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Detroit Tigers hire former MLB first baseman Ryan Garko as VP of Player Development
He’s a familiar name, but his coaching career didn’t make him an obvious candidate, at least to us.
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Bless You Boys Podcast: Question and Answer time
It’s been a while, and there’s a lot to talk about, but we really want to know what you would like to hear about.
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Tigers 5, White Sox 3: LOBster fest proves another feast for the Tigers
It was dicey at times, but some key hits and aggressive baserunning carried the day once again.
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Tigers make major cuts in player development staff
Coaching vacancies will allow their new VP of Player Development to build his own staff once the Tigers make a hire there.
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Tigers 4, White Sox 3: The mojo is off the charts right now
This shouldn’t have been a winnable game, but the Fighting Hinches do as they please.
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A constant onslaught of injuries continues to open up the late season tryouts, and several guys are taking advantage.
Rookie ball round-up from Florida Complex League action
Let’s take a quick look at how some of the Tigers’ younger talents did this season as they look to work their way to full season A-ball.
Whitecaps and Flying Tigers win big to close out their 2021 seasons
Scores, news, and notes from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Sunday, September 19, 2021.
Tigers 2, Rays 0: Tigers sting Rays in series finale
The best team in the AL struggled against Detroit catchers
Alex Avila will retire after 2021 season, per report
Avila spent eight seasons with the Tigers as part of a 13-year MLB career.
Tigers at Rays Preview: Peralta looks to split series in Tampa
The Tigers dropped the first two but clawed back last yesterday with a big win.
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 4, Rays 3: Bullpen hangs on for a much needed win
This was another hard fought game and the Tigers did well to win it, but they lost Derek Hill in the process.
Tigers at Rays Preview: Detroit looks to avoid series loss behind Tarik Skubal
The Olde English D dropped the first two of the series but can still split starting with a win today.
Rays 7, Tigers 4 (10 innings): Well, that escalated quickly
The Tiger bullpen was quite good until it really, really wasn’t.
Tigers at Rays Preview: Mize looks to even things up in Tampa Bay
The Tigers lost the opener on Thursday night but get three more tries to take Tampa this weekend.
Mud Hens down Clippers to clinch the Midwest Division
Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for September 16, 2021.
Rays 5, Tigers 2: Gotta be on point to beat the Rays
A sloppy game overall, and a relentless series of tough bullpen arms, kept the Tigers in check all night.
Tigers at Rays preview: Tyler Alexander looks to keep his club on a roll
The Tigers look to keep taking it to the top teams in the league, but they’ll have to do it in the Trop this time.
Bill Freehan and the modern Hall of Fame catcher
What determines a case for Cooperstown?
Tigers 4, Brewers 1: Relentless team effort earns the sweep
Matt Manning and the bullpen were excellent and the offense capitalized on hard earned opportunities.
Tigers 1, Brewers 0 (11 innings): First run wins it!
Both Peraltas together combined for twelve scoreless innings, six apiece, and the game went to extras with nary a run scored.
Michael Fulmer is still evolving in his new role
He still has some construction cones around him, but the big right-hander has had a successful season in the midst of a lot of changes.
Monday Tigers News: We’re saying goodbye to the Rays before saying hello to the Rays
We talk about some pitching, some hot hitting, a big milestone for an old friend, and a culture change
Mud Hens continue to flex muscle as Greene and Kreidler homer again
Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Tigers 8, Rays 7: Robbie Grossman with the literal walk off winner
It took 11 innings, but a bases loaded walk by Grossman carried the Tigers to a series victory.
Tigers vs. Rays Preview: Skubal to the mound for the rubber match
Detroit and Tampa Bay split the first two of the weekend series.
Rays 7, Tigers 2: Mize struggles, bats sputter
Tampa jumped on Casey Mize early and their pitching staff shut down the Tigers lineup.