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Detroit Tigers beat writer for @freep | BBWAA | @CMUniversity alum | Email: [email protected] | https://t.co/z3c22IOytZ

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Entering Monday, Riley Greene had hit just .176 (18-for-102) with four walks and 41 strikeouts in his last 26 games. He then struck out swinging in his first plate appearance vs. Twins righty Travis Adams. Since July 2, his batting average has dropped from .298 to .268. #Tigers
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#Tigers pitcher José Urquidy begins rehab assignment with Low-A Lakeland in return from second Tommy John surgery. - What's happening with fellow rehabbers Alex Cobb, Sawyer Gipson-Long, Alex Lange?.- Parker Meadows injury update.
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Detroit Tigers right-hander José Urquidy is coming back from the second Tommy John surgery. He hasn't pitched in the big leagues since Sept. 29, 2023.
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Ryan Jeffers hits a solo home run vs. Casey Mize in the first inning. Mize entered with an 11.42 ERA in his last three starts — following an All-Star-caliber 2.63 ERA in his first 15 starts. #Tigers down, 1-0.
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#Tigers starter Reese Olson doesn't need right shoulder surgery, hopes for late October return, even if it's out of the bullpen
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Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson is sidelined with his second shoulder injury in as many years. He could return to the Tigers in late October.
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New podcast: Evaluating #Tigers' conservative trade deadline. - Is Scott Harris missing the Tarik Skubal window?.- @andrewcgolden on what Kyle Finnegan brings to bullpen. - Who pitches in biggest moments: Kyle Finnegan or Will Vest?.- Reese Olson's injury.
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Podcast Episode · Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast · 08/04/2025 · 1h 15m
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#Tigers lineup today vs. Minnesota Twins:. Colt Keith (3B).Gleyber Torres (2B).Kerry Carpenter (LF).Riley Greene (DH).Spencer Torkelson (1B).Wenceel Pérez (RF).Zach McKinstry (SS).Dillon Dingler (C).Javier Báez (CF). Casey Mize (RHP).
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#Tigers starters vs. Minnesota Twins:. Monday: RHP Casey Mize vs. RHP Travis Adams.Tuesday: RHP Chris Paddack vs. RHP Zebby Matthews.Wednesday: RHP Jack Flaherty vs. TBD.
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#Tigers rookie Troy Melton stranger to bullpen but embraces new role after trade deadline. "Once you're on the mound, it's just getting outs," he said.
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The Detroit Tigers moved rookie right-hander Troy Melton to the bullpen after acquiring 41-year-old starter Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles.
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RT @seideljeff: Detroit Tigers look like ‘84 Tigers and 'band of baseball brothers' after win over Philadelphia Phillies .
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After Saturday's win in Philadelphia, the Detroit Tigers celebrated just like the mighty 1984 squad says they used to, and that's a good thing.
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RT @seideljeff: Tarik Skubal deals, Detroit Tigers blast 4 HRs to hold off Philadelphia Phillies, 7-5 via ⁦@freepsp….
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Detroit Tigers score: Tarik Skubal struck out 10 with no walks over seven innings and the bullpen held off the Phillies in a 7-5 victory.
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A.J. Hinch on sending Brenan Hanifee (3.10 ERA, 46 games) to Triple-A Toledo: "It's a little bit of a tough luck scenario with him. We had to make a move. If you look at the configuration of our bullpen, there are very few guys that have options." #Tigers
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Detroit Tigers reliever Brenan Hanifee hadn't allowed a run in nine games — spanning 10⅔ innings — before Friday, Aug. 1, against the Phillies.
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Inside the #Tigers' decision to stay conservative at 2025 trade deadline — and what they could've done instead. Scott Harris: "We'll see if I got it right, but that's what I was thinking about when we got deep into talks with some of those bigger names."
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Detroit Tigers' Scott Harris: "We'll see if I got it right, but that's what I was thinking about when we got deep into talks with those bigger names."
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#Tigers option Brenan Hanifee — one of their two "Relievers of the Month" for July — to Triple-A Toledo, opening roster spot as new starter Charlie Morton arrives
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Detroit Tigers reliever Brenan Hanifee hadn't allowed a run in nine games — spanning 10⅔ innings — before Friday, Aug. 1, against the Phillies.
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RT @seideljeff: Detroit Tigers upgraded bullpen, but flubs kept them from showing it. My column from Philly. via ⁦@….
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What a wasted night for the Detroit Tigers. What a blown chance, as what should have been a 3-0 win, or a 4-3 win, turned into a 5-4 loss in Philly.
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RT @EvanPetzold: Bonus podcast: Recapping trade deadline for #Tigers, with Scott Harris explaining moves and decisions .
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Podcast Episode · Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast · 08/01/2025 · 28m
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Final: Phillies 5, #Tigers 4. Detroit is 64-47.
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A throwing error by Brenan Hanifee kept the eighth inning alive for the Phillies, forcing Brant Hurter to enter with runners on the corners and two outs in the eighth inning. Bryson Stott drove in a run with an infield single. #Tigers down, 5-4.
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We're tied again. #Tigers reliever Brenan Hanifee gives up back-to-back hits to right-handed hitters Nick Castellanos and Otto Kemp with one out in the eighth inning, with Kemp delivering an RBI double. It's 4-4.
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We're tied again. #Tigers reliever Brenan Hanifee gives up back-to-back hits to right-handed hitters Nick Castellanos and Otto Kemp with one out in the eighth inning, with Kemp delivering an RBI double. It's 4-4.
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