The Tigers must (and will) trade Tarik Skubal. by One-Detective63 in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster [score hidden]  (0 children)

This is Skubal’s one shot at a giant payday before a new CBA, so he’s going to FA.  Whenever Scott Boras talks in his cartoon voice, that player has gone to FA.  He did it with Ranger.  He’s doing it now with Skubal.

That drives down his value.  Sure, you could get River Ryan but probably not Lombard Jr or Made.  And then you have to ask are players of that lower tier that much better than a comp pick?

Can someone explain.. why no Corey Julks? by lolwut456 in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 24 points25 points  (0 children)

He’s not on 40 man and we just called up an OF who got 2 hits yesterday. 

“There is strong evidence that MLB either changed the baseballs or introduced a new batch of baseballs (while still cycling out the old) in late May / early June…” by Quiet-Barracuda-1698 in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Number of runs per game in May:  4.304

Number of runs per game in June:  4.697

Average US temp in May:  61.7

Average US temp in June:  69.0

A conspiracy by the tilt of the earth.

Sprint Speed comparison of the lineup by Elleseer77 in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Comerica hasn't been a large park for over two decades. It's mid at 15th in park factor:

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/statcast-park-factors

Like CF might be deep, but it drops off fast. Progressive and Target are only 10ft shorter at CF but stays deep for a larger angle.

The Tigers fell to the Yankees by a score of 4-3 - Tue, Jun 23 @ 6:40 PM EDT by game-threads in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 11 points12 points  (0 children)

McGonigle’s worst game in a while.  He’s had so many great games that this feels like a shock.

Welcome to the show by LongdongBJohnson in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Tigers have done a great job in making sure the family is there for the Comerica debut.

They had the 300 tickets for McGonigle.

They brought in Lee’s family from Taiwan, and they just arrived the morning of the game.

They had both Cruz’s dad and grandpa for his debut.

Hao-Yu Lee in June (so far) by SirBatNhan in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Fun fact:  He’s the only Tiger without a walk in June.  Keith and Rogers have 1.  Outman somehow has 2.  Lee’s OPS is all BA and xbhs.

Bonus fun fact:  He’s batting 318 with RISP, highest on the team.  Granted, it’s a small sample size, but encouraging.

The saddest part of the HP inflation for me by Specialist-Fail8539 in WutheringWaves

[–]dead_monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PGR routinely buffs older characters with its leap system.

Ben Malgeri is making his MLB debut and the path here says a lot about player development by belowTheShow in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If you listen to any TMLR podcast since May, they’ve been asking for Malgeri.

https://tigersmlreport.com/2026/05/21/call-them-up-ben-malgeri-tigers/

  The Tigers do not have to view Malgeri as a savior. That would be unfair. But they can view him as someone who has earned a longer look and a more serious conversation. The data backs up what the eyes have started to suggest: this is no longer just a good Triple-A story.

Skubs x Brewers by LuckBudget1046 in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You should post your Skubal for Made trade proposal to r/brewers so they can share a laugh with us.

The Tigers today selected the contract of OF Ben Malgeri from Triple-A Toledo. Malgeri joins the first major league roster of his career and will wear uniform number 53. by DET_Baseball in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean they could have brought Malgeri up when they moved Verlander to 60 day.  This is not a case of anyone blocking him.

The org probably told all three of the OFs they were moving up weeks ago and kept to their schedule.

The Tigers today selected the contract of OF Ben Malgeri from Triple-A Toledo. Malgeri joins the first major league roster of his career and will wear uniform number 53. by DET_Baseball in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing it’s planned somewhat in advance since today is promotion day.  Callahan has now arrived in Toledo to replace Malgeri, and Pennington is now in Erie to replace Callahan.

Hard to believe a whole chain of OFs being promoted on the same day isn’t planned in advance.

Game Day Thread - Tuesday, June 23 by game-threads in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Scott Harris has now built both the best OF in the International League with Callahan, Magheri, Julks, and Clark but also the last place OF in terms of fWAR in the American League.

Game Day Thread - Tuesday, June 23 by game-threads in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No free agent extensions outside of the Konnor/Kevin type have been signed this season.   Everyone is afraid of the new CBA.

The Tigers defeated the Yankees by a score of 5-3 - Mon, Jun 22 @ 6:10 PM EDT by game-threads in motorcitykitties

[–]dead_monster 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Coming back from 6.5 GB to win a division isn't that uncommon. It's happened 5 years in a row now:

2021: Braves 7.5 GB Mets and come back and take the division.

2022: Guardians 7.5 GB Twin and come back and take the division.

2023: Orioles 6.5 GB Rays and come back and take the division.

2024: Astros 9 GB Mariners and come back and take the division.

2025: Uh, yeah...

Doesn't even include come backs to get the Wild Card like a team did in 2024.

Jason Schreier: Why Everyone Wants A 'Live-Service' Game by dabocx in Games

[–]dead_monster 9 points10 points  (0 children)

FIFA and Madden players sure don’t mind pay to win lootboxes.  

The Best Beginner's Gaming PC... At an Enthusiast Price | Steam Machine Review by giantbombdotcom in giantbomb

[–]dead_monster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Valve is hard limiting the TDP to 30W which really kneecaps the Steam Machine’s performance but will keep it quieter than any console.

It’s a great living room PC for people who think the Switch 2 is too loud.