When we think about the best athletes in the world, we usually think about players who are in tip-top condition. They can run fast, jump high, and always seem to have a physical advantage over their competition. But when looking at the definition of the word athlete, we found the following: ath·lete a person who is … Read more
In what has been one of the coldest “hot stoves” in recent memory, former Detroit Tiger Bruce Rondon has found a new home within the American League Central Division. The Chicago White Sox signed him to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. Rondon was eligible for arbitration this offseason, however, the … Read more
In a move that surprises no one, the Detroit Tigers have officially non-tendered reliever Bruce Rondon. And all Tigers fans collectively cheer. Rondon can now test the free agent market and sign with any club that wants him. The #Tigers today announced that the club will not tender a contract for the 2018 season to RHP Bruce … Read more
The headliner in the Justin Verlander trade, RHP pitcher Franklin Perez, is working hard and turning heads at the Detroit Tigers Instructional League in Lakeland, Florida. Perez was acquired in the last minute deal with the Houston Astros at the August 31 waiver trade deadline, coming to the Tigers along with C Jake Rogers and OF … Read more
Following the team’s 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, the Detroit Tigers announced a roster move with a future corresponding move to be made on Monday. Following today's game, the Tigers optioned RHP Bruce Rondon to Toledo. RHP Michael Fulmer will be activated from the 10-day DL tomorrow. — Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) August 13, 2017 … Read more
Fans of the Detroit Tigers – rejoice! The numbers tell us that even in the midst of selling players in July, the team is still headed in a positive direction. Don’t believe me? Check this out. Detroit Tigers total losses by month: April – 12 May – 16 June – 15 July – 14 Okay. I may … Read more
NOTE: The views expressed in this EDITORIAL do not necessarily reflect the views of Detroit Sports Nation or a majority of its writers and should not be misconstrued as such. The views contained within are the views of the author and the author alone. There were a number of things to take away from the … Read more
Wednesday night capped off what was a dreadful series for the Detroit Tigers at home against division rival Kansas City. The Royals hung 16 on the scoreboard en route to a sweep and winning their eighth straight overall to keep pace with the first-place Cleveland Indians. It’s what happened in the ninth inning that is generating … Read more
With the trade deadline two weeks away, and reports coming out that Tigers closer Justin Wilson is drawing legit interest from other teams, it’s time to start thinking who could replace him. For decades the Tigers bullpen has been atrocious. Mostly because we’ve never had a strong anchor hold down the back end of our ship. Wilson was … Read more
The Francisco Rodriguez era is over in Detroit. The team announced multiple roster changes, most notably the release of the veteran closer. The Tigers have released RHP Francisco Rodriguez and placed OF Alex Presley on the 7-day concussion DL (1 of 2)… — Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) June 23, 2017 (2 of 2) Additionally, DET recalled … Read more
If you’ve tuned into sports radio or been online at all today, the hot topic is the Detroit Tigers bullpen and specifically the closer, Francisco Rodriguez. Desperate fans have been wringing their collective hands about who to hand the baseball to in the 9th inning. The prevailing opinion these days is that Rodriguez is a terrible closer. He’s … Read more
The Detroit Tigers may be off to a 3-2 start, but if you have been following the team so far this season, you have to be disgusted with the performance of the bullpen. So far, in 5 games, the Tigers bullpen has posted a horrendous 8.47 ERA in 17 innings pitched. Well, on Monday, following a … Read more
Boston Red Sox (3-2) vs. Detroit Tigers (3-2) Box Score from MLB.com First Pitch: 1:10 EST Stadium: Comerica Park – Detroit Weather: High 71 degrees, 0% chance of rain according to weather.com Media: Fox Sports Detroit / 97.1 The Ticket Tigers lineup: Ian Kinsler – 2B Nicholas Castellanos – 3B Miguel Cabrera – 1B Victor Martinez … Read more
Tonight the rosters for the World Baseball Classic were announced on the MLB Network. The tournament has been held three times since its modern inception in 2006. Games on March 6, 2017, starting in Seoul, South Korea. Team U.S.A. will kick off action that Friday, March 10 at 6:00 PM EST, against Columbia. Fifteen Detroit Tigers, some who … Read more
At nearly 4:30 EST, the club announced that all arbitration-eligible players had reached an agreement. The Tigers announced today the club has agreed to 2017 contracts with six players and has avoided arbitration with each of the six players. pic.twitter.com/bJyUak09gh — Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) January 13, 2017 It's the 16th consecutive year in which the … Read more
A day after reaching an agreement with super utility man, Andrew Romine, the Detroit Tigers today reach an agreement with four others: Bruce Rondon, Alex Wilson, Jose Iglesias, and Justin Wilson. The Tigers have avoided an arbitration hearing with righty reliever Bruce Rondon, settling at $850,000 for 2017, I'm told. — anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) January 13, 2017 Can confirm … Read more
