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Bats stay cold as Michael Wacha leads KC to a series win

Ever since the Chicago White Sox series last week in which the Tigers got swept, the wind seems to have gone out of their offenses’ sails. The Tigers pitched pretty well in this one, but the bats were asleep yet again as they dropped their seventh game in their last eighth by a score of […]

GameThread: Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals, 7:10 p.m.

Detroit Tigers (61-67) vs. Kansas City Royals (56-74) Time/Place: 7:10 p.m., Kauffman Stadium SB Nation Site: Royals ReviewMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Drew Anderson (4-4, 4.01 ERA) )vs. RHP Michael Wacha (6-8, 3.58 ERA)

Royals vs Tigers, August 22 live discussion

The Royals are already riding their longest winning streak of the season and look to make it even longer tonight. The team’s most consistent pitcher, Michael Wacha, will take the mound for the Royals. Wacha is tied for the AL lead in Quality Starts and is fourth overall. So he’s not just consistent, but he’s […]

Andrew Sears to be promoted from Triple-A Toledo, per report

Left-hander Andrew Sears is reportedly on his way to Detroit. The Tigers 11th ranked prospect on our preseason rankings, Sears has shown out in two Triple-A appearances since being promoted from Double-A Erie back on August 11. The X account Dr. Degenerate, apparently the burner account for someone with good sources, reported on Saturday that […]

Tigers Notes: Flaherty, Hurter, Meadows

It has been a month since flexor inflammation sent Jack Flaherty to the 15-day injured list, and Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (including the Detroit News’ Chris McCosky) that the right-hander could throw a bullpen session as early as this weekend.  As McCosky breaks down the usual pattern of the Tigers’ throwing progression and […]

Kansas City Royals news: Major changes to coaching staff unlikely

Anne Rogers has an update on Maikel Garcia’s injury. The Royals placed Garcia on the 10-day IL ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Tigers after the third baseman strained his left hamstring while running the bases Thursday against the A’s. An MRI revealed a Grade 1-plus strain, so Garcia could be out anywhere from […]

Tigers try to even up series against Royals on Saturday evening

The Detroit Tigers opened up the second half of their six-game road trip on Friday night with a 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, extending the latter’s winning streak to seven games. Troy Melton came close to throwing a quality start, but the bullpen did as it has been wont to this season and […]

History does not repeat; Royals win sixth straight

Noah Cameron pitched five scoreless, and the Royals swatted three home runs as KC beat Detroit 5-2. Almost a month ago on July 23rd, the Royals faced Troy Melton and the Tigers in Detroit. Randy Dobnak did Randy Dobnak things, not allowing any runs, but not pitching deep into the game. Troy Melton did Troy […]

The Tigers help extend Kansas City’s winning streak

The Tigers’ woes continue as they dropped their Friday game to the Royals 5-2. After a, shall we say, unpleasant series against the Pirates, the Tigers had a day to rest and reflect before heading to Kansas City to take on the Royals. Hopefully a break in the city of Hallmark and BBQ would be […]

GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals, 8:10 p.m.

Detroit Tigers (61-64) vs. Kansas City Royals (55-74) Time/Place: 8:10 p.m., Kauffman Stadium SB Nation Site: Royals ReviewMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Troy Melton (7-1, 1.71 ERA) vs. LHP Noah Cameron (7-8, 4.16 ERA)

Royals vs Tigers, August 21 live discussion

For a few weeks now, I have tied my enjoyment of Royals games to two factors. If Jac Caglianone has a good game, I’m happy. But also if Noah Cameron pitches well, I’m happy. Sure, there are lots of other fun players, lots of other important players, and wins are always nice. But these are […]

LSU News, August 21: Former LSU pitcher gets called up

Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! Kade Anderson called up by Mariners Congratulations to the former Tiger. Two LSU football transfers make elite preseason watchlist Time for these players to step up. SEC’s Greg Sankey opposes LSU commit RJ Luis’ potential return to NCAA basketball Will Luis end […]

Kevin McGonigle Is Exceeding All Early Expectations

The Detroit Tigers‘ improbable run to the postseason in 2024, followed by narrowly missing a chance to play for a World Series in 2025, pushed fans’ expectations for an aggressive offseason in 2026 sky-high. An offense that fell off a cliff in the second half of 2025 led to names like Alex Bregman and Bo […] The post Kevin McGonigle Is Exceeding All Early Expectations appeared first on Just Baseball .

JJ Wetherholt Is Gold Gloving His Way to Rookie of the Year

Down the stretch, there are lots of races that have been flat-out electrifying. Pete Crow-Armstrong is challenging Shohei Ohtani for National League MVP. The AL Cy Young is open for business after the Tigers parted ways with ace Tarik Skubal, and the NL Rookie of the Year Award is heating up with about five different […] The post JJ Wetherholt Is Gold Gloving His Way to Rookie of the Year appeared first on Just Baseball .

Jake Rogers’ quirky MLB record gets even wilder after 1st White Sox hit

Jake Rogers has heard his name attached to quite a few teams over the past three weeks. Most recently, it was “Rogers, you’re a Chicago White Sox,” but that came after stops with the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers in a whirlwind stretch for the journeyman catcher. According to Cody Stavenhagen of [...] The post Jake Rogers’ quirky MLB record gets even wilder after 1st White Sox hit appeared first on ChiCitySports .