Indians' Francona Has Heart Procedure, Out Of All-Star Game
The 58-year-old Francona had been experiencing dizziness, fatigue and a rapid heart rate for several weeks.
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The 58-year-old Francona had been experiencing dizziness, fatigue and a rapid heart rate for several weeks.
"It's an honor to be selected as an All-Star for the first time as a Tiger," Upton said.
Anibal Sanchez pitched six strong innings, and Dixon Machado hit his first career home run to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Alex Faedo from the University of Florida, the club's first round selection (18th overall) in the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
If the Tigers do plan on trading Justin Verlander it appears one place he could wind up with would be the Chicago Cubs.
Justin Upton added three hits and two RBIs, helping make up for the loss of Miguel Cabrera. The slugger left after six innings due to left hip tightness.
Jon Morosi of MLB Network tweeted on Monday night that the reigning World Series champions are interested in both Verlander and catcher Alex Avila.
The Tigers led 1-0 before the Indians broke through against Jordan Zimmermann. The right-hander had allowed one hit through five innings, but he didn't make it through the sixth.
With the score tied at 4 in the seventh and Martinez on first, Castellanos hit his fifth triple of the season off the out-of-town scoreboard in right-center.
Fans can purchase the exclusive 'Bark at the Park' Night ticket package that includes one ticket for a dog and its owner.
Anibal Sanchez will now start tomorrow's first game of the doubleheader against Josh Tomlin of Cleveland.
Michael Fulmer came within one out of a shutout, and the Detroit Tigers hit three home runs in a 7-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.
Faedo was named the Most Outstanding Player after two strong starts against TCU. Faedo allowed five hits and no runs and struck out 22 in 14 1/3 innings against TCU.
On Friday, the famous Detroit-born rapper announced his partnership with New Era via Twitter.
It was a game dominated by home runs, including Ian Kinsler's 44th career leadoff homer on the third pitch of the game.
The trio of homers handed the Tigers their third straight loss and ninth in the last 13 games.
The Detroit Tigers today selected 30 players on the final day of the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Tigers third baseman Nicholas Castellanos will be signing autographs at Comerica Park on Saturday, June 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The D Shop.
The Detroit Tigers selected eight players on the second day of the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
The Detroit Tigers selected right-handed pitcher Alex Faedo from the University of Florida with their first pick (18th overall) in the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a two-run homer in the eighth as Boston rallied for three runs in the inning and beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Friday night.
Albert Pujols hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly to cap a four-run fifth inning and the Los Angeles Angels added six runs in the seventh, routing the Detroit Tigers 11-4 on Thursday.
It's becoming the subplot of the Tigers' season.
During the Tigers and Angels game Tuesday night a young fan was wearing a Mike Trout jersey and Miggy took notice.
The Tigers loaded the bases with two outs in the ninth, but Bud Norris struck out Alex Avila to earn his 11th save.
