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Possible openings on the bench and in the bullpen frame early camp roster battles.

The Detroit Tigers lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-2, in Clearwater, Fla., dropping to a 1-3 record in Grapefruit League play in spring training.

I don’t really care about the score, but beating the Yankees is always nice.

After the Detroit Tigers bullpen wasted a sharp two innings from Tarik Skubal, the young bats led a ninth-inning rally for an 8-7 win over the Yanks.

On the verge of a comeback win, the Yankees snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

"Were still trying to improve the team," Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila said. "Im not sure if well be able to continue that, but were still trying."

The Tigers need to move quickly to finish their offseason.

Jack Lopez contract details, salary breakdowns, payroll salaries, bonuses, career earnings, market value, transactions and statistics.

The Tigers have agreed to a minor league deal with former Red Sox/Team USA Olympic infielder Jack Lopez. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Utility player Jack Lopez, who signed a minor-league deal with the Detroit Tigers, will report to minicamp in Lakeland, Florida, later this month.