Brett Davis-Imagn Images We’re back after our own little All-Star Break for TTB. This week we saw the Midsummer Classic take place in Atlanta, with the NL finally claiming victory in an unprecedented tie-game decision maker that was a first-ever home run competition to determine a winner. This received a little flak from viewers and fans because none of the big-name … [Read more...] about The Tiger Beat: An All-Star Review
Breaking down Detroit’s MLB draft picks from rounds 11-20
Brett Davis-Imagn Images A quick breakdown of all of Detroit’s 2025 MLB draft picks from round 11-20 Round 11, Pick 339: RHP River Hamilton (Sam Barlow High School, Oregon) There weren’t a ton of reaches from Detroit in this draft, but high school lefty River Hamilton is the rare exception to that rule. Perfect Game ranks the LSU commit No. 8 among right-handed high … [Read more...] about Breaking down Detroit’s MLB draft picks from rounds 11-20
Here’s a look at the players Detroit picked in rounds 4-10 of the 2025 MLB Draft
Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The second day of drafting saw Detroit focus on college arms with projection and room to grow LHP Caleb Leys, Maine Leys enters pro ball after a campaign that earned him conference pitcher of the year honors in the America East Conference. He missed 2024 with Tommy John surgery but returned in peak … [Read more...] about Here’s a look at the players Detroit picked in rounds 4-10 of the 2025 MLB Draft
Home Run Derby Open Thread
Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Tonight’s home run derby sees new faces and young stars facing off. Tonight marks the first main event of All-Star Weekend, as the Home Run Derby goes live at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. There are no Detroit Tigers on tap this year, despite the dynamic duo of Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each ranking in the top-5 in home runs fro the … [Read more...] about Home Run Derby Open Thread
The Tiger Beat: It’s All-Star Week!
Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images And what a week it will be. Happy All-Star Week, everyone! While game play is on pause until Friday, there’s still plenty going on this week, with the Home Run Derby today and the big show, the All-Star Game tomorrow. The Tigers have a full house of players (and a crew member) heading to Atlanta. There’s also plenty of news to keep you updated … [Read more...] about The Tiger Beat: It’s All-Star Week!