The Tiger Beat: Colt Keith owns his fielding mistakes

Plus, how should you plan to pay for everything at Comerica Park this weekend?

Happy Friday everyone! The Tigers home opener is today, we’re back in the proper time zone, and all is right with the world!

We’ve got a little news for you heading into the weekend that includes some insights from Colt Keith about his big boo-boo during Wednesday’s loss to the Mariners. In other news we look at the uptick in contract extensions, and some leaked City Connect designs that very from fun to bizarre.

Let’s just get right into it.

Detroit Tigers News:

• Colt Keith admitted to his gaffe during Wednesday’s game against the Mariners—a moment that most certainly cost Tarik Skubal two earned runs and possibly lost the Tigers the game—and said afterwards, “There’s no better word for it, just kind of panicked.” While I’m sure all of us have had those moments, it wasn’t a great outing for Keith overall, despite his three walks. Keith went on to explain his mistake, saying , “I tried to come in and get it with one hand, and the hop beat me. I knew how many outs there were. I just opened up and for some reason, turned all the way. Just a messed-up play and it hurt us.”
• Here’s a little breakdown of what new food options are available at the park . Lots of burgers and sandwich options. Though I do wonder who decided on the non-kosher slider for Jewish Night… (Someone go try the Put Me in Coach for me, please.) If you’re a Free Press subscriber, they get into a little more detail about each offering .
• Comerica Park is a cashless venue, so here’s a quick overview of how to prepare yourself to pay for things when you head to the park for Opening Weekend .
• Want to get a new cap this season? Here’s what’s different about them and how to get your hands on one .

AL Central News:

• A White Sox broadcaster is apologizing for his comments about the beloved pitching account Pitching Ninja .

• Stingy winter weather might prove to be a problem for the Twins’ home opener against the Astros .
• The Royals helped unveil a new elementary school baseball diamond this week . Gives “Let the kids play” a whole new (and literal) meaning.
• How did one Guardians’ prospect use cricket to help him become one of the top rated talents in their system?

MLB News:

• The cause of death for Brett Gardner’s teenaged son has been released, and it appears that carbon monoxide poisoning was to blame.
• The City Connect jerseys for the Marlins, Red Sox, and White Sox appear to have leaked . If they’re legit, the Red Sox are going Green Monster, the Marlins are going Miami Vice, and the White Sox are going… Chicago Bulls? Interesting choices!
• It looks like the Rockies City Connect might have also leaked.

• The Dodgers/Braves series is spotlighting two very different streaks to start the season.
• Someone should probably make sure to turn off Keith Hernandez’s microphone…
• Ketel Marte is the most recent player to sign a nice contract extension. If Scott Harris is listening, it would be a good time to have Riley Greene join the extension club…
• Here’s a little more insight into why we’re seeing this uptick in early extensions.
• One takeaway for each team to start the season. (Spoiler: for the Tigers the big news is Torkelson related).