Detroit Tigers

The Cleveland Guardians got their first look at their American League Central rival Detroit Tigers over the last few days. The Tigers have vastly improved from where they were a couple of seasons ago, but Cleveland still managed to take two of three and win yet another series. Here are a few key points we learned about the Guardians over the last three games. Stephen Vogt has been given the difficult task of finding playing time for many different players.

Brayan Rocchio singled home automatic runner Ramón Laureano with one out in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Cleveland forced extra innings on David Fry's solo homer in the ninth against Andrew Chafin, then completed its comeback when Rocchio sharply smacked a pitch from closer Alex Lange (0-2) into center field.

Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman is on his way to Texas. Grossman, who spent all or parts of the 2021 and 2022 seasons with the Tigers, was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Texas Rangers Wednesday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa. Grossman, 34, signed a minor-league contract this season with the White Sox after helping the Rangers win the 2023 World Series.

The Detroit Tigers promoted Ryan Vilade from Triple-A Toledo before Tuesday's 11-7 win against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

The Detroit Tigers wrap up their series on Wednesday with the Cleveland Guardians with Reese Olson on the mound looking for his first win this year.

UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 8, 2024) – Andy Ibanez cracked two homers and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Guardians in Cleveland last night, 11-7. The series at Progressive Field concludes this afternoon, with coverage led by Dan Dickerson at 12:45 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC. Michael Busch's solo homer in the bottom of the ninth inning enabled the Cubs to beat the visiting San Diego Padres last night, 3-2. The series at Wrigley Field in Chicago concludes this afternoon. Zach Elfin scattered six hits with three strikeouts over seven innings as he pitched the Tampa Bay Rays past the visiting Chicago White Sox last night. 5-1. The series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg concludes

Before Tuesday's game, the Detroit Tigers demoted center fielder Parker Meadows, stuck in a slump for more than a month, to Triple-A Toledo.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe has completed 16⅔ innings this season for Double-A Erie, posting a 2.16 ERA with 10 walks and 24 strikeouts.

As outfielder Steven Kwan was sent to the injured list with a hamstring injury, Guardians prospect Kyle Manzardo received the call to the bigs.

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians square off again on Tuesday with Kenta Maeda looking to stay hot after two strong starts.

José Ramírez hit a solo homer in the sixth inning, breaking Hall of Famer Larry Doby’s franchise record with his 87th career go-ahead blast and lifting the Cleveland Guardians over the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Monday night.