Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris has hired another familiar face from his seven-year rise under future Hall of Fame executive Theo Epstein with the Chicago Cubs. This time, it's Alex Smith. Smith, who spent nearly 11 years with the Cubs, joined the Tigers' front office in October as the vice president of baseball strategy, reuniting with Harris, general ... Read more
Tarik Skubal’s Dominant 2025 Season Earns Him a Spot Among AL Cy Young Finalists and Sparks Excitement in Detroit.yv
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal has been named a finalist for the 2025 American League Cy Young Award. Skubal is one of three finalists, as voted on by the Baseball Writers Association of America. The other finalists: Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown and Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. The winner will be announced at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 on ... Read more
Bo Bichette’s Intriguing Free Agency Could Be Steering Him Toward a Major West Coast Shake-Up.yv
The Toronto Blue Jays came up one run short in Game 7 of the World Series this year, and it's hard to imagine them putting together a better team next season. Star infielder Bo Bichette is headed to free agency. While the Blue Jays will likely be one of the top suitors in his free agency sweepstakes, there's bound to be a handful of other teams interested in the star, too. ESPN's David Schoenfield recently listed ... Read more
The Blue Jays’ Playoff Surge Is Reigniting Baseball Fever Among a Whole New Generation of Fans.yv
The Toronto Blue Jays have captured the hearts of fans across Canada this season, and their recent playoff surge is turning casual observers into die-hard supporters. With an electrifying combination of veteran leadership and young talent, the team has sparked a renewed excitement that feels almost nostalgic—but with a fresh twist. Stadiums are filling up, television ratings are climbing, and social media is buzzing with ... Read more
Texas Rangers Shake Up the Dugout by Letting Go of Beloved Coaches Fans Can’t Forget.yv
The Texas Rangers coaching staff is going through an entire overhaul under new manager Skip Schumaker. Chris Young and Schumaker are planning to go a totally different direction it would appear. We begin with some statistics. Since the end of the 1990 season, the Texas Rangers have had 5 seasons with an ERA under 4.00. Mike Maddux was the pitching coach in all 5 seasons. Mike Maddux Gone In fact, since the end of the ... Read more