David Banks-Imagn Images A little baseball news to go with your morning coffee. Happy Tuesday, friends. I hope we’re all still riding the high of that tremendous series opener, and excited for what’s to come for the rest of the week. Just a few little Tiger bites for today, with an update on Kerry Carpenter’s injury status, some moves in the AL Central, and a story … [Read more...] about The Tiger Beat: Tuesday Newsday
Game 24 Preview: Tigers can clinch series win vs Padres on Tuesday
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images After taking Game 1 from San Diego, Detroit can win the series over one of the best teams in the league. The Detroit Tigers took the opening game of their home series against the San Diego Padres on Monday night, 6-4, to get the good guys back on the winning track. What is more impressive is that the Pads are one of the best teams in … [Read more...] about Game 24 Preview: Tigers can clinch series win vs Padres on Tuesday
Tigers promote RHP Chase Lee, option RHP Keider Montero to Triple-A Toledo
Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The sidearmer joins a taxed bullpen in need of some backup. With the Detroit Tigers dealing with a taxed bullpen, they made a move for some reinforcements on Tuesday afternoon. Starting pitcher Keider Montero, who spelled the rotation as the sixth man the last two turns through, has been optioned back to Triple-A Toledo. In his … [Read more...] about Tigers promote RHP Chase Lee, option RHP Keider Montero to Triple-A Toledo
GameThread: Tigers vs. Padres, 6:40 p.m.
Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Detroit Tigers (14-9) vs. San Diego Padres (16-7) Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Gaslamp BallMedia: FanDuel Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Jack Flaherty (1-1, 2.53 ERA) vs. RHP Nick Pivetta (3-1, 1.57 ERA) … [Read more...] about GameThread: Tigers vs. Padres, 6:40 p.m.
Tigers 0, Padres 2: Tigers bats slump in shutout loss
Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Plenty of baserunners, not enough run scorers. The Tigers continued their series against the Padres tonight with Jack Flaherty on the mound for the Tigers up against Nick Pivetta for the Padres. Flaherty was throwing a nice mix of pitches to help keep the San Diego batters on their toes. He looked fairly confident in his delivery … [Read more...] about Tigers 0, Padres 2: Tigers bats slump in shutout loss