Injuries have forced the San Francisco Giants to rush Michael Kickham to the majors, and it could be hurting the rookie’s confidence. Kickham gave up seven runs in just two and two-thirds innings against the Cincinnati Reds Monday. The Reds’ hitters seemed to take advantage of every opportunity they got, racking up nine hits in the short span. The 25-year-old southpaw [...]
Austin Jackson Coming Back Down to Earth After Return From DL
Austin Jackson hit the ground running when he came back from the disabled list, but he has come back down to earth since. The Detroit Tigers center fielder raised his batting average to a meager .160 over the past week by going 1-for-4 against the Toronto Blue Jays. To be fair, no one really had [...]
Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Maddon’s Comments On Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera Dead Wrong
A purpose pitch is one thing, but reaching back for a 100 mph two-seam fastball and telegraphing it for someone’s dome is completely different. Miguel Cabrera had every right to be upset after he got buzzed by former teammate Fernando Rodney Saturday when the Detroit Tigers took on the Tampa Bay Rays. Words were exchanged [...]
Detroit Tigers’ Offense Puttering Along
Every Detroit Tigers hitter not named Miguel Cabrera struggled against the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend. Cabrera drove in four of the Tigers’ nine runs in the three-game series, all of which came via home runs. Cabrera had three long balls in the series and seemed to be the only one who didn’t struggle in [...]
Detroit Tigers’ Trifecta Puts On Show at Tropicana Field
If there were a higher league than MLB with bigger parks and pitchers who threw 105 mph consistently, Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder would belong in it. The Detroit Tigers‘ duo put on a clinic Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, combining to go 6-for-7 with three home runs and five RBI. The Tigers walked away [...]
Detroit Tigers Recall Bruce Rondon
The Detroit Tigers have announced yet another move in the bullpen, this time recalling Bruce Rondon from Triple-A Toledo. Bruce Rondon is joining the #Tigers for tonight’s game at Tampa Bay, team announces. No move announced yet to make room on roster. — Jason Beck (@beckjason) June 28, 2013 This isn’t the first time Rondon [...]
Detroit Tigers: Jim Leyland Insists Phil Coke Can Pitch To Righties Despite Results
The Los Angeles Angels continue to own the Detroit Tigers. The Angels earned a season sweep Thursday as they finished off the Tigers in extra innings with a 3-1 win in the 10th inning. The Angels scored two runs in the extra frame off Phil Coke, who has struggled to find his form this year. He was only [...]
