Every MLB season brings its share of household names—superstars who dominate highlight reels, lead MVP ballots, and command national attention. But beneath that bright spotlight is another group of contributors: players whose production is every bit as impactful, yet far less celebrated. These are the under-the-radar performers who carry lineups, stabilize rotations, and turn … [Read more...] about Five of the Most Underrated MLB Players from the 2025 Season
MLB’s Most Powerful Trade Candidate: Where Skubal Could Land
Tarik Skubal remains one of baseball’s elite pitchers — a left‑handed ace, fresh off two dominant seasons, still under control for one more year, and a potential game‑changer for any contender. If the Detroit Tigers decide to trade him (for a mix of youth, control, and future upside), here are three landing spots that make sense — plus real player names that could be involved … [Read more...] about MLB’s Most Powerful Trade Candidate: Where Skubal Could Land
Deadline Acquisition’s Absence Tests Tigers Bullpen
Unlike most of their peers at the top of the MLB standings, the Detroit Tigers didn’t make a true trade deadline splash. The team’s most notable additions were bullpen arms and back-end starters, none of which have been too impressive — except one. Closing pitcher Kyle Finnegan was an All-Star with the Washington Nationals in 2024, but the right-hander had taken a step back … [Read more...] about Deadline Acquisition’s Absence Tests Tigers Bullpen
Rookie Troy Melton Emerging as Tigers’ Middle-Innings Savior
The Detroit Tigers’ bullpen hit its stride over the past month, posting a remarkable 2.98 ERA in August. That is the second-best mark in MLB during that span. Detroit’s reliever corps seems to have found some stability as the postseason approaches. Much of the praise for the Tigers’ improved pen can be directed at trade deadline acquisition Kyle Finnegan, who still has yet to … [Read more...] about Rookie Troy Melton Emerging as Tigers’ Middle-Innings Savior
Pitching Problems in Detroit as Stretch Run Begins
The Detroit Tigers are currently the number one seed in the American League and would have a bye to the Division Series if the season ended today, but one question still looms: Who would be pitching in Game 2? Jul 24, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive … [Read more...] about Pitching Problems in Detroit as Stretch Run Begins