05/04/2026 6:10p EDT Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers

[IdahoBert]

So the Tigers have just about the worst defense, and the Red Sox have the best. That’s not something to feel confident about.

[IdahoBert]

Madden out there. 

[IdahoBert]

Glad the Red Sox wasted a challenge. That makes it easier to mess with them.

[Sports_Freak]

2 hours ago, IdahoBert said:

And they’re giving Kevin a day off, which is probably good. I suppose he’s available for pinch hitting or something late in the game if it matters.

PH him if (when) we get the bases loaded. He doesn't swing at many bad pitches and he puts the ball in play.

[Sports_Freak]

2 hours ago, Motor City Sonics said:

Sorry, I'd rather see Jace Jung than go back to the mediocre past of Zack Short.       This is like Dan Cleary with the Red Wings.  Can't get rid of him. 

Jung out of position, against a LH pitcher? No thank you, hard pass.

[chasfh]

19 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

My post was not in anyway a criticism of how Harris and Hinch manage the roster.  I am 100% sure that Harris and Hinch are not happy that all the injuries are forcing chaos.  

Yes, I acknowledge that, although there are some folks who insist Harris Hinch love the chaos, and utility above stability.

[Sports_Freak]

2 hours ago, chasfh said:

Baseball is designed to break your heart.

I would bet Skubal will make it back much quicker than anybody can guess. Weeks...not months. That's my mindset...not going out on a ledge.

[monkeytargets39]

I was told Zach Short was good at defense….

[Sports_Freak]

2 hours ago, VegasTiger said:

That, and we don't have anybody else.

Hinch is smart, giving our LH hitting rookie a day off against a LH pitcher. Rookies usually wear down during their first full season, it's more games they've ever played. 

[IdahoBert]

DFA Short. 

[Sports_Freak]

2 hours ago, Tenacious D said:

Anyone know where Alex Cobb is?

[IdahoBert]

Finally, the contact out at home works for us. 

[Sports_Freak]

1 hour ago, lordstanley said:

I am confident the Tigers will survive and Skubal will return, but because of this he will only be able to go 5 innings in the deciding game of a playoff series, not 6. 

Dollars to donuts he'll be back by July 1st. As long as we stay close, we'll be fine. Looking outside, the sky is still there, it hasn't fallen. 

[IdahoBert]

Madden got himself in trouble, then got himself out of it. 

[chasfh]

10 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

Dollars to donuts he'll be back by July 1st. As long as we stay close, we'll be fine. Looking outside, the sky is still there, it hasn't fallen. 

I'll say he comes back after the break for a little extra caution.

[roarintiger1]

1 hour ago, gehringer_2 said:

if Melton is back quick and is good, and Flaherty straightens out, they *might* stay in it, but this is pretty much turning out to be a season from HeII

The Mets say "Hold my beer",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[IdahoBert]

Madden has given us three good innings. I wonder if that’s enough. Wouldn’t want to push our luck. But maybe he’s settling into a groove. But I’ll let the smartest guys in the room make that decision.

[IdahoBert]

Boy, the Tigers are not making Tolle work very hard. And Matty just misses with a foul ball homer. 

[theroundsquare]

i wonder if they are demoralized after the skubal news.  i could see how they would be, but also how they would rally.  who knows

[IdahoBert]

Lee playing like he enjoys being in the major leagues. 

[Tigermojo]

Madden decided to start dealing filth. 

[GalagaGuy]

Rain is going to hit soon.  Wouldn't be so bad to get a nice long rain delay to knock Tolle out of the game.  

[IdahoBert]

3 minutes ago, IdahoBert said:

Lee playing like he enjoys being in the major leagues. 

Madden too. 

[Sports_Freak]

Ka-Boom. Its gonna rain...

[Motor City Sonics]

My driveway is wet