DETROIT -- Of all the moves the Tigers made leading up to the Trade Deadline three months ago, one of the most impactful involved a player already on the roster. Scott Harris didn’t have to give up anything to get reliever Troy Melton -- except starter Troy Melton. The shift in role, made after just two starts for Detroit, shaped how Harris attacked the Deadline, from the starters he added -- ... Read more
After Reinventing Himself in 2025, Melton’s Versatility Just Earned Him a Shot at the Spotlight.yv
DETROIT -- Of all the moves the Tigers made leading up to the Trade Deadline three months ago, one of the most impactful involved a player already on the roster. Scott Harris didn’t have to give up anything to get reliever Troy Melton -- except starter Troy Melton. The shift in role, made after just two starts for Detroit, shaped how Harris attacked the Deadline, from the starters he added -- Chris ... Read more
Kevin Gausman and Jeff Hoffman Know the Rockies’ Altitude — Now They’re Trying to Bring the Blue Jays to Baseball’s Peak.yv
With a trip to the World Series hanging in the balance, the Blue Jays needed two former Colorado arms to get the job done. Grandview High School alum Kevin Gausman, one of the best starters in baseball over the last half-decade, pitched a scoreless seventh inning that preceded George Springer’s ALCS-winning home run in the bottom of the frame. And former Rockies pitcher Jeff Hoffman came on two innings later to shut the ... Read more
Jake Burger’s 2025 Season Tested Him — Now He’s Determined to Rewrite the Story.yv
Texas' offense regressed, that’s no secret. But Burger’s season didn’t go as planned for anybody involved, either. The first baseman had a roller-coaster year, slashing .236/.269/.419 with 16 home runs while dealing with multiple injured-list stints. For reference, he slashed .250/.301/.460 in 2024 with the Marlins. “Very inconsistent,” Burger said when asked to describe his season. “That’s not who I am. I know that ... Read more
After a Rollercoaster 2025, Jake Burger Is Ready to Prove His Slump Was Just a Detour.yv
Texas' offense regressed, that’s no secret. But Burger’s season didn’t go as planned for anybody involved, either. The first baseman had a roller-coaster year, slashing .236/.269/.419 with 16 home runs while dealing with multiple injured-list stints. For reference, he slashed .250/.301/.460 in 2024 with the Marlins. “Very inconsistent,” Burger said when asked to describe his season. “That’s not who I am. I know that ... Read more