Jeff Seidel

1 week ago | freep.com | Jeff Seidel

Tigers top prospect Max Clark is experiencing his first extended slump since joining the minor leagues. Clark credits teammate Kevin McGonigle for helping him maintain a positive mindset during his slump. West Michigan Whitecaps manager Tony Cappuccilli has observed Clark handling failure better than in the past. COMSTOCK PARK — Max Clark, the Detroit Tigers' top prospect, stood in a tunnel, leading to the West Michigan Whitecaps' clubhouse, and he opened up about his struggles at the plate.

1 week ago | freep.com | Jeff Seidel

LANSING — You can look at prospect rankings and think: Dang, the Detroit Tigers have assembled some serious talent in the minor leagues. You can study the stats and the standings and think: Now, that’s interesting. These youngsters are learning how to win at the same time the big-league club has put together the best record in the MLB. But then, you watch them and talk to the players and feel the vibe — the same vibe in the clubhouse in Comerica Park — and you come away thinking: Wow.

3 weeks ago | freep.com | Jeff Seidel

The Detroit Tigers won their 41st game of the season against the Chicago White Sox, 5-4, showcasing their resilience and strong bullpen. Multiple players contributed to the win, including Riley Greene with three hits and two RBIs, and key bullpen performances from Will Vest and Tommy Kahnle. Aggressive baserunning, a hallmark of the Tigers' season, played a crucial role in securing the victory, along with a successful challenge overturning an out call at second base. CHICAGO — Wow. I mean ...

3 weeks ago | freep.com | Jeff Seidel

CHICAGO — Detroit Tigers rookie Dylan Smith waited one game to make his Major League debut, sitting on the bench in Kansas City. Then another game. And another. Then, Smith flew with the Tigers to Chicago for a new series. A new opportunity. Still waiting. “I gotta get him in the game,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said on Monday, June 2, before playing the Chicago White Sox. Poor kid.”Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Jeff Seidel

CHICAGO – You know what they say: Game respects game. So, maybe it wasn’t surprising when Kerry Carpenter stood at his locker in the Tigers clubhouse, gushing about the return of Parker Meadows. “He's super special,” Carpenter said on Monday, June 2, after the Detroit Tigerscrushed the Chicago White Sox, 13-1. “He's such a spark plug for us that we feel like we're a really, really, good, dangerous team when he is with us.”