It’s “Contender November” here at Motor City Bengals as the Detroit Tigers are interested in fixing their rotation and finding their future shortstop. Here are the articles in case you missed any of them.
The 2021-22 offseason is unlike any we’ve seen in recent history, with players and teams somewhat flying blind as the expiration of the 2016-21 collective bargaining agreement looms at 11:59pm ET on Dec. 1. Because of the widely expected lockout and uncertainty as to what changes will be made to key economic facets of Major
Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch knows Carlos Correa as well as anybody in baseball. inch watched from the dugout as Correa made his MLB debut in 2015 for the Houston Astros. That year, Correa earned the American League Rookie of the Year. Two years later, Hinch and Correa beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the 2017
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players — regardless of age or prospect status — who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club. Matters could be at a turning point in the Motor City. It’s no secret that the Tigers have
The SeaWolves are now accepting bookings for the holiday season in Downtown Erie’s newest hospitality space, the UPMC Park Stadium Club. The UPMC Park Stadium Club features a full-service bar, five large-screen televisions, dedicated restrooms and a full commercial kitchen. Located on the fourth floor of a newly constructed left The SeaWolves are now accepting
A certain segment of the fanbase has been clamoring for the Detroit Tigers to address the shortstop position internally, rather than putting all their chips in for a proven free agent commodity. Welcome to our Contender November series, where we examine each option to propel the Detroit Tigers into contention. In this chapter, we’ll explore…
The Detroit Tigers clearly need some serious help this offseason if they’re to contend for a postseason berth in 2022. While adding pitching has to be part of the plan, the crux of their roster issues are centered at the shortstop position. We’ve already looked at Carlos Correa and why he’s the best all-around solution
Over the past few days, the hot stove has gotten rather toasty with rumors of the Detroit Tigers checking in on a host of free agent pitchers. Obviously Justin Verlander was the most prominent of that group, but perhaps not the most likely. Former Colorado Rockies starter Jon Gray doesn’t have that kind of upside,
The Detroit Tigers constructed their rebuild around starting pitching. Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal and Matt Manning have already reached the big leagues, with Alex Faedo, Joey Wentz and a few other prospects likely arriving in 2022. General manager Al Avila also picked up Jackson Jobe (No. 3 overall), Ty Madden (No. 32) and 10 other pitchers with their
We’re back with another episode of the Bless You Boys podcast. Assistant editor Ashley MacLennan and I haven’t caught up in a minute, so it was time for a little summit as the hot stove season gets underway. Of course, the looming ice storm of the CBA negotiations and a likely December 1 lockout of
Think of it as the Futures Game meets the All-Star Game. The Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game will combine some of the game’s best prospects with some of the circuit’s top performers from the past few weeks. The annual prospect showcase will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. ET (5 p.m. local) at Salt
11:48AM: Right-hander Anthony DeSclafani is also on the Tigers’ radar, MLB Network’s Jon Heyman tweets. Like Gray, DeSclafani also didn’t receive a qualifying offer. 11:37AM: The Tigers have “early interest” in Jon Gray, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports (via Twitter). Gray joins Eduardo Rodriguez, Steven Matz, and Detroit legend Justin Verlander as free agent pitchers
Jake Seiner | AP Baseball Writer Carlsbad, Calif. — A looming lockout at the expiration of baseball’s collective bargaining agreement Dec. 1 didn’t change much at the general manager’s meetings this week. “I’m not part of the negotiating team, so I mean, business as usual for us,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. “Business as usual,” Indians
DETROIT — The Tigers don’t have many of their own free agents to worry about this offseason. But Elvin Rodriguez was about to become one of them. Never mind that the 23-year-old has never pitched in the Majors, and hadn’t pitched above Double-A Erie until he pitched two innings of relief for Triple-A Toledo in his
November Contender is well underway at Motor City Bengals with free agent LHP Robbie Ray next on the list for the Detroit Tigers to consider. If you’ve been a fan of the Detroit Tigers for a while, this name might be a throwback for you.
It’s decision time for Major League front offices. All 30 teams have until Nov. 19 to make decisions about their 40-man rosters. Some prospects will earn a coveted spot, some will not and will thus be eligible to be picked up by another team in the Rule 5 Draft, which will take place at the
This Saturday at 7 p.m. ET — the game will be broadcast live on MLB Network and simulcast on MLB.com and the MLB app — the Fall Stars Game once again will feature an array of dazzling tools. Here are the best of the best: Gonzales led NCAA Division I in hitting in 2019 (.432)
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander. (Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) Justin Verlander reportedly impressed teams at his showcase this week. These three teams should give him a shot. The MLB offseason is officially under way, which means we will hear plenty of reports and rumors regarding which teams are interested in which free agents. There…
Our Contender November continues here at Motor City Bengals as we look at some free-agent starting pitchers who may be a good fit for the Detroit Tigers. One of those potential options is one of the more engaging, captivating stars in the game.