Detroit Tigers Opinions
Joey Wentz gets nod as fifth starter with Michael Lorenzen injured
The Tigers have a few more decisions to make over the final weekend of spring camp.
Tigers claim released Cardinals relief prospect Freddy Pacheco
The Scott Harris led Tigers continue to search high and low for talent, and that process is a story in its own right.
Impressions from week two of Tigers’ spring training action
Several prospects and a couple of minor league signings are making their presence felt. So are the new rules.
BYB roundtable: How do you feel about Scott Harris after his first offseason?
Let’s take an early crack and evaluating Harris and the Tigers’ situation in general as spring camp kicks into high gear.
Scott Harris focused on the foundation in a low key Tigers offseason
It was a measured, sensible offseason in most respects, but it didn’t generate much optimism about the 2023 Tigers.
MLB expansion talks are heating up yet again
With Major League Baseball talking expansion again, it’s time to think about what that does to the current division alignment.
Matt Vierling could become a real weapon for the Tigers
Scott Harris got a player to fill the role he needed, but managed to land substantial upside in the deal as well.
Tigers announce major changes to Comerica Park’s dimensions
The much maligned center field wall is coming in a bit, among other changes.
The 2022 Detroit Tigers as the top movies of the year
Bless You Boys staff member Mr. Sunshine gives his take on last season’s Tigers based on the 2022 movies he watched this year.
Video Room: Tigers acquire Justyn-Henry Malloy from Atlanta
Scott Harris told us what he values, and he certainly leaned into that profile in his first big move.
Justin Verlander wins his third AL Cy Young award
The long-time Tigers ace put together one of the more incredible seasons in baseball history in 2022.
Power ranking the League Championship Series teams
After two rounds of a thrilling postseason so far, only four teams remain to fight it out for the World Series title. Just for fun, let’s rank ‘em!
The Tigers youth is a foundation Scott Harris can build on
With 2022 over and all of Avila’s blue-chip prospects graduated, the farm is still in solid shape for Scott Harris to build on.
Chris Ilitch stuck to his word by hiring Scott Harris
The new president of baseball operations breaks the mold of several decades of Tigers’ decision-making.
MLB Competition Committee votes for major rule changes for 2023
Pitch clocks, the end of the shift, and bigger bases were all approved on Friday.
Ominous silence at the deadline preceded Avila’s ouster
Thoughts on the final week of the Avila years, and how the Tigers should move forward with their search for a replacement.
Detroit Tigers need new leadership in the front office
Five years into the rebuild, and seven years after taking over as GM, Avila just isn’t the man to get the job done.
The Tigers offense is going to get someone fired
Reinforcements are inbound but run production has actually trended even worse in June.
Bless You Boys 2022 Detroit Tigers predictions
We’re feeling downright optimistic, as you’ll see in our predictions. Either way, let the party begin with a series win over the White Sox!
Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson look bound for the Opening Day roster
The pair are ready for the test, and the new CBA incentives make it more palatable for teams to pass on gaming service time.
BYB Roundtable: Grade the Detroit Tigers’ offseason
Al Avila says the Tigers are done adding major league talent, so let’s grade their offseason.
As the Tigers’ rebuild draws to a close, managing prospect expectations is vital
If Detroit’s shot-callers aren’t careful, believing in the team’s array of prospects too soon could lead to another round of heartbreak.
Detroit Tigers launch new YouTube series
Now THIS is how we should spotlight players.
How new CBA rules will impact the game in 2022
Some of the on-field rules will be delayed until 2023, but there are certainly a lot of changes to watch for this season.
CBA talks implode as MLB issues another failed ultimatum
Just as the sides drew close, MLB demanded an international draft, throwing the whole process back on its heels once again.
I love Major League Baseball, but it doesn’t love me back!
As the game becomes nothing but a number generator for ownership, how are we supposed to love Major League Baseball when it never loves us back?
MLB owners still trying to harden the de facto salary cap
Proposals for Competitive Balance Tax penalties threaten 2022 season.
MLB owners request Federal mediation, won’t counter players last offer
The players may choose to reject mediation, based on past experience.
Spring training likely to be delayed as CBA talks sputter
Proposals don’t match stated objectives from either side
A draft lottery won’t stop teams from tanking
Winning must be incentivized and spending mandated.
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.