Rays draw 2 bases-loaded walks in 9th, beat Tigers 7-0
Yu Chang and Yandy Diaz drew bases-loaded walks in a seven-run ninth inning to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TYLER ALEXANDER #14 - PITCHER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
6-5 W-L •
1.24 WHIP •
5.10 ERA
6-5 W-L
1.24 WHIP
5.10 ERA
Takes tough-luck loss Alexander (2-5) allowed just two runs on two hits across five innings but took the loss Wednesday against the Twins. He walked one and struck out five.
Impact Alexander probably deserved a better fate, but Detroit's bats were stymied by Joe Ryan and four Minnesota relievers. Alexander has now made consecutive appearances as a starter, allowing four earned runs across nine innings. The lefty worked as a long reliever earlier in the season, but with Detroit dealing with several injuries in the rotation, he'll likely stick as a starter. His next outing is tentatively set for Tuesday against the Guardians.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jorge López gets 1st save with Twins in 4-1 win over Tigers
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Twins and Tigers meet in series rubber match
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Takes loss as starter Alexander (2-4) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits across four innings to take the loss Thursday against the Blue Jays. He walked one and struck out one.
Impact Alexander was making his fifth start of the season and first since April 29. The lefty pitched decently against a strong Toronto lineup, but he was limited to just 69 pitches across four innings of work. With Michael Pineda (triceps) hitting the injured list last weekend, Alexander will likely stick in the rotation for the time being and might be able to build up his pitch count moving forward. He's currently slated to take the mound again Wednesday against the Twins.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chapman 2 HRs, Kikuchi wins in return as Jays top Tigers 5-3
Matt Chapman hit two home runs, Yusei Kikuchi came off the injured list to pitch five solid innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 for their 10th victory in...JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reyes' 2-out, 2-run double in 9th rallies Tigers over Padres
Victor Reyes hit a two-out, two-run double in the ninth inning to rally the Detroit Tigers over the San Diego Padres 4-3JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives another start Alexander is slated to start Thursday's series opener in Toronto, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact When Alexander was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in mid-June, the Tigers initially used him in a relief role, but an assortment of injuries to other starting pitchers has prompted manager A.J. Hinch to move the lefty back into the bullpen. Alexander made his fourth start of the season coming out of the All-Star break and acquitted himself well last Thursday against the Blue Jays, tossing three scoreless frames and allowing one baserunner before turning the game over to the bullpen. Since he's not yet fully stretched back out, Alexander could be on a limited pitch count in his rematch Thursday with Toronto.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Tigers' Tyler Alexander enters rotation as Michael Pineda lands on injured list Detroit Tigers left-hander Tyler Alexander began the season in the start rotation but has worked out of the bullpen since returning from an...
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Set to return to rotation Alexander is expected to start Thursday's contest against the Blue Jays, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Alexander will replace Michael Pineda (triceps) in the latter's next scheduled start Thursday against the Blue Jays. The 28-year-old Alexander has produced a 4.05 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 18 strikeouts over 33.1 innings in 14 appearances, including four starts with the Tigers this season. Manager A.J. Hinch said that the team is taking it start-by-start for now, making it possible that Alexander only makes one start before returning to the bullpen.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pitches well Saturday Alexander pitched three scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's loss to the Twins. He allowed one hit and had no walks or strikeouts.
Impact Detroit starter Michael Pineda left the game after three innings due to a triceps issue, so Alexander was needed to cover the middle part of the game. The lefty did his job, notching his seventh scoreless appearance over his last 10 games. During that stretch, Alexander has a 1.29 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across 21 innings. Depending on Pineda's status moving forward, Alexander could find himself shifting into the rotation.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit-Cleveland postponed Sunday Alexander and the Tigers won't face the Guardians on Sunday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland.
Impact Alexander had been scheduled to make his fifth start of the season Sunday in what would have been a bullpen day for the Tigers, but the postponement ends up thwarting those plans. The two teams are scheduled to make up the postponed contest Aug. 15 in a traditional doubleheader.
JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Guardians
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Starting bullpen game Alexander will be the first pitcher on the mound in what's expected to be a bullpen game Sunday against the Guardians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Alexander does have starting experience, as he's started 29 games at the big-league level in his career, but he's not expeced to pitch too deep into Sunday's contest. He's topped out at 3.2 innings over his last 12 appearances, and the Tigers should be able to use plenty of relievers with a three-day break coming up after Sunday's game.
JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
All-Star Ramírez homers twice, Guardians blast Tigers 10-0
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Continues to pitch well Alexander, who allowed one run across 3.1 innings of relief in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Royals, has a 1.06 ERA across his last eight appearances.
Impact The run actually snapped a streak of six straight scoreless outings for Alexander. The lefty has allowed just two runs across 17 innings since returning from the injured list June 13. He's still working in a long-relief role for the time being, but the Tigers could give Alexander a shot in the rotation at some point, as he made 15 starts a season ago. The team currently has Tarik Skubal, Beau Brieske, Michael Pineda and Drew Hutchison as healthy starters on the roster, with Alex Faedo optioned to Triple-A following his start in Monday's nightcap.
JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bobby Witt Jr. has 4 hits, Royals sweep twinbill vs Tigers
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Earns win in relief Monday Alexander (2-3) worked around two hits to toss 3.1 scoreless innings and earn the win in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Guardians. He had no walks or strikeouts.
Impact Alexander came on in the fourth inning when starter Alex Faedo departed with right hip soreness. The lefty reliever did a nice job, and he earned his second win of the season after the Tigers rallied for the 5-3 win. Alexander has a 4.56 ERA this season, but he's been much better since returning from the injured list last month. Across 13.1 innings following his return, he has a miniscule 0.68 ERA.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Schoop has 6 hits in DH as Tigers sweep Guardians
Jonathan Schoop had two singles to close out a six-hit night, Eric Haase had his sixth home run and Tyler Alexander pitched three-plus scoreless innings of relief to lead the Detro...JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scoops up first win Alexander (1-3) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Saturday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one.
Impact Following four innings from starter Alex Faedo, Alexander navigated the fifth and sixth. The lefty pitched well, and he's starting to look better after a rough start to the season. Alexander had an 8.76 ERA across 12.1 innings before landing on the injured list in early May with a left elbow sprain. Since returning June 13, he has a 1.13 ERA and 0.88 WHIP over eight innings of work. Alexander was a valuable pitcher for the Tigers in 2021, registering a 3.81 ERA across 41 appearances (15 starts), and he may be returning to that form in 2022.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clemens' first career homer lifts Tigers over D-Backs 6-3
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Cordero has 3 hits, 2 RBIs to help Red Sox beat Tigers 5-2
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The Detroit News Tyler Alexander, activated off the injured list before the game Tuesday, will resume his Swiss Army knife role for the Tigers.
JUNE 14, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Activated from IL Alexander (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list following Monday's game against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Alexander remains a candidate to start Tuesday's matchup, though the club has yet to announce official pitching plans. Drew Hutchison's contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo, so he may also be in the mix for a start. Alexander last toed the rubber April 29 against the Dodgers, giving up four runs on three hits and two walks while fanning one over 2.1 frames.
JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers host the White Sox to start 3-game series
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