If there is one word we in the Freep’s Sports department have read, written, read again, dissected and all-around pondered more than any other in the past four years, it is likely this: “Rebuild.” We actually thought it would be “Harbaugh,” but, no: Since May 9, 2017, there are 2,515 hits in our archive on
Detroit — Can we take just a few minutes here to appreciate what Robbie Grossman is doing at the plate so far this season? Baseball fans around here haven’t seen much of this in, well, maybe never. On a team that strikes out more than any other (29.6%), chases pitches out of the strike zone more
With the Detroit Tigers continuing to struggle on the field, fan attention naturally turns to their highly ranked minor-league system. Here at Motor City Bengals we promise to give you as much 2021 minor-league coverage as we can.
The University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, and the Toledo Mud Hens are teaming up with the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department and the Wood County Health Department for a vaccine clinic on Friday, May 14 at Fifth Third Field. The two-hour clinic will begin at 5 p.m. outside the The University of Toledo, Bowling
The Detroit Tigers have struggled to put together consistent at-bats across the lineup. Even during a rough stretch of Tigers baseball, Jeimer Candelario struggled at the plate but once again, it seems like he has been getting back into the groove.
The Detroit Tigers 2020 draft class was quite well received by the industry at the time of the draft. Though anything can happen now that they are playing games, face value in the moment favors the team. With the 2021 Minor League season underway we are finally getting a look at these players in action.
Thanks for all the good questions yesterday. We appreciate the response, and this may become a more regular feature of the podcast going forward. Managing editor Brandon Day talks about the sudden outrage burning through Detroit media and the Tigers fanbase over the team’s rough start. While putting GM Al Avila on the hot seat
The long and painful wait is finally over; minor league baseball is back, and the commissioner’s office would have you believe it’s better than ever! Shut down for the whole of 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, minor league action reopened for the 2021 season on Tuesday. It was a breath of fresh air
Toledo Mud Hens The Hens had a rough weekend dealing with the Nashville Sounds. After winning the first two games in the scheduled six game home series, the Sounds swept a double-header on Friday, and then down the Hens by a score of 6-1 on Saturday. They were rained out on Sunday, as was West
Michael Fulmer is finding a home in the bullpen. Whether he wants to be a starting pitcher or not, there’s no denying his dominance as a reliever for the Detroit Tigers this season. His trips out of the bullpen this season have brought a 2.92 ERA, three walks and 17 strikeouts in 12⅓ innings across six games.
Show Caption Hide Caption What Miguel Cabrera thinks about Detroit Tigers results so far in 2021 Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera checks in Wednesday, April 28, 2021, to discuss the 2021 season. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Miguel Cabrera made a little history Friday night. He also snapped the worst slump of his career.
Was it really just five years ago? Detroit’s four professional sports teams simultaneously have been going through such slow rebuilds that it’s hard to believe it was only 2016 when all four teams were flourishing. The Lions, Red Wings and Pistons made the playoffs that year. The Tigers finished second in the division and still
It’s way, way too early for statistical trends to mean much in 2021, but with the return of minor-league baseball, we have something we never had in 2020: games, and actual performance numbers A look at who had good and bad starts in the first handful of minor-league games since 2019: Triple-A Toledo Who’s hot
Is there a more pleasing tribute to an everyday baseball player than that label long-stitched to the jersey of Bryant Packard? “He’s a pure hitter.” That has been his reputation, before and after he played at East Carolina, just as it has been in the short, COVID-interrupted time he has been with the Tigers since
It’s painful at times, hopeful at times. The Watch is on and the watch is ticking, and practically every swing by Miguel Cabrera elicits some sort of sentiment or statement. When he strikes out or endures a 0-for-27 slump, fans wonder if the end is near. When he smacks the ball and draws walks as
The SeaWolves (4-2) used a huge eighth inning as they came from behind to take down the Reading Fightin Phils (2-4) on Sunday afternoon at First Energy Stadium. Erie starter Paul Richan made his second start of the 2021 campaign and was impressive in a no-decision effort. He hurled four The SeaWolves (4-2) used a
Hey Tigers fans, we’ve got us a sudden lull in the schedule. With the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins called for rain on Sunday, the club suddenly has two off days. As a result, so does Bless You Boys, at least on the major league side of things. So it seems like a good time
Update: This game has been postponed due to inclement weather (read more). It is rescheduled for July 16 at 2:10 p.m. as part of a split doubleheader. Detroit Tigers (10-24) vs. Minnesota Twins (12-20) When: 1:10 p.m. Sunday. Where: Comerica Park. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). How to bet: Place legal, online bets at BetMGM
Detroit — The rains weren’t going to relent in time to get in the rubber match Sunday between the Tigers and Twins. It was postponed and will be made up as part of a split, seven-inning doubleheader on Friday, July 16. “We want to give it a chance and see if it breaks up and there’s