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Detroit Tigers Announce Hire of Former World Series Champion Pitcher

Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reported Wednesday that the Detroit Tigers have brought in former 12-year MLB pitcher Kyle Hendricks to be a special assistant to the baseball operations department. Hendricks called it quits on his big league career in 2025, and wasted no time getting into a front office role. Per MLBTradeRumors.com’s Steve Adams, […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Hire of Former World Series Champion Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY.

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Tim Kurkjian goes scorched earth on potential 2027 MLB lockout, payroll concerns

Even as the 2026 season continues, concerns about a potential MLB lockout ahead of the 2027 season are beginning to surface as the current labor agreement approaches its expiration. The league’s collective bargaining agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 1, 2026. If negotiations between owners and players stall, it could lead to a […] The post Tim Kurkjian goes scorched earth on potential 2027 MLB lockout, payroll concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers hire 2016 World Series champion as special assistant

The Detroit Tigers added championship experience to their organization on Wednesday by hiring former MLB pitcher Kyle Hendricks as a special assistant. The organization announced the move as part of its continued effort to strengthen the Tigers’ pitching development throughout the entire system. Hendricks, a 2016 World Series champion with the Chicago Cubs, takes an […] The post Tigers hire 2016 World Series champion as special assistant appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Spencer Strider’s Braves season debut date announced

The Atlanta Braves have had an excellent first month of the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting with the best record in the league at 20-9. Making matters even more impressive is the fact that the Braves have done all of this with multiple starting pitchers yet to play due to injury, including Spencer Strider. Now, […] The post Spencer Strider’s Braves season debut date announced appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Don’t let White Sox get hot as Colson Montgomery walks off Angels for 3-game sweep

As the opportunities have been piling up for the Chicago White Sox, the team is heating up with the 3-2 win on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, completing the sweep. The win for the White Sox was helped by Colson Montgomery, who hit the walk-off hit that sent the team home positively, as the […] The post Don’t let White Sox get hot as Colson Montgomery walks off Angels for 3-game sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers’ Javier Baez, Casey Mize both land on injured list before Braves game

As the Detroit Tigers prepare to take on the Atlanta Braves in their second of three showdowns, the team’s depth took a hit with not one but two players landing on IL. Taking to social media to break down their latest round of moves, the Tigers PR revealed that both Casey Mize and Javier Báez […] The post Tigers’ Javier Baez, Casey Mize both land on injured list before Braves game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: CSW% – The Pitching Stat That Cuts Through April Noise

Every April, fantasy managers chase surface wins, shiny ERAs, and nine-strikeout afternoons, only to watch those “hot” arms regress by Memorial Day. The noise — lucky singles, soft schedules, strong defense — is impossible to avoid. The good news: there’s one metric that cuts through it cleaner ...

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Two-Start Pitchers for May 3-10

The two-start pitchers in this group are going to be in your starting lineups. They are either matchup proof or have a pair of favorable outings. No commentary or data provided is going to change that. Tarik Skubal (DET) vs. BOS; @ KCRCristopher Sanchez (PHI) @ MIA; vs. COLLogan Gilbert (SEA) vs. ...

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How Kevin McGonigle is already making Tigers history

While the Detroit Tigers are 15-15 through their first 30 games and are firmly in the mix of the AL Central, rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle is having himself a stellar start to his MLB career. It’s going so well, in fact, that McGonigle is already making franchise history for the club. Reports indicate that the […] The post How Kevin McGonigle is already making Tigers history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Javy Baez suffers an ugly ankle injury on ill-advised slide into first base

Javy Baez cost himself with a lapse in judgment during Tuesday’s game. The Detroit Tigers infielder Baez was up to bat in the fifth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. with a runner on second and nobody out. Baez bounced a routine groundball to Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubon, but Dubon’s throw sailed a bit … The post Javy Baez suffers an ugly ankle injury on ill-advised slide into first base appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tigers’ Javier Baez exits Braves game with apparent leg injury

The Detroit Tigers have been dealt a pair of brutal injuries in Tuesday’s matchup with the Atlanta Braves. First, starting pitcher Casey Mize left the game with left groin tightness. Then, a grizzly scene played on with Detroit on offense. Tigers centerfielder Javier Baez was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury after […] The post Tigers’ Javier Baez exits Braves game with apparent leg injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB World Reacts To Heartbreaking Javier Báez Injury In Tigers-Braves Game

On Tuesday night, the Detroit Tigers are playing the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Georgia.During the game, Javier Báez suffered an injury (and had to be carted off the field).Underdog MLB wrote: “Status alert: Javier Báez (leg) carted off field Tuesday.” Status alert: Javier Báez (leg) carted off field Tuesday. — Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) […] The post MLB World Reacts To Heartbreaking Javier Báez Injury In Tigers-Braves Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Braves’ JR Ritchie lined up for epic Tarik Skubal, Mariners starts

Atlanta Braves top prospect JR Ritchie grew up in Seattle, Washington, regularly attending Mariners games. He made his MLB debut on April 23 against the Washington Nationals, throwing seven quality innings with five hits and two earned runs allowed. If the Braves keep Ritchie around, he could have some interesting matchups against Tarik Skubal and […] The post Braves’ JR Ritchie lined up for epic Tarik Skubal, Mariners starts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves Lose Dylan Lee, Recall Top Prospect Ahead of Tigers Game

The Atlanta Braves roster will be without stud reliever Dylan Lee for an upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers starting on Tuesday, April 28, with the left-hander heading to the paternity list, per a team announcement. Right-hander Didier Fuentes was recalled to take Lee’s spot on the squad.Lee has been one of the most effective […] The post Braves Lose Dylan Lee, Recall Top Prospect Ahead of Tigers Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Atlanta Braves Announce Didier Fuentes News Before Tigers Game

The Atlanta Braves are set to begin a three-game set with the Detroit Tigers today. Atlanta has the best record in MLB, and has been rolling so far this season. This is the Braves last series in April, and they’ve yet to lose one yet. Before the Tigers game on Tuesday, Atlanta announced a notable […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Didier Fuentes News Before Tigers Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Braves make pitching roster move ahead of Tigers series

The Atlanta Braves have been rolling along at the top of the National League East after winning eight of their past 10 games. Atlanta now enters another tough series with the Detroit Tigers and will have their left-handed specialist unavailable out of the bullpen. Dylan Lee will head to the Braves’ paternity list, while the […] The post Braves make pitching roster move ahead of Tigers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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