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These final four teams in the MLB postseason have some players who could benefit the Detroit Tigers in 2021. We as Detroit Tigers fans watched the final four teams in the respected League Champion Series take a few people by surprise. The Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves were each eliminated in Game 7s, leaving the […] 4 ‘LCS Participants Who Make Sense as ’21 Detroit Tigers - … [Read more...] about 4 ‘LCS Participants Who Make Sense as ’21 Detroit Tigers

As the LA Dodgers embark on trying to win their first World Series since 1988, let’s look back at the lead up to the “impossible” home run by Kirk Gibson and the role the Detroit Tigers played Growing up as Detroit Tigers fans, we remember Kirk Gibson kissing the crowd as he rounded the bases […] From Detroit Tigers World Series hero to LA Dodgers legend - Motor City Bengals - … [Read more...] about From Detroit Tigers World Series hero to LA Dodgers legend

A lot of variables are in play for 2021 including what level the Detroit Tigers will place Riley Greene. But if he’s ready, play him. When you think back to July and summer camp at Comerica Park, you think of Riley Greene making great catches and hitting a Matt Manning change up for a home […] Detroit Tigers: Riley Greene has no timetable - Motor City Bengals - Motor City … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: Riley Greene has no timetable

After producing 13.6 bWAR across his prior two seasons with the Oakland Athletics, Marcus Semien had a down year in 2020. A one year “prove it” deal makes sense for both Semien and the Detroit Tigers. MLB free agency is rapidly approaching and the Detroit Tigers have several key roster holes to fill. In addition […] Detroit Tigers: Is Marcus Semien a Short Term Fit? - Motor … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: Is Marcus Semien a Short Term Fit?

The Detroit Tigers need outfield help. The St.Louis Cardinals need starting pitching. Enter Tyler O’Neill. I went back and forth in the Motor City Bengals Slack channel about doing a Detroit Tigers trade ideas article.  For one, our site history has had quite a few past proposals that were too far fetched or unrealistic. The […] Detroit Tigers: Considering Trading for Tyler … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: Considering Trading for Tyler O’Neill

The Detroit Tigers per Jon Morosi of MLB.com, are talking to Kansas City Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol about the vacant manager’s position. Add another name to the Detroit Tigers managerial search. This afternoon, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reported that Pedro Grifol is getting heavy consideration for the vacant position. Sources: Pedro Grifol had a […] Detroit Tigers Manager … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Manager Candidate: Pedro Grifol

Alex Cora is officially suspended from baseball until the end of the World Series, but he could be the next Detroit Tigers manager. From the moment Ron Gardenhire stepped down, Detroit Tigers fans focused on A.J. Hinch or Alex Cora as their next manager. Yes, Cora comes with a lot of baggage, but he also […] Detroit Tigers Manager Candidate: Alex Cora - Motor City Bengals - … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Manager Candidate: Alex Cora

For one Motor City Bengals contributor, two things about 1984 always come to mind immediately. The Detroit Tigers won the World Series. Van Halen became his favorite band. The recent death of Eddie Van Halen brought back memories of that year and the two reasons why 1984 was so special. The 1984 Detroit Tigers were […] 1984: The Year of the Detroit Tigers and The Year of Van … [Read more...] about 1984: The Year of the Detroit Tigers and The Year of Van Halen

The Detroit Tigers should consider Taijuan Walker for the starting rotation. This feels like a case of deja vu for myself as I begin this piece. My first piece for the site was what the Detroit Tigers needed via the free-agent route and a name I mention then was Taijuan Walker.  The Seattle Mariners would […] Detroit Tigers Free Agent Targets: Taijuan Walker - Motor City … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Free Agent Targets: Taijuan Walker