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28-year-old Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty looks like a hot-ticket pitcher at the MLB Trade Deadline. But will the Tigers be willing to part with him, as it is unclear whether they will be sellers at the deadline? Flaherty has spent time with the Baltimore Orioles and the St. Louis Cardinals. At his best, Flaherty is a good pitcher at the top of the rotation. He … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Pitcher Looking Like Prime Trade Bait

The Detroit Tigers sit several games under .500 and on the outside looking in at a playoff spot. That said, the squad is not necessarily out of the postseason picture due to a strong starting rotation. With one or two additional bats, whether from internal improvement or via trade, the team could jump right into the playoff mix with just one hot streak. However, multiple … [Read more...] about Beat Writer Reveals Insights Into Detroit Tigers Trade Deadline Strategy

After a break-out season in 2023, Detroit Tigers fans were looking forward to seeing what Spencer Torkelson would do in 2024.  Torkelson was destined to build on his 31-home run season and lead the Tigers out of the basement of the American League Central. This season, Torkelson hovered above the Mendoza line and only hit four home runs before he was demoted back to Triple-A … [Read more...] about Update On Former #1 Draft Pick After Being Demoted

The Detroit Tigers have signed right-hander Eli Villalobos to a minor league contract after being designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins last month. According to the team’s transaction log, Villalobos was signed on Monday and assigned to the Tigers rookie-level minor league affiliate. Eli Villalobos made his major league debut earlier this season with the Marlins, … [Read more...] about Tigers Sign Free Agent Right-Hander to Minor League Deal

As the trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Tigers are reportedly open to considering trade offers for Jack Flaherty. Flaherty, the longtime St. Louis Cardinal, was traded to the Baltimore Orioles at last year’s trade deadline. He finished the season 8-9 with a 4.99 ERA and a 22.8 percent strikeout rate over 144 1/3 innings. The right-hander has had a bounce-back season in … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors and Potential Deadline Moves for Tigers Ace