Day: February 21, 2023
Detroit Tigers Representation in the 2023 World Baseball Classic
The 2023 World Baseball Classic is on the horizon. While Detroit fans may not have much to look forward to with this upcoming season while their team rebuilds there rebuild, it’s always exciting to see your hometown players compete on the national stage! This year the Tigers are sending over a few players to add […]
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A Closer Look at Edwin Rios and the Cubs’ Hot Corner
The Chicago Cubs made an interesting move in their effort to create a well-rounded team by signing Edwin Rios to a one-year, one-million-dollar contract. The left-handed hitter provides a balance to the right-hand dominant lineup while also adding potential defensive depth at third base. While Rios brings a proven track record of offensive success, where […]
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The Big Three: Andrew Painter, Griff McGarry, and Mick Abel
In October of 2019, the Philadelphia Phillies hired Brian Barber as their new Director of Amateur Scouting, moving on from Johnny Almaraz, who had been with the team since 2014 and was in charge of five drafts. Brian Barber brought a lofty legacy with him to Philadelphia, one which involves him being an influential voice […]
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Mets Bullpen Tiers for 2023
The Metropolitans spent real resources, including prospects and salary, to build an exceptional bullpen this offseason. The Mets’ hopes are championships, and as it stands currently, I believe the Mets have built a championship-level group of relievers. In this article, I will list every reliever that is expected to pitch meaningful outings and tier them […]
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Looking at the Hyun-Jin Ryu Situation as the 2023 Season Approaches
Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu underwent Tommy John surgery last summer. The veteran lefty made quite the impact on the Canadian franchise, cementing himself as one of the team’s leaders. After a rougher 2022 season, Hyun-Jin couldn’t find that mix Blue Jays fans have become accustomed to. During a very short 2022 season, Ryu […]
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Beau Brieske: A Wildcard to Crack the Starting Rotation in Detroit
This is a wildly unpopular opinion, and that is okay. I stand by this 100%, and I am going to explain to you why. Beau Brieske, for a portion of 2022, was a top-3 pitcher on this Tigers team. He was, at the time, the only pitcher not to give up a hit through five […]
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Chas McCormick: Are We In or Out?
A 21st Round pick in 2017, Chas McCormick would have to defy the odds and more to reach MLB stardom. Four years after he was drafted, he was starting in the outfield in the World Series. But McCormick sticks out like a sore thumb in an Astros lineup packed with superstars like Kyle Tucker, Yordan […]
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Jace Jung Could Help End Lengthy Tigers Rebuild
For several years the only hype around Detroit Tigers baseball has come from our farm system. It’s not from dominating minor league baseball, and it’s because the Major league team could probably lose a series to the Lakeland Flying-Tigers. As bad as we’ve been, the Tigers have had some exciting prospects that we have been […]
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