When Gleyber Torres hit free agency for the first time after spending the first seven years of his MLB career with the New York Yankees, he had no shortage of suitors. Ultimately, it was the Detroit Tigers who ultimately won him over – not only because they were a young, competitive team on the rise or because they were willing to offer him the one-year contract he was seeking, but also because they had some special ... Read more
The Tigers’ bullpen narrative takes a stunning turn as their longtime closer is cut loose after five seasons.yv
Tigers Dump Former Closer After 5 Years in Detroit Five years is a long time in baseball. Long enough for a player to carve out a home, build a routine, learn the heartbeat of a city, and feel the familiar tug of belonging every time he steps onto the mound. That’s why the news hit so hard — the Detroit Tigers had officially cut ties with their former closer, ending a chapter that once felt like it might last far ... Read more
Kyle Tucker’s unexpected visit to the Blue Jays’ Dunedin facility has fans—and insiders—scrambling for answers.yv
TORONTO – Free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker visited the Toronto Blue Jays’ Dunedin, Fla., training facilities Wednesday, according to industry sources. Tucker went to high school in nearby Tampa, Fla., before signing with the Houston Astros as the fifth overall pick in the 2015 draft. Now 28, he’s considered the top free agent available. A visit does indicate that the Blue Jays are genuinely involved with ... Read more
Blue Jays fans are fired up after Trey Yesavage’s breakout moment sparks a song that captures his rise perfectly.yv
There’s Now a Song About Toronto Blue Jays’ Breakout Star Trey Yesavage Every baseball season has a surprise, a player who rises from the background noise to become a name people can’t stop saying. For the Toronto Blue Jays, that name this year is Trey Yesavage — the rookie sensation who arrived with little fanfare and suddenly became the spark the team didn’t know it was missing. But reaching breakout status isn’t the only ... Read more
Battling uncertainty about his health, Nathan Eovaldi still forced his way into the Rangers’ record books with a night to remember.yv
Nathan Eovaldi Sets Rangers Franchise Record Despite Injury Concern Some nights in baseball feel like they’re going to matter long before the final out is recorded. There’s a tension in the air, a hum beneath the stadium lights, a sense that something is building — something bigger than a single game. That was the atmosphere in Arlington when Nathan Eovaldi took the mound, even as whispers of injury concern trailed him like ... Read more