2025 Tigers Spring Training

[tomdalton22]

Because it's ST. It doesn't matter. I don't care about the HRs he gave up, they mean nothing. I've always said that about ST. I only mentioned it because you specifically brought up the fact his velocity was up and his ST version etc. Like 8 IP in ST should change anything. Like he should earn a spot based solely on that..

I was joking about his spring training stats. Didn't you see the at the end? That said, I wouldn't say that spring training means nothing. If you have two players that are fighting for a job, one has a great spring, and the other sucks, I think I'm taking the guy that had the great spring.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I was joking about his spring training stats. Didn't you see the at the end? That said, I wouldn't say that spring training means nothing. If you have two players that are fighting for a job, one has a great spring, and the other sucks, I think I'm taking the guy that had the great spring.

I don't know what that emoji meant. Possibly but I suspect it's based on more than just ST stats. One guy won't get a job based on 8-23 compared to 7-25 guy. Not by itself. If that was the case Jobe would be front runner to land a spot. Jahmai Jones would be starting in CF.

 

[biggunsbob]

I’m worried about the hitting and injuries

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/gleyber-torres-drives-in-2-against-former-team

Gleyber greeted warmly by Yankees fans, knocks in 2 vs. ex-club.
Tigers official site

Detroit Tigers starter Kenta Maeda gives up three home runs in 10-2 loss to Yankees

The Detroit Tigers lost to the New York Yankees in spring training on Monday, 10-2, as Kenta Maeda gave up three home runs.

www.freep.com

Detroit Tigers starter Kenta Maeda gives up three home runs in 10-2 loss to Yankees.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

Is this the end of the road for Matt Manning's time with the Detroit Tigers?

The Tigers might need to finally move on from Matt Manning after an early exit from spring training.

motorcitybengals.com

Is this the end of the road for Matt Manning's time with the Detroit Tigers?
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025/03/10/targets-we-dont-need-no-stinkin-targets-tigers-pitchers-no-longer-aim-for-the-glove/82225328007/

Targets? We don't need no stinkin' targets: Tigers' pitchers no longer aim for the glove.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

Return to Tampa for former Yankees Kahnle, Torres was the lone highlight for Tigers

Tommy Kahnle pitched a clean inning, with 11 pitches, seven strikes and one strikeout in the Tigers’ 10-2 loss Monday.

www.detroitnews.com

Return to Tampa for former Yankees Kahnle, Torres was the lone highlight for Tigers.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2025/03/10/detroit-tigers-prospect-kevin-mcgonigle-showing-wisdom-beyond-age/82169397007/

Why in the world did Detroit Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle run out to third base?
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/news/2025-mlb-spring-training-undecided-position-battles

1 remaining position battle each team needs to settle.
MLB.com

 

[kalinecountry]

NOT YET READY FOR PRIME TIME

by Holly Horning The attraction was supposed to be between 2 starting pitchers. One representing the Tigers’ past and the other, the Tigers’ future. The weekend contest pitted Max…

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NOT YET READY FOR PRIME TIME.
Totally Tigers

 

[kalinecountry]

Assessing the Detroit Tigers at the halfway point of spring camp

Apart from the center field situation, things have gone very well for the Tigers to date.

www.blessyouboys.com

Assessing the Detroit Tigers at the halfway point of spring camp.
Apart from the center field situation, things have gone very well for the Tigers to date.
BYBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Days of Roar Tigers Podcast: Jason Benetti talks Detroit Tigers: 2025 preview, 2024 reflections, inside his.

Jason Benetti — the TV voice of the Detroit Tigers and Michigan Sportscaster of the Year — joins the "Days of Roar" podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including his 2025 preview and 2024 reflections, both for the broadcast team and the baseball team. Benetti breaks down his iconic call during the 2024 postseason run: "A city that doesn't care about the odds has a baseball team to match." He also shares insight into the A.J. Hinch effect and what he's looking for out of Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene and Jackson Jobe in 2025. In addition to Benetti, Evan and Mark recap the past week of spring training games, share an injury update on Parker Meadows and evaluate the signing of José Urquidy. Two important questions are addressed: Which player is most crucial to the Tigers' success in 2025? And how good can the starting rotation become, especially if Casey Mize continues his strong performances?

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-have-good-options-for-final-spots-in-2025-rotation

Tigers have a good problem with rotation depth.
Tigers official site

 

[kalinecountry]

Breaking Down Tigers' Starting Rotation: Who’s a lock and who’s fighting for a spot?

The Detroit Tigers have two openings in their Opening Day starting rotation and four potential candidates to fill them.

motorcitybengals.com

Breaking Down Tigers' Starting Rotation: Who’s a lock and who’s fighting for a spot?
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Former Tigers player Niko Goodrum endures scary moment at Padres spring training

Former Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum left a spring training game Monday after suffering a scary injury at second base.

motorcitybengals.com

Former Tigers player Niko Goodrum endures scary moment at Padres spring training.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Jahmai Jones has done everything Tigers have asked: crush lefties, be aggressive on bases

Son of Detroit Lion, Jahmai Jones has done everything Tigers have asked: crush lefties, be aggressive on bases.

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Jahmai Jones has done everything Tigers have asked: crush lefties, be aggressive on bases.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

New Detroit Tigers starter José Urquidy expects to return from Tommy John surgery in 2025

Detroit Tigers right-hander José Urquidy, who has pitched in three World Series in the past six years, is nine months removed from Tommy John surgery.

www.freep.com

New Detroit Tigers starter José Urquidy expects to return from Tommy John surgery in 2025.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/jack-flaherty-4-scoreless-innings-vs-braves-spring-training

Flaherty beginning to 'pull it all together for the season'.
Tigers official site

 

[kalinecountry]

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY

Over the weekend, Jackson Jobe made some rather controversial comments about his pitching performance that caught the eye of many, including his manager, A. J. Hinch. His statement to the press app…

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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
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Over the weekend, Jackson Jobe made some rather controversial comments about his pitching performance that caught the eye of many, including his manager, A. J. Hinch.
His statement to the press appeared to hint at a lack of maturity due to his young age, a failure to respect the competition and what was seen as a diss to the Tigers’ mantra of controlling the strike zone. Many saw that comment as a resistance to the Tigers’ strategy and even the coaching.

While Jobe pitched 3 2/3s innings of shut-out baseball, he had problems throwing strikes. His total was considered below-average in MLB. He walked 2 batters and only got 1 strikeout in facing 14 hitters.
He indicated that his ability to throw hard would see him through and felt confident that he has fine-tuned his pitching. Jobe has only pitched 4 innings at the MLB level.
Those statements motivated Max Scherzer to utter some diplomatic words of caution and advice for how to have a long and successful career in baseball as a pitcher. Hinting that pitching with finesse – instead of simply throwing really hard – is the better and safer option.

So what should the Tigers do? Name him to Opening Day, send him down to Toledo to work on throwing strikes or offer a teaching moment?

How should the Tigers handle Jackson Jobe for the start of the 2025 season?

1. Name him to the Opening Day roster as a SP.

2. Name him to the Opening Day roster and then allow him to get a reality check.

3. Send him to AAA to improve his CSW% (Called Strike + Whiff Rate)/gain some maturity.

VOTE

 

[tomdalton22]

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY

Over the weekend, Jackson Jobe made some rather controversial comments about his pitching performance that caught the eye of many, including his manager, A. J. Hinch. His statement to the press app…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

Over the weekend, Jackson Jobe made some rather controversial comments about his pitching performance that caught the eye of many, including his manager, A. J. Hinch.
His statement to the press appeared to hint at a lack of maturity due to his young age, a failure to respect the competition and what was seen as a diss to the Tigers’ mantra of controlling the strike zone. Many saw that comment as a resistance to the Tigers’ strategy and even the coaching.

While Jobe pitched 3 2/3s innings of shut-out baseball, he had problems throwing strikes. His total was considered below-average in MLB. He walked 2 batters and only got 1 strikeout in facing 14 hitters.
He indicated that his ability to throw hard would see him through and felt confident that he has fine-tuned his pitching. Jobe has only pitched 4 innings at the MLB level.
Those statements motivated Max Scherzer to utter some diplomatic words of caution and advice for how to have a long and successful career in baseball as a pitcher. Hinting that pitching with finesse – instead of simply throwing really hard – is the better and safer option.

So what should the Tigers do? Name him to Opening Day, send him down to Toledo to work on throwing strikes or offer a teaching moment?

How should the Tigers handle Jackson Jobe for the start of the 2025 season?

1. Name him to the Opening Day roster as a SP.

2. Name him to the Opening Day roster and then allow him to get a reality check.

3. Send him to AAA to improve his CSW% (Called Strike + Whiff Rate)/gain some maturity.

VOTE

I voted for Toledo. Even if he is as good as advertised, he will be on an innings limit being a very young rookie. Let him start in Toledo on a very limited innings program, let him work on his control, and bring him up in June. This might allow him to pitch through the end of the season, and hopefully, into the post season.