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2018 Detroit Tigers season
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| 2018 Detroit Tigers | ||
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| League | American League | |
| Division | Central | |
| Ballpark | Comerica Park | |
| City | Detroit, Michigan | |
| Record | 64–98 (.395) | |
| Divisional place | 3rd | |
| Owners | Christopher Ilitch; Ilitch family trust | |
| General managers | Al Avila | |
| Managers | Ron Gardenhire | |
| Television | Fox Sports Detroit (Mario Impemba, Matt Shepard, Rod Allen, Kirk Gibson) | |
| Radio | Detroit Tigers Radio Network (Dan Dickerson, Jim Price) | |
| Stats | ESPN.com BB-reference | |
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The 2018 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 118th season. It was the team's first year under a mostly new coaching staff led by new Manager Ron Gardenhire. It was the fourth consecutive season they missed the playoffs, finishing with the same record as the previous season, 64–98, but good for third place in the American League Central division.
It was the last season for television announcers Mario Impemba and Rod Allen, who had been together since 2003. Their contracts were not renewed due to an alleged physical altercation after the game on September 4.[1]
Uniform changes
Starting this season, the Tigers changed the classic curved Old English D logo on their home uniforms to match that of the sharp cornered hat logo, which is now larger.[2]
Roster moves
Coaching staff
- On October 20, the Tigers announced Ron Gardenhire was named the successor to Brad Ausmus as the Tigers' manager, and signed to a three-year contract.[3]
- On November 2, the Tigers named Chris Bosio as pitching coach, Ramón Santiago as first-base coach, Phil Clark as assistant hitting coach, Rick Anderson as bullpen coach, Steve Liddle as bench coach, and Joe Vavra as quality control coach.[4] Also on November 2, the Tigers announced Lloyd McClendon would return as hitting coach and Dave Clark would return as third-base coach.[4]
- On June 27, 2018, the Tigers terminated pitching coach Chris Bosio's contract due to "insensitive comments that violated Club policy and his Uniform Employee Contract." Bullpen coach Rick Anderson was then promoted to pitching coach.[5]
Releases
- On November 2, utility player Andrew Romine was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.[6] Also on November 2, the Tigers announced they declined the team option on pitcher Aníbal Sánchez, making him a free agent.[7] On March 16, Sánchez signed a minor-league contract with the Atlanta Braves.[8]
- On December 1, the Tigers announced they would not tender a contract to relief pitcher Bruce Rondón, making him a free agent.[9] On February 1, Rondón signed a minor-league contract with the Chicago White Sox.[10]
- On December 28, free agent pitcher Kyle Ryan left the Tigers and signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[11]
- On May 15, pitcher Chad Bell was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.[12]
- On May 22, the Tigers released pitcher Jairo Labourt. On May 29, Labourt signed a minor-league contract with the Chicago White Sox.[13]
Signings
- On November 25, the Tigers agreed to a one-year, $795,000 deal with relief pitcher Blaine Hardy, avoiding arbitration.[14]
- On December 5, the Tigers signed outfielder Leonys Martín to a one-year, $1.75 million contract.[15]
- On December 8, the Tigers signed pitcher Mike Fiers to a one-year, $6 million contract.[16]
- On December 14, the Tigers selected outfielder Víctor Reyes in the Rule 5 draft.[17]
- On January 9, the Tigers signed catcher Brayan Peña to a minor league contract.[18] Peña retired as a player on June 18, 2018, and went on to manage the Tigers' rookie league team in the Gulf Coast League.[19]
- On January 11, the Tigers claimed pitcher Johnny Barbato off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.[20] Also on January 11, the Tigers signed catcher James McCann to a one-year, $2.375 million contract, avoiding arbitration.[21]
- On January 17, the Tigers avoided arbitration when they reached one-year deals with right fielder Nicholas Castellanos, shortstop José Iglesias, and pitchers Shane Greene and Alex Wilson.[22]
- On February 23, the Tigers signed pitcher Francisco Liriano to a one-year, $4 million contract.[23]
- On August 10, the Tigers signed relief pitcher Zach McAllister to a major league contract.[24] He pitched in just three games for the Tigers before being designated for assignment and electing free agency on August 22.
Trades
- On December 13, the Tigers traded second baseman Ian Kinsler to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for 18-year old pitching prospect Wilkel Hernandez and minor league outfielder Troy Montgomery.[25][26]
- On July 31, the Tigers traded outfielder Leonys Martín and pitching prospect Kyle Dowdy to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for shortstop Willi Castro.[27]
- On August 6, the Tigers traded pitcher Mike Fiers to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for two players to be named later or cash considerations.[28] On August 18, the Athletics sent pitcher Nolan Blackwood to the Tigers as one of the players to be named later.[29] On September 19, 2018, the Athletics sent pitcher Logan Shore to the Tigers to complete the trade.[30]
Number retirements
- The Tigers retired Jack Morris' #47 on August 12 and Alan Trammell's #3 on August 26, both members of the 1984 World Champion team. They were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on the weekend of July 27–29.[31]
Season standings
American League Central
| AL Central | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Indians | 91 | 71 | 0.562 | — | 49–32 | 42–39 |
| Minnesota Twins | 78 | 84 | 0.481 | 13 | 49–32 | 29–52 |
| Detroit Tigers | 64 | 98 | 0.395 | 27 | 38–43 | 26–55 |
| Chicago White Sox | 62 | 100 | 0.383 | 29 | 30–51 | 32–49 |
| Kansas City Royals | 58 | 104 | 0.358 | 33 | 32–49 | 26–55 |
American League Wild Card
| Division Leaders | W | L | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Red Sox | 108 | 54 | 0.667 |
| Houston Astros | 103 | 59 | 0.636 |
| Cleveland Indians | 91 | 71 | 0.562 |
| Wild Card teams (Top 2 teams qualify for postseason) |
W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 100 | 62 | 0.617 | +3 |
| Oakland Athletics | 97 | 65 | 0.599 | — |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | 7 |
| Seattle Mariners | 89 | 73 | 0.549 | 8 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 80 | 82 | 0.494 | 17 |
| Minnesota Twins | 78 | 84 | 0.481 | 19 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 73 | 89 | 0.451 | 24 |
| Texas Rangers | 67 | 95 | 0.414 | 30 |
| Detroit Tigers | 64 | 98 | 0.395 | 33 |
| Chicago White Sox | 62 | 100 | 0.383 | 35 |
| Kansas City Royals | 58 | 104 | 0.358 | 39 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 47 | 115 | 0.290 | 50 |
Record against opponents
Source: MLB Standings Grid – 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Team | BAL | BOS | CWS | CLE | DET | HOU | KC | LAA | MIN | NYY | OAK | SEA | TB | TEX | TOR | NL |
| Baltimore | — | 3–16 | 3–4 | 2–5 | 2–4 | 1–6 | 2–4 | 1–5 | 1–6 | 7–12 | 1–5 | 1–6 | 8–11 | 3–4 | 5–14 | 7–13 |
| Boston | 16–3 | — | 3–4 | 3–4 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 5–1 | 6–0 | 4–3 | 10–9 | 2–4 | 4–3 | 11–8 | 6–1 | 15–4 | 16–4 |
| Chicago | 4–3 | 4–3 | — | 5–14 | 7–12 | 0–7 | 11–8 | 2–5 | 7–12 | 2–4 | 2–5 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 4–3 | 2–4 | 6–14 |
| Cleveland | 5–2 | 4–3 | 14–5 | — | 13–6 | 3–4 | 12–7 | 3–3 | 10–9 | 2–5 | 2–4 | 2–5 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 12–8 |
| Detroit | 4–2 | 2–4 | 12–7 | 6–13 | — | 1–5 | 8–11 | 3–4 | 7–12 | 3–4 | 0–7 | 3–4 | 2–4 | 3–4 | 4–3 | 6–14 |
| Houston | 6–1 | 4–3 | 7–0 | 4–3 | 5–1 | — | 5–1 | 13–6 | 4–2 | 2–5 | 12–7 | 9–10 | 3–4 | 12–7 | 4–2 | 13–7 |
| Kansas City | 4–2 | 1–5 | 8–11 | 7–12 | 11–8 | 1–5 | — | 1–6 | 10–9 | 2–5 | 2–5 | 1–5 | 0–7 | 2–5 | 2–5 | 6–14 |
| Los Angeles | 5–1 | 0–6 | 5–2 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 6–13 | 6–1 | — | 4–3 | 1–5 | 10–9 | 8–11 | 1–6 | 13–6 | 4–3 | 10–10 |
| Minnesota | 6–1 | 3–4 | 12–7 | 9–10 | 12–7 | 2–4 | 9–10 | 3–4 | — | 2–5 | 2–5 | 1–5 | 3–4 | 2–4 | 4–2 | 8–12 |
| New York | 12–7 | 9–10 | 4–2 | 5–2 | 4–3 | 5–2 | Zdroj:https://en.wikipedia.org?pojem=2018_Detroit_Tigers_season||||||||||