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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 22
Five MLB players we should be paying more attention to in 2025
Here are five big leaguers worth paying more attention to as the year unfolds.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21
AL Central fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace
Some players are overperforming early in the Major League Baseball schedule and are due to regress. Here's our fool's gold team for the American League Central.
Spencer Torkelson 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.
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Spencer Torkelson News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Spencer Torkelson Belts Game-Changing Home Run vs. Royals as Bounce Back Season Continues
The Detroit Tigers took on their division rival the Kansas City Royals on Saturday with American League Central Division bragging rights and positioning up for grabs.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 19
Spencer Torkelson, Casey Mize lead Tigers past Royals
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Casey Mize pitched seven solid innings and the host Detroit Tigers edged the slumping Kansas City Royals, 3-1, on Saturday afternoon.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 18
Spencer Torkelson, Tigers keep adding runs, knock off Royals
Spencer Torkelson had a two-run double and the host Detroit Tigers thumped the slumping Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Friday night. Riley Greene had two hits, scored two runs and knocked in another, while Andy Ibanez hit a solo homer.
Spencer Torkelson News / Just Baseball / April 18
Has Spencer Torkelson Really Figured It Out This Time?
Spencer Torkelson‘s career has been filled with ups and downs. The Detroit Tigers‘ first overall pick from 2020 struggled as a rookie, hit 31 home runs in his second season, and found himself back in Triple-A Toledo last year.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 17
Spencer Torkelson spurs Tigers past Royals
Spencer Torkelson drove in three runs and the host Detroit Tigers opened a four-game series with a 6-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night.
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 / Field Level Media / April 12
Spencer Torkelson, Jackson Jobe lead hot Tigers past Twins
Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 4-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Detroit Tigers News / Legends On Deck / April 10
The Resurgence of Spencer Torkelson 
On June 3, 2024, Spencer Torkelson was optioned to the Toledo Mud Hens. The former #1 overall pick of the 2020 Draft (Arizona State) seemed incapable of hitting a baseball at the big league level. He was called back up on August 17 after showing signs of hope during his two and a half month stint in Triple-A.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 8
Tigers President Makes Spencer Torkelson Statement Amid Torrid Start
The Detroit Tigers have picked up right where they left off, resembling the same gritty team that fought their way in the ALDS last October. Managing a pair of wins in the round before falling short to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5, putting an end to their 2024 campaign.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7
Spencer Torkelson’s hot start draws ‘tangible’ Scott Harris praise
The Detroit Tigers are off to a 6-4 start to the 2025 season, and while it’s still early, the world is taking notice of Spencer Torkelson‘s hot bat. Torkelson went 0-4 on Monday in the Tigers’ win over the New York Yankees but is still hitting .289 with a .953 OPS.
Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / April 7
Jack’s Take: Detroit Tigers’ No. 1 Pick Starting To Put It All Together
It was too early to label him a bust. But when the Detroit Tigers sent Spencer Torkelson down to the minor leagues in June of 2024, it was fair to wonder whether he’d ever live up to his billing as the No.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 6
Spencer Torkelson hits walk-off double, Tigers sweep White Sox
Spencer Torkelson's two-run double in the ninth completed a three-run rally as the host Detroit Tigers topped the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Sunday. Torkelson's double off Jordan Leasure followed Andy Ibanez's bases-loaded walk.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28
Why Tigers’ former No. 1 overall pick is finally poised for breakout 2025 season
Will 2020 No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson find his footing at the big league level in 2025? Ben Verlander of Fox Sports is a believer in the Detroit Tigers 25-year-old.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27
AJ Hinch ‘proud’ of Spencer Torkelson after making Tigers’ Opening Day roster
Let the redemption arc begin in Detroit. Former No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson will be on the Tigers’ Opening Day roster, a decision that reflects both his standout spring training performance and the organization’s continued belief in his potential.
Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 15
Tigers considering radical move with former No. 1 pick
The Detroit Tigers are considering a very radical move with a former No. 1 overall pick as their roster takes shape for 2025. The Tigers are giving Spencer Torkelson reps in right field to close out spring training.
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 / Athlon Sports / February 20
Tigers' Spencer Torkelson Given Stern Reality Check From MLB Insider Buster Olney
Manager AJ Hinch and the Detroit Tigers will enter the 2025 MLB season with high hopes of surpassing last year's divisional round playoff exit, with their
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 27
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 / 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 / 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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