Detroit Tigers News

In the past, the Tigers would often enter spring training looking to see who would emerge at certain positions, who would win a position battle, and who would surprise to make the 25 man roster. The Tigers just don’t have those same questions this year, with only a couple spots up for grabs.

Now that he’s had a day or so to absorb Barry Zito’s shocking $126 million deal from the Giants, Kevin Kennedy breaks down what it means for the NL West race, the Mets’ starting rotation and the Yankees’ plans to trade Randy Johnson.

The dust has settled on the free-agent free-for-all, with some teams improving, some declining, and some mired in mediocrity.

A toolsy, athletic outfielder out of Dunwoody High School in Georgia, Chris Epps has recently made giant leaps on the draft charts. He’s impressed scouts with his strong throwing arm and potent bat, making him one of the draft’s most complete packages. We recently sat down with Chris for a Q&A session.

Detroit Tigers’ manager Jim Leyland’s plan – in December, anyway – is to bat Gary Sheffield third or…

Erik Averill is the typical ‘crafty’ lefty that every team has - he doesn’t throw at a high velocity, but he keeps hitters off-balance to record outs. Will he be able to continue that success at the higher levels?

Chris Brown, an All-Star third baseman who played six seasons in the majors in the 1980s, died Tuesday, nearly a month after he was burned in a fire at his home outside Houston. He was 45. Brown died at Memorial Hermann Hospital. An autopsy has been performed but the cause of death is still pending, [...]

Chris Brown, a third baseman who played six seasons in the majors in the 1980s, died Tuesday, nearly a month after he was burned in a fire at his home outside Houston. He was 45. He died at Memorial Hermann Hospital. An autopsy has been performed but the cause of death is still pending, said [...]

The Tigers are in the process of working out a new radio deal, and after many fans have expressed frustration over the weak signal of WXYT 1270, the Tigers could be moving down the dial. Plus, will fans get another chance to visit the ballpark at Michigan and Trumbull?

The new-look Bombers are hoarding prospects and (gasp!) practicing financial restraint, which could lead to Randy Johnson’s departure.