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Detroit Tigers reporter on . Xavier hoops, Chelsea FC, marathoner. Also on Threads (beckjason), Bluesky (jasonbeck).

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5 months
Seems like a good time to note that you can find me on Threads (beckjason) and Bluesky (jasonbeck). I’m also on Mastodon ().
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Bill Walton: "Did your dad play for Jerry Tarkanian?" Jason Benetti: "My dad was an air traffic controller." Bill Walton: "How cool would it have been, though, if your dad had played for Jerry Tarkanian?"
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I covered a 119-loss team in Detroit, and I've never heard boos this loud at Comerica Park.
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Good morning from Seattle, where Miguel Cabrera is leading Tigers rookies and second-year players on a Starbucks run.
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Miguel Cabrera: "I got a lot of kids telling me, 'I skipped school.' I said, 'No, don't do that! That's not OK! Get to school!'"
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Miguel Cabrera on the hug from Iglesias: "We were talking all season: I've gotta wait until he comes to Comerica Park so he can see 3,000. I said, 'I don't know, man.' He said if I get the hit in front of him, he's going to run to 1B and he's going to be the first guy to hug me."
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Tigers game notes today feature Aretha Franklin song titles. Even the DL section has been changed to “It Hurts Like Hell”. Well done, @DetroitTigersPR .
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Miguel Cabrera had discarded his infield glove in spring training, so he asked Spencer Torkelson if he had a backup he could use. He didn’t, so he gave Miggy his game glove. “Now the gamer is retired,” Torkelson said. “It’s going to go in a frame in my man cave.”
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Miguel Cabrera's last play in the Majors is a groundout ... on defense.
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Asked what went through his mind when Miguel Cabrera took off for third, A.J. Hinch said, “Holy shit.”
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Miguel Cabrera will close out June batting .329 (28-for-85) for the month with five doubles, three HR and 14 RBIs. First .300 month for him since June 2019.
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At 1 hour, 50 minutes, Tigers' 1-0 win over Cleveland was their quickest 9-inning game since Armando Galarraga beat Cleveland in 1:44 on June 2, 2010. That one would've been a few minutes shorter but, well, you know.
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“Today,” Miguel Cabrera said, “I will bunt.”
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Matt Manning on Shohei Ohtani: "He probably had the greatest day of baseball that anyone has ever seen today. It was incredible. I'm proud I didn't shy away from it. Even when I got behind in the count, I went right at him. Tip your cap. It is what it is."
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Casey Mize has made the Tigers rotation, manager A.J. Hinch announced. Michael Fulmer will open the season in the bullpen.
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Tigers manager A.J. Hinch on last week's brunch with Carlos Correa: "I had a ham and cheese omelet. I didn't order lunch. And I didn't realize it was as big of a deal as it was. I was delivering a baby gift."
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Hall of Famer Alan Trammell joins Tigers coaching staff for today. He’ll coach first base. Third-base coach Ramon Santiago is taking his US citizenship test today.
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Today I realized how much I’ve become accustomed to the whale mural beyond RF at Comerica Park.
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Alex Cora and A.J. Hinch catching up behind home plate during batting practice.
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Tigers are 2-0 for the first time since 2016. They've beaten the Indians in back-to-back games at Comerica Park for the first time since 2018. 5-2 final.
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If Miguel Cabrera couldn't hit his 500th HR at Comerica Park or close to home in Miami, he couldn't get a better reception than he just received at Rogers Centre. He got a curtain call and bowed to crowd in a show of thanks.
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In a race for the ages, 43-year-old Rich Hill outran 40-year-old Miguel Cabrera to the bag.
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Cade Cunningham throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Comerica Park to fellow No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize.
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Shohei Ohtani, among others, took a wrong turn on the service level at Comerica Park and nearly walked into the Tigers clubhouse.
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Mike Aviles all smiles in camp. His daughter, Adriana, diagnosed with leukemia last year, had bone marrow transplant, now cancer-free.
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8 years
Last 12 plate appearances for Miguel Cabrera: Single Single Double HR IBB Single Single off wall K HR HR HR Single
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3 years
Gregory Soto's first pitch today was out of Gameday's range. I don't think I've ever seen that before.
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Tigers announce a two-year contract extension with Jonathan Schoop, putting him under contract thru 2023 season.
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Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene will represent Tigers at All-Star Futures Game.
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Javier Báez has drawn three unintentional walks in a game for the first time in his Major League career.
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"Obviously he's a great hitter and one of the greatest of all-time," Ohtani said of Cabrera. "And he's a wonderful person when I've dealt with him. He's so respected in the baseball world, it would've been OK if I gave up his 500th homer. Personally I want to see it happen soon."
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Ramon Santiago passed his citizenship test this morning, according to Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire.
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Hall of Famer Alan Trammell joins Tigers coaching staff for today. He’ll coach first base. Third-base coach Ramon Santiago is taking his US citizenship test today.
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One year ago today, Miguel Cabrera homered in the snow on Opening Day at Comerica Park.
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MIGGY GOES YARD IN THE SNOW ❄️❄️ #OpeningDay | (via @MLB )
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Miguel Cabrera will be in lineup tomorrow, AJ Hinch confirms. “Get here early. He might hit in the first,” Hinch said.
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Casey Mize not only threw a no-hitter in his Double-A debut, he tossed a Maddux. No hits, a walk, and a hit batter in 98 pitches. Second no-hitter in a week for @erie_seawolves . First CG no-hitter since @thad_weber in 2009.
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Riley Greene, playing his third game for @MudHens , just crushed a three-run HR to RF. He also has an opposite-field single tonight.
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"Miggy was super nervous," A.J. Hinch said. "For a veteran, 39 years old, 20 years [in MLB], done everything in the game, it's fun to watch him be nervous. I think it's awesome. I think the kid in him is realizing what it means."
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Tigers and Lions have won regular-season games on same day for first time since Sept. 28, 2014.
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Miguel Cabrera on chasing 3000 hits: “I might bunt.” Then he busted out laughing.
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Daniel Norris: "The biggest thing that [Gardenhire] said was, 'I hope and pray that you guys don't think I'm walking out on you.' That's just a testament to who he is as a person."
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Parker Meadows' tall frame and long strides make his running look easier, but he reached 29.9 ft/sec on his first MLB triple to deep CF, according to Statcast. 30.0 is elite.
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"We don't win the game without Tork's defense," AJ Hinch said.
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With Chicago fans chanting Detroit sucks, Tigers complete series sweep of White Sox with 3-2 win. They improve to 28-15 vs. AL Central.
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Loud ovation at Comerica Park between innings when new Lions QB Jared Goff was introduced. I think even he was surprised by it.
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Miguel Cabrera on 3000-hit chase: “I might bunt. … Nah, no chance.”
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Mark Canha to A's dugout on his home run.
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Tigers have optioned Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo. The move allows him to clear his head, work on approach at plate and get regular at-bats in lower pressure environment.
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Tigers GM Al Avila just announced Ron Gardenhire will retire, effective today.
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No player in modern MLB history had hit a grand slam, another home run and a walkoff hit within his first three MLB games. That's what Akil Baddoo is doing.
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Cool moment between innings at Comerica Park, where scoreboard crew just showed final out of former Tiger Michael Lorenzen's no-hitter for Phillies tonight on video board.
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5 years
Shane Greene becomes first player since MLB recognized the save statistic 50 years ago to record seven saves in team's first 10 games.
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Tigers are first AL/NL team since 1900 to hit no HRs, give up 7 HRs and win the game, according to Stathead.
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2 years
Tigers calling up Kerry Carpenter, who will make his MLB debut as the DH on Wednesday. Daz Cameron optioned to Toledo.
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Tigers manager A.J. Hinch received three third-place votes for AL Manager of the Year.
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Jason Foley strikes out Yoan Moncada on this 100 mph sinker on the corner, then fans Luis Robert on 101. Tigers get a 1-0 Opening Day win for first time in franchise history.
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Eric Haase grew up in Michigan idolizing Miguel Cabrera. Now he’s batting behind him in Tigers lineup and driving him in on home runs. “To be hitting him in, it’s just like, ‘What the hell is going on here?’”
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Tigers will call up Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize to make their MLB debuts Tuesday and Wednesday at White Sox, GM Al Avila announced.
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Fittingly, Spencer Torkelson goes opposite field for a home run to drive home Miguel Cabrera.
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Verlander to Astros, source confirms.
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Miguel Cabrera hasn't swung and missed on a pitch since his second at-bat Wednesday. He has taken 32 swings since then.
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Matthew Boyd thanked Tigers fans in phone interview: "It's tough. My family and I call Detroit home and we love Detroit and we love Michigan. We've spent more time in Michigan than we've spent in Seattle, where we call home. We're so thankful to Michigan and Tigers fans."
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Tigers homegrown trio of Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter today are a combined 7-for-12 today with 4 HR, 6 RBIs and 5 runs scored.
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Tigers have signed manager A.J. Hinch to a long-term extension, president of baseball ops Scott Harris announced today at Winter Meetings.
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Spencer Torkelson has a 30-homer season, the first by a homegrown Tiger since Curtis Granderson in 2009.
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Nice touch with presentation at Jim Price’s seat in Tigers radio booth at Comerica Park.
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Tigers have 5 of top 25 prospects on @MLBPipeline Top 100: 3. Spencer Torkelson 11. Casey Mize 21. Riley Greene 24. Tarik Skubal 25. Matt Manning
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Fan who caught Daz Cameron's first MLB home run just gave it back to him in exchange for a signed ball and a picture together behind home plate. Cool moment.
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JaCoby Jones on his HR after fouling off sac bunts: "I got back in the dugout and I told Gardy, 'Screw bunting. We're in Cincinnati. Let me hit.' He started laughing."
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Eduardo Rodriguez is first Tiger to toss 8+ scoreless innings with no walks and 10+ K's since Max Scherzer vs. Rockies on June 17, 2012. Last Tiger before that was Bill Donovan on June 27, 1908.
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Tigers have re-signed 2B Jonathan Schoop to a one-year, $4.5 million contract, according to source. @Ken_Rosenthal had first report.
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Tigers manager AJ Hinch announces coaching changes: - Hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh and Josh Paul won’t return - Asst hitting coach Mike Hessman and 3B coach Ramon Santiago offered jobs in player development - Alfredo Amezaga will stay as 1B coach - Gary Jones back in some role
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Tigers have given Spencer Torkelson his old college number 20. Last Tigers player to wear it was Rajai Davis in 2015.
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Tigers infielders in camp rotated taking ground balls this morning. Spencer Torkelson was the only one taking grounders at 1B. When asked how often he could play at 1B, Miguel Cabrera said, "I don't know, because we want Torkelson in the lineup. ... I'll take the DH."
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Todd Frazier hit. Alex Wilson ejected. Benches clear again.
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Can confirm Andrew Romine will play all nine positions today. #NineForRomine
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Ian Kinsler said he hasn't heard from MLB about getting tossed last night. He then said Angel Hernandez needs to re-evaluate his career.
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Tigers announce they’re moving weeknight games from 7:10 to 6:40pm, something they’ve done the last couple years for April and September games but will do in summer this year as well.
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Standing ovation at Comerica Park for Miguel Cabrera as he crosses home plate after his first grand slam since June 1, 2013. His 468th home run ties him with Hall of Famer Chipper Jones for 34th on MLB all-time list.
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Sunset over downtown Detroit, Comerica Park, and a great managerial career.
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Riley Greene: “We’re gonna do everything in our power to win, and now I’m gonna try my best to help this team out and do whatever I’ve gotta do. But we’re going to win baseball games. That’s all I’ve gotta say.”
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Miguel Cabrera’s retirement gifts: a $24,000 donation to his foundation, a set of custom cleats made out of baseballs and bases from Cabrera’s career, and a Comerica Park seat autographed by members of this, his final Tigers team.
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Tigers are calling up Riley Greene. He’ll make his MLB debut Saturday. Austin Meadows to COVID IL.
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Dave Dombrowski is taking his fourth different team to the World Series.
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Lost in Tigers' loss: Cameron Maybin has now homered in three different decades as a Tiger. First Detroit HR since 9/23/2016.
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MLB just announced game times for regular season. Tigers opener is set for 1:10pm ET on Thursday, April 1 against Cleveland at Comerica Park.
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Derek Hill covered 90 feet to make this play, according to Statcast. He had a 29.5 ft/sec sprint speed, his fastest speed on an out this season.
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. @derekhill54 might have just made the Catch of the Year.
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Tarik Skubal said he got a game ball for his first MLB win. He also got a beer shower. "Socially distanced," Skubal said. "Everybody had a mask. It was all good."
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Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo sending positive vibes to the neighbors this weekend.
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Akil Baddoo's first MLB pitch ends up in Tigers bullpen. His spring continues into the regular season. 3-1 Tigers.
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Akil Baddoo had a sprint speed of 30.2 ft/sec to beat J.A. Happ to 1B for infield single, then 29.6 ft/sec to outrun Happ's pickoff for his 14th SB of the season. 30 ft/sec is considered elite.
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Al Avila officially announces Tigers will hold Spring Training 2.0 at Comerica Park. It'll be first time Tigers have had a spring training in Detroit since 1901.
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Casey Mize said the glove change was a result of plate umpire John Tumpane saying the color was too light. He has been using the glove all year. Mize: "I think the timing was pretty shitty, because everybody thinks I'm using sticky stuff now."
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Eric Haase has been named AL Rookie of the Month for July. He posted a .945 OPS for the month with nine home runs and 29 RBI.
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Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire on what he told Spencer Torkelson before his first batting practice yesterday: "I was asking for a loan."
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Victor Martinez said Saturday will be his last game. He wants his last at-bats to be at home. He’ll stay with team on road for final week but won’t play.
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Miguel Cabrera is 3-for-3 at the plate tonight. He also just scored from 1B on a double, just the fourth time he's done that since 2015.
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Castellanos deal finalized 40 seconds before 4pm Trade Deadline, according to Al Avila on @FOXSportsDet .
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Eduardo Rodriguez on Tigers: "I love the guys here, and I feel like they love me, too. ... I know we have a really good team and we have a really good future over here with the young guys. I want to be part of it and that's why I decided to stay here too."
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Akil Baddoo is the first player in MLB history to homer out of the No. 9 spot in each of his first two big-league games.
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So @DanielNorris18 leaves Tigers six years to the day after Detroit acquired him in the David Price trade. In between, he was an incredible representative for baseball in Detroit who battled thru many injuries to pitch and contribute. Now he gets a chance to win in Milwaukee.
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