The Tigers Are Fifth in MLB in Home Runs and Nobody Saw This Coming
The team we all said had no power is now fifth in baseball in home runs AND fifth in OPS. Detroit’s offense isn’t just hot — it might actually be legit.
The team we all said had no power is now fifth in baseball in home runs AND fifth in OPS. Detroit’s offense isn’t just hot — it might actually be legit.
The reigning AL Cy Young winner just put up back-to-back scoreless outings against two of baseball’s best offenses. Meanwhile, Riley Green is 1-for-32 and leading the league in strikeouts — but he’s not going anywhere, and anyone calling for Triple-A is out of their mind.
Detroit has the young pieces — Riley Green, Colt Keith, Parker Meadows — but none of it matters if Chris Ilitch treats this franchise like a balance sheet instead of a contender. The Heavyweights aren’t buying it until ownership proves otherwise.
Baseball season has arrived, with Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers marking the start of spring training. The buzz is undeniable, as position players have also begun to assemble, eager for the full squad to gather for the first time. This transition from the Detroit Lions’ historic season to the Tigers might seem abrupt, but there’s…