Numerous top prospects made their teams out of spring training. Jackson Chourio of the Milwaukee Brewers, Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Wyatt Lanford of the Texas Rangers all did so. Prospects such as Paul Skenes and Jackson Holliday have since been promoted when the season started. Some prospects have either seen early success or others have struggled in their … [Read more...] about Former MLB GM Eyes Tigers Prospect Who’s Major League Ready
Detroit Tigers Option Former Closer To Triple-A After Wednesday’s Meltdown
The Detroit Tigers announced on Thursday that right-handed pitcher Alex Lange was optioned to Triple-A Toledo. Though he was one of, if not their best, reliever over the past couple of years, Lange has struggled this season in 21 games. To take his spot on the roster, Detroit recalled fellow righty Mason Englert. The Tigers have announced the following roster moves:• Optioned … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Option Former Closer To Triple-A After Wednesday’s Meltdown
Struggling Tigers Pitcher Could Return This Weekend Against the Blue Jays
Kenta Maeda could rejoin the Detroit Tigers rotation on Saturday or Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press notes that Madea is lined up to pitch one of those days this weekend. However, the Tigers haven’t made any official plans just yet. The right-hander has been on the 15-day injured list with an illness since mid-May. Maeda did make a … [Read more...] about Struggling Tigers Pitcher Could Return This Weekend Against the Blue Jays
Detriot Tigers Ace Continues to Dominate on the Mound
Left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal has been pitching like an ace. In all of MLB, he ranks first with a 2.1 fWAR and a 1.93 FIP. Amongst American League pitchers, he is ranked second with a 1.80 ERA in nine starts. #Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal ranks first among MLB pitchers with a 2.1 fWAR and a 1.93 FIP. He also ranks second among American League pitchers with a 1.80 ERA in … [Read more...] about Detriot Tigers Ace Continues to Dominate on the Mound
Tigers Breakout Pitcher Makes Franchise History Against the Yankees
A ninth-round draft choice from Seattle University in 2018, Tarik Skubal has helped the Detroit Tigers to a winning record this season (18-16). Skubal’s development has been a triumph for a club trying to build around pitching. In Skubal’s rookie season, he finished with an ERA starting at 5. The next season, it was at 4, then a 3, then a 2, and now a 1. Skubal brings an edge … [Read more...] about Tigers Breakout Pitcher Makes Franchise History Against the Yankees