But not yet to 41…
On Monday, the Tigers became the first team in all of MLB to get to 40 wins. They were hoping to be the first to 41 last night, but the White Sox had an uncharacteristically good outing and the Tigers failed to stage a late-innings comeback, so the 41st win will have to wait until tonight.
Let’s get into today’s news, with some insights into Kerry Carpenter’s big Monday outing, how the Tigers’ starters rank, and if the White Sox will get a shot to play on holy ground.
Detroit Tigers News:
- Insert a bunch of eyeball emojis here…
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said he’s informed Sox manager Will Venable that RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long will start tomorrow, although it will remain unofficial until the transaction is made tomorrow afternoon.
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) June 3, 2025
- If you missed Monday’s game, you absolutely need to check out this wild catch that was a two-person effort between Dillon Dingler and Zach McKinstry , and even seeing it you might not believe it.
- The legend of Kerry Bonds.
- Here’s a breakdown of the changes Carpenter has made to his swing that might be a factor in those homers .
- Eno Sarris at The Athletic has ranked baseball’s starting pitchers, and it should come as no surprise that Tarik Skubal is in the number one spot . ($) Jack Flaherty comes in at 35, Reese Olson at 48, Casey Mize at 66, Sawyer Gipson-Long at 109, and Jackson Jobe at 149.
AL Central News:
- Love a good baseball meme…
hello? yes, that’s me. no, this is not a good time to talk about my car’s extended warranty. how did you even get this number this is a baseball
— floptimus prime (@jessespector.com) 2025-06-03T03:12:43.808Z
- The White Sox are hoping the new Pope might bring baseball to Vatican City .
- The Royals’ hottest prospect made his debut on Tuesday.
MLB News:
- A few reasons to be nervous about facing Pete Crow-Armstrong this weekend .
- Colton Cowser would like everyone to know he isn’t afraid of shrimp.
- Good Guy Mike Trout gives an incredible gift to an Angels fan who beat cancer.
- This Marlins/Rockies game might have the saddest attendance of the whole season.
- Elly De La Cruz played the day after his sister’s death, but the team has now announced his plans to head home to be with his family.
- Hmmmm….
There’s more drag on the ball this year than any year in the statcast era, according to MLB’s own numbers. More drag means less distance on batted balls, and equally-well-hit balls are indeed not traveling as far this March-May as in past seasons. https://t.co/BF2o09xN8a pic.twitter.com/vUXSAsv4ay
— Eno Sarris (@enosarris) June 2, 2025