The Detroit Tigers fall to the last-place spot in this week’s MLB Power Rankings. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings includes a few major changes in the top ten including a new team at number one. Mid-May is a good time to start figuring out exactly which teams have what it
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The Kansas City Royals are falling toward the bottom in the MLB Power Rankings for this week. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports After a full week of May baseball, the MLB Power Rankings have some major changes. More than a month of baseball has now been played which means the MLB Power Rankings are
The MLB Power Rankings for the first week of May. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports This week’s MLB Power Rankings tips a cap to the legitimate Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees while also acknowledging recent struggles from the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox. The MLB season has made it through April.
Cincinnati Reds pitching coach/director of pitching Derek Johnson (36) visits Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) at the mound in the first inning during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.St Louis Cardinals At Cincinnati Reds April 22 4445 This is how
A Detroit fan wore a Tigers-themed Patrick Mahomes jersey to a Kansas City Royals game, and KC supporters didn’t know what to make of it. Mahomes was a Tigers draft pick back in the day, but a Detroit fan still repping the Texas Tech product has to be a troll. If not, then I’m just
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Watch Tyson Fury ask Francis Ngannou if he has a ‘big corey’ by Ethan Lee Matthew Stafford was at Comerica Park to root on Miguel Cabrera for his 3,000th hit. Super Bowl champion quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams was at Comerica Park
Leave it to the New York Yankees to screw up Miguel Cabrera’s chance at history. While you can debate the strategy of the move until the cows come home, the Detroit Tigers fans in attendance at Thursday’s game wanted to see history. Unfortunately, they’ll have to wait another day. Miguel Cabrera needs just one more
Chris Sale, Boston Red Sox. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) The Houston Astros have been under scrutiny for years following their sign-stealing scandal, and they remain a popular topic among MLB fans. The Houston Astros have been the face of controversy for several years after being accused of stealing signs at the World
Red Sox outfielder Kiké Hernandez celebrated hitting a home run off former teammate Eduardo Rodriguez by pointing to his wrist like the pitcher once did. Kiké Hernandez’s first home run of the season for the Red Sox just so happened to come off his former teammate Eduardo Rodriguez now pitching for the Tigers. The third-inning
MLB Power Rankings for all 30 teams in the first week of the season. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) In the first week of the 2022 season, this is what the MLB Power Rankings look like. Will your team win it all this year? Did they wave the white flag before the season even began?
Ahead of Opening Day, the Detroit Tigers made a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, acquiring outfielder Austin Meadows for prospect Isaac Paredes. The Detroit Tigers made some big moves heading into the 2022 season. First, they signed a new shortstop in Javier Baez. Then, they named top prospect Spencer Torkelson the team’s starting first
The AL Central Power Rankings have suddenly changed with the Minnesota Twins signing Carlos Correa. We knew the Minnesota Twins were ‘going for it’ but did we really know they were going this hard? From out of nowhere, they swooped in and signed Carlos Correa, arguably the best free agent available this offseason. The AL
Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch comes across as cheap when compared to his late big spender father, Mike Ilitch. Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch was one of four MLB owners who voted against raising the competitive balance tax during the recent round of negotiations, a far cry from his late father Mike
A surprise team has entered the Freddie Freeman chase — or at least been named as a potential suitor: The Detroit Tigers. Does the fit make sense? The Tigers already made one free agent splash this offseason by signing Javier Baez before the lockout. They also added a shutdown pitcher in former Red Sox hurler
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Where is Carlos Correa’s preferred destination after switching agents? Adding Scott Boras to the mix makes a major difference right away. Correa’s contract expectations skyrocketed immediately after adding Scott Boras to the mix. Boras clients rarely take less than what they deserve, MLB lockout
The Houston Astros remain in on Carlos Correa, as they could bring back their two-time All-Star and World Series champion. But what’s stopping them? The Astros reportedly offered Correa a five-year, $160 million deal before the MLB lockout. While that averages out to about what Correa would want — likely to be near 10 years
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JUNE 26: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros after hitting a homer on a line drive to left field during the top of the sixth inning of game two of a doubleheader at Comerica Park on June 26, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.
The Detroit Tigers have signed former Chicago Cubs and New York Mets infielder Javy Baez, who is expected to play shortstop in MoTown. Baez slid all over the infield in Queens, in part because the Mets already had a high-caliber shortstop in $300 million man Francisco Lindor. Per numerous reports, the Tigers are inking Baez.
Corey Seager has signed with the Texas Rangers while Carlos Correa is still trying to make a deal happen during free agency. Where will Correa land? With Corey Seager signing a massive contract with the Texas Rangers, another high profile shortstop is off the board in this free agency class. That means the market is
The Tigers were seemingly all-in on Carlos Correa in MLB free agency but the price tag has caused Detroit to shift their focus with the hot stove burning. From the moment that the Detroit Tigers were considered to be in on one of the biggest fish in MLB free agency, former Astros shortstop Carlos Correa,
Javy Baez has a strong market in MLB free agency but the Red Sox and Mets have emerged as two of the big 3 frontrunners to sign him ahead of 2022. When looking at the middle infielders on the free agency market this offseason, guys like Carlos Correa, Corey Seager and Marcus Siemien are all
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco. (Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports) Wander Franco landed a massive contract from the Rays but there are free agents out there who should command even bigger deals. Wander Franco just signed a massive contract extension, guaranteeing him $185 million or more over 12 years with the Rays. The young shortstop
Eduardo Rodriguez is setting the record straight about leaving the Boston Red Sox for the Detroit Tigers. Addressing the media for the first time as a Detroit Tigers pitcher, Eduardo Rodriguez discussed the basics of switching teams. Would he continue wearing No. 57? Yes, it’s a tribute to Johan Santana. Would he miss his Red
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 31: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after the 9-5 win against the Atlanta Braves in Game Five of the World Series at Truist Park on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Noah Syndergaard bodies Mike Francesa for pro-Mets take by
Carlos Correa is arguably the most sought-after free agent of the 2021-22 class, but he has yet to make a decision. So, what’s the latest? Correa slashed .279/.366/.485 with an .850 OPS in 2021, making him one of the best hitting shortstops in baseball. His ability to field his position and on the basepaths makes
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 01: Manager Kevin Cash #16 of the Tampa Bay Rays walks on the field during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on September 01, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) CFP rankings: What the committee got right and what they
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 02: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in Game Six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Yankees fan-favorite Nick Swisher reveals the only Red Sox
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa accused the Detroit Tigers of being hypocritical on Jose Abreu’s slide after they hit him with a pitch. Things got chippy in Monday’s game between the White Sox and Tigers, resulting in a benches-clearing brawl. After the dust cleared and Chicago got their 8-7 victory, manager Tony La
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander. (Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) Justin Verlander reportedly impressed teams at his showcase this week. These three teams should give him a shot. The MLB offseason is officially under way, which means we will hear plenty of reports and rumors regarding which teams are interested in which free agents. There
DETROIT, MI – JULY 31: Mike Gerber #13 of the Detroit Tigers hits a RBI double in the eighth inning in front of Tucker Barnhart #16 of the Cincinnati Reds at Comerica Park on July 31, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 2-1. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Matt LaFleur deflects question on