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Matthew Boyd’s new focus on the changeup may save his season.   Matthew Boyd’s career with the Detroit Tigers has unfolded in phases. Originally acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays at the 2015 trade deadline, Boyd was considered something of a depth arm; the second piece in a three-pitcher package headlined by potential star Daniel

If the goal is to start their competitive window, the Detroit Tigers should take a page out of the White Sox offseason playbook “I would say we’re looking for an opportunity to make our team better for this year and for next year and the year after that.” That was the quote from Detroit Tigers

 With the MLB Trade Deadline looming at 4pm Eastern Time on Monday afternoon the Detroit Tigers sit in a precarious position as they determine their next move forward with the power-laden Minnesota Twins also in town. It’s the question many clubs face. Buy, sell, or hold? The Detroit Tigers are about to hit the halfway point

Breaking down an Austin Romine at-bat in excruciating detail. Everyone loves a walk-off hit. There’s an exciting, almost mythical feel when batters smite the opposition with a single swing, like Perseus delivering the coup de grâce to the vile Gorgon Medusa. And winning is fun, too. But baseball games are never actually won or lost

Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez losing his role at closer will help manager Ron Gardenhire to modernize bullpen usage One of the larger qualms from Detroit Tigers fans who are critical of the coaching staff is how the bullpen has been utilized over their tenure. The loyalty to bullpen roles has proven to be outdated;

MIAMI, FLORIDA – AUGUST 17: Sterling Sharp #56 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch against the New York Mets at Marlins Park on August 17, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) The Next Detroit Tigers No-Hitter by Chris Brown Sterling Sharp was designated for assignment by Miami after pitching just five

The Detroit Tigers should throw more no-hitters. The Chicago White Sox have the best offense in baseball, and last night their ace Lucas Gioltio threw one of the most dominant no-hitters in MLB history. Good for them. In all seriousness, we’re happy for Lucas Giolito, whose transformation from the worst starter in baseball in 2018

The Detroit Tigers are seeing the results from the 2017 trade with the Chicago Cubs. The narrative you can throw out there among Detroit Tigers fans on social media that is an easy one to say is “We won the trade!” with one play or a series of events.  In the Dave Dombroski era, the

Jonathan Schoop has brought some much-needed power and consistency to the Detroit Tigers lineup this season. Though he won’t command a groundbreaking return, his services should be demanded at the trade deadline. Jonathan Schoop has proved to be a valuable asset over the first part of the season. After signing a one year, 6.1 million

Let’s throw some Spencer Turnbull trades at the wall.   Yesterday we took a long look at Spencer Turnbull’s trade value and determined he carries about $40 million in surplus value right now. That sounds great. Why, with that amount of money we could buy a ridiculous house, or 1,650 sets of guinea pig armor,

A simple ground ball to third base during Monday night’s contest communicated how badly the Detroit Tigers miss CJ Cron The Detroit Tigers fell to the Chicago Cubs Monday night 9-3; spoiling Casey Mize’s home debut and further confirming the idea that this team is not prepared to enter the next tier of competitiveness. Mize

Spencer Turnbull could be the Detroit Tigers’ last big trade chip.   The concept of trading Spencer Turnbull isn’t particularly new. Just a few weeks ago our own Jake Boes wrote about Atlanta Braves fans clamoring for the big right-hander. But a recent tweet from erstwhile Detroit News columnist Lynn Henning stirred up the debate:

Tigers closer Joe Jimenez came into the season ready to build off a strong September. Instead, his fastball has let him down, leading him on a downward spiral to start the year. Despite struggling for much of the season last year, Joe Jimenez came to camp this year seeking to prove he could become the

The recent promotions of Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal, and Isaac Paredes by the Detroit Tigers is hopefully the sign of a strong new force in the organization leading the club on a revitalizing path ahead. For observers of the Detroit Tigers ball club, the hope is they will look back in a few years and

Since the Detroit Tigers took Victor Reyes number one overall in the Rule 5 draft, he has been the subject of many opinions and a tattoo. There are indications he is what he is. A solid baseball player. For Tigers fans who participate on social media often, the debate comes up about Victor Reyes. Is

The Detroit Tigers moved Niko Goodrum to lead off in 2020, but a change in approach, not his position in the lineup, might be the culprit of his toils The definition of a valuable hitter has changed rapidly over the last five years. Once, it was the ability to make contact, produce a high batting

Former top prospect Anthony Alford was designated for assignment by Toronto. His combination of speed and power could land him in Detroit’s outfield soon. Anthony Alford is currently on waivers after being cut by the Blue Jays this week. If Toronto is unable to work out a trade, Detroit will have the first chance to

Comerica Park ushered in a new era of baseball in Detroit in 2000. In this ongoing series, we’ll reminisce about some of the Detroit Tigers’ memorable moments and games that shaped that inaugural season. From a business perspective, Comerica Park (click here for part one.)  was a box office hit right off the bat. In

After a rough start to the season, Jeimer Candelario kept at it for the Detroit Tigers. The last week for many Detroit Tigers fans has been rough. But there have been a few individual moments that have stood out. The call ups of Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal, and Issac Paredes come to mind and a

The Detroit Tigers elected in 2014 to build their dream home using a long term contract for future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera as the mansion’s foundation. In 2020, if age and injury to a player are the equivalents of water damage to a home’s crumbling foundation then the House of Miguel Cabrera has severe