Welcome back to another news and links roundup! We’re only a couple weeks out from the return of the regular season and we’re slowly starting to see a version of what the Opening Day roster for the Tigers might look like when they head back to Comerica Park. Of course, in the meantime, there’s a
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Throughout his time in the Detroit Tigers organization, Tarik Skubal has cruised along in Casey Mize’s wake, as the former first overall pick blazed the trail to the major leagues. In 2020, Skubal was called up at the same time as Mize, and the two went through their rookie struggles together. Last year, it was
The Detroit Tigers season in 2021 was distinct for several reasons, one of which was having two rookies in the starting rotation, which is so rare that the only time in team history that the Detroit Tigers had two starters throw over 100 innings and make at least 20 starts was in 1977 as the…
Forbes has published it’s annual list of major league franchise values for 2021, and the numbers show that the sport is still thriving, financially. The Detroit Tigers franchise value increased from $1.25 billion to $1.4 billion, an 11 percent jump over the previous estimate. The club made a record $31 million in operating revenue, according
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Major League Baseball and the MLBPA have come to terms to expand the rosters from 26 to 28 through May 1st. The Detroit Tigers will have the ability to carry two additional players for their Opening Day roster.
We’re still about three weeks away from Detroit Tigers Opening Day, and spring training games may bring us a few more injuries or breakouts, but there’s never a bad time to do some roster speculation.
It’s incredibly rare for a relief arm to have four reliable pitches, especially those who are not in some sort of piggyback/long man/bulk-type role, but it’s exactly what the Detroit Tigers are planning to have in the back end of their bullpen with Michael Fulmer.
With four Grapefruit League games under their belt, the Detroit Tigers 2022 major league camp is well underway. While the club waits for their newest addition, starter Michael Pineda, to arrive, the rest of the likely starting rotation took their first turns on the mound to good effect. On the position player side, the hitters
As a collective here at Motor City Bengals, just like the fans of the Detroit Tigers, we all look at the off-season from completely different points of view. There are a percentage of Tigers who view not getting Carlos Correa as a “failure”. There also a selective few who believe that Al Avila not making…
Up until a few days ago, Tyler Alexander had been battling for a fifth rotation spot for the Detroit Tigers. The club was public about their desire to acquire more pitching; likewise, Alexander wasn’t afraid of stating his case to be a permanent and trusted resource to the starting rotation.
Switch-hitter Robbie Grossman ended the 2021 season on a high and it’s obvious he brought the heat right back to Spring Training this year. In 2008, Grossman was drafted in the 6th round, 174th overall out of Cy-Fair High School by the Pittsburgh Pirates during MLB’s Amateur Draft in June of that year. After a…
After what felt like an eternity of a lockout, the Detroit Tigers are finally on their way to baseball in 2022 with only a short delay in the action. We no longer need to suffer through headlines of hidden meanings from the latest negotiations; instead, fans can focus on hits, mitts, and everything that happens…
After picking up reliever Andrew Chafin, and then starting pitcher Michael Pineda, GM Al Avila confirmed that the Detroit Tigers’ offseason was complete. The two big signings of Eduardo Rodriguez and Javy Báez led the way back in November, although their trade for catcher Tucker Barnhart was the first move of the offseason. Ultimately it
Victor Reyes is projected to receive a one year contract valued at $1.25 to $1.3 million for the 2022 season, depending which forecast you’re looking at. But that money wouldn’t have been guaranteed unless he made the opening day roster- until this year. Under the terms of major league baseball’s recently expired collective bargaining agreement,
A sunny, warm March afternoon in Tampa saw the Tigers face off against the Yankees at George Steinbrenner Field, and came back to win 8-7 with a four-run ninth. I’ve been to that complex before, and it’s certainly the calibre of facility you’d expect from the Yankees: the (ridiculous) dimensions mirror those of Yankee Stadium,
Welcome to week 2 of the “Sunday MCB notes” a weekly recap of all things Detroit Tigers & Major League Baseball that catches our eye. In this week’s edition, we look at the Tigers spring opener, a former Tiger has found a new home and Detroit turns off the hot stove for the year &…
As reported by Mark Berman of Fox 26 down in Houston around 2am, the Minnesota Twins signed shortstop Carlos Correa to a three-year deal. Jeff Passan of ESPN summed it up pretty well for anyone who likes baseball with one word.
The Detroit Tigers needed another dependable starting pitcher, and on Friday night, they landed one. Veteran starting pitcher Michael Pineda, long a Yankee, but most recently with the Minnesota Twins, agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $5.5 million. The news was first reported by Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, and confirmed
Sep 29, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (35) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo takes live batting practice during Detroit Tigers spring training on Monday, March 14, 2022, at TigerTown in Lakeland, Florida. Tigers1 With a quickness, the Detroit Tigers bullpen is a plus by Roger Castillo