Former Los Angeles Angels visiting clubhouse manager Brian “Bubba” Harkins, who was fired after being connected to the distribution of aa special grip-enhancing substance out of the visitor’s clubhouse, is naming names in a lawsuit against his former team and Major League Baseball. And one of the names will certainly be familiar to folks in … Read more
Detroit sports fans have had the privilege of watching some of the best in the game at their given sport. Thinking back to all the great athletes that we have seen wear a Detroit uniform, it is hard to just limit it to just 10 players. So, what I have done is base my top … Read more
The Detroit Tigers have one of the most storied histories in all of the professional sports. Over the years, the Tigers have had many great players, including some that have gone on to the Baseball Hall of Fame. In fact, there are a couple of active players on this list who will likely challenge for … Read more
Nation, here are what I believe are the Top 8 most memorable Detroit Tigers moments since 2008. What do you think? Ernie Harwell says his final goodbye – 2009 Ernie Harwell was and will forever be one of the greatest sports broadcasters of all time. Harwell made his major league debut in 1948 after becoming … Read more
The Detroit Tigers have one of the most storied histories in all of professional sports. Over the years, the Tigers have had many great players, including some that have gone on to the Baseball Hall of Fame. In fact, they have a couple of players on their team now that will likely challenge for the … Read more
It’s Halloween and though we are not sure why, you guys and gals seem to love it when we share current and former Detroit athletes and their wives in their costumes. Earlier tonight, Kate Upton took to Instagram and she shared a photo of her and Justin Verlander‘s costumes for 2020. As you can see … Read more
Originally published on July 13th, 2020: Here is why and when I believe he will return to the Detroit Tigers. Justin Verlander has made it clear that he wants to pitch until he is 45 (or longer), which would be one year younger than his idol, Nolan Ryan. If and when that time comes, it … Read more
The Detroit Tigers made it official this afternoon, agreeing to a multi-year contract with A.J. Hinch to become the team’s new manager. Embed from Getty Images Hinch, 46, helped guide the Houston Astros to the 2017 World Series, but had been suspended for the 2020 campaign in the wake of the sign stealing scandal that … Read more
According to Detroit Tigers DH Miguel Cabrera, the team is close to being able to contend for the MLB Playoffs. Embed from Getty Images Now, I don’t blame Miggy at all for saying that because it is exactly what I would expect any professional athlete to say when he is asked. But, in reality, the … Read more
On Saturday, former Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander took to Instagram to make a devastating announcement. Embed from Getty Images Verlander released a video informing his fans that he will be undergoing Tommy John surgery and that he will miss the remainder of the 2020 season. “After consulting with several of the best doctors, it … Read more
Trevor Bauer‘s plan was to support Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly by wearing a pair of custom made cleats with the phrase ‘Free Joe Kelly’ on them. Kelly, of course, was suspended for eight games (later reduced to five games) by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at Houston Astros’ batters. Major League Baseball … Read more
On Sunday, a report surfaced that the Houston Astros were going to shut down Justin Verlander for the remainder of the season due to an elbow injury. That report was quickly shot down by Astros manage Dusty Baker, and then by Verlander himself, saying he has a forearm strain and that he hopes he will … Read more
By now, you’ve probably seen the reports that began swirling about an hour ago saying that Houston Astros ace and ex-Detroit Tiger Justin Verlander would miss the remainder of the young 2020 season with an injury. However, Astros manager Dusty Baker poured water on those rumors, saying that Verlander is being shut down for a … Read more
UPDATE: Within the past hour, a report surface from the Houston Chronicle saying Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander was being shut down for the remainder of the season with an elbow injury. Well, according to Astros manager Dusty Baker, the Houston Chronicle is full of you know what and Verlander has a forearm strain and … Read more
Originally published: June 28, 2019: Relevant again with Verlander commenting that he is nowhere near retirement. From the moment Justin Verlander was drafted, he had a place in the heart of Detroit Tigers‘ fans. Over his 12+ seasons in Detroit, that love grew exponentially and no matter what happens, Verlander will always be a Tiger. … Read more
Former Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander has accomplished just about everything there is to accomplish in the great game of baseball. A World Series champion, AL MVP, ALCS MVP, AL Rookie of the Year, an 8-time All Star, and three no hitters are among just a handful of his accolades. And even at age 37, … Read more
