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Happy Friday, everyone! Well, it’s been a dismal week to be a Tigers fan, that’s for sure. They were swept by the Mets, which is the first time all season the Mets have swept anyone. But they’re home again, they’re facing the Blue Jays this weekend, and hopefully they have some wins ahead.
If we want to look at the positive, though, we’re spotlighting our choice for Rookie of the Year, Kevin McGongile below, who continues to amaze us and prove he’s no fluke. In terms of broader baseball news, we discuss
the CBA, the Rays stadium deal, jail time for Yasiel Puig, and Cy Young chatter around Shohei Ohtani.
Let’s just get right into it.
Detroit Tigers News
- This kid is good.
- He also joined the Have a Seat podcast to chat about his incredible debut.
- We see you, Riley Greene.
AL Central News
- Very scary news from a recent White Sox game.
MLB News
- Where do things currently stand with the CBA and a potential salary cap?
- This quiz to help select your perfect MLB team is very scientific and not at all silly. (I got the Royals! Let us know who you ended up with).
- Is Yandy Diaz one of the most underappreciated hitters in baseball?
- Jay Jaffe writes a joint memorial for Ted Turner and Bobby Cox and their impact on baseball.
- A little Fangraphs tangent about arm strength.
- Some injury updates from around MLB.
- What exactly is the “Tito Speedo” and how did it help turn things around for the Reds?
- Another May trade, this time between the A’s and the Mariners.
- Shohei Ohtani’s insane 0.82 ERA is sparking some Cy Young chatter.
- SI ranks all 30 MLB teams into watchability tiers and the Tigers land about where you would imagine.
- Yasiel Puig might be facing jail time over federal charges.
- The Rays have a tentative deal in place for their new stadium.
- Corey Seager is trying to “figure it out” amid a terrible slump.
- How are the father-son Mattingly duo in Philadelphia embracing their unexpected season? ($)
- We love a good baseball superstition. Cal Raleigh, before his injury, apparently busted his slump by showering in his uniform. ($)
- This is such a cool idea, honestly.
