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Miguel Cabrera is simply the best
Since 1901, only 12 players have won the triple crown. Only two players (Ted Williams and Rodger Hornsby) have ever won the award twice. Neither of them ever won it in consecutive years. Miguel...
Analysis
Tigers' pitching through the first quarter
The Tigers' offense is delivering runs, but is the pitching doing enough?
Cabrera vs. Trout? Oh no, not this again!
Miguel Cabrera had a wonderful game on national television, and the Internet imploded. Who'd have thunk it?
Breaking down the Tigers' offense
Through 40 games the Tigers are leading the league in runs scored. Can The Tigers score even more?
Torii Hunter reinvents himself at 37
Torii Hunter had a career year last year, and most people expected him to regress to career norms. Instead, he's stayed at his career-high pace of 2012.
The Arbitary 30: BYB's week 7 MLB power rankings
The Astros off the schedule, the Tigers tumble as a new team takes the top spot in our weekly power rankings.
What I'm Watching: K/BB Rate
Looking at the K/BB rates of pitching prospects with a lot to prove this season.
It's too early to panic over Justin Verlander
Two bad starts does not a washed up bum make.
Smyly misused in current role
Kurt comments on his column in the News.
Overanalysis: Tigers punish mistakes, score runs
The Tigers took advantage of Bud Norris' poor fastball command last night, scoring three of their seven runs thanks to bad pitch locations.
Big void in center, lineup with Jackson on DL
Can the Tigers replace Austin Jackson's production in the lineup and in center field?
What minor leaguers may get the call soon?
Today, Brian puts on his 100% speculation hat, and looks at several names who he believes may be getting promoted within the system sooner rather than later.
Verlander's fastball not as good as in 2012
We compared Justin Verlander's PitchFX data from 2012 and 2013 and found that he is having some serious trouble with throwing his two best pitches.
Week 6 review: rain, rain, go away
The Tigers went 1-4 on the week after a couple of rain-soaked days off in Washington, D.C.
Snap reaction: Hunter put in a position to fail
Asked to bunt for the first time in a decade, Hunter's attempt didn't end well. What a surprise.
Overanalysis: Prince & Miggy get aggressive
Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera weren't very patient in tonight's game, swinging at the first pitch in five of their first six at-bats.
Smyly belongs in the rotation
Making a case based upon the numbers for Smyly’s promotion to the starting rotation and Porcello’s subsequent move to the bullpen
AL Central Week In Review
The 2013 MLB season is starting to take shape as the calendar moves closer to mid-May. Early season fast starts are slowing down for some and others are trying to emerge from initial funks. The D...
The Arbitary 30: Week six MLB power rankings
The Detroit Tigers storm their way to the top of this week's BYB power rankings. No bias here, no sir! Really, there isn't!
Quick thoughts: Managing by the NL book
The best players on the Nationals beat the Tigers' best players. That happens sometimes. National League style baseball, on the other hand...
Stock Up/Stock Down, May 7th
Starring Tyler Collins, Logan Ehlers, Danry Vasquez, and Morgan Freeman. (And Devon Travis).
Porcello, not Fister, should start Thursday
Given how the offenses of the Cleveland Indians and Washington Nationals have performed this season, it doesn't make a lot of sense to give Porcello a start against the divisional rival Indians.
Is Jhonny Peralta a Tiger beyond 2013?
With his contract winding down, what does the future hold for Peralta in Detroit?
How to improve on a triple crown
Miguel Cabrera had an MVP and Triple Crown year in 2012. But as good as he was at the plate, there was one weakness in his game. Even that may be going away.
Verlander: less efficient, more effective in 2013
Justin Verlander is getting ahead of more hitters than ever before, and he's striking out more of them than you would think.
Tigers rotation aces expectations
The Detroit Tigers' rotation was expected to be good. In many ways, it's been even better than that.
