Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images A former Tigers’ ace has nothing but praise for the current Tigers’ ace. Happy Friday, everyone! The Tigers are in Kansas City this weekend, hopefully enjoying some BBQ before the game. Before first pitch, you’ve got time to catch up on some good Tigers news. Justin Verlander spoke about Tarik Skubal after the Tigers/Giants series, and … [Read more...] about The Tiger Beat: JV loves TK
Detroit Tigers to promote RHP Dylan Smith from Triple-A Toledo, per report
Photo by Emilee Fails/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images The question is who he’s going to replace. Multiple reports from the Detroit Tigers’ beat writers suggest that right-handed reliever Dylan Smith will be called up from Triple-A Toledo on Friday. Smith would join to bullpen in Kansas City as they begin a road trip against the Royals and then the Chicago White … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers to promote RHP Dylan Smith from Triple-A Toledo, per report
Off Day Off-Topic: Who is the greatest athlete of all time?
Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images Not just baseball... all sports. How do we define greatness? Is it longevity? Is it consistency? Is it the most awards, or most dazzling feats? I think it can be hard to define what is great, because it’s more of a gut feeling than it is a checklist to complete. You know greatness when you see it. Since the Tigers are … [Read more...] about Off Day Off-Topic: Who is the greatest athlete of all time?
Toledo and West Michigan win while rain plagues Erie and Lakeland
Scores, news, and notes from the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Toledo Mud Hens 4, Louisville Bats 2 (box) The Mud Hens are now winners of four straight and eight of their last ten following their midday victory on Wednesday over Louisville. Pitching ruled the day in this one, and despite injuries to LHP Dietrich Enns and LHP Bailey Horn, the Hens … [Read more...] about Toledo and West Michigan win while rain plagues Erie and Lakeland
Tigers 4, Giants 3: Tigers prove to be Giant-slayers with series sweep
Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images This bullpen! It’s been a good week for the Tigers so far, and they were looking to continue the trend on Wednesday afternoon in their final game against the Giants. Jackson Jobe was on the mound for the Tigers, and Landon Roupp was up for the Giants. Kind of a bummer we don’t see Verlander this trip, but obviously with him on the … [Read more...] about Tigers 4, Giants 3: Tigers prove to be Giant-slayers with series sweep