McClanahan sharp, Rays blank Tigers 4-0 on opening day

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shane McClanahan pitched six sharp innings, Jose Siri and Wander Franco homered and the Tampa Bay Rays opened their silver anniversary season with a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Tigers Opening Day: Things to do around Detroit to celebrate the return of baseball

Whether you need a way to tailgate before the Detroit Tigers take on the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day or you're looking for a spot to catch the game, we've got you covered. Here's what's going on around Detroit on April 6:

Tigers Season Preview with Jason Beck
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Jennifer Hammond spoke with MLB.com Tigers beat reporter Jason Beck on Monday to preview the team as they get set to open up the season on Thursday against the Rays in Tampa.

MLB umpires will have a new view for replays this season – on Zoom

Major League Baseball struck a deal with Zoom Video Communications Inc. allowing on-field umpires to watch the replay operations center evaluating contested calls.

New MLB pitch clock appears to work, shaves 20 minutes from early games

Major League Baseball approved its first pitch clock this season, and every day is a new experience for the players as they try to get used to them this spring.

MLB's bigger bases could lead to more steals, fewer injuries, experts say

Major League Baseball is introducing bigger bases this season as part of a flurry of changes designed to put more action and athleticism back in the game.

FOX 2 Sports Tigers 2023 Spring Training Preview

As spring training opens for the Tigers, games are about to get underway and FOX 2 Sports is bringing you the sights and sounds from Lakeland.

A sit-down with famed Tigers outfielder Willie Horton
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Willie Horton was there when the riots broke out in Detroit. The outfielder whose name is now a legend in Tigers lore sat down with FOX 2 Sports about his career and looking forward to the upcoming season.

What are the challenges facing Tigers with MLB's new rule changes
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Bigger bases and a pitch clock? Two big changes coming to major league baseball could alter the game. Here's how the Detroit Tigers are gearing up for a very different 2023 season. Also, what can we expect from Javy Baez, who arrived a free agent last season.

Willie Horton reflects on career, discusses current Tigers team
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Jennifer Hammond sat down with Tigers legend Willie Horton in Lakeland to discuss his career, his challenges fitting in with the team, and his thoughts on this current Tigers team and its direction.

Detroit Tigers send throughs to MSU on first day of spring training workouts
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East Lansing may be far from the spring training facility in Florida, but Michigan State University was on A. J. Hinch's mind on the first day of workouts. He sent thoughts from the Detroit Tigers to MSU after Monday's shooting.

WATCH - Woody catches up with a few Tigers doing community work ahead of their caravan tour
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Time to start thinking baseball. Spring training is just four weeks away. Woody was in Detroit and caught up with a few of the Tigers to talk about the new rules and Comerica Park dimensions.

Phillies acquire All-Star reliever Gregory Soto from Tigers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired All-Star reliever Gregory Soto and utility player Kody Clemens, son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday in exchange for infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling and catcher Donny Sands.