Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and catcher Dillon Dingler discussed eliminating the Cleveland Guardians, their 7th-inning surge, and advancing to the American League Division Series.

Holding a bottle of champagne, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch addressed his team in a plastic-covered visitors' locker room.

The Tigers went 1-for-15 with runners in scoring position and pinch-hit for a slumping All-Star in Wednesday's loss to the Guardians.

The Detroit Tigers are facing a deciding Game 3 on Thursday afternoon against the Cleveland Guardians in their best-of-three American League Wild Card Series. A

Hinch’s decision to remove the All-Star Riley Greene likely stemmed from his disadvantage against Tim Herrin, as both are left-handed. After inserting Jones, the Tigers effectively removed that disadvantage, yet it forced Greene out of the game entirely and was not successful.

A.J. Hinch last signed a contract extension with Tigers after 2023 season. If Astros are looking for a manager, they could touch base with Hinch.

A.J. Hinch talked about late-game strategy after Cleveland erupted for five runs in the eighth inning of AL wild card Game 2.

The Guardians had three lefties (or switch-hitters) due up: C.J. Kayfus, Brayan Rocchio and Steven Kwan, followed by three more lefties (or switch-hitters) in Daniel Schneemann, José Ramírez and Kyle Manzardo. Hinch explained why he chose Melton.

Manager A.J. Hinch speaks with his team in the clubhouse after the Tigers advance to the ALDS for the second straight year

Tigers advance past the Guardians and manager AJ Hinch rallies his team as they prepare for ALDS against the Mariners

After 161 of 162 games, the Detroit Tigers punched their ticket to the 2025 MLB playoffs in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.