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
Tigers Promote Elite Pitching Prospect in Bullpen Role for Postseason Push
The Detroit Tigers announced Monday that they are calling up top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe. Before the Tigers begin a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday at Comerica Park, they will select Jobe’s contract. The right-hander will pitch out of the bullpen and Detroit will designate Shelby Miller for assignment. MLB Pipeline ranks Jobe as the No. 2 … [Read more...] about Tigers Promote Elite Pitching Prospect in Bullpen Role for Postseason Push
Jackson Jobe: What You Need to Know About the Coveted Tigers Prospect
The Detroit Tigers called up number six overall baseball prospect Jackson Jobe from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, continuing to give their young farm system a chance to impress. Jobe is likely to be the last move for the team in a mad dash for an American League Wild Card spot. Since having a 66-66 record on August 26, the Tigers have marched to an 82-74 record, an impressive 16-8 … [Read more...] about Jackson Jobe: What You Need to Know About the Coveted Tigers Prospect
Don Wert, Member of Tigers 1968 World Series Team, Passes Away
Don Wert, who drove in the pennant-clinching run for the Detroit Tigers in 1968, passed away on Sunday at the age of 86. Those Tigers went on to win the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-handed-hitting Wert was the regular third baseman on that Tigers team. The Tigers mourn the passing of former player Don Wert and share our condolences with his loved … [Read more...] about Don Wert, Member of Tigers 1968 World Series Team, Passes Away
Fantasy Baseball: Historically Dominant Players In September
Heading into the last month of fantasy baseball, you should look for any edge. Whether it is DFS or a season-long fantasy league, you should take advantage of trends. While most of these players will be taken in your league or will end up being the chalk for your DFS tournament, here are some historically dominant players in September. Historically Dominant Fantasy Pitchers In … [Read more...] about Fantasy Baseball: Historically Dominant Players In September