Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers - February 28, 2024

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Teams

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Pirates logo, Pirates 1-4, 1 0, 2 0, 3 3, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 3, H 5, E 0

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Pitching

WinnerA. Vasquez (1-0)

LoserD. Moreta (0-1)

Blown SaveJ. Fleming (1)

Scoring

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Top 5Bligh Madris homers to center field.

Bot 3Connor Joe homers to left field.

Bot 3Tsung-Che Cheng homers to center field. Billy McKinney scores.

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Bucs Dugout

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How you feel about the backstops? #Pirates https://t.co/GD78vBczPC

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MLB Pipeline

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Zyhir Hope (@Tigers) swats his first homer in Fall League action! MLB's No. 26 prospect is 6-for-12 over his past four AFL games:

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Prospects Live

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PLive forecasted lineup for the 2029 Detroit Tigers! For the purposes of this exercise we assume no free agent acquisitions and that all expiring contracts are not renewed. Be sure to check into PLive for tomorrow's Tigers Dynasty Outlook article!

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DK Pittsburgh Sports

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While Braxton Ashcraft's 2026 season didn't end the way he wanted it to, he still proved to be the Pirates' most reliable starting pitcher. He's not satisfied, though. "There's always a level of prove it." From José Negron: https://t.co/AWuJhspxIv

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Bless You Boys

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There was a tiny hip fake there, but it's just weird to call a balk when the runner is already long gone. Didn't matter much at least.

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www.bucsdugout.com•32m

Pirates 2026 season in review: CatchersThe Pirates have upside with their catchers, but is it enough?

Bleacher Report•9h

New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

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Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

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David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakoutThe Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

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Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢The top players potentially on the move that teams would target ➡️

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MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

rumbunter.com•18h

Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished businessThe Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

motorcitybengals.com•19h

Tarik Skubal's disappointing NLCS showing is drudging up less-than-fond Tigers memoriesTarik Skubal's five-inning NLCS appearance for the Dodgers conjured up bad memories of the Tigers' 2025 ALDS.

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Detroit Tigers News: Zyhir Hope starts well in Arizona Fall League actionHope is off to a solid start, but the rest of the Tigers AFL contingent has been pretty quiet early on.

rumbunter.com•22h

Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend moreFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

motorcitybengals.com•22h

White Sox just experienced a Guardians fate the Tigers know all too wellTigers fans felt the White Sox's pain after Chicago blew a two-game ALDS lead and the Guardians advanced.

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Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuseHenry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

Bleacher Report•2d

ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

motorcitybengals.com•1d

New intel reveals a denied Braves path for Tigers in Tarik Skubal trade talksThe Braves were reportedly unwilling to give up a piece that might've given them an edge over the Dodgers in Tarik Skubal trade talks with the Tigers.

motorcitybengals.com•1d

Checking in on the Tigers' prospects at finishing school in the Arizona Fall LeagueThese three Tigers prospects are all hoping to impact the major league roster very soon. What have they shown us so far in the Arizona Fall League?

rumbunter.com•1d

Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhereThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

rumbunter.com•2d

Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

motorcitybengals.com•2d

Jace Jung is a direct contradiction to Tigers’ bullish top prospect approachThe Detroit Tigers have hung onto prospects under Scott Harris, but Jace Jung's struggles show how that isn't always the best strategy.

Bleacher Report•2d

Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

rumbunter.com•2d

Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

motorcitybengals.com•2d

Baseball America report card reveals Tigers buried sneaky slugger deep in 2026 draftThe Tigers may have found themselves a hidden gem in the 11th round of the 2026 MLB Draft according to Baseball America.

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Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

motorcitybengals.com•3d

Tigers dismiss two athletic trainers after injury surge that may have doomed their 2026The Tigers fired two members of their training staff after an injury-plagued season.

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Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

Bleacher Report•3d

10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

www.bucsdugout.com•3d

Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

Bleacher Report•3d

New FA Rumors and PredictionsLanding spots for buzzing players 📲

motorcitybengals.com•3d

Tarik Skubal interview after Dodgers' NLDS clinch shows he was never coming back to TigersTarik Skubal doesn't have to admit it for Tigers fans to know he's going back to the Dodgers in 2027.

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Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

www.blessyouboys.com•3d

Detroit Tigers News: MLB proposes shortened regular season, Kevin McGonigle wins another awardBaseball America names Kevin McGonigle the overall Rookie of the Year.

Bleacher Report•3d

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Detroit needs to address in 2027 📲

motorcitybengals.com•3d

Tigers' solution to unlocking Framber Valdez in 2027 feels too simple to be trueCould the Tigers' solution to Framber Valdez's woes be as simple as they say?

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Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

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Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

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Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

motorcitybengals.com•4d

Colt Keith's extension is barreling toward bust status for Tigers, but there's still hopeColt Keith has a chance at living up to his Tigers contract if his game improves in this key area.

Bleacher Report•4d

Jazz's Best FA Fits📍Why the Tigers would be a fantastic fit for the two-time All-Star 📲

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

motorcitybengals.com•4d

This Tigers-Phillies package could bring Bryce Harper to Detroit (but Scott Harris would never allow it)The only Tigers trade package the Phillies would accept for Bryce Harper makes it clear it'll never happen.

Bleacher Report•4d

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Tigers should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

motorcitybengals.com•4d

This Tigers stat helps explain why 2026 season felt like such a rollercoasterThe Tigers' streakiness and extreme scoring ultimately doomed their 2026 season.

rumbunter.com•4d

Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

Bleacher Report•5d

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

rumbunter.com•5d

Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

motorcitybengals.com•5d

Jack Flaherty's Tigers tenure is over, but he may be a starting point for Detroit's offseasonThe Tigers rotation probably only needs one arm for reinforcement, and he might look a lot like Jack Flaherty on paper.

rumbunter.com•5d

Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

motorcitybengals.com•5d

Tigers should consider an exception to offseason rule for ideal Matt Vierling replacementThis utility man hitting free agency could be the perfect supplement to the Tigers' existing offense.

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11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

motorcitybengals.com•5d

Freddie Freeman fanboying over Justin Verlander might've had Tigers fans briefly rooting for LAJustin Verlander made his first foray into broadcast with an appearance on FOX Sports' coverage of the NLDS.

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MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

www.blessyouboys.com•5d

MLB experiments with outfield positioning restrictions in the Arizona Fall LeagueYes, the league is experimenting with even more ways to manipulate the game.

Bleacher Report•5d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Tigers will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

calltothepen.com•6d

The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

www.blessyouboys.com•5d

Detroit Tigers News: Riley Greene Hank Aaron Award, MLB Postseason, Mason Miller tipping, Shohei OhtaniPlus, so much postseason chatter.

rumbunter.com•5d

Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

motorcitybengals.com•5d

Grading Tigers’ 2026 starting rotation in the aftermath of the Tarik Skubal tradeEven in the aftermath of the Tarik Skubal trade, the Tigers’ starting rotation found a way to get the job done in the final two months.

motorcitybengals.com•6d

Why Tigers can't take the easy way out again with Gleyber Torres after Qualifying Offer announcementThe Tigers can't extend the qualifying offer to Gleyber Torres, but they probably won't try to keep him anyway.

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

bleacherreport.com•1w

Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

motorcitybengals.com•6d

Tigers watching White Sox ruin GuardsBall for second straight year has been an ALDS joyIt's impossible not to love the Guardians' devil magic abandoning them in their ALDS vs. the White Sox.

rumbunter.com•6d

Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates knew their young core was eventually going to become more expensive. For some of that core, “eventually” is starting to arrive a little e

fansided.com•6d

How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates giving Brandon Lowe qualifying offer will be their easiest (and most fruitless) offseason callThe Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest Brandon Lowe decision this offseason should also be their easiest. Give him the qualifying offer. Lowe is headed for free agency

Bleacher Report•6d

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Detroit's first-year players stand among the best in the league 📲

motorcitybengals.com•6d

3 biggest steals among Tigers' arbitration-eligible players, 2 not worth the moneyMLB Trade Rumors released their annual arbitration projections, and some Tigers players are looking like better deals than others.

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprintThe Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying very close attention to how they got there. Thre Brewers didn’

www.bucsdugout.com•6d

Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery is coming off an excellent 2026 campaign.

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Eduardo Valencia's 2026 Tigers success might not have been a fluke, but is it sustainable?An impact right-handed bat of this caliber could be crucial for the Tigers' offense going forward. Is Eduardo Valencia for real?

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Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates futureAndrew McCutchen has spent nearly two decades making himself one of baseball’s most recognizable players. His latest October assignment offers a pretty convinci

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Projecting a Max Clark extension as Tigers continue to prioritize homegrown talentPredicting a Max Clark-Tigers contract extension that could start off of 2027 with a bang.

rumbunter.com•1w

White Sox’s stunning playoff run makes Pirates’ endless rebuild look even worseThe Chicago White Sox lost 121 games two years ago. It was the most losses by an MLB team in the Modern Era, the kind of season that ordinarily becomes shorthan

www.blessyouboys.com•1w

MLB Playoffs Divisional Round: White Sox at Guardians, Yankees at RaysYour best source for quality Detroit Tigers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bleacher Report•1w

Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

Bleacher Report•1w

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Brewers and Pirates could make a move ➡️

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Paul Skenes’ historic arbitration raise should eliminate Pirates’ favorite offseason excusePaul Skenes is about to get a massive raise. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, it still isn't massive enough to justify pinching pennies anywhere else. MLB Trade Rumo

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates urged to make trade with division rivalThe Pittsburgh Pirates could be busy on the trade market this offseason.

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Braves just showed Pirates what a bullpen game is supposed to look like in masterclass vs. DodgersAfter the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the final weeks of the 2026 season trying to survive bullpen games, the Atlanta Braves just used one to beat the defending Wo

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Introducing the minor league arms set to take a big step forward for Tigers in 2027The Tigers have rebuilt their pitching talent in the minor leagues. These arms could factor into Detroit's plans in 2027.

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Why Spencer Torkelson's 2026 was better than it seemed (with one catch)I'm not pretending Spencer Torkelson was the best hitter on the Tigers in 2026, but I also won't pretend this season was some monstrous step backward for him.

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Oneil Cruz's surprising ranking adds sting to Pirates' lost opportunityAs the MLB playoffs rage on, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit home; it's hard not to stop and think about what could have been. After an embarrassing 71-91 campaign l

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Pirates dumped Ke'Bryan Hayes before his bat made heinous history for the RedsThe Pirates have reveled in first-round pick success of late, seeing Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Nick Gonzales blossom, but that win str

www.blessyouboys.com•1w

MLB Divisional Round: Padres at Brewers, Braves at DodgersYour best source for quality Detroit Tigers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

motorcitybengals.com•1w

ESPN naming Tigers 'true contenders' for Tarik Skubal is rabbit hole fans don't want to go downTigers fans aren't buying ESPN naming Detroit a 'true contender' for Tarik Skubal.

www.blessyouboys.com•1w

Where should the Tigers play Kevin McGonigle?The rookie’s bat got most of the attention, but he showed off good defense and positional flexibility as well.

motorcitybengals.com•1w

3 free agents Tigers fans shouldn't get their hopes up for this offseasonTigers fans are already dreaming big about free agent targets, but we should temper our expectations.

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Don Kelly’s entire lifetime puts Pirates’ postseason drought into brutal perspectiveDon Kelly is no spring chicken. He has nine big-league seasons under his belt as a player and just wrapped up his first full season as Pirates manager, leading

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' bold Kyle Schwarber offer could come back to haunt them with Brandon LoweThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have accidentally destroyed one of their own potential excuses for letting Brandon Lowe walk. Last offseason, Pittsburgh reportedly o

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Tigers better not get any funny ideas with Zack Short electing free agencyWith Zack Short electing free agency and leaving the New York Mets, the Tigers shouldn’t get any funny ideas about bringing him back again.

www.blessyouboys.com•1w

MLB Trade Rumors estimates Tigers arbitration raises for 2027Arbitration increase projections really lay out the main tasks for the Tigers front office this offseason.

motorcitybengals.com•1w

3 realistic Tigers targets who satisfy Scott Harris' 'supplement not replace' requirementThe Tigers could add these three relievers via trade or free agency without breaking the bank.

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Pirates' first offseason signing rumor gets debunked in fittingly lame twistFor a few hours, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates had made their first move of the offseason. Somehow, the truth was even less exciting. A transactions log

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motorcitybengals.com•1w

Dodgers better hope for no repeats of Tarik Skubal's Tigers postseason debacleThe Dodgers are set to name Tarik Skubal their NLDS Game 1 starter, and the Tigers' wounds are still fresh.

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Jared Jones, Mason Montgomery earn National League award honors for SeptemberThe Pirates’ pitching staff received elite efforts from two of their hardest- throwing arms.

Bleacher Report•1w

ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates insider predicts Brandon Lowe heartbreak fans are already fearingPittsburgh Pirates fans have known for months that Brandon Lowe’s looming free agency could end painfully. Now, one prominent insider is predicting exactly that

Bleacher Report•1w

3 'True Contenders' for SkubalMets, Dodgers and Tigers are believed by insiders to be top teams to land ace (ESPN)

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Why Tigers' delay of Max Anderson's MLB debut might have been a good thingMax Anderson's fit in a crowded infield for the Tigers may become clearer now that we've seen who can stick and who we can't trust yet.

www.blessyouboys.com•1w

Eduardo Valencia and Hao-Yu Lee seized 2027 roster spotsMcGonigle and Clark got the headlines, but Lee and Valencia made strong cases for Opening Day 2027.

Bleacher Report•1w

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍Why the Tigers would be a fantastic fit for Philly's star second baseman 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

rumbunter.com•1w

Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin just added pressure to Pirates’ Brandon Lowe decisionA lot of moving pieces came together to bring forth the Pittsburgh Pirates' offensive resurgence in 2026, but the single most integral part of the turnaround wa

www.blessyouboys.com•1w

Detroit Tigers News: Gleyber Torres, Jack Flaherty, John Peck, MLB postseason, Wild Card, Chicago White SoxPlus, did rigid bullpen use sink the Red Sox?

Bleacher Report•1w

Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Detroit's 2026 season 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates fans delivered a message ownership can’t afford to overlook in 2027The Pittsburgh Pirates spent years giving ownership an easy excuse. Attendance was down. Interest had eroded. Fans were frustrated. PNC Park was too often fille

motorcitybengals.com•1w

How does Josue Briceño fit on Tigers' 2027 roster if Spencer Torkelson stays?The Tigers are complicating Josue Briceño's path to the majors despite their promises.

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Red Sox fans only know half the pain that Pirates fans do after another postseason flameoutLosing to the Yankees stinks, but it doesn't compare to what we saw a decade ago.

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Despite frustrating 2026 season, Tigers may not be done with Kenley JansenKenley Jansen may have given Tigers fans fits, but there's an argument he could make to the front office to stay.

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Tigers acknowledge John Peck still has a lot of work to do with late AFL decisionThe Tigers are sending John Peck to Arizona Fall League after his major league cup of coffee.

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Pirates ownership has spent 13 years turning the ‘Cueto’ game from a beginning into a relicOctober 1 will always mean something different in Pittsburgh. Thirteen years ago today, PNC Park shook. It shook with 40,000-plus fans who had waited more than

Bleacher Report•1w

Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Why the Tigers should pursue one of the Cubs' top free agents ➡️

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Guardians-White Sox ALDS matchup is yet another knife in the heart for TigersA Central team will be in the running to win the AL pennant, but it won't be the Tigers.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates finally fixed baseball’s most embarrassing offense, raising the stakes for 2027A huge improvement still wasn't enough this season.

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Ben Cherington’s Brandon Lowe comments already sound like Pirates are preparing an excusePittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said virtually everything fans could want to hear about Brandon Lowe, but he also said one thing that should m

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Ben Cherington's biggest Pirates roster failures are hiding in plain sight on playoff benchesIf you want a perfect illustration of everything wrong with the Pittsburgh Pirates' roster construction under general manager Ben Cherington, look no further th

motorcitybengals.com•1w

The numbers prove that horrendous bullpen cost Tigers a comfortable playoff berthA failed trade deadline in terms of fixing the bullpen led to the Tigers leading the AL Central in run differential but missing the playoffs by eight games.

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Scott Harris gushing over Drew Sommers all but confirms next Tigers closerDrew Sommers might be the Tigers' closer of the future after a strong rookie season.

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Astros fans are booing what Pirates fans have spent decades begging forThere are few things more frustrating for Pittsburgh Pirates fans than watching other fan bases take October baseball for granted. But the Houston Astros might

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Obscure former Red Sox takes aim at Kevin McGonigle in desperate bid at relevancyFormer utility man Jeff Frye inserts himself into the Kevin McGonigle Rookie of the Year conversation.

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MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•1w

5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

www.blessyouboys.com•1w

Detroit Tigers News: Zack Gelof lawsuit, Kevin McGonigle, MLB Wild Card, PostseasonPlus, Aaron Judge is off the Wild Card roster

rumbunter.com•1w

Former Pirate Joe Musgrove had an unforgettable playoff moment nearly two years in the makingThe Pittsburgh Pirates may be watching the MLB postseason from home for the 11th consecutive year, but one of their former pitchers just delivered one of Octobe

motorcitybengals.com•1w

5 stats that sunk the Tigers' 2026 season, 5 that offer hope for 2027Breaking down the specific numbers that show how the 2026 Detroit Tigers fell short, but also providing optimism for 2027.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates’ September award sweep makes one offseason need impossible to ignoreThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ best month of the 2026 season came too late to salvage their playoff aspirations, but it produced a fitting pair of individual honors. J

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates Prospect update: Seth Hernandez named top MLB Prospect in FSLThe Pirates’ top prospect is atop the Florida State League!

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Jahmai Jones resurgence, postseason with Red Sox is s double-edged sword for TigersFormer Tiger Jahmai Jones was dealt to the Red Sox in July and he’s been raking ever since because why the heck wouldn’t he?

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates’ record-setting strikeout total exposes clear next step for pitching staffTime to turn that dominance into wins.

fansided.com•1w

The 30 greatest one-season wonders in MLB historyWhat makes players like Mike Trout, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani (to name a few) really stick out is their ability to be truly elite year after year. Putting t

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof sues Tigers in bizarre early twist to Detroit's offseasonAthletics outfielder Zack Gelof is suing the Tigers over an in-game injury in early July.

rumbunter.com•1w

Mariners managerial search could leave Pirates scrambling for replacement on Don Kelly's staffThe Pittsburgh Pirates aren't expected to make sweeping changes to Don Kelly's coaching staff this offseason. That doesn't necessarily mean the group will remai

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the top offenses stand going into October ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Breaking NewsA's outfielder Zack Gelof sues Tigers for damages after right knee slammed into Comerica Park fence (AP)

motorcitybengals.com•1w

Tigers' offseason changes begin with dismissals of first base, pitching coachesThe Tigers fired first base coach Anthony Sanders and assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves.

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Complete list of Pirates 2026-27 free agents and their outlookThe Pittsburgh Pirates don't have a particularly long list of major league free agents this offseason. They do, however, have one decision that could tell us a

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Scott Harris and AJ Hinch’s press conference says they’re staying the courseThere wasn’t much new to take away from this one.

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Pirates already missed the window to make Ben Cherington decision that matteredBen Cherington expects to be back for an eighth season as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. At this point, does it really matter? Cherington said that

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How Justin Verlander, Kevin McGonigle summed up baseball's romance for one Tigers fan in transitionJustin Verlander and Kevin McGonigle made the Tigers' 2026 season worth it.

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Pirates get first winning season since 2018It was a winning season despite no playoffs for the Bucs.

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Pirates gave opponents an embarrassingly simple blueprint that might've kept them out of playoffsThe 2026 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates improve massively on offense. After finishing dead last in nearly every significant category in 2025, the Pirates fin