Detroit Tigers left-hander Tyler Alexander will start the second game of the team's doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. In 26 appearances (two starts) over 39 2/3 innings for the Tigers this year, Alexander has a 4.31 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 36/10 K/BB. This will be a bullpen game for Detroit, so Alexander shouldn't be expected to go more than an inning or two to open the game. The 27-year-old southpaw has gone a total of 3 2/3 innings in his two starts in 2021 and has allowed one ...

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Alexander will start Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He is filling in for Jose Urena (forearm), who was placed on the injured list this weekend. Alexander has made 13 appearances for the Tigers this year, all in relief. He has a 4.35 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 20.2 innings. He made a total of 10 starts from 2019 to 2020.

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander made history during Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Reds when he struck out nine consecutive batters, tying the American League record. Alexanders appearance was out of relief and may have forced the hand of manager Ron Gardenhire, who said that after watching the southpaw that he might be pushing his way into the rotation moving forward. Detroit has had early season difficulties finding arms to man starts and Alexander, who made ...

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander was dominant out of relief during Sundays game against the Reds, striking out each of the first nine batters that he faced, which tied the American League record for consecutive batters retired by the K. Alexander fell just a batter shy of tying Hall of Famer Tom Seavers all-time record, but did ultimately record 10 straight outs by strikeout. While not known as a strikeout pitcher until last season, Alexander has now kicked off 2020 with 13 ...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander allowed one run across six innings and earned his first career win Monday against the Orioles. Alexander only allowed four hits and didn't walk a batter while striking out three. Alexander now sports a 4.87 ERA across 44 1/3 Big League innings after putting up a 5.13 ERA in Triple-A this season despite a 4.56 xFIP. He has a good matchup against the White Sox lined up for Sunday but Alexander isn't a pitcher that should be added in fantasy. His ...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander has been recalled and will make the start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Alexander started for the team earlier in the year and pitched well through five innings. There's a good chance that he receives multiple starts for the Tigers. However, he's not worth scooping up in fantasy leagues yet. Give him at least one more start and see if he's ready to pitch at the major league level.