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All-Star voting is a popularity contest, we know this much. While it’s nice to think that the All-Star Game is about skill and showing off who is best of the best, the reality is that it’s often a chance to spotlight the best-loved players as opposed to perhaps the most deserving. Without a complete overhaul […]
Tarik Skubal returned to the Detroit Tigers starting rotation quicker than even the most optimistic minds projected. He was good, not great last weekend in his first start since April 29, going 4 2/3 innings in a 3-1 loss to…
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Plenty to get into in our midweek news roundup. We’ve got the return of future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, who has been out over two months and will finally be back with the Tigers this coming weekend. We have reactions to the first round of All-Star voting, as well as a […]
The Detroit Tigers dropped the second game of their three-game series against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Tuesday night, 4-2, in a game that saw them struggle against Hunter Brown in his return from the injured list. It certainly did not help that Colt Keith and Gleyber Torres were both absent from the […]
The Cleveland Guardians received needed relief Tuesday after imaging confirmed Chase DeLauter has a right rib cage contusion, making the rookie outfielder’s injury less severe than initially feared. DeLauter suffered the injury Saturday over the weekend at Progressive Field while tracking a fly ball vs. the Detroit Tigers. He crashed into the wall, creating immediate […] The post Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter avoids major setback with rib injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As he walked off in the 6th inning, the applause from the Houston faithful was beyond telling. The Astros had their ace back after 10 long weeks. Hunter Brown would be joined on this night by a returning Yainer Diaz. In combination they’d provide a glimmer of future promise to a club whose […]
This was a low-scoring game until the eighth inning saw the Astros blow things open and ultimately win the game 4-2. The Tigers’ starting pitcher for tonight’s game should feel right at home taking the mound in the former Minute Maid Park. Framber Valdez spent his first eight years in the majors with the Houston […]
Not much has gone right for the Detroit Tigers during their 30-42 season. But after seeing Tarik Skubal make his return from injury, the Tigers are now expected to welcome another pitcher back into their rotation. Justin Verlander is slated to come off of the injured list and start on Sunday, via Evan Petzold of […] The post Tigers’ Justin Verlander gets official injury return date appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Tigers are moving Keider Montero to the bullpen for at least the next two series, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (link via Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press). That’ll open a rotation spot for Justin Verlander, who’ll be reinstated from the 60-day injured list to start against the White Sox on Sunday. Montero said he’s […]
Guess who’s back. After throwing a live BP session on Monday, Justin Verlander has been announced as the Detroit Tigers starting pitcher for Sunday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. Keider Montero will be moved to the bullpen to open a spot in the starting rotation. Hopefully Verlander showed better stuff in his bullpen session […]
Detroit Tigers (30-42) vs. Houston Astros (33-41) Time/Place: 8:10 p.m., Daikin ParkSB Nation Site: The Crawfish BoxesMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Framber Valdez (3-5, 4.40 ERA) vs. RHP Hunter Brown (1-0, 0.84 ERA) Lineups TIGERS ASTROS Kevin McGonigle – 3B Jeremy Pena – SS Dillon Dingler – C Yordan Alvarez – LF Kerry Carpenter – DH Christian […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros look to even up their series with the Tigers tonight in the middle game oftheir three-game set in Houston…tonight’s pitching matchup is a dandy between RHP Hunter Brown, who’s makes his much-anticipated return from injury, opposite former Astro LHP Framber Valdez, who’s also making his own return to Daikin Park. THE […]
Trade talk is starting to pick up around baseball, as we get ever closer to the MLB Trade Deadline, just about six weeks away now. A number of notable names have been floated this season, so let's consolidate it with a list of the Top 10 Starting Pitchers on the trade block, with the help of Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report . Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins Freddy Peralta, New York Mets Robbie Ray, San Francisco Giants Casey Mize...
The Detroit Tigers have been without one of their free agent signings, Justin Verlander, since MLB’s Opening Weekend, as Verlander went down with a hip issue that has required an extensive rehab assignment. Remember, Verlander is 43-years-old, and signed with the Tigers on a one-year, $7.86 million contract before the 2026 season. The Tigers are […] The post Detroit Tigers Reveal When Justin Verlander Will Make Next Start Amid Hip Injury appeared first on HEAVY .
Sometimes it’s okay to say goodbye. That may be a difficult reality for Astros fans to accept, especially when it involves a player who played such a significant role in the organization’s success over the years. But after hearing Framber Valdez’ comments during his first return to Houston since signing with the Detroit Tigers, it […]
Going into free agency in 2025, Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez was one of the biggest available names, projected to get a six-year, $168 million deal by ESPN. That didn’t happen, though, and in February, he signed a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.It was a disappointing free agency process for Valdez, for […] The post Former Astros Pitcher Framber Valdez Makes Shocking Admission About Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Dodgers can put together the best trade offer for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal compared to all other MLB teams, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Not much has gone according to plan thus far this season for the Detroit Tigers. With a 30-42 record, the team is currently in fourth place in the American League Central. The team’s ace and arguably the best pitcher in baseball, Tarik Skubal, missed extended time from elbow surgery, and it is looking more and […] The post Examining what’s wrong with Tigers’ Framber Valdez ahead of Astros return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Framber Valdez thought he would hear from the team he played for his whole career. But the Houston Astros never called him to talk about a new contract. In September 2025, Valdez did something very strange on the field. He got mad and purposely confused his own catcher. Even after that, Valdez fully expected the […] The post $115M Tigers Star Sends Emotional Message to Houston After Being Ditched by Astros appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Astros righty Hunter Brown is slated to start on Tuesday after missing more than two months with a shoulder injury. He’ll square off against former teammate Framber Valdez. It’s the lefty’s return to Houston, where he spent his entire career before signing with Detroit over the winter. 1. PCA hits for the cycle Cubs outfielder […]
Outfielder Brett Callahan has been an interesting though unheralded Detroit Tigers prospect for a few years now. Initially, he caught our eye with good pull power and a strong throwing arm. Over the last few seasons, his complete game has really come together. After a modest start in his Double-A debut this spring, he’s caught […]
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: Offday Double-A Somerset Patriots: Offday High-A Hudson Valley Renegades: Offday Low-A Tampa Tarpons: Offday Florida Complex League Yankees: W, 9-2 at FCL Tigers 3B Richard Matic 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BBLF Wilberson De Pena 3-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB — 11 homers this year, had five all of last year […]
The Detroit Tigers took the series opener against the Houston Astros, 9-3, at Daikin Park on Monday night in a game that saw AJ Hinch’s team strike out 18 times but still nearly put up double-digit runs. Only one of those Ks belonged to Colt Keith, who homered in his other three at-bats and racked […]
The Detroit Tigers got to experience a spectacular night from Colt Keith, who was on fire during his at-bats in their victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Keith is going through the third season of his career in the majors, being active in the hitting rotation. Prior to this campaign, he has recorded […] The post Unexpected Tigers player erupts for 3 home runs vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Detroit Tigers saw Gleyber Torres go down in their 9-3 win over the Houston Astros. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reported that Torres left the game after swinging at a Kai-Wei Teng fastball in the second inning. Gleyber Torres is injured again. He exits the game with an injury after swinging at […] The post Tigers’ Gleyber Torres Exits Win Over Astros with Injury appeared first on HEAVY .