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Once upon a time, many years ago, in the sweltering heat of a Kansas City summer, I tossed a ball to Phil Coke, and he very obligingly signed a baseball for me. Now, being a fool, the only pen I had with me was ballpoint, and the signatures I collected from Coke (and Gene Lamont!)
Jackson Jobe stayed atop the prospect rankings in 2024, and Jaden Hamm was the breakout pitcher of the year in the system, but don’t forget about right-hander Troy Melton. After a major breakout season in 2023, Melton had a quieter year tackling the Double-A level, but there is still plenty to like in his game.
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The Tigers finalized a one-year deal to add Tommy Kahnle to the back of their bullpen this afternoon. President of baseball operations Scott Harris spoke with reporters shortly after that signing was announced. Asked about next steps, Harris pointed to both the position player group and the relief corps as continued target areas. “We’re going
The first tornado to touch down in Gaylord since 1950. Finnish diplomats, academics and business leaders at the Port of Detroit. Detroit Tigers and Michigan athletics highlight a busy sports weekend.
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The Tigers have designated right-hander Alex Faedo for assignment, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to newly signed reliever Tommy Kahnle, whose one-year deal has been made official. Faedo, 29, was the 18th overall pick back in 2017. The former Florida Gators standout has pitched
Behind-the-scenes look at the Tigers celebration of Hall of Fame Manager Jim Leyland during the 2024 season at Comerica Park. Leyland commented on the makeup of the team at that point in the season saying “I think this team is going to get healthy and they’re going to have a great September.” From Opening Day
Producer note: This podcast has been updated with comments from president of baseball operations Scott Harris. The Detroit Tigers signed right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle to a 1-year, $7.75 million contract. Evan and Mark break down the signing, discuss the current state of the Tigers’ bullpen and explain how the Kahnle signing impacts the Alex Bregman
The Tigers are adding to a one of their primary strengths from the 2024 season, reportedly agreeing to terms on a one-year, $7.75MM deal with veteran right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle. The Ballengee Group client’s contract is still pending the completion of a physical. Kahnle, 35, has been oft-injured in recent years but when healthy has
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