Twins 9, Tigers 3: The City Connect uniforms have lost their mojo
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Keider Montero struggled again, but so did just about the whole team in this one. This was a rough day for the Tigers. They lost they best hitter to the injured list, and then their pitching staff was mauled by the Twins offense to lose the first game of the homestand by a score of 9-3.
After falling apart in June, the Tigers rallied well in July. Unfortunately it’s going to prove too little too late as the injury bug has decimated the roster at this point. Riley Greene went on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain prior to this game, joining Kerry Carpenter, Casey Mize, and Reese Olson. With four of their best players out, making it through the next few weeks is going to be difficult. That’s before they sell off again for the eighth straight season. That was reflected in this game as Keider Montero was shelled, and other than Javier Báez, the offense really struggled with Twins number one starter Pablo Lopez.
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Series Preview: Detroit Tigers return home to host Minnesota Twins for 3-day weekend set
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After a successful road trip that saw the Olde English D go 4-3 out of the All-Star Break, the good guys return home. The Detroit Tigers split a four-game series this week with the Cleveland Guardians resulting in a tidy 4-3 record on their recent road swing to open up the second half of the season. The Motor City Kitties remain hot after entering the All-Star Break on fire, having assembled a 12-8 record in July putting them just two games under .500.
However, AJ Hinch’s team still has a way to go in a competitive American League East sitting 11 games behind the first-place Guards but only 5.5 games out of the final wildcard spot. The intra-division grind continues this weekend as the Tigers return home to host the second-place Minnesota Twins.
Below is a look at the pitching matchups for the next two games, with Detroit leaving Sunday’s starter open for a later decision.
Detroit Tigers (51-53) vs Minnesota Twins (59-39)
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Tigers 3, Guardians 0: El Mago magnifico on getaway day
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Now let’s take a long break from the Guardians. The Tigers finally concluded their series against the Guardians with a day game on Thursday afternoon. The Tigers used a bullpen day to make their exit while the Guardians called on Gavin Williams.
In the first, Colt Keith got a one-out walk, followed by a single from Justyn-Henry Malloy. Both baserunners were left stranded, though. In the home half with Tyler Holton on the mound, Jose Ramirez doubled, but they weren’t able to get him home.
Bligh Madris singled to start the top of the second. Then Jake Rogers got a one-out single. Javier Baez then homered to bring in three runs.
The definition of no-doubter pic.twitter.com/Eegq965raW— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 25, 2024
In the bottom half Jhonkensy Noel got a one-out double, but Cleveland couldn’t get him home.
The third was a 1-2-3 on both sides with Easton Lucas coming in to replace Holton for the third.
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Tigers 1, Guardians 2: Great Flaherty start squandered by silent bats
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Tigers scored early, but not often, in late-inning letdown. Expand
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Tigers scored early, but not often, in late-inning letdown. The Tigers continued their series against the Cleveland Guardians tonight with Jack Flaherty squaring off against Tanner Bibee.
Detroit wasted no time getting on the board, but it would be the only run they’d score all night (spoiler alert). With two outs in the first, Matt Vierling hit a solo home run.
Matty V goes deep in the first pic.twitter.com/hVvpFL5yrs— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 24, 2024
Flaherty was also in a good groove as they headed into the home half, getting the Guardians out in order.
The second inning was three-up, three-down for both teams, and the Tigers also went without a runner in the top of the third. The bottom half of the third saw the Guardians get their first baserunner in the form of a Bo Naylor walk, but that was it, no runs scored.
Colt Keith singled to start the fourth, but a Matt Vierling double play eliminated the baserunner. Riley Greene Collapse
Monster game from Dillon Dingler power Hens over the Bats
2 DAYS AGO - Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for July 23, 2024. Toledo Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for July 23, 2024. Toledo Mud Hens 11, Louisville Bats 10 (F/10)(box)
Ty Madden once again was absolutely shelled into oblivion in this one. However, the ball was flying and the Hens crushed six home runs to run down the Bats and win in 10 innings.
Madden couldn’t get out of the third, after giving seven runs on 10 hits and a walk.
The teams exchanged home runs in the first inning. Madden allowed a two-run shot, and Spencer Torkelson and Dillon Dingler answered with solo shots in the bottom half. Madden allowed a solo shot to old friend Hernan Perez in the second, but Ryan Kreidler crushed a deep home run to center field to tie things 3-3.
♂️up if you're proud https://t.co/sTlERh0jOS pic.twitter.com/vS7s8HchOG— Toledo Mud Hens (@MudHens) July 23, 2024
Dillon Dingler goes opposite field, his 14th of the season, ties the game at 2. pic.twitter.com/wZ1XMhTbUb— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) July 23, Collapse
GameThread: Tigers vs. Guardians, 6:40 p.m.
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Detroit Tigers (49-51) vs. Cleveland Guardians (59-39)
Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Progressive FieldSB Nation Site: Covering the CornerMedia: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: Bullpen Day vs. RHP Xzavion Curry (0-2, 5.19 ERA) Collapse
GameThread: Tigers vs. Guardians, 6:40 p.m.
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Detroit Tigers (49-51) vs. Cleveland Guardians (59-39)
Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Progressive FieldSB Nation Site: Covering the CornerMedia: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Tarik Skubal (10-3, 2.41 ERA) vs. RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-7, 5.02 ERA) Collapse
Jobe dominates, while Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle homer in their final game for Lakeland
4 DAYS AGO - Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for July 19-21, 2024. St. Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for July 19-21, 2024. St. Paul Saints 8, Toledo Mud Hens 6 (Fri)(box)
St. Paul Saints 11, Toledo Mud Hens 3 (Sat)(box)
St. Paul Saints 10, Toledo Mud Hens 3 (Sun)(box)
This series did not go well. Organizationally the Twins strength is in hitters, the Tigers in pitchers, but the hitters won out, sweeping all three games in Minnesota.
On Friday, Matt Manning hit the injured list with a right lat strain, starting this series off on a bad note. Lael Lockhart Jr. struggled a bit in his outing, and the Saints bombed on the Hens bullpen and then held on against a late push to win.
Lockhart Jr. cruised for three innings, but then had a little trouble with the strike zone, walking three hitters, but the two home runs he allowed in 4 1⁄3 innings of work were the daggers. PJ Poulin gave up five runs in relief, three earned, with an error on Jace Jung at third base contributing to a five run sixth inning for St. Paul.
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Blue Jays 5, Tigers 4: Put the brooms away
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Kevin Gausman and Keider Montero struggled, but the Expand
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Kevin Gausman and Keider Montero struggled, but the Jays bullpen won out. The Tigers couldn’t quite pull off the sweep on Sunday. Both starting pitchers struggled, but the Blue Jays bullpen was a little better. Ultimately, a great defensive play by Daulton Varsho was the deciding moment, turning away the Tigers last attempt at a comeback as they lost 5-4. Still, the Tigers did win their fourth series in a row.
After taking the first two games of the series, the Tigers had a tough matchup on hand while looking for the sweep. RHP Kevin Gausman is tough, while RHP Keider Montero is still figuring it out, with a penchant for hanging a few too many pitches.
The Tigers got a single from Colt Keith and a walk to Riley Greene in the first inning with two outs, but Keith was picked off on a Gausman spin move to second base.
The first batter Montero faced in the bottom half was George Springer. In a 3-2 count a fastball down and in got blasted to Collapse
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SATURDAY SURVEY
7 HRS AGO - Detroit Tigers’ starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is expected to be traded by next week’s Expand
7 HRS AGO - Detroit Tigers’ starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is expected to be traded by next week’s deadline. He signed a 1-year contract with the Tigers and will become a free agent at the end of this season. It is believed that he will want to test the open market after 2024 in order to maximize his earning … Continue reading SATURDAY SURVEY Collapse
Max Clark and Eliezer Alfonzo power walkoff victories
21 HRS AGO - Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Thursday, July 25, 2024. Expand
21 HRS AGO - Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Thursday, July 25, 2024. Toledo Mud Hens 4, Louisville Bats 0 (box)
Lael Lockhart Jr. was brilliant on Thursday evening in Toledo. The lefty collected 14 whiffs, at least three with each of his fourseam, slider, curveball, and splitter, striking out nine while one-hitting the Bats over six innings of work.
The Hens built an early lead for Lockhart Jr. when Spencer Torkelson walked with one out in the first inning and Ryan Vilade followed with a single. Justice Bigbie stepped to the dish and drilled an opposite field double down the right field line to score them both. 2-0 Hens.
In the third, Akil Baddoo led off with a walk and Torkelson hammered a double to left field to get Baddoo to third, where he scored on a wild pitch. Tork was stranded but it was 3-0. Singles from Drew Maggi and Baddoo in the seventh led to another run on a Torkelson sacrifice fly.
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GameThread: Tigers vs. Guardians, 1:10 p.m.
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Detroit Tigers (50-53) vs. Cleveland Guardians (61-40)
Time/Place: 1:10 p.m., Progressive FieldSB Nation Site: Covering the CornerMedia: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: TBD vs. RHP Gavin Williams (0-2, 4.50 ERA) Collapse
RUBIK’S ROSTER
2 DAYS AGO - by Holly Horning Most of this week, we’ve been talkin’ Tarik. And it seems the Expand
2 DAYS AGO - by Holly Horning Most of this week, we’ve been talkin’ Tarik. And it seems the national and social media are as well. Today, we’re going to take it a step further by focusing in on what may be considered the primary reason why the Tigers are entertaining a trade – either now or over the … Continue reading RUBIK’S ROSTER Collapse
Guardians 5, Tigers 4: Late comeback falls a touch short
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The Tigers kept chipping away, but when you have to face a Expand
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The Tigers kept chipping away, but when you have to face a buzz saw for the ninth inning, that’s an uphill battle. After a comfortable series-opening win on Monday, the Tigers’ pitching-by-committee couldn’t quite tame the Guardians as they dropped the second game of their four-day weekday series 5-4 in Cleveland.
The Tigers had Ol’ Reliable, “TBA,” listed as the starter for most of the day. Eventually it was determined that Tyler Holton would kick things off on such a summer’s bullpen day; the reliable lefty out of the ‘pen has been lights-out off late. Don’t be fooled by his low-3’s ERA; that’s largely skewed by three outings in which he gave up 3, 3 and 5 runs. Other than those, he’s been a valuable multi-inning relief option who routinely comes in, mows down six hitters, and barely breaks a sweat.
The visitors sent Xzavion Curry to the mound, making his fourth start and sixth appearance overall for the Buckeyes. It was his first start since Collapse
Tigers 8, Guardians 2: Exciting baseball? Rogers that!
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This one was a darned good time. The Tigers continued their Expand
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This one was a darned good time. The Tigers continued their post-All-Star Break road trip with a visit to see some guys it feels like we just finished playing.
In Cleveland it was All-Star Tarik Skubal on the mound against Carlos Carrasco, and the Tigers weren’t about to waste any time getting on the board.
In the top of the first. Matt Vierling started things off with a double, then one out later, Justyn-Henry Malloy homered to score two runs.
Homers on back to back days! #RepDetroit @jhenmalloy pic.twitter.com/CoFU2wGqvX— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 22, 2024
In the bottom of the inning, Skubal did his thing, going 1-2-3.
Wenceel Perez singled to start the second, then two outs later the unquestionable play of the day (I don’t care what else happens) was Jake Rogers hitting an inside-the-park home run that left him exhausted and flattened at home. The call was challenged, but stood, and it was ultimately ruled a triple E8, but we all know Collapse
Series Preview: Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Indians for 4-game weekday set
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The Motor City Kitties are en fuego heading into the series on Lake Erie. The Detroit Tigers came out of the All-Star Break firing on all cylinders, taking two of three from the Toronto Blue Jays north of the border to continue one of the hottest current streaks in Major League Baseball. AJ Hinch’s squad has now won 10 of their last 13 games heading into a rematch with the American League Central leaders.
The Cleveland Guardians host the Olde English D for a four-game set this week starting on Monday as the home team looks to avenge its 3-1 series loss to the Motor City Kitties in Detroit a series before the ASB. The Guards have stumbled since that four-game set, dropping two of three at the Tampa Bay Rays before doing the same back in Cleveland against the San Diego Padres.
Below is an abbreviated look at the pitching matchups this week, noting that the Tigers have two TBDs on the slate while the Guardians have all four starters announced. Collapse
MONDAY MUSINGS
5 DAYS AGO - by Holly Horning Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week Expand
5 DAYS AGO - by Holly Horning Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week as well as connecting the dots re ongoing stories. Even the quirky. So let’s get to it! Here are the most interesting topics that hit my radar over the past week……….. National voting for the year’s … Continue reading MONDAY MUSINGS Collapse
GameThread: Tigers vs. Blue Jays, 1:37 p.m.
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Detroit Tigers (49-50) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (44-54)
Time/Place: 1:37 p.m., Rogers CentreSB Nation Site: Bluebird BanterMedia: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Keider Montero (1-2, 5.47 ERA) vs. RHP Kevin Gausman (7-8, 4.50 ERA) Collapse
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GameThread: Tigers vs. Twins, 6:40 p.m.
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Detroit Tigers (51-53) vs. Minnesota Twins (59-39)
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Detroit Tigers (51-53) vs. Minnesota Twins (59-39)
Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Twinkie TownMedia: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Keider Montero (1-3, 5.97 ERA) vs. RHP Pablo López (8-7, 4.86 ERA) Collapse
FIVE FOR FRIDAY
1 DAY AGO - by Holly Horning Just when we thought that the Detroit Tigers’ starting rotation was the Expand
1 DAY AGO - by Holly Horning Just when we thought that the Detroit Tigers’ starting rotation was the most settled part of the entire roster, things have changed. Big time. The rotation is currently in tatters. Not unexpected given the mantra that you can never have enough pitching. Most teams go through double digit starting pitchers every year. … Continue reading FIVE FOR FRIDAY Collapse
Dillon Dingler stays red hot as the Hens take down the Bats again
1 DAY AGO - Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Expand
1 DAY AGO - Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Toledo Mud Hens 9, Louisville 4 (box)
The Mud Hens had another big night at the plate to take down Louisville for the second night in a row.
Bryan Sammons gave the Hens a good outing, allowing just a run in the third inning on a Hernan Perez solo shot. In the bottom half, they got that run back and more.
Justice Bigbie reached on an error to start things off. Stephen Scott and Andrew Navigato followed with doubles, scoring two runs. Akil Baddoo doubled in Navigato, and Spencer Torkelson walked. Baddoo then stole third, scoring on a Jace Jung single to take a 4-1 lead.
In the fifth, Torkelson singled with one out and Jung walked. A Dillon Dingler 401 foot double off the center field wall scored Torkelson. Jung and Dingler scored on a Ryan Kreidler double, and it was 7-1.
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GameThread: Tigers vs. Guardians, 6:40 p.m.
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Detroit Tigers (50-52) vs. Cleveland Guardians (60-40)
Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Progressive FieldSB Nation Site: Covering the CornerMedia: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Jack Flaherty (7-5, 3.13 ERA) vs. RHP Tanner Bibee (8-4, 3.58 ERA) Collapse
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY
3 DAYS AGO - Almost 2 months ago, we asked readers what the Tigers should do about Tarik Skubal – keep, Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Almost 2 months ago, we asked readers what the Tigers should do about Tarik Skubal – keep, trade or extend. But that was during a period of struggle and many losses. The Tigers were falling lower in the standings. Today, this team has been on an extended winning streak, including a number of series wins … Continue reading WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY Collapse
THE DILEMMA
4 DAYS AGO - by Holly Horning It is the most difficult discussion for Tiger fans. Whether or not Detroit Expand
4 DAYS AGO - by Holly Horning It is the most difficult discussion for Tiger fans. Whether or not Detroit should trade Tarik Skubal. And I have to admit, I am torn. Obviously, I want Skubal to stay. I just can’t comfortably depend upon the Tigers to put a plan together that would turbo-charge their roster and be worth … Continue reading THE DILEMMA Collapse
The Tigers face a key decision about the future of their catching corps
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With Carson Kelly bound for free agency, and Dillon Dingler having a pretty good season in Toledo, it is decision time for the Detroit Tigers. The future of the Detroit Tigers’ catcher position will likely be decided in the next 10 days. The upcoming trade deadline, Carson Kelly’s impending free agency, and the success of top catching prospect Dillon Dingler this season, will all factor into the decisions that Scott Harris and Jeff Greenberg have to make soon.
Right now, it appears as though Carson Kelly is going to be traded by July 31.
Harris and A.J. Hinch made a really smart move last August when they claimed the then 29-year-old catcher off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. We talk about how much better the Tigers are at developing pitchers now, but they’re equally as good at coaching catchers. They turned Jake Rogers into an outstanding defensive catcher, and in less than a year have Collapse
Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle promoted to High-A West Michigan
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Guess they needed three more games in Lakeland... We thought promotion season would kick off right after the MLB draft and the All-Star break, but Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle needed three more games with the Low-A Lakeland Flying Tigers to really be ready. On Sunday evening, the Tigers announced that their two top position prospects have been promoted to High-A West Michigan.
The 19-year-olds led the Flying Tigers to an excellent first half record, and continue to sit atop league leaderboards in multiple categories. Clark is currently ranked the 10th best prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline, while McGonigle has been a rapid riser this season, up to 63rd in those rankings. Many would have him significantly higher up.
Centerfielder Clark was the third overall pick in the 2023 draft. He currently has six home runs and 25 stolen bases, slashing .279/.379/.402 with a 14.3 percent walk rate against a 17.4 percent strike out Collapse
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