The St. Louis Cardinals should trade for a starting pitcher soon, even if that pitcher is not Max Scherzer. Scherzer is the top starting pitcher on the market, and a St. Louis native, so it makes sense why his name would come up in Cardinals trade discussions. However, if the Cardinals decide the Nationals asking
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Vanderbilt pitcher Jack Leiter (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) The 2021 MLB Draft is just days away. Here’s how it could play out. All eyes will be on Vanderbilt pitchers Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter, who is the son the MLB great Al Leiter. However, there’s a good chance the top selection will be
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch spoke about the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal during an appearance on MLB Network’s “High Heat” on Tuesday. The Detroit Tigers were in need of a new manager after Ron Gardenhire retired in 2020, so they opted to sign former Houston Astros skipper A.J. Hinch. The ex-Astros manager was suspended for
Astros pitcher Justin Verlander will be a free agent after the 2021 season and the possibility of a reunion with the Detroit Tigers is on his mind. Justin Verlander spent the bulk of his Hall of Fame career pitching for the Detroit Tigers. Could he finish it there? The veteran pitcher is coming off Tommy
Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Tigers are hosting the St. Louis Cardinals for a brief, two-game series this week. If the St. Louis Cardinals want to get back in the NL Central race, they might need to orchestrate a trade or two with a non-contending team, someone like the Detroit Tigers. St. Louis
White Sox center fielder Adam Engel. (David Banks-USA TODAY Sports) Jalen Ramsey calls out Rams for not anteing up for Julio Jones by Braulio Perez Adam Engel made a triumphant return to the Chicago White Sox outfield on Sunday, robbing a Tigers home run in his first appearance of the season. In his first game
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 21: Gio Urshela #29 of the New York Yankees reacts after singling during the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on May 21, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 2-1. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) 3 critical offseason decisions
Matthew Boyd, Detroit Tigers. (Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports) Ryan Bader would have rather fought Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, not ‘friend’ Corey Anderson by Amy Kaplan Trading for Matthew Boyd could solve the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ongoing No. 5 starter issues. The reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers may need to trade for someone like Matthew Boyd
After speculation of a retirement spread, Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander took to Twitter to knock down the idea he’s hanging up his cleats. No, Justin Verlander isn’t retiring. The idea of the Astros pitcher bowing out emerged on Twitter on Friday after Verlander announced an afternoon Zoom call with the media. When a 38-year-old
The Detroit Tigers can give up on the idea of going anywhere in 2021, and these three players should be traded to accelerate the rebuild. With an 8-19 record entering Saturday, the Detroit Tigers are headed for another dismal season. Last year’s shortened season was sort of promising for a time, but the team’s last
It’s tough to imagine Carlos Correa with any team but the Houston Astros, but the 2017 World Series champion is up for free agency after this season and could be a valuable trade chip now. Trading a player of Correa’s caliber in the middle of the season won’t be popular among Astros fans, but given
If the New York Yankees are ready to part with Aaron Judge, these teams should already be calling Brian Cashman. The MLB trade deadline is three months away, but there’s never a bad time to consider speculation going back to the offseason or looking ahead. To that end, as part of a longer piece, ESPN’s
LAKELAND, FL – FEBRUARY 28: Fans sit in socially distant squares painted in center field during a spring training game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Detroit Tigers on February 28, 2021 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) Trey Mancini’s return to baseball after battle with
DETROIT, MI – JULY 31: Jonathan Schoop #8 of the Detroit Tigers. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) 3 pitchers Mets can sign after missing on Trevor Bauer by Steven Kubitza 3 things we hope Bellator will announce for the 2021 schedule by Chad Porto The new-look Tigers will have some familiarity at second base. After
Now that A.J. Hinch is the manager of the Detroit Tigers, Derek Holland doesn’t seem to care one bit about his cheating scandal with the Astros. Major League Baseball fans across the country remain furious with A.J. Hinch and the Houston Astros. The team’s sign-stealing scandal rocked the bigs, which led to Hinch and the
The baseball world unfortunately lost a number of influential people in 2020. Let’s remember them, now. Don Larsen (St. Louis Browns, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Houston Colt .45’s, Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs) Typically, nobody would think that a journeyman pitcher with a career record of
The Detroit Tigers social media team couldn’t help but throw some shade towards fans of the New York Yankees. When it comes to fanbases, none is more virtually hated on than the New York Yankees. They do have some tough competition in the form of the Houston Astros due to the 2017 sign-stealing scandal, but
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 16: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on September 16, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) The Chicago Cubs opted to non-tender Kyle Schwarber. While his time in the Windy City is over, he will easily find a new
The Cubs made it official, and have tendered a contract to Kris Bryant. But do they still intend to trade him? Having Bryant under contract for at least the next season will help matters as they shop him on the trading block for the rest of the offseason. Part of Jed Hoyer’s hesitation to trade
The Cubs are actively shopping Willson Contreras, but what teams make the most sense as potential destinations? There’s a fluid free agent market at the catcher position this offseason, with JT Realmuto and James McCann leading the way. Realmuto is expected to reset the market at the position, though such a deal could price some
The Houston Astros are debating the unthinkable, and might trade away Carlos Correa. Per Ken Rosenthal’s reporting, Astros owner Jim Crane is reluctant to pay Correa the huge sum he’ll rightfully be asking for by next summer, when he becomes a free agent. But trading Correa would hinge on the ability of the Astros to
Miguel Sano is not a fan of Joe Jimenez The Minnesota Twins’ “Bomba Squad” is starting to heat back up now that the season is drawing to a close, as Miguel Sano walloped a home run off of Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez as the Twins won their fifth-straight game against their division rivals by
Tyler Alexander, Detroit Tigers. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) Tyler Alexander was unhittable vs. the Cincinnati Reds in relief on Sunday. Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Tyler Alexander had a record-tying day on the mound Sunday. The Tigers’ home series against the Cincinnati Reds had to deal with inclement weather throughout the weekend. Saturday night’s game was
Jets Pro Bowler C.J. Mosley sitting out 2020 season by Brad Berreman Casey Mize (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Detroit Tigers top prospect Casey Mize could make his MLB debut on Sunday. Casey Mize could finally get the long-awaited MLB start after playing in the minor leagues the past two seasons. Mize
Gilbert Melendez receives two-year USADA sanction, despite no longer being in UFC by Chad Porto Alex Bregman launches 100th career home run by Steven Kubitza LAKELAND, FL – FEBRUARY 25: Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Al Kaline looks on prior to the spring training game against the Florida Southern College Moccasins at Joker Marchant Stadium on
DETROIT, MI – JUNE 28: Michael Fulmer #32 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on June 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) These Detroit Tigers have a chance for a breakout performance this season. Over the past few years, the Detroit Tigers have been, without question,
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 04: Second baseman Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals throws past Victor Reyes #22 of the Detroit Tigers to first to complete a double play in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium on September 04, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) The Kansas City
Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) The catch of MLB’s restart belongs to Derek Hill so far. If you missed web gems as much as we did, then prepare to be amazed. In a Detroit Tigers intrasquad game on Wednesday, outfielder Derek Hill chased down a fly ball off the bat
Detroit Tigers (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) The Tigers signed the top pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, Spencer Torkelson, to a record contract. While MLB teams nationwide struggle to pay their minor leaguers, the Tigers evidently have enough money left over to sign Spencer Torkelson, their first-round pick and top overall
Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) The Spencer Torkelson hype train shouldn’t have to wait until the 2021 season. The Detroit Tigers drafted Spencer Torkelson first overall into a turbulent MLB environment. At the time, players and owners couldn’t come to an agreement on a 2020 season, let alone