Candelario guaranteed $5M in 1-year deal with Nationals
December 3, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Infielder Jeimer Candelario is guaranteed $5 million under his one-year contract with the Washington Nationals.
He can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses for plate appearances as part of the deal announced Tuesday: $200,000 for 200 and each additional 100 through 600.
Jeimer Candelario agrees to 1-year contract with Nationals
November 29, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Infielder Jeimer Candelario agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, giving the club someone to compete for the starting job at third base.
MLB tender deadline: Bellinger, Voit among 83 players cut
November 19, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger, Brian Anderson and Luke Voit were among 83 players who became free agents Friday night when their former teams declined to offer them contracts for next season.
Alex Reyes, Ryan Yarbrough and Jeimer Candelario also were cut loose ahead of baseball's tender deadline, with clubs choosing to dump dozens of players who otherwise would have been eligible for salary arbitration.
Tigers face the Royals leading series 1-0
September 28, 2022 GMTKansas City Royals (63-90, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (60-92, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Daniel Lynch (4-11, 5.00 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 116 strikeouts); Tigers: Matt Manning (2-3, 3.43 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 48 strikeouts)
Candelario leads Tigers against the Orioles after 4-hit outing
September 21, 2022 GMTDetroit Tigers (56-91, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (76-71, fourth in the AL East)
Baltimore; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Matt Manning (2-2, 3.28 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 44 strikeouts); Orioles: Jordan Lyles (10-11, 4.70 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 129 strikeouts)
Eric Haase homers twice, Tigers beat Royals 10-2
September 10, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eric Haase hit two solo homers, Jeimer Candelario had a three-run shot and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Friday night.
Haase opened the second inning by blasting Daniel Lynch’s second pitch 444 feet to the seats above the left-field fountains for his seventh consecutive hit.
Royals play the Tigers after Eaton’s 4-hit game
September 4, 2022 GMTKansas City Royals (54-79, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (50-82, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Max Castillo (0-0); Tigers: Matt Manning (1-2, 3.79 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 32 strikeouts)
Tigers play the Royals in first of 3-game series
September 3, 2022 GMTKansas City Royals (53-79, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (50-81, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Jonathan Heasley (2-7, 5.22 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Tigers: Michael Pineda (2-6, 5.27 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)
Tigers host the Royals to start 3-game series
September 2, 2022 GMTKansas City Royals (53-79, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (50-81, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Daniel Lynch (4-9, 4.70 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 97 strikeouts); Tigers: Drew Hutchison (2-7, 4.01 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 48 strikeouts)
Mariners take win streak into matchup with the Tigers
September 1, 2022 GMTSeattle Mariners (72-58, second in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (50-80, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Logan Gilbert (10-5, 3.49 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 133 strikeouts); Tigers: Eduardo Rodriguez (3-3, 3.60 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 41 strikeouts)
Garcia’s hit streak ends at 23, Rangers fall to Tigers
August 28, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis Garcia struck out during a Texas rally that fell short in the ninth inning, ending his 23-game hitting streak as the Detroit Tigers held off the Rangers 9-8 Sunday.
Garcia’s streak was the longest in the American League this season.
Candelario gets 3 RBIs, Tigers beat Keuchel and Rangers 11-2
August 28, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Javier Báez hit an RBI single in each of the first two innings and Jeimer Candelario connected for a two-run homer against Dallas Keuchel, helping the Detroit Tigers pound the Texas Rangers 11-2 on Saturday night.
Guardians take 3-game win streak into matchup with the Tigers
August 10, 2022 GMTCleveland Guardians (57-52, first in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (43-68, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Aaron Civale (0-0); Tigers: Drew Hutchison (1-5, 4.37 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)
Guardians visit the Tigers to start 3-game series
August 9, 2022 GMTCleveland Guardians (56-52, second in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (43-67, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Shane Bieber (6-6, 3.39 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 126 strikeouts); Tigers: Tyler Alexander (2-5, 4.04 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 24 strikeouts)
Arozarena leads Rays against the Tigers after 4-hit outing
August 5, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (56-49, third in the AL East) vs. Detroit Tigers (42-65, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Corey Kluber (7-6, 4.03 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 94 strikeouts); Tigers: Bryan Garcia (0-0, 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, three strikeouts)
Rays visit the Tigers to start 4-game series
August 4, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (55-49, third in the AL East) vs. Detroit Tigers (42-64, fourth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Jeffrey Springs (3-3, 2.70 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 77 strikeouts); Tigers: Drew Hutchison (1-4, 4.53 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 32 strikeouts)
Chapman 2 HRs, Kikuchi wins in return as Jays top Tigers 5-3
July 29, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Matt Chapman hit two home runs, Yusei Kikuchi came off the injured list to pitch five solid innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Thursday night for their 10th victory in 12 games.
Tigers and Padres square off in series rubber match
July 27, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (55-44, second in the NL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (39-59, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (9-4, 3.28 ERA, .97 WHIP, 109 strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (7-8, 3.71 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 111 strikeouts)
Tigers face the Padres with 1-0 series lead
July 26, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (54-44, second in the NL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (39-58, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Mike Clevinger (2-3, 3.50 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 48 strikeouts); Tigers: Garrett Hill (1-2, 5.63 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, eight strikeouts)
Tigers pound Manaea, Padres for 12-4 win; SD’s Gore injured
July 26, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Eric Haase hit a grand slam off Sean Manaea, Jeimer Candelario homered twice and the Detroit Tigers routed the San Diego Padres 12-4 Monday night.
Miguel Cabrera hit his 506th career homer in the sixth inning and moved past Al Simmons for 13th on the career RBI list with 1,840.
Padres LHP MacKenzie Gore pulled with sore elbow
July 26, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — San Diego Padres left-hander MacKenzie Gore exited a game against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night with a sore elbow.
Gore, a 23-year-old recently shifted to the bullpen, relieved starter Sean Manaea during the fourth inning of a 12-4 defeat. He threw 35 pitches and got four outs before walking off the field with a trainer.
Murphy’s 3-run homer helps A’s split DH with Tigers
July 22, 2022 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Sean Murphy clobbered a baseball and sent it directly through the window of a suite in center field, an impressive drive the Oakland Athletics hope will provide some much-needed momentum to start the second half.
Candelario homers, drives in 3 as Tigers beat White Sox 7-5
July 9, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Whether he was going deep or finding a hole, Jeimer Candelario did what he could to keep Detroit rolling.
Candelario homered and drove in three runs, and the Tigers won their sixth straight, beating the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Friday night.
Detroit Tigers play the Minnesota Twins Thursday
June 2, 2022 GMTMinnesota Twins (30-22, first in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (20-30, fourth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Chris Archer (0-2, 4.19 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Tigers: Alex Faedo (1-2, 3.00 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)
Skubal goes 7, Schoop brings in 2 runs in Tigers’ 5-0 win
June 2, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal allowed just two hits in seven shutout innings in Detroit Tigers' 5-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
“It was like playing a video game for me,” Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart said.
Tigers face the Twins leading series 2-1
June 1, 2022 GMTMinnesota Twins (30-21, first in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (19-30, fourth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Bailey Ober (1-1, 3.25 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.09 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 55 strikeouts)
Castro, Candelario homer, Tigers beat Guardians 2-1
May 29, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Harold Castro homered for the third time in three games, Jeimer Candelario also connected and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 Sunday.
Candelario’s homer in 10th lifts Tigers in 4-2 win vs. Twins
May 25, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The basics of hitting and scoring have been a persistent difficulty for Detroit this season.
With a few big swings, one of the least productive lineups in baseball helped the Tigers avoid another sweep in Minnesota.
Kiermaier, Phillips, Arozarena homer, Rays beat Tigers 8-1
May 18, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier, Brett Phillips and Randy Arozarena homered and drove in two runs each, Shane McClanahan struck out seven in seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 on Tuesday night.
Tigers take home losing streak into matchup with the Athletics
May 11, 2022 GMTOakland Athletics (12-19, fifth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (9-21, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Zach Logue (1-1, 2.84 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, six strikeouts); Tigers: Joey Wentz (0-0)
Astros look to keep home win streak going, host the Tigers
May 8, 2022 GMTDetroit Tigers (8-18, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (17-11, second in the AL West)
Houston; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: TBD; Astros: Jake Odorizzi (2-2, 4.15 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)
Cease expected to start as Chicago hosts Detroit
October 3, 2021 GMTDetroit Tigers (76-85, third in the AL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (93-68, first in the AL Central)
Chicago; Sunday, 3:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tyler Alexander (2-4, 3.95 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 83 strikeouts) White Sox: Dylan Cease (13-7, 3.95 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 221 strikeouts)
Ryan expected to start for the Twins against the Tigers
September 30, 2021 GMTDetroit Tigers (75-83, third in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (71-87, fifth in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (8-12, 4.13 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 163 strikeouts) Twins: Joe Ryan (2-1, 2.46 ERA, .59 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)
Mize scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota
September 29, 2021 GMTDetroit Tigers (75-82, third in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (70-87, fifth in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Casey Mize (7-8, 3.63 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 114 strikeouts) Twins: Michael Pineda (8-8, 3.73 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 83 strikeouts)
Alexander scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota
September 28, 2021 GMTDetroit Tigers (75-81, third in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (69-87, fifth in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tyler Alexander (2-3, 4.10 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 77 strikeouts) Twins: Charlie Barnes (0-3, 6.61 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)
Cabrera drives in 4 runs as Tigers top Royals 5-1
September 26, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera drove in four runs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers downed the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday night.
Jeimer Candelario hit an RBI double for the Tigers, who have won five of six.
Mize scheduled to start for Detroit against Kansas City
September 24, 2021 GMTKansas City Royals (69-83, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (74-78, third in the AL Central)
Detroit; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Carlos Hernandez (6-2, 3.68 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) Tigers: Casey Mize (7-8, 3.64 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 111 strikeouts)
Lopez scheduled to start for Chicago against Detroit
September 22, 2021 GMTChicago White Sox (85-66, first in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (74-78, third in the AL Central)
Detroit; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Reynaldo Lopez (3-3, 3.00 ERA, .94 WHIP, 47 strikeouts) Tigers: Casey Mize (7-8, 3.64 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 111 strikeouts)
McClanahan expected to start for Tampa Bay against Detroit
September 19, 2021 GMTDetroit Tigers (71-78, third in the AL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (92-57, first in the AL East)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Sunday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Wily Peralta (3-3, 3.32 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 49 strikeouts) Rays: Shane McClanahan (9-5, 3.51 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 128 strikeouts)
Candelario and Garneau homer, Tigers beat Rays 4-3
September 18, 2021 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Jeimer Candelario and Dustin Garneau homered to lead the Detroit Tigers over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Saturday.
Tampa Bay has a 7½-game margin over second place Boston.
Mize expected to start for the Tigers against Rays
September 17, 2021 GMTDetroit Tigers (70-77, third in the AL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (91-56, first in the AL East)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Casey Mize (7-8, 3.66 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 108 strikeouts) Rays: Luis Patino (4-3, 4.62 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 65 strikeouts)
Rays beat Tigers 5-2, extend AL East lead to 8 1/2 games
September 17, 2021 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff home run and Mike Zunino later connected, reliever Dietrich Enns pitched four solid innings and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Thursday night.
Alexander scheduled to start for Tigers at Rays
September 16, 2021 GMTDetroit Tigers (70-76, third in the AL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (90-56, first in the AL East)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tyler Alexander (2-2, 4.09 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 71 strikeouts) Rays: Louis Head (1-0, 2.67 ERA, .96 WHIP, 27 strikeouts)
Hill hits game-winning double in 11th, Tigers beat Brewers
September 15, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Derek Hill hit a leadoff RBI double in the 11th inning, giving the Detroit Tigers a 1-0 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night and snapping the Brewers' five-game win streak.
After the game, Hill had to try to explain to his teammates why he had slid into second base as Victor Reyes was trotting home with the winning run.
Candelario 2 homers, Tigers walk off Rays with walk in 11th
September 12, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Robbie Grossman drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning, Jeimer Candelario homered twice, and the Detroit Tigers pulled out an 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
Tigers quiet Reds’ bats, take series with 4-1 win
September 5, 2021 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Jeimer Candelario snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run triple, five Detroit pitchers combined to frustrate Cincinnati’s offense and the Tigers captured the three-game interleague series with a 4-1 win on Sunday.
Garneau slugs 2 homers, Tigers pound reeling Reds 15-5
September 4, 2021 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Dustin Garneau hit a two-run homer and a solo shot, Robbie Grossman had a three-run blast, and the Detroit Tigers routed the struggling Cincinnati Reds 15-5 on Friday night.
Jonathan India and Eugenio Suárez homered for the Reds, who have lost five of six.
Castro has go-ahead hit, Tigers beat Blue Jays 4-1 in 10
August 21, 2021 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Harold Castro singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Friday night.
Gregory Soto (5-3) got out of a jam in the ninth and wrapped it up in the tenth as the Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak.
Cabrera doesn’t homer but leads Tigers over Indians 6-4
August 15, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera is finding ways to help the Detroit Tigers while he waits for career homer No. 500.
Cabrera's leadoff walk sparked Detroit's two-run eighth inning, sending the Tigers to a 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night.
Lions-Vikings? Naw, Tigers top Twins by NFL-like 17-14 final
July 28, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Playing to a score befitting an NFL matchup, the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins also were counterpunching like the best of boxers.
O’Hearn, Royals end Tigers’ 7-game winning streak, 5-3
July 24, 2021 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ryan O’Hearn hit a three-run homer and Carlos Santana also connected as the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 5-3 Friday night, ending the Tigers’ seven-game winning streak.
Candelario, Tigers complete sweep of Twins with 7-0 win
July 18, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Jeimer Candelario homered, drove in three runs and started two double plays as the Detroit Tigers finished a weekend sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 7-0 win on Sunday.
The game was the seventh in a row between the teams.
Candelario helps Tigers beat White Sox 6-5 for series win
July 4, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Jeimer Candelario had three hits and Akil Baddoo drove in two runs as Detroit built a big lead, and the Tigers withstood José Abreu's three-run homer in the ninth inning in a 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Civale dominates Tigers again in 4-1 Cleveland victory
May 26, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Aaron Civale dominated the Detroit Tigers again, taking a shutout into the ninth inning in the Cleveland Indians' 4-1 victory Tuesday night.
Civale improved to 7-1, becoming the American League's first seven-game winner.
Santana’s 2-run homer in 9th lifts Royals over Tigers 3-2
May 23, 2021 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Carlos Santana belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Kansas City was held to three hits until the ninth, when Whit Merrifield led off with an infield single before Santana connected against Michael Fulmer (3-3).
Detroit’s Spencer Turnbull has no-hitter thru 8 vs Mariners
May 19, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Detroit Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull has not allowed a hit through eight innings against the Seattle Mariners.
Only one runner has reached base against Turnbull on Tuesday night.
Candelario homers as Tigers beat Red Sox 6-5 in 10 innings
May 6, 2021 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jeimer Candelario hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers stopped a six-game slide by holding off the Boston Red Sox for a 6-5 victory on Wednesday night...
A’s rally to beat Tigers in ninth, win eighth straight
April 18, 2021 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Matt Olson scored from second base on a fielding error by Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the Oakland Athletics past the Tigers 3-2 on Sunday for their eighth straight win...
Cabrera’s homer lifts Tigers to doubleheader sweep of Twins
August 29, 2020 GMTDETROIT (AP) — It was fitting that during a doubleheader in the Motor City, Matthew Boyd went with a car analogy to describe Detroit's two left-handed starters...
Tigers’ Jeimer Candelario playing through wrist pain
April 27, 2018 GMTBaltimore — One reason managers love certain players, at least when they're hitting, is they never want out of the lineup.
Even if their wrist is so sore you can see through the batting-cage mesh a wince on their face, they pretend they're fine.