SeattleMike

The Tigers were running lineups out in July that had no one in the lineup with and an OPS+ above 100.

I also hope this puts to the rest the whole idea that we know anything definitely by Memorial Day. Sparky's 40 game mantra was always a bunch of baloney, but it gets repeated every year around that time.

Tough lineup and ballpark for righthanded pitcher struggling with his command.

Who knew trading Flaherty would yield fruit in 2024.

And he saved Holton for tomorrow.

Ibanez with a 525 OPS over last month. Smart move by O's manager to stay with the leftie knowing Ibanez not much of a threat right now.

O's would have been better with another blooper. That ball was hit too hard. Baseball.

Wouldn't be surprised if we saw him tonight.

I read an article by a KC writer earlier this year. The gist: Witt is the first Royal to post an OPS+ above 140 since the George Brett era. That is more than 3 decades. Astounding.

Who knew there were all these bullpens with 4 lefties. That is pretty much all the Tigers see now, it seems.

Holton for next two innings?

That was a tough hop, in fairness.

Everyone wanted Witt walked yesterday. Mize got the memo.

The Tigers lose a lot of replay challenges. They need to tighten up that operation.

Or just don't throw him a hanging curveball.

If the Tigers had been as healthy as the Royals have been all year I’m pretty sure they would have similar records. As it is, the difference is only 4.5 games. I still like the Tigers future better, although Detroit has no one like Bobby Witt.

Tigers tied with Houston for best record in AL over last 70 games (basically last 50% of season played to date). Also tied for best AL record since July 1. Also from August 1. They have done this with one of the youngest teams in MLB. To think that it’s premature to invest heavily in the team starting next year is, frankly, malpractice. The opportunity is there. I hope Illitch/Harris seize it.

Right in track for 7-10, right TP fan.

8-31 against Oakland since 2017.

I remember that game. Listening on the radio in Chicago, where the signal wasn’t always that clear.

I guess scouts have seen Rainer play in the Complex league or whatever they call it, because showing up on these prospect lists (and at 28?) doesn't make much sense otherwise, especially for a kid right out of HS.

Interestingly the Orioles had losing records in July and August.

Tigers with 7 top 100 prospects on BA list: Jobe, Clark, McGonigle, Jung, Liranzo, Rainier, and Hamm. Five of these are Harris guys. Add in Lee and that's 6 really talented guys Harris has added to the system in fewer than two years. If Briceno had been healthy he may have edged onto the BA list. Encouraging.

Maybe that hit will get Keith going.

Thankfully we miss Cease.