The Tiger Beat: The Cubs go Hollywood

Jack Reacher hits up Wrigley.

The Tigers will continue their nail-biting series with the Cardinals this afternoon, hoping some bullpen magic will bring them a win on getaway day. Meanwhile, we have some news bites to keep you busy until gametime comes around.

There are some expert opinions on Skubal (he’s good!) and some podcast insights from A.J. Hinch. Meanwhile, over in MLB news, the hit show Reacher is taking a trip to Wrigley to shoot the rodeo (film in a live setting) by plunking their stars into a game between the Cubs and White Sox. Can’t wait to catch that episode!

Let’s jump right into today’s news.

Detroit Tigers News:

• There’s a new episode of Have a Seat out today, and in it, A.J. Hinch fields questions from his own clubhouse.

• Tom Verducci thinks Tarik Skubal is better than ever.

• A catcher shuffle.

AL Central News:

• Luis Robert Jr. would like to focus on the here and now rather than all those White Sox trade rumors.
• The White Sox have wasted no time reminding everyone that the new Pope is a Sox fan.

• The Royals managed to lose a no-hit bid in the worst way possible.

MLB News:

• Who is the clear frontrunner for AL Rookie of the Year?
• A look at the life-long rivalry between Aaron and Bret Boone.
• Fernando Rodney is a true baseball lifer, playing in the Canadian minor leagues, just because it’s what he loves .
• Reacher fans can expect to see some baseball action in the coming season (note: this is actually likely for the new spin-off series, not the main Reacher series).

• This Orioles fan had the best time ever once they realized they were on TV.
• In case you missed it, there was an immaculate inning thrown on the weekend by the Marlins.