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Spencer Torkelson during an at-bat

Tigers manager has major warning for struggling Spencer Torkelson

The Detroit Tigers may be running out of patience with struggling Spencer Torkelson. Tigers manager AJ Hinch offered a fairly brutal comment on Torkelson’s struggles on Saturday. Torkelson has been demoted to seventh in the team’s batting …

AJ Hinch in his Tigers uniform

AJ Hinch rips Tigers after embarrassing loss

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has clearly lost patience with his team after an incredibly embarrassing loss Wednesday. The Tigers lost to the Chicago White Sox 13-0 Wednesday, marking a series sweep and their fifth loss in six games. After …

Javy Baez and AJ Hinch interfered

Javy Baez, AJ Hinch ejected after strike 3 call by umpire Nick Mahrley

Javy Baez and AJ Hinch were both ejected from their Detroit Tigers’ 2-0 loss to the Oakland A’s on Monday night. Baez was batting with a runner on first and nobody out in the bottom of the ninth. Dany Jimenez threw a 2-2 breaking ball …

Carlos Correa jogging

Carlos Correa’s notable meeting sparks free agency rumors

Carlos Correa is perhaps the hottest name on the free agent market, which means his every move is being watched by fans and baseball figures alike. On Thursday, Correa had one particularly notable meeting that sent some into a frenzy. The star free …

AJ Hinch

Tigers GM says AJ Hinch was ‘remorseful’ over Astros cheating

The Detroit Tigers announced on Friday that they have hired A.J. Hinch to be their next manager, and the move has obviously come with some criticism. Both Hinch and the team tried to address that. Tigers general manager Al Avila said the team spoke …

AJ Hinch

Report: AJ Hinch is ‘No. 1 candidate’ for Tigers manager job

Former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch was considered a name to watch when the Chicago White Sox had a managerial vacancy, but they hired Hall of Famer Tony La Russa on Thursday. With that job no longer open, it sounds like there is still a manager …

Zack Greinke looking pensive

Zack Greinke takes shot at Astros, AJ Hinch over quick hooks in past

Zack Greinke on Wednesday took a shot at A.J. Hinch and the Houston Astros over the way they have handled him in the past. The Astros won Game 4 of the ALCS 4-3 against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. Greinke got into trouble in …

AJ Hinch

AJ Hinch is reportedly ‘name to watch’ for White Sox manager job

The Chicago White Sox surprisingly fired manager Rick Renteria on Monday, and it appears they’re interested in bringing in a big name to replace him. One name that has been linked to the White Sox already is former Houston Astros manager A.J. …

Alex Cora

Tigers to consider AJ Hinch, Alex Cora for manager position

AJ Hinch and Alex Cora were both suspended for the entire 2020 season due to their roles in the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal, but they may not be out of work for very long. Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila told reporters on Friday …

AJ Hinch

Report: AJ Hinch, Jeff Luhnow will be reinstated in 2021 even if 2020 season is canceled

Former Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow are not eligible to work in Major League Baseball this season after they were suspended for their role in the team’s sign-stealing scandal, and some have wondered if their …

AJ Hinch issues statement offering firm denial about electronic buzzers

AJ Hinch released a statement on Wednesday night after many took issue with the former Houston Astros manager’s response to a question about the team’s use of electronic buzzers while cheating. Hinch spoke with Tom Verducci for an …

AJ Hinch

AJ Hinch issues non-denial about Astros using electronic buzzers

Former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch gave his first on-camera interview since being fired for his role in the team’s sign-stealing scandal, and he tried to strike an apologetic tone. Hinch sat down with Tom Verducci for MLB Network to …

AJ Hinch

AJ Hinch ‘deeply sorry’ for Astros cheating, denies direct involvement

Former Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch paid arguably the biggest price for his role in the team stealing signs during its World Series season in 2017, but he maintains that he never endorsed or had any direct involvement with the practice. Hinch, who …

Jim Crane Astros

Astros owner Jim Crane shows more culture problems with timing of AJ Hinch, Jeff Luhnow firings

Not only are Jeff Luhnow and A.J. Hinch suspended for the upcoming MLB season as part of their punishment for the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal, but the two have also lost their jobs. Astros owner Jim Crane announced on Monday that both …

AJ Hinch broke Astros’ video monitor but never told players to stop cheating

A.J. Hinch was suspended a season by MLB for his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal, and it’s easy to see why he received such harsh discipline. Hinch was the manager of the team when they were found to have been cheating. And while he …

MLB drops hammer on Astros over stealing signs during World Series season in 2017

Major League Baseball has concluded its investigation into the sign-stealing practices the Houston Astros engaged in during their World Series championship season in 2017, and the punishment is even harsher than many expected. MLB has announced that …

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