2025 Tigers Spring Training

[gotime909]

Next batter hits one into the corner and walks into 3rd for a triple before tork gets it in.

 

[gotime909]

I will say, at least Malloy, Tork and Keith are ALL hitting this spring. That's why they're trying malloy amd tork in the OF to try and keep all 3 up.

 

[gotime909]

Colt with 2 errors today. How do we have so many bad defenders????

 

[tomdalton22]

Colt with 2 errors today. How do we have so many bad defenders????

Because Hinch thinks he is a genius. Moving Keith to a new position, & Tork to the OF. WTF??

 

[tomdalton22]

I will say, at least Malloy, Tork and Keith are ALL hitting this spring. That's why they're trying malloy amd tork in the OF to try and keep all 3 up.

This is why I didn't like the Torres signing. They should have kept Keith at 2B and let him figure it out. Tork showed signs of improvements at 1B last year.

 

[Mitchrapp]

This is one atrocious defense.

 

[kalinecountry]

Days of Roar Tigers Podcast. Did Detroit Tigers make the best choice at third base by cutting Jace Jung? 65 minutes.

Producer's note: After recording, the Detroit Tigers optioned Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo, which means he won't make the Tigers' Opening Day roster. Keep that in mind as you listen to this episode.


With 10 days until Opening Day, the position battles for the Tigers in spring training have heated up to the max. The Tigers have 10 of 13 position players locked in, three of five starting pitchers locked in, and seven of eight relief pitchers locked in. A lot could happen in the final week of camp, but the Opening Day roster is coming into focus with clear frontrunners in those competitions. Still, the Tigers have a lot of questions to answer as the regular season approaches.
Center fielder Parker Meadows has been ruled out for Opening Day with an upper arm nerve issue, so how long will Wenceel Pérez be relied upon as the primary center fielder? Without Jace Jung, is a platoon of Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibáñez good enough at third base? Most notably, should the Tigers have just put Jung on the roster because of his long-term upside on offense?
Other topics include Javier Báez and Spencer Torkelson testing out new positions, Riley Greene in center field, the Spring Breakout prospect game (Bryce Rainer!), and what we saw from Andrew Navigato. Another thing: Did Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris do enough this offseason to prepare the Tigers for success this season?

 

[kalinecountry]

Now that Jace Jung has been sent down to Toledo, the Detroit Tigers have no viable 3Ber until Matt Vierling (hopefully) comes back. It will be McKinstry, Ibanez and Baez. None of these options will put smiles on our faces.
You would think the Tigers would explore acquiring Rafael Devers from Boston, forced out of 3B with the addition of Alex Bregman. Reports have him close to asking to be traded. But that won't work either.
Devers has another 9 years on his contract, totalling $284 mill still owed. He'll be almost 37 years old when his contract ends. The Tigers have been there, done that too many times.

 

[kalinecountry]

'I'm incredibly grateful': Tigers legend Kirk Gibson departs broadcast booth

Kirk Gibson and the Tigers made the joint announcement Monday. He will remain an adviser to the Tigers' front office.

www.detroitnews.com

'I'm incredibly grateful': Tigers legend Kirk Gibson departs broadcast booth.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

The Tigers have optioned left-handed pitcher Sean Guenther and infielder Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo.Major League camp now has 39 players.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/all-spring-breakout-teams-2025?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage

Here are the 2025 All-Spring Breakout Teams.
Tigers official site

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/kirk-gibson-steps-away-from-tigers-2025-broadcast-booth

Kirk Gibson to step away from booth, remain a special assistant.
Tigers official site

Kirk Gibson will not be on the Detroit Tigers broadcast team this season

The former outfielder, manager, and broadcaster will focus on his charitable work going forward.

www.blessyouboys.com

Kirk Gibson will not be on the Detroit Tigers broadcast team this season.
The former outfielder, manager, and broadcaster will focus on his charitable work going forward.
BYBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

3 Tigers who will nit factor into the team's plans come the 2025 trade deadline

As the Detroit Tigers turn the page on an unexpectedly successful 2024 season, some names will inevitably not be part of their plans as the season progresses.

motorcitybengals.com

3 Tigers who will not factor into the team's plans come the 2025 trade deadline.
As the Detroit Tigers turn the page on an unexpectedly successful 2024 season, some names will inevitably not be part of their plans as the 2025 season progresses.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers make third base decision after top prospect's fate sealed with roster cut

The Detroit Tigers optioned a top prospect to Triple-A Toledo, which may have decided the Opening Day third base situation.

motorcitybengals.com

Tigers make third base decision after top prospect's fate sealed with roster cut.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers giving Wenceel Perez Opening Day nod despite injury concerns feels like a risk

The Detroit Tigers seem to be penciling in Wenceel Perez as their Opening Day starter in center field, but that seems risky given his injury issues.

motorcitybengals.com

Tigers giving Wenceel Perez Opening Day nod despite injury concerns feels like a risk.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Detroit Tigers 2025 roster prediction 4.0: Who replaces Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling?

Here's a look at our fourth version of how the Detroit Tigers should fill their 2025 Opening Day roster — without Parker Meadows or Matt Vierling.

www.freep.com

Detroit Tigers 2025 roster prediction 4.0: Who replaces Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling?
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers make 2 surprising cuts with 10 days left until Opening Day

The moves add some clarity to the Tigers' final roster battles.

www.mlive.com

Tigers make 2 surprising cuts with 10 days left until Opening Day.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

Detroit Tigers legend won’t be part of broadcast team in 2025

Kirk Gibson has had at least a part-time role on Tigers broadcasts for 15 seasons.

www.mlive.com

Detroit Tigers legend won’t be part of broadcast team in 2025.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers Option Jace Jung

The Tigers announced this morning that they've optioned infielder Jace Jung to Triple-A. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Tigers Option Jace Jung.
MLBTR

 

[kalinecountry]

2025 Positional Power Rankings: Catcher

This year’s starting catcher crop features big bats, sharp eyes, powerful arms, impressive gloves, and everything in between.

blogs.fangraphs.com

2025 Positional Power Rankings: Catcher.
Fangraphs