doing nearly all of his damage against right-handed pitching. Against lefties, Grossman is just 2-for-20. He sits against Marco Gonzales in the regular-season finale and Grossman's exposure to southpaws will remain limited during the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE