Tigers give Kenta Maeda ball in spring opener

Why Detroit Tigers named Kenta Maeda as starting pitcher for first game in spring training
Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda has been named the starting pitcher for the first Grapefruit League game in spring training, scheduled for Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Tigers give Kenta Maeda the ball in spring opener: 'He came here to prove something'
The Tigers are rewarding veteran Kenta Maeda’s productive offseason work regimen by giving him the ball in the Grapefruit League opener.
Tigers' manager AJ Hinch explains Kenta Maeda decision upon Spring Training opener
Tigers' manager AJ Hinch has explained why he elected Kenta Maeda as the team's starting pitcher for the Cactus League opener.
Why Tarik Skubal is testing splitter grips with Kenta Maeda in Tigers spring training
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal and right-hander Kenta Maeda were talking Sunday morning about splitters on the TigerTown backfields.
Tigers manager will miss Saturday’s spring opener
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Detroit Tigers bench coach George Lombard will manage the team in Saturday’s Grapefruit League opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager A.J. Hinch will be away from the club to attend the funeral of former coach Rich Dauer. Dauer died Feb. 3 at the age of 72.
Tigers' Kenta Maeda: Throwing harder this spring
Maeda was throwing 92 mph during a live batting practice session Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Kenta Maeda shakes up offseason approach in bid to rejoin Tigers rotation
Maeda signed a two-year, $24 million deal with the Tigers before the 2024 season and began the year in the starting rotation.
Tigers' Kenta Maeda: Could be rotation fill-in
Cobb's injury figures to prevent him from being able to ramp up properly for Opening Day, so the Tigers will have to fill his rotation spot for at least a turn or two. Maeda is a veteran option with ...
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Kahnle has been working with the Tigers’ pitching department to complement his changeup with a better four-seamer.
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