The Tigers introduce Riley Greene, an outfielder from Oviedo, Fla. who was the 5th overall pick in MLB draft. Filmed June 7, 2019 at Comerica Park. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire is willing to rip his players if necessary.
He just prefers to do it behind closed doors, away from the public spotlight.
When Gardenhire was ejected in Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park, bench coach Steve Liddle assumed managerial duties.
After the game, Liddle spoke to the media, calling a Tigers’ mental lapse in the eighth inning “Little League.