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Even the most cynical Detroit Tigers fan has to nod their head in agreement in the last two weeks of moves. We here at Motor City Bengals walk the line of objectivity. As fans who follow the Detroit Tigers and put ourselves out there as “public evaluators” on this site, according to some people, we

The Detroit Tigers hired Scott Coolbaugh as their hitting coach on Saturday. Here’s what you need to know about the veteran coach. In hiring Scott Coolbaugh, A.J. Hinch can already boast one impressive feat as Detroit Tigers manager: he has completed his coaching staff. Ramon Santiago and Josh Paul are staying with the team, Chris

The Detroit Tigers have a new pitcher coach in Chris Fetter and vacancies in their starting rotation. Let’s look at three pitchers that could fit the Tigers rotation. The Detroit Tigers keep pushing all the right buttons lately. The hirings of AJ Hinch and pitching coach Chris Fetter have given fans plenty of excitement in

The Detroit Tigers are hiring Chris Fetter to be team’s new pitching coach. Here’s why that’s great news for fans. A few weeks back our own Dan Hasty wrote a list of potential names to be the next pitching coach for the Detroit Tigers, and at the the top of the list was Chris Fetter,

In my first piece here at Motor City Bengals I discussed why I believe it will be one-year deals Al Avila will be dishing out this offseason. Now let’s take a look at the needs behind the dish for the 2021 Detroit Tigers campaign. Recapping the 2020 Detroit Tigers backstop situation, Andrew Romine got off to

Detroit Tigers fans, it is time for the Francisco Lindor rumor train to began again. Being in the AL Central, you pay attention to what your division rivals are doing as fans. It seems like for the past 2 or 3 seasons, Detroit Tigers fans are treated to the various rumors of Francisco Lindor being

You may not like Trevor Bauer. But think about what he could bring to the Detroit Tigers pitching staff who needs an ace. Look, you probably think I am crazy for suggesting Trevor Bauer to the Detroit Tigers rotation or this is an attempt for a”clickbait” headline that is filled with empty calories.  Whatever, that’s

The Detroit Tigers have $25 million+ coming off the books for 2021. Assuming GM Al Avila can redistribute those funds, they can make some nice upgrades for next season The Detroit Tigers have gotten their manager in AJ Hinch–a clear signal the club is going to make an effort to win more games in short

Yes, the Detroit Tigers have Willi Castro as the probable everyday shortstop but a name to consider.Ha-seong Kim A name I have been seeing coming up in the past few months because of the pandemic is Ha-Seong Kim. Now, thanks to Twitter follower @GhostMavGG, who posted a video of his play in Korea, I can

Here’s a look into how the Detroit Tigers players were drafted in the #WayTooEary fantasy baseball industry mock drafts. After the MLB regular season is over, the best minds in fantasy baseball participate in the #WayTooEarly fantasy baseball mock drafts. These nine mock drafts with 15-team NFBC roster requirements set the early Average Draft Position (ADP)

Following the hiring of ex-Astros manager AJ Hinch, Detroit Tigers fans have been dreaming of one day reuniting with hall-of-fame starter Justin Verlander. However, former Cy Young winner Rick Porcello may be the ex-Tiger due for a reunion even sooner. Detroit Tigers fans will remember Porcello as the promising youngster that bust onto the scene

Aug 4, 2020; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (34) on the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Tigers Free Agent Review: Kiké Hernández by Roger Castillo The Detroit Tigers will be looking for an arm to

If the Detroit Tigers want to carry on the motif of bringing in World Series winners, here’s the case for Kiké Hernández. I should have put this disclaimer for the article I did on Michael Brantley and it will be the case going forward. Our focus for the Detroit Tigers to sign players come from

In 2003, former Detroit Tigers star Alan Trammell returned to the Motor City to manage the Tigers. One of the players on his first team, catcher AJ Hinch, has become the newest Tigers, manager. Although the 2003 Tigers season is memorable for all the wrong reasons, Hinch’s time as a Tigers player isn’t as well-remembered.

A veteran bat in Michael Brantley could help the Detroit Tigers in 2021. A new era for the Detroit Tigers started a couple of days ago with the hiring of AJ Hinch as the new manager just in time for the start of free agency. Throughout the next few months, we will be covering any

 You don’t hire Brad Pitt for a local used car commercial. Also, if you’re Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch, you don’t hire AJ Hinch to come to Detroit to preside for very long over the Island of Misfit Toys roster. “Nothing” is a bad word. The easiest thing in the world is often to do

Player development will be pivotal for AJ Hinch. Here’s a few examples that paid off. On September 28, 2014, the Detroit Tigers clinched the last of their four-straight American League Central titles with a 3-0 shutout win over Minnesota. The next day, the Houston Astros surprised many in baseball by hiring AJ Hinch, who served

Looking back at Detroit Tigers whose hot starts were simply a mirage. Detroit Tigers fans love Halloween, and what’s not to like? Eating candy, wearing costumes, and getting the Silver Shamrock song stuck in your head. It’s an objectively great time of year. And Halloween wouldn’t be complete without pumpkins, of course. But how to

Pending a change, it appears that the Detroit Tigers wasted no time after the season ended to get their next manager, AJ Hinch. Just days after the World Series ended, the Detroit Tigers moved quickly to hire the 39th manager in franchise history, AJ Hinch. The former Houston Astros manager, who played for the Tigers

Pending a change, it appears that the Detroit Tigers wasted no time after the season ended to get their next manager, AJ Hinch. Just days after the World Series ended, the Detroit Tigers moved quickly to hire the 41st manager in franchise history, AJ Hinch. The former Houston Astros manager, who played for the Tigers