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Spencer Torkelson is poised to power the Tigers’ offense
The former first overall pick is on the verge of the majors, and could even break camp on the Tigers’ roster.
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Harold Castro is a contact man in a power era
In 2021, Castro’s throwback stylings really tied together the Tigers infield, but holding his spot this season will be tougher.
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Detroit Tigers history: The 1903 Tigers
The return of our Tigers history series.
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Riley Greene could bring a special skillset to the Detroit Tigers
Greene leads the way on our 2022 top 30 prospect list.
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Looking for Tigers’ prospects who could mimic Cedric Mullins breakout
Are there Tigers prosects who could ditch switch-hitting?
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Five pitching prospects that just missed the Detroit Tigers top 30
Detroit continues to fill the farm with quality arms.
Five Detroit Tigers hitting prospects just outside of the top 30 rankings
The crop is good with Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene still in the system, but could fall off fast in 2022.
Flashback: Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins in 2009’s “Game 163”
Around here, when you say "Game 163," everyone knows what game you’re talking about: this one.
Tigers sign SS Javier Osorio and four other international free agents
January 15 is international signing day and the Tigers committed most of their bonus pool to four players.
The Tigers almost had a domed stadium
A fun little historical "What if?" for you.
Isaac Paredes and the fringes of Tigers roster
Paredes is running out of time to find a steady role on the major league roster.
How to get a spot on the Bless You Boys staff
Ever want to be on staff at BYB? This is what we need from you.
Tigers expected to ink two shortstops when the IFA signing period opens
Javier Osorio and Samuel Gil are each expected to sign with Detroit.
Patience and hard work finally earned Eric Haase a major league role
An ultra-late bloomer, things started clicking for Haase at just the right time, leading to his ascendancy in the major leagues.
Links: CBA bargaining session now set for Thursday
Meanwhile, an old friend of ours could use some help, and the glass ceiling has some cracks.
CBA Update: Owners’ proposal expected within weeks
As spring training nears, players await MLB’s first serious offer
A brief look at the Tigers Rule 5 draftees
Akil Baddoo’s 2021 was delightful and surprising. Was it that unusual, though?
Links: Tigers hire Max Gordon as Hitting Coordinator
The comprehensive overhaul of the player development system continues.
Detroit Tiger New Year’s Resolutions
Even the pros need to turn over a new leaf every now and again.
Detroit Tigers’ longest home runs of the 2021 season
Which Tiger hit the ball the furthest during the latest season?
Paw Patrol: Detroit Tigers Edition
Ok, so there’s not much going at the moment...
Links: First base coach Kimera Bartee dies suddenly at age 49
Unfortunately the only big Tigers news is of the saddest variety.
Tigers offered Correa a 10 year contract, per report
According to ESPN, the offer was worth $275 million for ten years
MLB’s revenue sharing problem, and how to solve it
Shared revenues should be limited to player salaries and restore the incentive to win
Examining the Detroit Tigers ZIPS projections for 2022
Well, this is much better than we’re used to seeing, but we need more, Tigers.
A draft lottery won’t stop teams from tanking
Winning must be incentivized and spending mandated.
2021 Player Review: Robbie Grossman had the best season of his career
The Tiger’s modest investment payed off very well, and should continue to pay off next year.
Considering the Tigers 2021 pitching staff through the lens of DRA
Deserved run average is tricky to apply, but suggests a few interesting things about the 2021 Tigers.
Tigers select two players, lose one in MiLB Rule 5 Draft
Detroit selects RHP Elvis Alvarado and RHP Nick Kuzia in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft.
Monday Tigers links: Golden Days committee elects four to the Hall of Fame.
The Golden Days committee selects players from the 1950-1969 era.
Podcast: Javy brings the magic, MLB brings the pain
The editorial staff of Bless You Boys talks baseball from a Tigers’ perspective.
Get your Motor City Mago shirt now from BreakingT
Just in time for the holidays!
For better and for worse, Javier Báez is a Tiger
The next shortstop of the Detroit Tigers is one of the most electric, frustrating, and exceptionally talented players in all of baseball.
MLB owners impose lockout- now what happens?
Here’s where the owners and players stand as CBA talks drag on
Tigers sign veteran reliever Jacob Barnes to a minor league deal
Ok, we really like this as a thoughtful piece of depth-building.