Run totals have been down throughout baseball this spring. One must not look any further than Dustin Pedroia in Boston. He has been hitting in the .240s for a while. When can you remember that happening with him this late in the season? … [Read more...] about WHIP: One of the Most Important Stats Not Discussed in Baseball
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Verlander’s 2nd No Hitter Distracts Detroit Tiger Fans From Mediocrity
On Saturday, Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander took a perfect game into the 8th inning in Toronto. It didn't happen, but he did close out the no-hitter, the second of his career. He joins Mark Buerhle of the White Sox and Roy Halladay of the Phillies as the only active MLB pitchers with two. For Tigers fans, it was a nice distraction from how mediocre their season has been … [Read more...] about Verlander’s 2nd No Hitter Distracts Detroit Tiger Fans From Mediocrity
Detroit Tigers Schedule Becomes More Favorable
The Detroit Tigers start to the season has been very average. The Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals have been the toast of the division, but that is obviously nothing more than fool’s gold. The former would also lead the East and the West in the American League. Tell me that is going to last! The best case scenario is that the success of the Royals and Indians … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Schedule Becomes More Favorable
WTF was Tigers Justin Verlander doing? (Video)
This MLB video is sure to make the rounds. Because it simply makes you ask: WTF? The Detroit Tigers ace pitcher Justin Verlander is doing here. He basically played the schoolyard game of dodgeball or bombardment with the opposing batter. … [Read more...] about WTF was Tigers Justin Verlander doing? (Video)
Assessing the Detroit Tigers Performance out of the Gate
Much like the Minnesota Twins, the Detroit Tigers are not where they expected to be a little over one week into regular season play. They had the spotlight on them opening day against the Yankees-only to struggle. Whether it's April or not, it is totally unacceptable for this team to lose back to back series against the likes of the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City … [Read more...] about Assessing the Detroit Tigers Performance out of the Gate
Offseason Grading: The Detroit Tigers
The Tigers had two things that is the recipe for success on most teams. They had a power-hitter that also hits for average in Miguel Cabrera and the team had an ace in Justin Verlander. So, what went wrong? Why did the team finish 81-81? Is Miguel Cabrera drinking an alcoholic beverage? These are all questions that need to be addressed. … [Read more...] about Offseason Grading: The Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers in First Place? Really?
By Paul M. Banks and Adam Musto After finishing in last place in the American League Central Division in 2008 with a 74-88 record, the Detroit Tigers (28-23) are back in first place. The last time the Tigers (picked to finish last by numerous “baseball experts”) won the division was 2006, when the team represented the American League in one of the least watched World … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers in First Place? Really?