Tigers manager A.J. Hinch laments poor bullpen performance
The Detroit Tigers dropped today’s series finale, but took 2 of 3 from the Diamondbacks.
The Detroit Tigers dropped today’s series finale, but took 2 of 3 from the Diamondbacks.
What you are about to see is arguably the best ‘dad play’ that you will ever see! Take a look as a dad at an Arizona Diamondbacks game on the Fourth of July briefly lets go of his baby, catches a foul ball, and then resecures the baby, all while only spilling a drop of … Read more
As the days go by, the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal gets pushed further and further into the rearview mirror. That is until an organist decides that those involved have not yet paid a big enough price for their actions. During Thursday night’s matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks, Diamondbacks OF Josh Reddick, … Read more
On Friday night, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun made a fan for life. In fact, he probably made quite a few new fans after how he handled a play in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves. The play happened when Calhoun made one hell of an attempt to catch a foul … Read more
On Thursday, as the Oakland Athletics took on the Arizona Diamondbacks, a very scary situation took place that has left many stuffed animals and cardboard cutouts of fans begging for nets to be extended all the way to the foul poles at Major League Baseball stadiums. As you can see in the graphic video below, … Read more
When will they learn? Or, is it worth it to roll the dice to get a big contract in Major League Baseball? Embed from Getty Images According to reports, former Detroit Tigers prospect Domingo Leyba has been suspended 80 games after he tested positive for an anabolic steroid called Boldenone. Leyba, who is 24, is … Read more
The Detroit Tigers uniforms and the Old English D in particular are one of the most iconic in all baseball, but how do other MLB players feel about the whole setup? Apparently, not too much. Embed from Getty Images 85 current major league players were polled on their favorite MLB uniforms (and were not allowed … Read more
Major League Baseball arguably has the most intricate book of rules compared to all of these major sports. One so simple was violated after an unusual home run play involving Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila. The Snakes were in Chavez Ravine this weekend taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Arizona is up 3-1 in the … Read more
If you are a fan of the Detroit Tigers, you certainly are familiar with the work of catcher Alex Avila. After all, he has spent all or part of eight seasons wearing the Old English ‘D’ including his first seven seasons in Major League Baseball. Avila returned to Detroit in 2017 after spending a season with … Read more
In June, Pavin Smith was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks seventh overall in the Major League Baseball Draft. A few days later it was announced that Smith had signed a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks that included a signing bonus north of $5 million. For those of you who have either played baseball competitively growing … Read more
Following the trade of second baseman Ian Kinsler to the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday night, the Detroit Tigers had two open spots on their 40-man roster heading into Thursday’s Rule 5 Draft; neither player the Tigers received from the Angels were placed on the 40-man roster. As was to be expected, Detroit general manager Al … Read more
The trade that sent outfielder J.D. Martinez to the Arizona Diamondbacks back in mid-July was the beginning of what is now a clear rebuild happening for the Detroit Tigers. For Martinez, he joined a Diamondbacks club that is in the thick of a playoff hunt out in the National League. Through Sunday’s action, Martinez had … Read more
Former Detroit Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez seems to be figuring things out in the desert. Since being acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks, he’s hitting just 15 for 66 (.227 BA), but two-thirds of his hits have gone for extra bases, including seven homers. As he and teammate Jake Lamb continue to help push the Snakes … Read more
Rain delays can be troublesome during the baseball season. For the players, they can really lose their groove and get detached from the game. However, it’s much easier to pass the time and stay occupied when opportunities present themselves. Take Thursday night on the north side of Chicago. The visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and host Cubs … Read more
There is not a scarier play in sports than when a pitcher in baseball throws a pitch and then realizes the ball has been hit back directly at his head. Most of the time, they either get out of the way or at least get their glove up to block the ball. Unfortunately, Robbie Ray … Read more
In about three and a half seasons playing in Detroit, J.D. Martinez hit 99 home runs, much to the joy of Tigers fans everywhere. As we know, Martinez never got the chance to hit No. 100 with the Tigers as he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a trio of prospects, none of which … Read more