Toledo won behind another strong Jose Alvarez start; Erie won with the help of another Tyler Collins bomb; Lakeland lost a close one; West Michigan split an unusual doubleheader; the VSL Tigers won to reach .500.

Looking at the K/BB rates of pitching prospects with a lot to prove this season.

Toledo won a slugfest behind 3 homers; Erie splits a doubleheader; Wilsen Palacios dominated in a Lakeland win; West Michigan blew past Dayton; VSL Tigers won their first of the season.

Reed was acquired by the Tigers in early April from the Marlins. He's been really good at AAA-Toledo so far this season; but what does he feature from a scouting perspective? Read on to find out!

Toledo wins behind strong performances from Alvarez and Castellanos; Erie gets rained out; Drew VerHagen dominates in a Lakeland win; West Michigan can't get their offense going in a loss; and the VSL Tigers remain winless.

Brian takes a look at several names who the Tigers may be targeting with their first 3 picks in the upcoming draft.

Toledo wins behind a strong bullpen; James McCann comes up huge for Erie; Lakeland manages only 2 hits; Vasquez homers but West Michigan falls; and the VSL season kicks off.

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.

Toledo explodes offensively behind Castellanos and others; Erie gets back to winning on the performance of Saupold; Lakeland wins in extras as Westlake has a big day; and West Michigan is doomed by an error-filled 6th inning in a loss.

Before the Tigers' top prospect makes his big-league debut, he'll have to do more work in the field -- and that's a good thing.