The Detroit Tigers currently hold the best record in baseball at 59-35, looking to reach the ALCS for the first time since 2013. Coincidentally, the five All-Stars the Tigers are sending (McKinstry, Greene, Skubal, Torres, and Báez) are the most since 2013 as well. This is a team possibly destined for a World Series appearance that needs some additional help to complete the … [Read more...] about Motor City Trade Radar: Who the Tigers Should Target at the Deadline
Zach McKinstry Added to AL All-Star Roster
For the first time in his career, Detroit Tigers utilityman Zach McKinstry will head to the All-Star Game in Atlanta on July 15th. After spending time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Chicago Cubs, McKinstry has found a home in Detroit since coming over in a trade with the Cubs back in 2023. McKinstry will replace the injured Houston Astros’ shortstop Jeremy … [Read more...] about Zach McKinstry Added to AL All-Star Roster
The Paradox of Taylor Rogers’ Successful Struggles This Year
The previous offseason saw the Cincinnati Reds make a flurry of moves. None were big splashes, but there were plenty of supplemental pieces brought in for the 2025 season. One could argue, however, that the trade for Taylor Rogers was perhaps the biggest move in terms of name value. Reds Reliever Taylor Rogers’ Successful Struggles Rogers’ Trade On January 29th, the Reds swung … [Read more...] about The Paradox of Taylor Rogers’ Successful Struggles This Year
Boone: Reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to Begin Rehab Assignment
Now that starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt needs Tommy John surgery, more than half of the New York Yankees’ starters are on the injured list. Thankfully, one of them is on the mend and should be back on the mound very soon. Interviewed on Tuesday on the Talkin’ Yanks podcast, manager Aaron Boone confirmed that reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil will begin a rehab assignment … [Read more...] about Boone: Reigning AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to Begin Rehab Assignment
Pirates Star Oneil Cruz to Participate in Home Run Derby
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz will participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday, July 14 in Atlanta. As of this writing, he’s the fifth participant, along with Ronald Acuña Jr., Byron Buxton, major league home run leader Cal Raleigh, and James Wood. Three more participants have yet to be named. Jun 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center … [Read more...] about Pirates Star Oneil Cruz to Participate in Home Run Derby