It all started at a school event for Gio Urshela. Then playing for the New York Yankees, he met John “Gungie” Rivera, founder of the Cristian Rivera Foundation. Once they met, they formed a close bond that remains to this day. Even though Urshela is playing for the Detroit Tigers, he is all about the community. That in turn, motivated him to help raise awareness to one day put … [Read more...] about Gio Ursehla’s Community Activities Makes Him a Star Off the Field
Overlooked Tigers Starter Having An Excellent Season
It seems that the best starting pitcher on the Detroit Tigers is getting overlooked. Many are paying attention to the breakout performance of Tarik Skubal and the bounce back campaign of Jack Flaherty. However, it’s the 0-5 Reese Olson that might be having the best season in the Tigers starting rotation. Can we get Reese Olson some run support please? … [Read more...] about Overlooked Tigers Starter Having An Excellent Season
Former MLB GM Eyes Tigers Prospect Who’s Major League Ready
Numerous top prospects made their teams out of spring training. Jackson Chourio of the Milwaukee Brewers, Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Wyatt Lanford of the Texas Rangers all did so. Prospects such as Paul Skenes and Jackson Holliday have since been promoted when the season started. Some prospects have either seen early success or others have struggled in their … [Read more...] about Former MLB GM Eyes Tigers Prospect Who’s Major League Ready
Detroit Tigers Option Former Closer To Triple-A After Wednesday’s Meltdown
The Detroit Tigers announced on Thursday that right-handed pitcher Alex Lange was optioned to Triple-A Toledo. Though he was one of, if not their best, reliever over the past couple of years, Lange has struggled this season in 21 games. To take his spot on the roster, Detroit recalled fellow righty Mason Englert. The Tigers have announced the following roster moves:• Optioned … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Option Former Closer To Triple-A After Wednesday’s Meltdown
Struggling Tigers Pitcher Could Return This Weekend Against the Blue Jays
Kenta Maeda could rejoin the Detroit Tigers rotation on Saturday or Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press notes that Madea is lined up to pitch one of those days this weekend. However, the Tigers haven’t made any official plans just yet. The right-hander has been on the 15-day injured list with an illness since mid-May. Maeda did make a … [Read more...] about Struggling Tigers Pitcher Could Return This Weekend Against the Blue Jays