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Detroit Tigers outfielder and All-Star Riley Greene had a breakout 2024 season that could lead to a contract extension for him in 2025. He recorded 24 home runs, 74 RBI, 134 hits, and 64 walks across 137 games this season. In the postseason he had a .231 batting average and a .355 OBP along with six hits, one RBI, and four walks. The 24-year-old also played solid defense all … [Read more...] about Tigers All-Star is a Strong Candidate for an Extension After Breakout Season

Amateur scouting director of the Toronto Blue Jays Shane Farrell is leaving the organization to join the Detroit Tigers. He will transition into the role of farm director. With the Blue Jays, Farrell’s role involved managing their draft while being in charge of choosing draft picks for the MLB Draft. But now, he will be responsible for handling minor-league operations. His role … [Read more...] about Tigers Hire Blue Jays’ Shane Farrell For Farm Director Role

The Detroit Tigers have one Gold Glove finalist. Jake Rogers is a finalist at catcher along with Freddy Fermin of the Kansas City Royals and Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners. Where the Tigers might have been robbed was in left field. The three American League left fielders who were chosen were Cleveland Guardians Steven Kwan (nine defensive runs saved), New York Yankees’ … [Read more...] about Tigers Defensive Gem Overlooked for Gold Glove Honors

The last two Division Series have concluded, both featuring thrilling conclusions and comebacks from the winners. The Cleveland Guardians powered their way past the streaky Detroit Tigers in five games. The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a 2-1 series deficit against the San Diego Padres. Once again, the Padres face the tough question of what makes them still not good enough to … [Read more...] about Division Series: Two Prospects the Tigers and Padres Need in 2025

Sources confirm the starting pitchers for the upcoming American League Wild Card series. Left-hander Framber Valdez has been named the Game 1 starter for the Houston Astros in the Wild Card series, as reported by Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers will turn to fellow southpaw Tarik Skubal, per MLB Network’s JP Morosi. Skubal is the … [Read more...] about Astros, Tigers Announce Starting Pitchers for Wild Card Game 1