#Spencer Torkelson

The New York Yankees, led by right fielder Aaron Judge, face the Oakland Athletics in a regular season game on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 (6/28/22) at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. Local fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirectTV Stream -- YES Network for fans in New York, NBC Sports California for fans in Oakland. Fans in…

Spencer Torkelson and newly signed free-agent Ronald Acuña Jr. will team up to help the Detroit Tigers break their 45-year World Series drought... in 2029. That's the fanciful prediction of MLB.com, which set out to project the next 10 World Series winners. Author Will Leitch said the Tigers are "too motivated of a franchise, with too desperate of…

Both Boston and Detroit enter this game with horrendous numbers at the plate. Who is most likely to break out of the batting slump today? Find out in our MLB betting picks and predictions for the Red Sox vs. Tigers. The Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers tangle in the second contest of a three-game series at Comerica Park on Tuesday afternoon. MLB…

Off the top of your head, see if you can name the teams that won the World Series every year of the last 10 seasons, in order. You ready? No peeking. The answers are, of course: 2013: Red Sox over Cardinals 2014: Giants over Royals 2015: Royals over Mets 2016: Cubs over Indians 2017: Astros over Dodgers 2018: Red Sox over Dodgers 2019: Nationals…

The day is here, Tigers fans. Detroit has its home opener on Friday, and downtown will be busy as fans flock to bars, restaurants, parties and Comerica Park for the game. The Detroit News will be providing live updates throughout the morning as fans gather and Comerica here. To prepare for what to expect, here's everything you need to know: The…

Tennessee baseball's Tony Vitello on how Chase Dollander is handling MLB Draft attentionTennessee baseball's Chase Dollander is projected as the potential No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Welcome to the inaugural MLB draft lottery. The Detroit Tigers have the sixth-best odds to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft during the…

Javier Báez is headed to Detroit on a six-year, $140 million deal, The Athletic confirmed on Tuesday. The deal is pending a physical. Báez, who turns 29 Dec. 1, will be the third on the list of top free-agent shortstops to sign in the last few days, with both Marcus Semien (seven years, $175 million) and Corey Seager (10 years, $325 million)…

The New Year, Volume 2023 is upon us, and that means a dual occasion to reflect upon our misfires of the year prior and look forward to our derelictions of the year to come. As it turns out, this grim ritual of inventory can also be applied to the clubs that play This, Our Baseball. The Royal We shall now do such a thing. Resolution: At least…

DETROIT -- Here are the lineups for Sunday's game between the Guardians and Tigers. Where: Comerica Park, 1:40 p.m. Radio/TV: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM and WMMS will carry the game. Teams: Guardians (19-23) vs. Tigers (16-29). Starting pitchers: RHP Triston McKenzie (3-3, 2.70) vs. RHP Elvin Rodriguez (0-0, 9.39) GUARDIANS CF Myles Straw. SS…

This past offseason was long and arduous, and at times, it felt like the odds of getting Opening Day in April - if at all in 2022 - were approaching slim-to-none. The season got delayed by a week and rain has pushed the Yankees' scheduled opener back to Friday, but nonetheless, we are indeed going to get a 162-game season! Somehow, it's still MLB's…

The first year of Javier Baez's six-year, $140 million contract with the Detroit Tigers did not go particularly well. He had his worst season if you don't count 2020. He had just a 90 wRC+ and a 2.0 fWAR. His erratic throwing arm led to 26 errors. It was a rough go of it for the former All-Star. Because of this, many Tigers fans already want to…

The Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers will begin their 2022 season at Comerica Park on Friday, April 8. The visiting White Sox are coming off a division title and will be trying to consecutive flags for the first time in franchise history. As for the Tigers, they're ready to emerge from a rebuilding phase, and they aim to contend in 2022. This…

Just being able to write about the Detroit Tigers and any sort of realistic shot at making the playoffs is so refreshing, when such thoughts have been non existent for the past five years, basically since former owner Mike Ilitch passed away. But here we are, with the much heralded prospects arriving in the major leagues and the team actually…

It's time for the Rule 5 Draft! An exciting draft where teams attempt to find hidden gems to add to their MLB roster for the upcoming season. Because of the new CBA the regular MLB Draft now has a lottery system. However the Rule 5 Draft order is still reverse standings from the previous year. That means the Tigers have the 6th pick. Most of you…

Following their loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, the Kansas City Royals are 14-28 on the season. You read that right: Kansas City's win total is the same amount of games the club is below.500 in 2022. Things aren't going particularly well for a team that expected to improve on 2021's mark of 74-88. That was a 45.7% win rate, and this…

Welcome to the inaugural MLB draft lottery. The Detroit Tigers have the sixth-best odds to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft during the league's first-ever draft lottery Tuesday night, which will determine the order for the first six spots. The Tigers were a large disappointment in 2022, finishing 66-96, for their sixth consecutive…

At the turn of the new year, Fangraphs' Effectively Wild - one of the best baseball podcasts around - dropped an episode where they discussed what baseball will look like in the 2020s. It is worth the listen if you have an hour, it's fun to imagine what the game will look like over the next ten years. Here at the Snakepit, we have spent most…

The legend of Cleveland Guardians rookie Steven Kwan continues to grow. Starting off his career 8-for-10 at the plate is impressive enough as it is, but there's more where that came from. Kwan has reached base 15 times as of Tuesday afternoon and has yet to swing and miss at a pitch. The young outfielder is already hitting for an impressive.692…

The big day is finally here. Opening Day in Detroit, and we're going to have a good time. It doesn't hurt that the season begins with the foe the Tigers will need to take down to ever reclaim control over the AL Central. With the Chicago White Sox first on the docket, the intensity level should be high even if the the reigning division champs still…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to MLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The Detroit Tigers are coming off a third-place finish in the American League Central Division in 2021, which was a relative success by their lowly standards.…

The 2022 Major League Baseball season is almost here and Sportsnaut's MLB predictions offer projections for the standings, award winners and more. MLB games today will offer daily predictions and the full schedule for the entire season from 2022 Opening Day to the World Series. As part of our year-round MLB coverage, we'll provide analysis, the…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Here are the lineups for Friday's game between the Guardians and Tigers. Where: Progressive Field, 7:10 p.m. ET. TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM, Guardians Radio Network. Teams: Guardians (16-19) vs. Tigers (13-26). Starting pitchers: RHP Aaron Civale (1-3, 9.85) vs. LHP Tarik Skubal (3-2,…

Baseball, more than any other major sport, is unpredictable. The season is a marathon and with injuries and regression always remaining a possibility, the crystal ball stays cloudy most of the time. This was especially true for the Detroit Tigers, who brought in some veteran help like Javier Baez, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Tucker Barnhart, but they…

What was once billed a year of progress, is a huge disappointment, as the team took multiple steps backwards.With a new GM on the way, much is still to be determined, but since writing about the 2022 Tigers sucks the life out of my soul, let's take a look at my semi realistic but ideal 2023 Detroit Tigers lineup. Let's start with the top, there is…

It's almost draft time and that means new prospects will soon enter the fold of the Detroit Tigers organization. It also means there will be some decisions to make regarding who to take based an a number of different factors. The Tigers pick 12th overall when the draft kicks off on Sunday, July 17th. Before jumping into potential targets for…

With another baseball season beginning, it's time for our baseball writers to weigh in with their boldest and best predictions. What team are poised to surprise? Which players will break out? And who will win it all? All those questions are answered below, and before you say you can't predict baseball, remember this: Jeff Blair has correctly called…

With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror and March Madness still weeks away, this would normally be the time of year when talk of the upcoming MLB season starts to heat up. Alas, the lockout rages on with no end in sight. But that doesn't mean we can't still look ahead to how the 2022 season might shake out once MLB and the MLBPA put an end…

The Detroit Tigers will head into the 2022 season with the hopes of capitalizing on a weak division after going 77-85 in 2021. They possess a young roster and added a few veteran pieces this offseason with the hopes to flip into "win-now" mode. Doc's Sports offers MLB expert picks for every game on our baseball predictions page. Notable…

The Kansas City Royals are destined to have a better 2022 campaign than their previous season, but they will have plenty of competition along the way. Their schedule is no joke, nor are many of the teams they'll play over the course of the year. If the Royals are competitive this season, it will be well-earned. Alright, let's have some fun. Here is…

The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers will square off in a Spring Training game at the Tigers' spring home Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. Both teams are wrapping up their Spring Training and getting ready for Opening Day 2022. What should fans expect from both teams in this matchup? The New York Yankees are coming…

Although the Tigers finished last in the AL Central in 2020 for the third time in four years, there was ample evidence of a corner slowly being turned - whether in the arrival of a quartet of prospects (pitchers Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal, infielder Isaac Paredes, and outfielder Daz Cameron), the breakouts of Willi Castro and Jeimer Candelario or…

Light can now be seen at the end of the tunnel for the Tigers. A brutal rebuild that has led to seven seasons without a playoff appearance on the heels of four straight division titles is finally starting to pay off. Detroit's 77 wins last season were the second-most in that seven-year span, trailing only the 2016 season that felt like the team's…

Justin Verlander will turn 40-years old in February. Nevertheless, the 2022 Cy Young hopeful will receive plenty of interest on the MLB free agent market. But where should Verlander sign in what could be the final contract of his historic career. There are 3 teams that standout as good fits for Verlander. One team is an obvious choice. The second…

While not the most eye-popping matchup of the day, there is still money to be made as the Detroit Tigers hope to continue their offensive prowess as they take on the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. It is time to take a look at our MLB odds series, where our Tigers-Orioles prediction and pick will be made for all to see. After jumping out to a…

The Blue Jays and Tigers meet in an AL battle! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Tigers prediction and pick. The Toronto Blue Jays are rolling right now. After a slow start, the Jays have picked up their pace and won seven of their last 10 games. They are (34-23) on the season but what is unfortunate is they are still 7.5…

Drew Hutchison's exit from the Detroit Tigers' roster happened so fast that we didn't even have a chance to include him on the "really vulnerable" list for this offseason. Nothing against Hutchison, who was second on the Tigers' in innings pitched in 2022, but there was little doubt that he would be off the roster by the first week in the…

Playoff baseball is living up to the hype so far. Players such as Julio Rodriguez, Yordan Álvarez, Ronald Acuña Jr., Trea Turner and Bryce Harper are among the stars leaving an impression. We've watched former Cy Young Award winners such as Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander and Robbie Ray struggle on the mound (just two pitches for Ray on Tuesday…

The Detroit Tigers, despite losing their final three games of the 2022 season, went 11-5 in their final 16 games, all after former San Francisco Giants general manager Scott Harris was hired as the franchise's president of baseball operations. In past years, that would have left the Tigers - whose late-season spurt moved them from MLB's third-worst…

Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners Date: Monday October 3rd, 09:40 ET Location: T-Mobile Park TV: ROOTNW Money Line: Tigers+200 / Mariners -245 Total Line: 7 Detroit: Bryan Garcia (1-0, 3.29) Seattle: George Kirby (8-4, 3.21) Harold Castro 2B Jeimer Candelario 3B Spencer Torkelson 1B Victor Reyes RF Eric Haase C Javier Báez SS Miguel Cabrera…

Throughout the season the CBS Sports MLB experts will bring you a weekly Batting Around roundtable breaking down pretty much anything. The latest news, a historical question, thoughts about the future of baseball, all sorts of stuff. Last week we detailed what we'd want in exchange for a milestone baseball. This week we're going to discuss 2022's…

For the first time in a long time, Detroit Tigers fans are ready to ring in a new year with optimism. Or well-founded optimism, anyway. Unfortunately, this is the first time in an even longer time that Major League Baseball and its players are engaged in a labor dispute leading to a work stoppage. No one knows how long the lockout will last, but…