We have made it through another week, and are officially one week closer to the end of the season, something that still feels impossible. The Tigers had a solid two games of their series against the Yankees, but were trampled in last night’s outing. They’re sincerely hoping for a good result this weekend as they head to Miami to take on the Marlins.
We’ve got a fair bit to get into today, so not a lot of preamble as we dive right into the news.
Detroit Tigers News
- Obviously, we cannot kick off a news post without addressing the biggest story of the week, that multiple Tigers’ VPs and staffers (including Cameron Maybin) have been accused of varying degrees of harassment and misconduct. We think the story needs to be read in full to be fully appreciated, and as such, are directing our readers to go to the original source, Brittany Ghiroli and Alex Andrejev of The Athletic. That said, the intro to the article is a damning sentiment for those who don’t choose to read the whole thing:
Seven of those eight [employees] were accused of mistreating
women employed by Ilitch Sports and Entertainment (IS+E), which operates the MLB franchise, the NHL’s Red Wings, Comerica Park, Little Caesars Arena and other entertainment entities. The allegations against the men ranged from offensive comments to physical confrontation.
Six of the men either resigned, were fired or did not have their contracts renewed — three exited in a six-month period beginning last November. One vice president was suspended after The Athletic requested comment about the allegations against him late last week.
“The dysfunction is woven into the culture. It feels like a bunch of guys who can do whatever they want,” said a current male employee. “It’s not a place women can feel safe.”
- This is exciting for the future of the Tigers’ minors.
- The first two games of the Tigers series against the Yankees were historic.
MLB News
- A trading card company is offering $5000 for the nabbed Phillies home run ball if the woman who took it inscribes it with “I’m sorry.” Seems unlikely she’ll bite.
- A new (or renewed) Cody Bellinger is here.
- Aaron Judge has climbed about as far up the Yankees’ all-time home run list as he can this season. He has tied Joe DiMaggio and will likely surpass him this month, but the rest of the milestones will be a little harder to crack.
- A look at Mookie Betts’ crazy hot streak.
- 6 veteran players who are proving some people get better with age, at least when it matters.
- Why was Paul Skenes removed from a game after only 64 pitches?
- Anthony Rizzo has announced his retirement from baseball. He will retire as a Chicago Cub and join the team as an ambassador.
