LEADING OFF: Cabrera needs 1 hit for 3,000, Hicks' 1st start
Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera needs one more hit for 3,000 in his career, and will try to reach the mark at Comerica ParkAPRIL 21, 2022 • Associated Press
NIKO GOODRUM
Playing time hard to come by Goodrum remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact After handling a near-everyday role when healthy with Detroit for the better part of the past four seasons, Goodrum has predictably had a tougher time earning at-bats for a Houston club that boasts more position-player talent. Even though Goodrum is able to play all four infield spots and in the outfield, the Astros haven't made much use of his versatility. He's appeared in five of Houston's first nine games and has made three total starts at either first base or designated hitter.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox SS Tim Anderson suspended for 1st 2 games
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will serve a two-game suspension when the season starts next week for making contact with umpire Tim Timmons during the ninth inning of a g...APRIL 1, 2022 • Associated Press
Detroit Tigers spent big money in offseason to be relevant
The Detroit Tigers are suddenly relevant after spending big money in free agency to jolt a franchise that has been focused on a long rebuilding processMARCH 29, 2022 • Associated Press
Goodrum agrees to $2.1 million, 1-year contract with Astros Niko Goodrum has agreed to a $2.1 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros.
MARCH 16, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Goodrum agrees to $2.1 million, 1-year contract with Astros
Niko Goodrum has agreed to a $2.1 million, one-year contract with the Houston AstrosMARCH 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Lands in Houston Goodrum signed a one-year, $2.1 million deal with the Astros on Saturday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Impact Goodrum's career .230/.303/.396 slash line suggests he was miscast as a starter during his time with the Tigers, but his ability to play a decent shortstop as well as cover every other position on the diamond makes him a fine fit in a bench role. If he finds his way to unexpected playing time, he'll get a boost from being surrounded by a strong lineup and would offer fantasy teams a bit of speed, but he's unlikely to be of much help at the plate.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Báez gets $140M birthday present, closes deal with Tigers
Javier Báez is hoping to be a big part of a turnaround with the Detroit TigersDECEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Tigers add IF Kody Clemens, son of Roger, to 40-man roster
The Detroit Tigers added infielder Kody Clemens to their 40-man rosterNOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press
Tigers cut ties with Goodrum, add Clemens DETROIT -- Niko Goodrum’s Tigers tenure is over after four seasons. The team dropped the switch-hitting shortstop/superutility player from i...
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Tigers let Niko Goodrum become free agent, clear spots for two prospects Goodrum did a little bit of everything for the Tigers in his four seasons. Except, much to his chagrin, stay healthy and secure a starting j...
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Parts ways with Detroit Goodrum was outrighted off the Tigers' 40-man roster and elected free agency Friday after clearing waivers.
Impact Goodrum posted a .745 OPS across 2018 and 2019 for the Tigers, but he had a .632 OPS over the past two seasons, leading the team to remove him from the 40-man roster. The versatile 29-year-old is now on the open market but may need to settle for a minor-league deal during the offseason.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Saturday's lineup Goodrum isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Goodrum went 4-for-11 with two homers, a double and four RBI while starting each of the last three contests. Harold Castro will take over at shortstop and bat seventh.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lynn, Abreu lift White Sox over Tigers for 5th straight win
Lance Lynn pitched one-run ball over five innings, José Abreu homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 for their fifth straight winOCTOBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Goes yard twice Goodrum went 2-for-3 with two home runs and four total RBI in Thursday's win over Minnesota.
Impact Goodrum hadn't gone yard in nine straight games before blasting two bombs in this one, and now he has nine homers on the season. He recorded three of those in the last month alone, but his overall results haven't been very encouraging -- he only hit .194 across 23 games during September while striking out in 23.8 percent of his at-bats.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goodrum, Tigers defeat Twins 10-7 in slugfest with 7 homers
Niko Goodrum homered twice and drove in four runs, Jonathan Schoop hit a solo homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 10-7OCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
LEADING OFF: Brewers' Williams punches wall, breaks hand
This was not the kind of punchout Milwaukee reliever Devin Williams wanted: The valuable setup man could miss the entire postseason after breaking his pitching hand when he punched...SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press
'Just play': Goodrum talks Abreu, White Sox MINNEAPOLIS – Like the rest of the Tigers, Niko Goodrum is in the final week of his season. However, he has no guarantees about his situatio...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Takes seat Tuesday Goodrum isn't starting Tuesday's game against Minnesota.
Impact Goodrum went 1-for-3 with a triple, two runs, two RBI and two walks in Monday's loss to the White Sox, and he'll get a day off Tuesday. Zack Short will start at shortstop and bat ninth.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Effective Monday Goodrum went 1-for-3 with a triple, two walks, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's loss to the White Sox.
Impact Goodrum collected his second triple of the season and snapped out of a mini 1-for-10 slump he was in over his last three games. It's mostly been a struggle for the versatile 29-year-old this year, as he's slashing just .211/.291/.338 after Monday's contest. Goodrum looked decent for the Tigers in 2018 and 2019 with an OPS above .740 both years, along with a combined 28 home runs and 24 stolen bases, but he's been unable to match that level of production the last two seasons.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox hold off Tigers with 8-7 win after benches clear
Eloy Jiménez hit a two-run home run, Yasmani Grandal homered to spark a six-run fourth inning and the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox held off the Detroit Tigers in a testy 8...SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Not in lineup Goodrum will sit Saturday against the Royals.
Impact Even after going 3-for-8 with a double over his last two games, Goodrum is still hitting just .179/.246/.304 for the month of September. Harold Castro will take over at shortstop.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hernandez, Merrifield lead Royals to 3-1 win over Tigers
Carlos Hernandez pitched five shutout innings and Whit Merrifield drove in a pair of runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Kiermaier shocked by reaction to taking scouting card
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier says he is shocked by reaction to his scooping up a scouting a card that fell out of Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirk’s wristbandSEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press
White Sox lose to Tigers, putting AL Central clinch on hold
Akil Baddoo and Victor Reyes drove in two runs apiece and the Detroit Tigers stalled the Chicago White Sox’s drive for the AL Central title with a 5-3 victorySEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press
