Don Wert, who drove in the pennant-clinching run for the Detroit Tigers in 1968, passed away on Sunday at the age of 86. Those Tigers went on to win the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-handed-hitting Wert was the regular third baseman on that Tigers team. The Tigers mourn the passing of former player Don Wert and share our condolences with his loved … [Read more...] about Don Wert, Member of Tigers 1968 World Series Team, Passes Away
Fantasy Baseball: Historically Dominant Players In September
Heading into the last month of fantasy baseball, you should look for any edge. Whether it is DFS or a season-long fantasy league, you should take advantage of trends. While most of these players will be taken in your league or will end up being the chalk for your DFS tournament, here are some historically dominant players in September. Historically Dominant Fantasy Pitchers In … [Read more...] about Fantasy Baseball: Historically Dominant Players In September
Tigers Two-Time All-Star To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery
Detriot Tigers shortstop Javier Baez‘s 2024 season has ended, as he will be required to undergo season-ending hip surgery. The surgery will be performed on his right hip. This injury has contributed to an already downfall season for the 31-year-old. This season has been highlighted as the weakest performance of his entire career. Baez was placed on the 10-day injury list on … [Read more...] about Tigers Two-Time All-Star To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery
Detroit Tigers Recall Infielder Focusing On Young Player Development
The Detroit Tigers have recalled infielder Spencer Torkelson. He played 58 games in Triple-A- Toledo, hitting .239 with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs. Torkelson is also a former number-one overall pick. If Torkelson can continue to ride his offense, it would help but be a challenge. The Tigers are currently 8.5 games out of a Wild Card spot and would need to hustle for what’s left … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Recall Infielder Focusing On Young Player Development
Tigers Tweak Roster, Designate Seasoned Infielder for Assignment
The Detroit Tigers are making big changes to the roster. Not only did the Tigers promote Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo for their MLB debuts. However, the Tigers also designated veteran third baseman Gio Urshela for assignment, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Petzold did add that Urshela, 32, is still owed about $353,000 of his $1.5 million 2024 … [Read more...] about Tigers Tweak Roster, Designate Seasoned Infielder for Assignment