Michael Whitaker The Detroit Tigers haven’t been at full strength of late, but now we have a better idea of when they’ll be getting a few key missing bodies into the lineup. According to MLive’s Evan Woodbery, catcher Wilson Ramos appeared as a designated hitter during an extended spring training game in Lakeland, while Grayson Greinder will … Read more
The Detroit Tigers are fresh off their series victory against the Seattle Mariners, and they’re gearing up for a three-game set against the division rival Chicago White Sox. For tonight’s series opener, the Tigers have elected to play Issac Paredes at shortstop, while Tarik Skubal will be on the mound. The full lineup: Here's how … Read more
It doesn’t look like the reigning AP and Big Ten Coach of the Year is going anywhere. While there are two highly regarded NBA head coaching vacancies open right now in Boston and Portland, Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard isn’t interested in departing Ann Arbor to get back into the professional ranks. In fact, … Read more
The Detroit Lions pulled off one of the biggest moves in franchise history earlier this year, sending quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff and a bevy of draft capital. And while new offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn will be looking to put his own mark on Detroit’s new-look … Read more
Detroit Tigers RHP Rony Garcia appeared to collapse during pre-game warmups on the field at Comerica Park. He was assisted off the field by team medical staff. According to Bally Sports guys, who had a camera on, Rony Garcia just collapsed while throwing long toss. — Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) June 10, 2021 Rony Garcia needs … Read more
While there has been speculation that Michigan Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard could be a candidate for any of the key NBA head coaching vacancies currently available, another noted former Wolverines player is telling fans to take it easy. ESPN analyst and former Fab Five member Jalen Rose explained while appearing on The Rich Eisen … Read more
Sometimes, you just have to tip your cap to your opponent. Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley robbed Detroit’s Isaac Paredes of what would have been the game-winning walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning at Comerica Park, and turned it into a double play: JAKE FRALEY ROBS A WALKOFF HOMERUN IN DETROIT … Read more
This story just continues to take turns for the worse. Matt Schembechler, the son of the late Michigan Wolverines head coach Bo Schembechler, announced earlier today that he would be providing evidence during a press conference on Thursday that his father ignored claims of sexual abuse made not only by multiple athletes against disgraced Dr. … Read more
The Detroit Lions have themselves a new backup quarterback behind Jared Goff in the form of former Green Bay Packers backup Tim Boyle, who has spent the past three seasons behind Aaron Rodgers in the Frozen Tundra. And while the Lions still feature David Blough on the roster, Boyle is the odds-on favorite to land … Read more
It looks like the night for Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill has come to and end. He made a spectacular catch in center field, robbing the Seattle Mariners of what would have been an extra base hit, but was unfortunately shaken up as his shoulder appeared to take the brunt of his impact into the … Read more
One of the legends of Detroit Red Wings folklore, goaltender Mike Vernon earned the 1997 Conn Smythe Trophy as most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Of course, he’ll forever also be known for the image of him brawling with Colorado Avalanche goaltender Patrick Roy on March 26, 1997. He sat own virtually with … Read more
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has reacted to the news that former Spartans star Keith Appling is facing 1st degree murder charges, saying that he never could have imagined that his former player was capable of such a thing. “I didn’t see him ever (being able to) do something like that,” Izzo said on … Read more
He spent 60 games with the Detroit Tigers, and he’s now reportedly headed back to his alma mater. Jose Cruz Jr., who served as assistant hitting coach with Detroit, will be heading back to Rice University to take the position of head coach according to multiple reports. Former Rice star Jose Cruz Jr, on staff … Read more
He’s only worn two numbers throughout his professional NBA career, and he’s once again making the switch. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will reportedly be switching back to jersey number 6 in time for next season, echoing the move that he made a decade ago after his infamous “Decision” to bolt for the Miami … Read more
The Detroit Tigers took care of business last night against the Seattle Mariners in front of 9,000 fans at Comerica Park, winning a 5-3 decision. Tonight, they’ll be looking to continue their winning ways when they play the middle game of their 3-game set. Casey Mize will take the bump, while the red-hot Eric Haase … Read more
Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo had an impressive catch last night against the Seattle Mariners, robbing Mitch Haniger of what would likely have been a two-run double. And what’s more is that the catch had a mere likelihood of happening – 5%, to be exact. Baddoo, who covered 72 feet in 3.8 seconds, actually reached … Read more
