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$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities
Read full article: $1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money odditiesIf Juan Soto replicates his 2024 performance throughout his $765 million, 15-year deal with the Mets, he'll make roughly $1.2 million for every home run he hits.
Thomas hits grand slam off Skubal, Guardians down Tigers 7-3 to reach AL Championship Series
Read full article: Thomas hits grand slam off Skubal, Guardians down Tigers 7-3 to reach AL Championship SeriesLane Thomas hit a grand slam off Tarik Skubal and Cleveland beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 in Game 5 of their AL Division Series, moving the Guardians into another postseason matchup against the Yankees.
Fry's 2-run homer, squeeze bunt lead Guardians over Tigers 5-4 and force ALDS Game 5
Read full article: Fry's 2-run homer, squeeze bunt lead Guardians over Tigers 5-4 and force ALDS Game 5Pinch-hitter David Fry had a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, then bunted home an insurance run in the ninth to help the Cleveland Guardians force a decisive Game 5 against the Detroit Tigers in their AL Division Series with a 5-4 victory.
Tigers blank Guardians 3-0 in ALDS with clutch hitting and strong pitching, taking 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Tigers blank Guardians 3-0 in ALDS with clutch hitting and strong pitching, taking 2-1 series leadRiley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each drove in a run, and six pitchers combined to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 win over Cleveland Guardians and a 2-1 lead in their AL Division Series.
Carpenter's 3-run homer off Clase sends gritty Tigers to 3-0 win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALDS
Read full article: Carpenter's 3-run homer off Clase sends gritty Tigers to 3-0 win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALDSKerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer off Cleveland’s All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers blanked the Guardians 3-0 in Game 2 to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece.
Guardians replace injured Tyler Freeman with Ángel Martínez ahead of Game 2 against Tigers
Read full article: Guardians replace injured Tyler Freeman with Ángel Martínez ahead of Game 2 against TigersGuardians utilityman Tyler Freeman sustained an oblique injury during a simulated game Sunday and was dropped from the AL Division Series roster prior to Cleveland hosting Detroit in Game 2.
Lane Thomas hits 3-run homer, Cleveland's bullpen torments Tigers as Guardians win ALDS opener 7-0
Read full article: Lane Thomas hits 3-run homer, Cleveland's bullpen torments Tigers as Guardians win ALDS opener 7-0Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer in a five-run outburst before Detroit got an out, and the Cleveland Guardians unleashed their lights-out bullpen to complete a four-hitter in a 7-0 win over the Tigers in an AL Division Series opener.
Skubal shines in playoff debut to help Detroit Tigers to first playoff win in more than a decade
Read full article: Skubal shines in playoff debut to help Detroit Tigers to first playoff win in more than a decadeTarik Skubal added perhaps his most important accomplishment to date to an already sparkling resume Tuesday.
Skubal sensational, Tigers jump on Valdez early to get 3-1 win over Astros in AL Wild Card Series
Read full article: Skubal sensational, Tigers jump on Valdez early to get 3-1 win over Astros in AL Wild Card SeriesTarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Series opener.
Tigers clinch AL wild card with 4-1 win over White Sox, ending decade-long postseason drought
Read full article: Tigers clinch AL wild card with 4-1 win over White Sox, ending decade-long postseason droughtThe Detroit Tigers earned an AL wild card berth on Friday night, ending a decade-long postseason drought.
Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'
Read full article: Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'Nearly half of the 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the pandemic-altered 2020 season are still playing or have been in the big leagues this year.
Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep Royals
Read full article: Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep RoyalsTarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot.
Meadows wins it in 10th as Tigers edge Yankees 3-2 in MLB Little League Classic
Read full article: Meadows wins it in 10th as Tigers edge Yankees 3-2 in MLB Little League ClassicParker Meadows set off fireworks with a 10th-inning single that brought hundreds of Little Leaguers to their feet and scored Zach McKinstry on a headfirst slide to give the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees in the Major League Baseball Little League Classic.
Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award races
Read full article: Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award racesThe oddsmakers say Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseball’s MVP awards.
Alonso hits tying HR in 9th, Mets rally past Tigers 2-1 in nightcap for 1st win of season
Read full article: Alonso hits tying HR in 9th, Mets rally past Tigers 2-1 in nightcap for 1st win of seasonPete Alonso launched a tying homer leading off the ninth inning, Tyrone Taylor lined a game-winning single and the New York Mets — after going 13 innings without a hit — rallied past the Detroit Tigers 2-1 for their first victory of the season and a doubleheader split.
Yanks top Tigers 5-4, 39-15 at 1/3 mark, best since 2001 Ms
Read full article: Yanks top Tigers 5-4, 39-15 at 1/3 mark, best since 2001 MsJosh Donaldson hit a 10th-inning sacrifice fly, and the New York Yankees came from behind twice to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 to reach the one-third mark of the season at 39-15, the best in the major leagues in 21 years.
Pineda exits after liner breaks finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0
Read full article: Pineda exits after liner breaks finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0Tigers starter Michael Pineda exited early after a line drive broke a finger on his pitching hand and the Detroit dominated the rest of the way, teaming on a four-hitter to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0.
Tigers find road to success at home, beat A's 6-0, end skid
Read full article: Tigers find road to success at home, beat A's 6-0, end skidThe Detroit Tigers were the visiting team in their own ballpark in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseball’s lockout, ending a 27-inning scoreless streak and a six-game skid with a 6-0 victory over the reeling Oakland Athletics.
Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers rout Rockies 13-0
Read full article: Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers rout Rockies 13-0Miguel Cabrera needed only one at-bat on Saturday to deliver his long-awaited 3,000th career hit, quickly reaching the mark as the Detroit Tigers routed the Colorado Rockies 13-0 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Cabrera intentionally walked with 2,999 hits, Tiger fans boo
Read full article: Cabrera intentionally walked with 2,999 hits, Tiger fans booMiguel Cabrera was intentionally walked in the eighth inning with 2,999 career hits, setting off a loud chorus of boos and derisive chants at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 3-0.
AP source: Rodríguez, Tigers reach $77M, five-year contract
Read full article: AP source: Rodríguez, Tigers reach $77M, five-year contractA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez and the Detroit Tigers agreed to a $77 million, five-year contract.
Miguel Cabrera hits 499th homer, Tigers handle Orioles 5-2
Read full article: Miguel Cabrera hits 499th homer, Tigers handle Orioles 5-2Miguel Cabrera hit his 499th career home run, part of a three-hit night for the Detroit slugger that helped the Tigers hand the Baltimore Orioles their seventh straight loss, 5-2.
Tigers overcome Ohtani's 23rd HR, hold off Angels 5-3 in 10
Read full article: Tigers overcome Ohtani's 23rd HR, hold off Angels 5-3 in 10Shohei Ohtani hit his sixth homer in six games for the Angels, but Daz Cameron hit a two-run single in the 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers avoided a four-game series sweep with a 5-3 victory over Los Angeles.
LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers, Tribe plays 2, deGrom at night
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers, Tribe plays 2, deGrom at nightThe finale of an entertaining four-game series between longtime rivals features an excellent pitching matchup Sunday at Dodger Stadium between Giants right-hander Kevin Gausman and Los Angeles lefty Clayton Kershaw.
LEADING OFF: Bumgarner back on mound; Bieber-Keuchel matchup
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Bumgarner back on mound; Bieber-Keuchel matchupArizona LHP Madison Bumgarner starts against Colorado in his first appearance since pitching a seven-inning no-hitter against Atlanta last Sunday, a game that Major League Baseball does not consider to be a no-hitter.
Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2
Read full article: Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2He was 2-1 with a 6.35 ERA in three spring starts, including allowing six earned runs against Cincinnati on Friday. Alec Bohm had two hits, including his fourth double. AdFreddie Freeman had two hits, including a double and his first homer — a two-run shot in the sixth. Victor Robles had three hits, including his sixth double, with an RBI, and Kyle Schwarber doubled and walked three times. Adalberto Mondesi singled and homered and Jorge Soler had two hits, including a double.
Padres star Tatis has shoulder discomfort, to be reevaluated
Read full article: Padres star Tatis has shoulder discomfort, to be reevaluatedThe Padres said Tatis had discomfort in his non-throwing left shoulder and would be reevaluated on Wednesday. Corbin Burnes turned in 4 2/3 innings, striking out six while allowing two runs on three hits. Jon Lester allowed one run and three hits in 3 2/3 innings in his second start of the spring for Washington. He gave up five hits, hit two batters and struck out three. PADRES 5, REDS 4MacKenzie Gore worked 3 2/3 innings in his third start for San Diego, allowing two runs on three hits.
Avila says Tigers aren't ruling out Hinch, Cora for manager
Read full article: Avila says Tigers aren't ruling out Hinch, Cora for managerDETROIT – Tigers general manager Al Avila said Friday that Detroit is not ruling out the possibility of hiring A.J. Hinch or Alex Cora for its manager vacancy. Hinch and Cora were suspended through the 2020 postseason for their roles in the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal. The Astros fired Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow on Jan. 13 and Cora lost his job managing the Boston Red Sox the following day.. Cora spent the 2017 season as bench coach on Hinch's staff with Houston. Avila said it is important that the next manager be able to help with talent evaluation, since there are important decisions to make throughout the roster.