The Detroit Tigers have themselves an ace in the making. Tarik Skubal has only allowed 30 hits and eight walks in his last 10 starts while striking out 77 batters. The only other pitchers in MLB history to hit or better those marks during any 10-game span: Chris Sale, Corbin Burnes and Jacob deGrom. With a 4-0 record, 1.72 ERA, 41 strikeouts and six walks over 36 2/3 innings, … [Read more...] about Tigers Left-Hander Makes History Through His First Six Starts
A Big Contract is Hindering the Detroit Tigers
In December 2021, the Detroit Tigers signed Javier Báez to a ridiculous six-year contract for $140 million. It was a deal exceeded in its absurdity only by the one the Los Angeles Angels gave Anthony Rendon. It came with a player opt-out option after two years, a 10-team no-trade clause, and various incentives. However, after hitting .222/.267/.325 with 9 homers and 59 RBI in … [Read more...] about A Big Contract is Hindering the Detroit Tigers
Former DBacks Pitcher Makes Tigers Opening Day Roster
Shelby Miller has made the Detroit Tigers Opening Day roster. Miller signed a one-year deal with Detroit in December. The 33-year-old did not see a lot of work in camp, but he was effective. He struck out 10 and recorded a 2.70 ERA across 6.2 innings of work this spring. Miller is expected to assume a fairly high-leverage role out of the bullpen for the Tigers this season. … [Read more...] about Former DBacks Pitcher Makes Tigers Opening Day Roster
Best Trades Of The MLB Offseason
Believe it or not, the Major League Baseball regular season kicks off later this month. While many players still linger on the free agent market, the slow offseason produced many trades that evaluators have spent weeks analyzing. However, transactions can’t be rightfully graded until seasons play out. Roster construction lacks an exact science, which means guarantees do not … [Read more...] about Best Trades Of The MLB Offseason
Tigers Announce Opening Day Starter Against White Sox
Tarik Skubal will take in Opening Day this year on the mound for the Detroit Tigers. It was this time last year that Skubal spent the start of the season rehabbing from flexor tendon surgery. Manager A.J. Hinch announced Friday that the left-hander will be the starter when the Tigers open their season against the Chicago White Sox. Right-hander, Dylan Cease, who finished … [Read more...] about Tigers Announce Opening Day Starter Against White Sox