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The spotlight is off Matthew Stafford: Is that a good thing?

Matthew Stafford is both the reigning MVP and for the moment only the second-most notable quarterback on his own roster. That could be a first in NFL history. With the draft selection of Ty Simpson, the Los Angeles Rams have shifted the balance interest away from the 38-year-old MVP who is currently negotiating an adjusted […]

Tigers hire former Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks as a special assistant

Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic Detroit broke news on Wednesday afternoon that the Detroit Tigers have hired long-time Chicago Cubs starting pitcher, Kyle Hendricks, as a special assistant to the front office. The relationship between president of baseball operations, Scott Harris, and GM Jeff Greenberg, goes back a decade to their time working under Theo […]

JR Ritchie on the mound for home debut versus Tigers

What a matchup for the folks at Truist Park tonight. After spinning seven innings of two run ball in his MLB debut, JR Ritchie earned another shot to start. He’ll bring his 2.57 ERA and lessons from his first outing to make his debut in front of the home crowd and build his case to […]

Injuries to Casey Mize, Javy Báez have the Tigers in a tight spot

The Detroit Tigers were dealt a blow on Tuesday night in Atlanta. Starting pitcher Casey Mize, off to an outstanding start to his 2026 campaign, left the game in the third inning with what was described as right side groin tightness. Then in the fifth, center fielder and backup shortstop Javier Báez rolled his right […]

Dylan Lee gets reinstated from paternity list and Carlos Carrasco gets designated for assignment

Congratulations are apparently in order for Dylan Lee and his family, as he’s been reinstated from the paternity list after missing Tuesday’s Braves win over the Tigers. Of course, there’s got to be a corresponding move and as it turns out, Didier Fuentes isn’t going straight down. Instead, Carlos Carrasco’s time with the Braves big […]

Notes: Amon-Ra St. Brown weighs in on Lions draft class

The picks are in, and star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is breaking down the 2026 Detroit Lions draft haul. Over on his show, the St. Brown Podcast, St. Brown said he feels general manager Brad Holmes and company did a great job addressing holes in the roster. “I feel like Blake (Miller) is exactly […]

DISCUSSION: If You Don’t Split The Vinicius – Mbappe Pairing…

On a recent episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, the post-game show after Real Madrid’s 1 – 1 draw away to Real Betis in La Liga, Kiyan Sobhani, Leah Revelle, and Sam Sharpe broke down the performance thoroughly. On the episode, the crew discussed a lot of big picture discussion, especially given that the match […]

Is Tarik Skubal the best pitcher in baseball?

A simple one this morning. There are many pitchers in baseball. Is Tarik Skubal the best? A reason to say yes: he has the highest projections for a single pitcher across Steamer and ZiPS. He also (barely) led Paul Skenes in fWAR last year, and finished second to Chris Sale in fWAR in 2024. A […]

Did Lions GM Brad Holmes change philosophies and draft for need?

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has made it clear time and time again that the team will not draft a player simply because they fill a need. He’s mentioned several times throughout his tenure that doing so could put your team at risk of missing out on talent. “I actually think you can get in […]

Need to Know! Meet new Cardinals WR Reggie Virgil

When the Arizona Cardinals concluded last season, the receiver group looked pretty good as it was going forward. Michael Wilson had emerged as WR1, and there were injury issues with Marv Harrison. Along with TE Trey McBride, the pass catchers looked pretty good. Greg Dortch was a free agent and signed with the Detroit Lions, […]

What is the Detroit Lions’ biggest post-NFL Draft need?

One of the more surprising developments from the Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft is the fact that they knocked out some of their biggest immediate needs. Any time he has the chance, Lions general manager Brad Holmes reminds the media that they don’t draft for need, they just want good football players. Chasing needs, he […]

Atlanta 5, Detroit 2: Adding injuries to insult

After a pit-stop on the way down I-75 for three games and some questionable “chili,” the Tigers continued south to visit the red-hot Atlanta ball club for the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday night. The Tigers’ bats ran cold, two key players left the game with injuries, and they dropped the opener to […]

Game 30: Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves, 7:15 p.m.

Detroit Tigers (15-14) vs. Atlanta Braves (20-9) Time/Place: 7:15 p.m., Truist ParkSB Nation Site: Battery PowerMedia: Detroit Sportsnet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Casey Mize (2-1, 2.51 ERA) vs. LHP Martín Pérez (1-1, 2.70 ERA) Lineups TIGERS BRAVES Jahmai Jones – DH Ronald Acuna – RF Gleyber Torres – 2B Drake Baldwin – C Kevin McGonigle – SS Matt Olson […]

Atlanta Braves vs Detroit Tigers game thread

The Atlanta Braves look to continue as the only team in MLB to not lose a series after going 10-3 after thirteen straight games in their own division. The Tigers have been good in their own right being in first place in their division while sporting one of the best top three rotation arms in […]

NHL Rumors: 3 Free-Agency Fits for Red Wings' Patrick Kane

Patrick Kane is one of the most notable pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs) heading into the summer. If the future Hall of Famer ends up hitting the market instead of re-signing with the Detroit Red Wings, he would generate a ton of interest. Due to this, let's take a look at three teams that could sign Kane if he ends up being a UFA on July 1.  Colorado Avalanche  If Kane wants the chance to play for a top contender, it would make sense for him to sign with the Avalanche on a sh...

Steelers free agent visiting Detroit Lions

Pittsburgh Steelers free agent wide receiver Scotty Miller is visiting the Detroit Lions, Adam Schefter reports. Miller is also scheduled to tryout for the Chicago Bears next week. Miller joined the Steelers ahead of the 2024 season along with the likes of Van Jefferson, Cordarrelle Patterson, MyCole Pruitt, and Ben Skowronek. The Super Bowl champion […]

Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/28/26

Herald Celtics’ Brad Stevens honored as NBA Executive of the Year for second time Globe Jayson Tatum praised for support of Donte DiVincenzo Celtics’ Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of the Year 76ers at Celtics Game 5: Boston can put Philadelphia away early Top-seeded Pistons on the brink of elimination after Game 4 loss to […]

Reds welcome the Colorado Rockies to Cincinnati

It is quite likely that the last two days will the slowest of the entire season for the Cincinnati Reds. Despite winning the overall series (and being on a roll overall), the Reds spent Sunday afternoon dropping the series finale in Great American Ball Park to the Detroit Tigers. Compounding things was the manner in […]

Lions hosting 2 veteran receivers for free agency visit

The Detroit Lions surprised many by taking a wide receiver in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they may not be done adding to the position. According to a couple different reports, the Lions are hosting at least two veteran receivers for free agent visits on Tuesday. Per Aaron Wilson, the Lions […]