Spencer Torkelson slugged in the 2023 season. For his performance, which included 31 home runs, the Detroit Tigers' first baseman is one of four finalists for the American League Silver Slugger award at his position. Advertisement The winner will be announced at 6 p.m. next Thursday on MLB Network. The Tigers haven't had a Silver Slugger winner since Miguel Cabrera (also as a first baseman) in 2016. The ... Read more
Gleyber Torres Wastes No Time — His First Season With the Tigers Already Changing Everything.yv
Even though the Detroit Tigers surprised everyone in 2024 by making the playoffs, they were an incomplete team, especially in the lineup. They ended up fixing a lot of those problems, notably with players already on the roster. Zach McKinstry and Kerry Carpenter were the faces of that retooling. But the Tigers knew what the roster was, especially in the middle infield. So they went out and got former New York Yankees star ... Read more
Alec Burleson’s Breakthrough Moment: The Cardinals Star Who Could Finally Claim His First Major Award.yv
On Wednesday afternoon, Major League Baseball announced the Silver Slugger Award finalists for the National League. The St. Louis Cardinals were well-represented, especially for the NL Utility Silver Slugger Award. The Cardinals had to shift around the lineup all year with guys playing all over the place and because of this both Alec Burleson and Brendan Donovan were named finalists in the utility category, the team ... Read more
“Sick to My Stomach” — Rutgers Captain Jordan Walker Opens Up After Gut-Wrenching Loss to Oregon.yv
Following the 56-10 loss at SHI Stadium, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights captain, Jordan Walker, shared his thoughts, pointing out the visible gaps that were plaguing the lineup. Walker managed to recover a fumble in the first quarter, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the 56-10 skid. Rutgers’ defense failed to stand up to Oregon’s attack. The Ducks racked up 750 total yards, 415 on the ground at 11.5 yards per carry and 335 ... Read more
The Rumor Cardinals Fans Didn’t Expect—Could Their Ace Actually Want a Return to the A’s?.yv
The St. Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild, and with veteran right-hander Sonny Gray signed through just the 2026 season, there is belief that the club could look to move him this winter. Gray is owed $35 million in 2026, which is a huge amount of money for a team like the A's, but if St. Louis is willing to eat some of that contract for increased prospect capital, perhaps the two teams could work out a ... Read more