With the Detroit Tigers signing Gleyber Torres to a one-year deal, former number-one pick Spencer Torkelson is now generating trade buzz. Torkelson sported a .219 batting average along with 10 home runs, 37 RBI and 75 hits for the Tigers last season. With the Tigers signing Torres and Colt Keith presumably shifting to first, this has left Torkelson’s role with the team somewhat … [Read more...] about Rumor: Spencer Torkelson Could Be on Trade Block
Gleyber Torres, Tigers Agree to One-Year Deal
The Detroit Tigers have made an upgrade in their infield. They’ve signed second baseman Gleyber Torres to a 1-year $15 million deal. Torres, 27, has played his entire career for the New York Yankees. He debuted in 2018 and cracked the All-Star team in his first two years in the majors. Though he has plateaued after those first few seasons, Torres has remained a solid presence … [Read more...] about Gleyber Torres, Tigers Agree to One-Year Deal
One of Baseball’s Best Ever Closers Finds Himself on the HOF Ballot
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