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Tigers lineup: Leonys Martin activated from DL, will lead off vs. Mariners
The Tigers optioned LHP Ryan Carpenter to make room for Martin.
Tigers' Shane Greene isn't bothered by new mound visit rule
He also, inexplicably, calls Grayson Greiner "Gary."
Ron Gardenhire talks about the Tigers on High Heat
On Wednesday, Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire made an appearance with Christopher Russo's High Heat on MLB Network to fill in some blanks about Detroit's baseball team.
Tigers to call up Ryan Carpenter for Wednesday start, per report
Carpenter will start for the Tigers on Wednesday against the Indians. A roster move will likely be announced after Tuesday's game or early on Wednesday.
Tigers lineup: Nicholas Castellanos returns to action vs. Indians
Castellanos will play right field and bat third. Monday's hero, Niko Goodrum, is in the lineup again in left.
Lineup: Mahtook batting leadoff in Game 1
With so many players on the disabled list, this is probably the Tigers' best lineup right now.
Here Are Baseball's Most-Changed Hitters (Via Fangraphs)
Fangraphs article by Jeff Sullivan published that highlights the most changed hitters in the game by measuring contact, swing percentage, launch angel, and exit velocity. #1 on that list? Well...
Tigers lineup: Mikie Mahtook returns to majors vs. Bartolo Colon, Rangers
Mahtook will bat third and play left field, while Pete Kozma will play second base and bat ninth.
The Astros Aren't the Only Team Whose Pitchers are Adding Spin (Via Fangraphs)
From yesterday. Interestingly enough, The Tigers are among the top teams on the graph, behind only the Rockies, Yankees, and Blue Jays.
Tigers lineup: Leonys Martin out of lineup against Rangers
Martin had an MRI of his knee on Tuesday, according to reports.