Person Familiar With Matter To AP: MLB Review Of Umpire Hit
Plate umpire Quinn Wolcott was struck in the left shoulder Wednesday by a fastball from Detroit's Buck Farmer that sailed past the mitt of backup catcher John Hicks.
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Plate umpire Quinn Wolcott was struck in the left shoulder Wednesday by a fastball from Detroit's Buck Farmer that sailed past the mitt of backup catcher John Hicks.
The Cleveland Indians won their 21st straight game on Wednesday, 5-3 over the Detroit Tigers, to set a AL winning-streak record and join only two other teams in the past 101 years to win that many consecutive games.
Martinez had a heart ablation on Monday in Detroit, and manager Brad Ausmus said Tuesday that the five-time All-Star was recovering at home.
The Tigers will face National League Central opponents in Interleague play next season.
While the Tigers continue to struggle, the Indians improve their incredible winning streak to 19 games.
Jeimer Candelario helped turn Detroit's first triple play in 16 years, Nicholas Castellanos slugged his third career grand slam and the Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday night.
It was the first time the Tigers completed a triple play since Aug. 1, 2001 against the Seattle Mariners.
Major League Baseball today announced that Miguel Cabrera was named the Detroit Tigers 2017 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award, the most prominent individual player award bestowed by MLB.
The Detroit Tigers, along with Major League Baseball, will host their annual First Responders Day, sponsored by BELFOR Property Restoration, on Wednesday, September 6 as the Tigers face the Kansas City Royals at 7:10 p.m.
Mikie Mahtook can't catch a break in left field right now.
He is 14-4 with a 3.38 ERA in 25 starts between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo this year.
Cleveland has outscored Detroit 18-4 in the first three games of the series.
Cabrera will sit out six games and Wilson will miss three games for their actions on a fight-filled afternoon against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park on Aug. 24.
"We're going to have him see Dr. James Andrews in about a week, and he won't start again until after that," manager Brad Ausmus said.
"I want to thank everyone here in Detroit from the front office to all of my teams and especially the fans, the way you guys have treated me over the last (13) years has been so special to me."
Down by one run, Miguel Cabrera lined out with the bases load in the bottom of the 9th to end the game.
"On behalf of the Detroit Tigers, we sincerely thank Justin Verlander for his remarkable 13 seasons of dedication to the organization," Avila said.
After trading both Verlander and Upton the Tigers are now clearly moving forward with a rebuild.
It was originally reported Verlander wouldn't waive his no trade clause to complete the deal with the Astros.
It's unsure if Justin Verlander wouldn't waive his no trade clause to complete the trade or if the Astros decided to pull back their offer.
ESPN baseball reporter Jerry Crasnick tweeted shortly after 9 p.m. on Thursday that a source confirmed Verlander will not be moved before midnight.
The Detroit Tigers are joining forces with the Detroit Police Department to provide support for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Long, 23, is ranked as the eighth-best prospect in the Angels system by Baseball America and the ninth-best prospect in the organization according to MLB Pipeline.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook will be signing autographs at Comerica Park on Saturday, September 2 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at The D Shop.
The Detroit Tigers will once again join Major League Baseball and all MLB Clubs in a league-wide effort to raise childhood cancer awareness by dedicating a special "Childhood Cancer Awareness Day" at Comerica Park on Friday, September 1st.
