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The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis

The Tigers are shifting Kenta Maeda, the second highest-paid player on their roster, to the bullpen for the “foreseeable future.” Tigers’ manager A.J. Hinch announced on Thursday that the righty will not make his next scheduled start and will instead move to the bullpen. Maeda, who signed a two-year, $24 million contract with Detroit in November, has a 7.26 ERA through 16 … [Read more...] about Tigers Shifting Struggling Starter to Bullpen for ‘Foreseeable Future’

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