The Marvel cinematic universe has made it into the cultural zeitgeist over the last decade. Even Minor League Baseball is getting into the spirit as they announced for 2022 that teams will be participating in Marvel theme nights, including a few of the Detroit Tigers minor league affiliates called “Defenders of the Diamond”.
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When the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between major league baseball’s owners and players expires at midnight on December 1, 2021, MLB could see its’ first work stoppage since 1994, when labor strife led to the cancellation of the post season. ESPN reports that a work stoppage is all but certain. LINK It is possible
The Detroit Tigers are heading into 2022 as an organization ready to compete. They are going to be measured in their signings, save for a big name or two. In the last couple of years, the Detroit Tigers have signed some lower-end free agent players in hopes of either keeping them for an unexpected push or…
If you’re looking for the perfect present for the Detroit Tigers fan in your life – or if you’re looking to get yourself something nice – then you’re going to need to check out FOCO. FOCO’s been a name in the world of collectibles for quite some time now, providing hand-crafted, hand-painted, limited-edition bobbleheads –…
The Detroit Tigers took a big step toward respectability in 2021. The coming off season promises to be active for the club as they continue their return toward contending in 2022. With all eyes on the free agent market, possible trades, arbitration eligible players and non tenders, MLB players and owners are meeting behind closed
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize looks on during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Tigers: Four free agent relievers worth considering by Roger Castillo
Across the league this season, injuries played a role in how creative teams got when it comes to their lineups and pitching staffs. It was no different for the Detroit Tigers as injuries took a toll on the starting rotation.
Happy Halloween Detroit Tigers fans! In the spirit of the holiday let’s take a look at some of the scariest possible outcomes that could affect the Detroit Tigers this offseason… Tiger fans have been buzzing about the possibility of landing a big fish, ala Jaws, after general manager, Al Avila said the team is planning…
Known to some as the Detroit Tigers 2021 MVP and our position player of the year, Jeimer Candelario has been quietly proving that he is one of the best third-basemen in baseball. But, where does he rank? Along with, how does he compete with the rest of the MLB at a position that is the…
The Detroit Tigers took a big step forward in 2021, finishing third in the AL Central, and winning 70+ games for the first time since 2016. Most of our off-season content here at MCB will focus on what the Tigers are doing to get better, or what we think they can do to get better.
I had predicted in our piece on the 2021 Detroit Tigers season that the bullpen would be “sneaky good,” and that Michael Fulmer would be a big part of their improvement as a unit. That prediction came to fruition and Michael Fulmer established himself as a bullpen ace this season (never mind my Jeimer Candelario…
Detroit Tigers designated hitter and part-time first baseman Miguel Cabrera is unquestionably a future first-ballot Hall of Famer. While his last few years have seemed unimpressive in the stat column, the player is affectionately known as “Miggy” still gave Detroit Tigers fans reasons to roar in 2021.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JULY 30: Justin Verlander #35 and Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers walk off the field together during the game against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park on July 30, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Astros 3-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
It’s a slimy crevice of baseball–issues of collective bargaining will very shortly be filling our favorite publications and social media timelines for the latest updates regarding the current CBA, which is due to expire on December 1st. For the Detroit Tigers, this could mean a drastically different offseason than expected.
You can make the case that the Detroit Tigers are becoming “Dodgertown East” with their recent hires in Ryan Garko, Gabe Rivas and now pitching coordinator Stephanos Stroop but all bad Dodger puns aside, this recent hire shows that pitching development is very top of mind.
So last year in a shortened season, third baseman Jeimer Candelario came into the season in a dog fight for the Detroit Tigers’ third base job with Dawel Lugo. He put together a good season and won our first Detroit Tigers player of the year award and Lugo has not been on a major league…
Yes, Al Avila and company are at it again. On Tuesday, it was announced that Stephanos Stroop, another Los Angeles Dodgers minor league pitching coach, has been hired by the Tigers as a minor league Pitching Coordinator. New player development honcho Ryan Garko has really raided the Dodgers’ player development system to build his staff
NLDS Game 5: Dodgers (106-56) at Giants (107-55) Series tied 2-2 Time/Place: Thursday, Oct. 14, 9:07 p.m., Oracle ParkSB Nation sites: True Blue LA, McCovey ChroniclesMedia: TBS, WatchTBS, MLB.TVPitching Matchup: LHP Julio Urias (20-3, 2.96 ERA) vs. RHP Logan Webb (11-3, 3.03 ERA) ALCS Game 1: Red Sox (92-70) at Astros (95-67) Time/Place: Friday, Oct.
Jonathan Schoop completed a very important season in his career in 2021 where he did enough to convince the Detroit Tigers he was an asset worthy of a 2-year commitment versus a trade deadline chip. Schoop’s magical month of June provided the main impetus for Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila to get ink on paper…
With the five or so year rebuild coming to a close and a new day on the horizon, I decided to put together a dream lineup for a competitive 2022 Detroit Tigers team. One caveat, this will be based somewhat on reality. Of course, the “dream” lineup would have all-stars playing every position on the…