Charlie Morton, Detroit Tigers and Twins
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Dillon Dingler could’ve gone with something close to home when approached about a custom painted catcher's mask for Players Weekend. But the Massillon, Ohio, native and former Ohio State star turned Detroit catcher knew better.
The 41-year-old Morton, pairing a firm four-seam fastball with his signature curveball, was outstanding. He allowed a run on four hits with six strikeouts.
According to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, Tigers pitcher Charlie Morton, who was traded to Detroit from the Baltimore Orioles at the trade deadline, joined Nolan Ryan and John Smoltz as the only pitchers above the age of 40 in MLB history to record seven or more consecutive strikeouts in a game since the league's expansion era began in 1961.
Tigers pitcher Charlie Morton struggled early this season with a 0-7 record and a 7.68 ERA through 12 games. In his last 15 games, Morton has a 7-2 record and a 3.79 ERA, prompting the Tigers to trade for him. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch praises Morton's ...
The Orioles tonight announced that they have acquired minor league left-handed pitcher MICAH ASHMAN from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for right-handed pitcher CHARLIE MORTON and cash considerations.
It’s Friday, August 15 and the Tigers (71-52) are in Minneapolis to take on the Twins (57-64). Charlie Morton is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Pierson Ohl for Minnesota.
The list of active Major League pitchers with 400 or more career starts can be counted on one hand. It includes two former Tigers, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, and one new Tiger, Charlie Morton,
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The Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels played game two of a three game series at Comerica Park on Saturday evening. The Tigers had taken game one on the strength of solid relief pitching and a pinch-hit home run from Matt Vierling,