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Arizona State brings in more star power for celebrity softball game with Skattebo and Torkelson
TEMPE — Arizona State’s Celebrity Softball game was already shaping up to be star-studded, but its two latest additions may have taken the event to another level.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 18
Tigers Potential Free Agent Target Seen Working Out With Spencer Torkelson
The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason with fans hoping they would take a big swing on a free agent for the first time in a long time, but thus far it's been fairly tame.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / December 5
Alex Bregman Sends Message to Spencer Torkelson After Tigers Report
The Detroit Tigers are expected to be aggressive in MLB free agency as they look to improve the roster heading into 2026. Coming off back-to-back trips to the divisional round, the club has fallen one win short of reaching the ALCS in both years.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 24
Pair of Former Top Prospects Among Worst Tigers First Round Picks by bWAR
A huge reason for the Detroit Tigers success in the past two seasons has been their top prospects coming up and contributing everyday. Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson have beome middle of the order bats, while Tarik Skubal is the best pitcher in baseball and Casey Mize is a solid middle of the rotation arm.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / November 11
Tigers' Spencer Torkelson Announces Personal News After 4th Season
The Detroit Tigers once again fell one win short of reaching the ALCS after a heartbreaking extra-innings Game 5 loss in the ALDS to the Seattle Mariners.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 16
Did the Detroit Tigers Have One of the Best First Baseman in Baseball This Year?
The Detroit Tigers had another disappointing end to the season as they dropped the American League Divisional Series in a game-five winner-take-all matchup for the second straight season.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 11
Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson’s ‘heartbreaking’ reaction to ALDS loss
The Detroit Tigers saw their 2025 season end in heartbreak, falling 3-2 to the Seattle Mariners in a record-breaking 15-inning Game 5 of the ALDS at T-Mobile Park.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 6
MLB playoff takeaways: This could be Aaron Boone's last chance
Here are some key takeaways from Sunday's MLB games.
MLB News / Burn City Sports / August 17
Arizona State honored during MLB Players’ Weekend by Detroit first baseman
MINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson honored his alma mater during Players Weekend by using a custom-made bat featuring Arizona State University’s pitchfork logo.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / August 12
Spencer Torkelson Creatively Honored by Tigers Fan After Game-Winning HR at White Sox
The Detroit Tigers battled through a stark, unexpected rain delay and strong pitching from their AL Central foes the Chicago White Sox on Monday to win a 2-1 road contest at Rate Field.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / August 11
Spencer Torkelson's 9th-inning HR lifts Tigers over White Sox
Spencer Torkelson smacked a go-ahead solo home run in the ninth inning and Chris Paddack and three relievers combined on a four-hitter to boost the visiting Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Monday.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Tigers Announce Historic Spencer Torkelson News Before White Sox Game
The Detroit Tigers’ offense has been productive all season, averaging 4.8 runs per game (8th in MLB), helping lead the team to the top of the AL Central at 68–51.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / June 27
Spencer Torkelson, Tigers take aim at Twins
The American League-leading Detroit Tigers haven't played division rival Minnesota since mid-April. That will change this weekend when the Twins head to Detroit for a three-game series that begins on Friday night.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 11
Spencer Torkelson looks to lead Tigers to series win vs. Orioles
It's hard to imagine it being much better for the Detroit Tigers entering Wednesday night's game against the host Baltimore Orioles. The Tigers hold a 44-24 record, putting them 20 games above .500 for the first time since 2013.
Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / April 20
Detroit Tigers Win Again on Saturday as Spencer Torkelson Joins Elite History of Last 25 Years
The Detroit Tigers continued their solid stretch of good baseball on Saturday afternoon, beating the Kansas City Royals 3-1 at Comerica Park. With the win, Detroit is now 13-8 on the season while the Royals fell to a disappointing 8-14.
Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / April 13
Detroit Tigers Slugger Spencer Torkelson Makes Franchise History With Hot Start
Spencer Torkelson opened the 2025 season on a high note, and he hasn't come down since. The Detroit Tigers first baseman went 2-for-3 with a home run against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, driving in three of his teams' four runs in their 4-0 victory.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / March 28
Only Six Players in Detroit Tigers History Did What Spencer Torkelson Did Thursday
Just four years ago, Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson was considered the No. 3 prospect in all of baseball. But with three seasons of Major League action under his belt, he's yet to live up to that status.
Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / March 28
Detroit Tigers Slugger Spencer Torkelson Makes Never-Before-Seen Opening Day History
Spencer Torkelson saw his production drop off a cliff in 2024, to the point where the Detroit Tigers even demoted the once-promising slugger to Triple-A for over two months.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / March 15
Tigers trying to find spot for former top prospect
The 2025 season may be critical for Spencer Torkelson's future.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15
Tigers working out Spencer Torkelson at new position
With so many absences already at the position, the team is getting creative in looking for answers.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 27, 2025
Looking for a match in a potential Spencer Torkelson trade
The Tigers rearranged their infield when they signed Gleyber Torres last month. He’ll play second base, a move that pushes Colt Keith to first base. The trickle-down effect is to block the clearest path to at-bats for 2020 first overall pick Spencer Torkelson.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17, 2024
Tigers struggling former first overall draft pick to make MLB return
The Tigers are set to recall first baseman Spencer Torkelson from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 3, 2024
This feels like the beginning of the end for Spencer Torkelson
He heads back down to Triple-A Toledo after hitting .201 with four home runs and 56 strikeouts with an OPS of .597.
Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4, 2024
Tigers manager on struggling 1B: 'The next stop is next to me'
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.
Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / February 10, 2024
Can Spencer Torkelson Become a Top-Tier First Baseman in 2024?
The Detroit Tigers hope this is the year prized first baseman Spencer Torkelson can finally put it all together as a critical piece of their core moving forward.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2023
First baseman offers glimmer of hope for dreadful Tigers
Little has gone right for the Detroit Tigers to start the season, but at least one player is providing a reason for optimism.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / March 14, 2023
Why there's reason for optimism regarding former No. 1 pick Spencer Torkelson
Last season was a disaster for the Detroit Tigers and former No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson, but there's reason for optimism to be found in some underlying numbers.
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