For nearly two decades, Fernando Rodney captivated baseball fans with his unorthodox style, signature tilted cap, and celebratory arrow-shooting after recording saves. His 17-year MLB career spanned 11 teams, three All-Star appearances, and one World Series championship, making him one of the most recognizable and durable closers of his era. Rodney’s career totals, including … [Read more...] about One of Baseball’s Best Ever Closers Finds Himself on the HOF Ballot
One-Year Deal Revives Career of Former All-Star
A recent conversation between Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb and Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press shed light on a pivotal moment in Cobb’s career: when he contemplated retirement following a challenging postseason outing. Cobb, a 13-year MLB veteran, returned to the postseason in 2024 for the first time since 2013. His start didn’t go as planned for the Cleveland … [Read more...] about One-Year Deal Revives Career of Former All-Star
Rocky Colavito, 1959 AL HR Champion for Cleveland, Passes Away at 91
Rocky Colavito, the 1959 American League home run champion for the Cleveland Indians, has passed away. He was 91. He played for the Indians (1955-59, 1965-67), Detroit Tigers (1960-63), Kansas City Athletics (1964), Chicago White Sox (1967), Los Angeles Dodgers (1968), and New York Yankees (1968). The Cleveland Guardians are deeply saddened by the loss of Rocky Colavito. … [Read more...] about Rocky Colavito, 1959 AL HR Champion for Cleveland, Passes Away at 91
Tigers Agree to Terms with Veteran Right-Hander to One-Year Deal
The Detroit Tigers have made a significant move to bolster their pitching rotation. Right-hander Alex Cobb has agreed to a one-year contract with the team, according to sources familiar with the negotiations who have spoken to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The financial details of the deal, which is pending a physical, are not yet publicly known. The deal marks the latest … [Read more...] about Tigers Agree to Terms with Veteran Right-Hander to One-Year Deal
Tigers Looking for Offense and Could Turn to Seven-Time All-Star
The Detroit Tigers are fresh off a building block type of season. They rallied to a surprise 86-76 season, along with a Wild Card berth in the postseason. With their recent Alex Cobb signing, they’re looking for even more upgrades to help push forward in an American League Central that seems to be perennially up for grabs. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, Paul Goldschmidt … [Read more...] about Tigers Looking for Offense and Could Turn to Seven-Time All-Star