Tigers deal Kelly, opening door for top prospect Dingler's MLB debut
DETROIT – The Tigers started what could be a busy Trade Deadline season on Sunday for them by sending catcher Carson Kelly to the Rangers for catching prospect Liam Hicks and right-handed reliever Tyler Owens. The deal provides the defending World Series champion Rangers with a veteran catcher behind Jonah
Dingler's power surge coming at perfect time
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Max Clark quickly makes himself right at home in High-A ball
Max Clark has been in West Michigan for less than a week, but he's already making a lot of noise. MLB’s No. 10 prospect impressed with his bat and his glove Thursday in just his third game at High-A. The 19-year-old made a diving catch, tied the game with a
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Tigers sign top 2024 Draft pick Bryce Rainer
CLEVELAND -- The Tigers have signed shortstop Bryce Rainer, their first-round pick from last week’s MLB Draft, part of a slew of Draft deals Detroit announced on Monday. Also announced were deals with right-handers Owen Hall (second round), Josh Randall (third) and Michael Massey (fourth); shortstops Jack Penney (fifth) and
Clark, McGonigle put on show, get promoted to High-A
The Tigers’ future was on full display at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on Sunday, as two of the club’s top four prospects said farewell to Single-A Lakeland in style.
'Jackson makes everything easier': Jobe sets tone en route to no-hitter
After delivering his first official quality start of the season, Jackson Jobe returned from the trainer’s room for his post-game treatment. He glanced at the scoreboard and realized the Double-A Erie SeaWolves were on the cusp of something special. The SeaWolves had yet to allow a hit when Jobe made
Tigers go college route on Day 2 after prep-heavy Day 1
DETROIT -- After selecting three high school players with their first three picks Sunday night, the Tigers went the college route with all but one of their Day 2 selections. Part of that is pragmatism; teams that need to go over slot value to woo high school players drafted early
Common thread: Tigers take all prep players on Day 1 of Draft
DETROIT -- The Tigers, like most Major League teams, will say they always draft the best player available on their board. Still, two Drafts into the era of president of baseball operations Scott Harris, assistant general manager Rob Metzler and amateur scouting director Mark Conner, it’s hard not to notice
The next Seager? No. 11 pick is ready to make his own name
When you’re 6-foot-3, hit left-handed and play shortstop, the comps come pretty easily, quickly and constantly. For some teenagers, being put side-by-side with four-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger Award winner and two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager might lead to putting too much pressure on yourself. Bryce Rainer, selected by
Tigers take SS Rainer out of powerhouse high school with No. 11 pick
Bryce Rainer spent his weekend leading into the MLB Draft watching, among other things, the Tigers make back-to-back comeback wins over the Dodgers. The lifelong Californian did so, admittedly, as a Dodgers fan. He had no idea at the time that the Tigers would be ringing his phone hours later
Get to know No. 11 Draft pick Bryce Rainer
Fresh off a remarkable career as a two-way player at a powerhouse California high school baseball program, Bryce Rainer was selected by the Tigers at No. 11 overall in the 2024 Draft. Here’s what you need to know about the highly touted shortstop. FAST FACTS Position: SS Ht/Wt: 6-foot-3, 195
How will Tigers achieve youth focus in Draft?
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Top prospect Clark, Lee earn Futures Game nods
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'Amazing' Montero continues evolution with scoreless outing
DETROIT -- Tigers catcher Jake Rogers dug Keider Montero’s slider out of the dirt, got out of his crouch and stood in the opposite batter’s box, waiting for David Fry to make a move to first. Montero had essentially descended the ladder on the Guardians’ designated hitter, getting Fry to
Tigers' Clark swats first grand slam, logs career-high five RBIs at Single-A
The tools are galore for Max Clark, and on Saturday, he showed off his upside from the plate. MLB’s No. 10 prospect tallied a career-high five RBIs for Single-A Lakeland. The 19-year-old drove four of those runs in on his first professional grand slam, en route to a 9-2 victory
'Definitely happy to be back': Jobe returns to Double-A in midseason form
Baseball’s newest top pitching prospect is Jackson Jobe, and it had been a while since he toed the rubber at Double-A. When the 21-year-old right-hander returned to the level on Friday night, it was as if he’d never left. Jobe pitched like he hadn’t missed a beat in Erie’s 6-1
Malloy ends inside-the-parker by tackling home plate
ANAHEIM -- Justyn-Henry Malloy hit the Tigers’ first inside-the-park home run since 2021 to help Detroit to a 7-6 victory on Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium. Malloy’s moment was punctuated by his slide into home plate. He face-planted and walked away with a small cut on his chin and upper
Dingler's breakout season is finally here
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Once a budding Brave, Malloy returns to where pro journey began
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Tigers prospect Jackson Jobe learns from PGA dad Brandt
Before Jackson Jobe dreamed of pitching in the Major Leagues, he was supposed to be carrying a pitching wedge at a golf major. Months shy of his fourth birthday, Jackson and his older sister, Brittan, donned the white jumpsuit and became caddies for their dad Brandt at Augusta National. On
Partly named after Aaron, Malloy now wears his uniform number
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Mize (6 IP, 1 ER), Henry-Malloy (HR, 3 RBIs) power up in finale
DETROIT -- Tigers right-hander Casey Mize got back on track with a quality start in Thursday afternoon’s 7-2 win over the Nationals at Comerica Park. Rookie outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy, Detroit’s No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, put the game away with two big two-out hits -- a 407-foot solo homer
Jace Jung knocks louder on Tigers' door with 2-HR game
Jace Jung is swinging like he’s trying to hit every pitch all the way to Detroit. That’s just where he might find himself sooner rather than later. MLB Pipeline's No. 46 overall prospect keeps knocking on the door from Triple-A Toledo. The latest example came Tuesday when Jung posted his