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On Monday the National Baseball Hall of Fame released its 2021 ballot, with a pair of former Detroit Tigers on the list. Detroit Tigers fans have had some solid luck with the Hall of Fame lately. Yes, it remains a travesty Lou Whitaker isn’t in the Hall of Fame yet, but getting both Jack Morris

The right side of the Detroit Tigers infield in 2021 is still in question. A pair of Lowe’s could solve that issue. In the last month, we have written some trade ideas for the Detroit Tigers, ranging from acquiring left-fielder Tyler O’Neill, catcher Victor Caratini and third baseman Nolan Arenado. The goal of these articles

The Detroit Tigers have started their offseason on a high note with some of their coaching hires, but there is a long way to go in fielding a competitive club One of the biggest questions in the offseason has already been solved. That being, would the Detroit Tigers dare go bold with their next choice

The holidays are here! 2020 has been pure madness, but now is the time to make sure all the Detroit Tigers fans you know are happy. The sleigh bells are about to start ringing. I know, you’re probably thinking that you haven’t even started cooking the turkey yet… but the holidays wait for no one.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 27: Mike Leake #8 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 27, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Jeimer Candelario: The Learning Curve by Dan Hasty The Detroit Tigers need bats. You know it, I know it, the

Last week, Detroit Tigers infielder Jeimer Candelario took home the 2020 ‘Tiger of the Year’ award given by the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Albeit in an abbreviated season, it serves as a lesson in practicing patience when it comes to prospects. Roger Castillo did an exceptional breakdown of where the soon-to-be 27-year-old

ST LOUIS, MO – SEPTEMBER 10: Jeimer Candelario #46 of the Detroit Tigers throws to first base for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning during game one of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium on September 10, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) Detroit Tigers: Rule 5

The Rule 5 Draft is rapidly approaching, and the Detroit Tigers must decide who to protect by November 20. Let’s look at the prime candidates. Few events in sports have a lower coverage-to-impact ratio than Major League baseball’s Rule 5 Draft. For those unfamiliar with the Rule 5 Draft, you can read the detailed rules

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch had some nice compliments for Alex Cora If you feel a bit uneasy about the Detroit Tigers hiring AJ Hinch a season after he lost his job earlier this year due to his role in the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal, you’re not alone. His comments Thursday on now fellow manager

Taijuan Walker is a possible target in a Detroit Tigers rumor reported by Jon Morosi on Wednesday. They need starting pitching in Motown. That’s no secret. While it’s nice to look at the prospects of the future, the present prospect is not as bright. Taijuan Walker might be the player to change that, per one

Does a return to the Detroit Tigers fit for Anibal Sanchez? We all love nostalgia. It sells and it provides comfort whenever you think about “the good ole days” That is why see the countless rebooted TV series or movies that appear on any of your streaming services. If there was one thing I could

The younger brother of Yoenis Cespedes, Yoelkis is a name the Detroit Tigers like and could shore up the outfield. Recently in the Freep, Tom Moore, the director of international operations for the Detroit Tigers, spoke about how Yoelkis Cespedes’ skill set, and experience against strong competition should make him a high target for the

Nolan Arenado is one of the best players in baseball, and he’s available.  Should the Detroit Tigers go get him? Nolan Arenado turns 30 next year, and he’s owed $199 million over the next six seasons. In an era of Covid-based belt tightening, when big contracts are anathema to front offices, it seems crazy to

If we can mostly agree over a one-year Jonathan Schoop contract being a sprint and a possible five-year deal for J.T. Realmuto being a marathon, then perhaps we can also reach a consensus the Detroit Tigers need to seriously consider putting in the road work to get ready for long distances. Let’s start by acknowledging

As the 2020 AL Cy Young award winner is about to be announced, we look back at the Detroit Tigers who came runner up. Throughout the team’s history, the Detroit Tigers have had some aces who were worthy enough to win the Cy Young award.  Denny McLain would the first Tigers pitcher to win the

In a radio interview shortly after getting hired, Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch was candid and forthright in breaking down the roster Shortly after getting introduced as the new manager of the Detroit Tigers on a Zoom press conference which was streamed live, AJ Hinch appeared on the HUGE Show with Bill Simonson WXYT-AM 1270 Detroit.

Detroit Tigers Free Agent Review: Cesar Hernandez by Roger Castillo Are you the best sports fan in the country? Prove it! FanSided is searching for our Fan of the Year and we’re giving away awesome prizes. We’re all fans of something. Here at FanSided, that fan spirit is what brings us to work every day,

Sep 30, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez (7) rounds third base while scoring in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Tigers: New coaching hires show team is serious about improving by Roger Castillo The 2020 Gold Glove winner

Even the most cynical Detroit Tigers fan has to nod their head in agreement in the last two weeks of moves. We here at Motor City Bengals walk the line of objectivity. As fans who follow the Detroit Tigers and put ourselves out there as “public evaluators” on this site, according to some people, we

The Detroit Tigers hired Scott Coolbaugh as their hitting coach on Saturday. Here’s what you need to know about the veteran coach. In hiring Scott Coolbaugh, A.J. Hinch can already boast one impressive feat as Detroit Tigers manager: he has completed his coaching staff. Ramon Santiago and Josh Paul are staying with the team, Chris