The Detroit Tigers have signed right-hander Eli Villalobos to a minor league contract after being designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins last month. According to the team’s transaction log, Villalobos was signed on Monday and assigned to the Tigers rookie-level minor league affiliate. Eli Villalobos made his major league debut earlier this season with the Marlins, … [Read more...] about Tigers Sign Free Agent Right-Hander to Minor League Deal
Trade Rumors and Potential Deadline Moves for Tigers Ace
As the trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Tigers are reportedly open to considering trade offers for Jack Flaherty. Flaherty, the longtime St. Louis Cardinal, was traded to the Baltimore Orioles at last year’s trade deadline. He finished the season 8-9 with a 4.99 ERA and a 22.8 percent strikeout rate over 144 1/3 innings. The right-hander has had a bounce-back season in … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors and Potential Deadline Moves for Tigers Ace
Detroit Tigers Option Disappointing Slugger To Triple-A, Promote Top Prospect
The Detroit Tigers will option first baseman Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A on Monday, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The slugger has struggled mightily this season and appeared in just one game this weekend. With the writing on the wall, the Tigers appear ready to do the inevitable and option Torkelson to work on his game. #Tigers option Spencer Torkelson to … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Option Disappointing Slugger To Triple-A, Promote Top Prospect
Gio Ursehla’s Community Activities Makes Him a Star Off the Field
It all started at a school event for Gio Urshela. Then playing for the New York Yankees, he met John “Gungie” Rivera, founder of the Cristian Rivera Foundation. Once they met, they formed a close bond that remains to this day. Even though Urshela is playing for the Detroit Tigers, he is all about the community. That in turn, motivated him to help raise awareness to one day put … [Read more...] about Gio Ursehla’s Community Activities Makes Him a Star Off the Field
Overlooked Tigers Starter Having An Excellent Season
It seems that the best starting pitcher on the Detroit Tigers is getting overlooked. Many are paying attention to the breakout performance of Tarik Skubal and the bounce back campaign of Jack Flaherty. However, it’s the 0-5 Reese Olson that might be having the best season in the Tigers starting rotation. Can we get Reese Olson some run support please? … [Read more...] about Overlooked Tigers Starter Having An Excellent Season