Jason Beck

Detroit, Lakeland

Detroit Tigers Beat Reporter at MLB

Detroit Tigers reporter on https://t.co/cz1ZNamikl. Xavier hoops, Chelsea FC, marathoner. Also on Threads (beckjason), Bluesky (jasonbeck).

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Riley Greene shines as Tigers win opener vs. Royals

6 days ago | mlb.com | Jason Beck

DETROIT -- The Tigers have three hitting coaches on their staff to try to connect with hitters of all styles and philosophies. They have technology galore to measure swings and machines that can simulate the pitches a hitter can expect to face from a given pitcher. But all the tools at their disposal can’t lift a hitter through a slump. At some point, the hitter has to find their way. Even for a hitter of Riley Greene’s class, it can be easier said than done.
Roberto Campos aiming to develop power

1 week ago | mlb.com | Jason Beck

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck's Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. Roberto Campos has made no secret of his desire to hit for more power. It has been the focus of his work at the plate the last couple years. “I’ve just been working on hitting the ball hard, hitting line drives,” Campos said in Spring Training. “I know when I hit line drives, I know that ball is going to fly.
Jackson Jobe earns first Major League win vs. Twins

1 week ago | mlb.com | Jason Beck

MINNEAPOLIS -- Perhaps it’s fitting that the son of a pro golfer picked up his first Major League win on Masters weekend, doing it while grinding out low scores. Jackson Jobe tossed six scoreless innings on two hits with two strikeouts, supported by three RBIs from Spencer Torkelson, for a 4-0 Tigers win over the Twins on Saturday afternoon at Target Field.
Torkelson, Greene set table for Tigers' comeback win over division-rival Twins

1 week ago | mlb.com | Jason Beck

MINNEAPOLIS -- For a couple pitches Friday night, it looked like Spencer Torkelson might be trying to hit Joe Mauer’s retired number plaque at Target Field again. It happened two years ago, and while Twins fans have stopped booing him for it, the message on the video board when he stepped to the plate in the first inning showed they hadn’t forgotten.
Malloy, 'The Aggressor'? Newly anointed leadoff hitter talks approach

1 week ago | mlb.com | Jason Beck

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. The sight of Justyn-Henry Malloy batting atop the Tigers’ lineup over the last week and a half might have caught some fans by surprise. He’s not a prototypical leadoff hitter in terms of speed or baserunning.
The Flaherty-Fried high school reunion doesn't disappoint, with 20 combined K's

2 weeks ago | mlb.com | Jason Beck

DETROIT -- As Max Fried made the long walk across Comerica Park’s outfield towards center field Wednesday afternoon to begin his pregame warmup routine, the Yankees left-hander caught a glimpse of high-school teammate Jack Flaherty doing the same on the Tigers side. They’d seen each other in their Major League travels plenty of times. But never like this, never against each other. “It was cool to be able to walk out before the game and give him a little head nod,” Fried said.
The Flaherty-Fried high school reunion doesn't disappoint, with 20 combined K's

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Jason Beck
The Flaherty-Fried high school reunion doesn't disappoint, with 20 combined K's

2 weeks ago | mlb.com | Jason Beck

DETROIT -- As Max Fried made the long walk across Comerica Park’s outfield towards center field Wednesday afternoon to begin his pregame warmup routine, the Yankees right-hander caught a glimpse of high-school teammate Jack Flaherty doing the same on the Tigers side. They’d seen each other in their Major League travels plenty of times. But never like this, never against each other. “It was cool to be able to walk out before the game and give him a little head nod,” Fried said.
Kerry Carpenter, Tigers back Tarik Skubal first win of 2025

2 weeks ago | mlb.com | Jason Beck

While the Tigers looked undeterred by first-pitch temperatures of 34 degrees and a chilly wind blowing out to left, Skubal ensured that the weather wasn’t the only factor freezing the Yankees.
Rogers, Margot hit IL as Tigers' injury spell continues

2 weeks ago | mlb.com | Jason Beck

DETROIT -- The Tigers’ early-season rash of injuries continued on Tuesday with catcher Jake Rogers and outfielder Manuel Margot, who were placed on the 10-day injured list with left oblique tightness and left knee inflammation, respectively. Brewer Hicklen, whom the Tigers acquired from Milwaukee for outfield depth at the end of Spring Training, was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to fill Margot’s spot. Veteran backstop Tomás Nido was selected from Toledo to take Rogers’ place.