Game #121: Detroit Tigers @ Chicago White Sox, Tuesday August 12th, 2025, 7:40 Pm

[biggunsbob]

We weren't great at risp in the first half, either. The pitching was just better.

Thanks . I thought so. Just wasn’t sure.

 

[biggunsbob]

Jack had 1 walk. Bullpen had a bunch of walks.

 

[biggunsbob]

AJ just said Jones rolled his ankle. He could gone back out and played if needed. He will be on the bench tomorrow.

 

[biggunsbob]

Best bullpen before June in mlb
Worst bullpen in mlb since.

 

[nydo77]

He hit the bag hard and was limping down the line after hitting bag with his heel.

Well, I guess that is one way to get JHen up. I doubt that Jones has options.

 

[biggunsbob]

Minor League update Tuesday August 12th, 2025:
Toledo Mudhens (63-52) (24-16) second half.
Won 10-6 tonight blasted 13 hits. Malloy 4 for 5 with 3 doubles 2 runs and a rbi.Anderson was 2-5 in his Mudhens debut with 2 runs and 2 RBIs. Cruz hit his 3 rd homer .a grand slam.

Sommers and Lange had a clean inning as 7 pitches had to go. Max results. Lee was hit again.

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Gameday: Clippers 6, Mud Hens 10 Final Score (08/12/2025)

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Erie Seawolves (64-44) (19-20) second half. Won 1st half
They also won 10-6. Kevin had 2 homers 2 runs and 4Rbis

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Gameday: SeaWolves 10, Baysox 6 Final Score (08/12/2025)

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West Michigan whitecaps (74-34) (30-13) second half (won 1st)
Lost tonight 6-1 .

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Gameday: Whitecaps 1, TinCaps 6 Final Score (08/12/2025)

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Lakeland Flying Tigers (66-40) (28-14) second half. (Won 1st:

Pounded Clearwater 16-6 Final . Zach Lee started went 5 inning
3 k’s 0bb. He is 7-4 on the season . Tea had 16 hits
22 years ago old catcher was 3-5 homer grand slam.

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Gameday: Flying Tigers 16, Threshers 6 Final Score (08/12/2025)

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[biggunsbob]

Not sure Jones was hurt enough to Dl him.,

 

[biggunsbob]

AL. Central update Monday August 11th, 2025

Tigers……….Lost……(69-52) -
Guardians.Won….(62-56) 5.5 back
Royals……….Won….(60-60) 8.5 back
Twins………..Lost……(56-63) 12 back
White Sox.Won….(44-76) 24,5 back.


Im super frustrated we can’t get a winning streak going against these poor clubs.

Goodnight everyone. I will post the game thread before I go in
Tomorrow.
Someone may have to copy and paste lineups in.
I may be able do do it from my phone. Sometimes I can sometimes I can’t with my phone.

I really hope the bats wake up from the start.

 

[kalinecountry]

Flaherty is trick or treat, and Kahnle is toast.

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/jack-flaherty-allows-five-runs-in-tigers-loss-to-white-sox

Flaherty's uneven '25 continues with shaky night in Chicago.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-white-sox/2025/08/12/776773/live/box

Boxscore.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-white-sox/2025/08/12/776773/live/video

Video highlights.

https://www.blessyouboys.com/detroit-tigers-recaps/80100/white-sox-9-tigers-6-sox-score-big-on-weak-tigers-pitching

White Sox 9 - Tigers 6: Sox score big on weak Tigers pitching.
A must-win game that the Tigers still managed to lose.
BYBTB

'Frustrated' Flaherty allows five-run inning in Tigers' loss to White Sox

Jack Flaherty had a disastrous, five-run fifth inning as the White Sox slogged their way past the Tigers, 9-6, on Tuesday night.

www.detroitnews.com

For 'frustrated' Flaherty, mix of bad luck, own doing leads to Tigers' 9-6 loss.
Detnews

Detroit Tigers, Jack Flaherty fall apart in 5th inning of 9-6 loss to Chicago White Sox

Detroit Tigers score: Jack Flaherty opened with four scoreless innings before surrendering five runs on six hits in the 5th inning of a 9-6 loss.

www.freep.com

Detroit Tigers, Jack Flaherty fall apart in 5th inning of 9-6 loss to Chicago White Sox.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY

It’s now been almost 2 weeks since the July trade deadline. The Tigers acquired a variety of pitchers who can start games, man the middle innings and close out contests. In all, there were …

totallytigers.wordpress.com

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

It’s now been almost 2 weeks since the July trade deadline. The Tigers acquired a variety of pitchers who can start games, man the middle innings and close out contests. In all, there were 7 with most of them now in Detroit and others retooling in the minors or being stocked for depth.

Three of them have now pitched more than a couple innings. They are:
1. CHARLIE MORTON – 1 bad outing, 1 good outing
2. CHRIS PADDACK – His ERA had gone from 4.95 to 3.45. His WHIP of 1.279 is now .830 in Detroit.
3. KYLE FINNEGAN – In 4 games, his ERA stands at 0.00 with a .231 WHIP. His strikeout rate has gone from 19.6% to 42.9% (albeit a smaller sample size).

Of note is how the Tigers have immediately tweaked Finnegan’s pitches. They made his splitter, not the fastball, his primary – and best – pitch. His swing and miss pitches have significantly increased.

Bullpens are noticeably better when swing-and-miss pitches are used. Finnegan is getting swing-and-miss strikeouts for every 1+ batter per inning.
The Tigers have stated that they are also working with Paddack on increasing his swing-and-miss strikes.

The Tigers have received some criticism for not acquiring more high-profile pitchers. But Scott Harris, A. J. Hinch and Chris Fetter have stated that they were looking for pitchers who were not being utilized properly and then unlocking their potential once acquired.

It’s a small sample size so far, but what are your thoughts about what we’re seeing so far with the new pitching acquisitions?

Two weeks later, how are you feeling about the new pitchers acquired?

1. The acquisitions appear better than I initially thought.

2. Possibly better but I'm still holding my breath.

3. Still not impressed.

VOTE

 

[tomdalton22]

Malloy 4 for 5 with three doubles tonight for Toledo .
Why is he there and Sweeney here ?

Because Sweeney plays SS and Malloy is a defensive liability in the OF

 

[tomdalton22]

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY

It’s now been almost 2 weeks since the July trade deadline. The Tigers acquired a variety of pitchers who can start games, man the middle innings and close out contests. In all, there were …

totallytigers.wordpress.com

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

It’s now been almost 2 weeks since the July trade deadline. The Tigers acquired a variety of pitchers who can start games, man the middle innings and close out contests. In all, there were 7 with most of them now in Detroit and others retooling in the minors or being stocked for depth.

Three of them have now pitched more than a couple innings. They are:
1. CHARLIE MORTON – 1 bad outing, 1 good outing
2. CHRIS PADDACK – His ERA had gone from 4.95 to 3.45. His WHIP of 1.279 is now .830 in Detroit.
3. KYLE FINNEGAN – In 4 games, his ERA stands at 0.00 with a .231 WHIP. His strikeout rate has gone from 19.6% to 42.9% (albeit a smaller sample size).

Of note is how the Tigers have immediately tweaked Finnegan’s pitches. They made his splitter, not the fastball, his primary – and best – pitch. His swing and miss pitches have significantly increased.

Bullpens are noticeably better when swing-and-miss pitches are used. Finnegan is getting swing-and-miss strikeouts for every 1+ batter per inning.
The Tigers have stated that they are also working with Paddack on increasing his swing-and-miss strikes.

The Tigers have received some criticism for not acquiring more high-profile pitchers. But Scott Harris, A. J. Hinch and Chris Fetter have stated that they were looking for pitchers who were not being utilized properly and then unlocking their potential once acquired.

It’s a small sample size so far, but what are your thoughts about what we’re seeing so far with the new pitching acquisitions?

Two weeks later, how are you feeling about the new pitchers acquired?

1. The acquisitions appear better than I initially thought.

2. Possibly better but I'm still holding my breath.

3. Still not impressed.

VOTE

Still not impressed. Since the trade deadline, the Tigers pitching staff has an era of 5.06. Finnegan has been good, but the rest of the additions haven't done much to impress. Morton, 6.10 ERA. Paddack in 2 starts, 4.66. Montero 8.31. Heuer 5.40.

 

[biggunsbob]

Because Sweeney plays SS and Malloy is a defensive liability in the OF

So is Jones. He can’t field a lick, and he can’t hit. They have Baez and McKinstry that can play short. Heck replace,Malloy for Jones you will get much better at bats. His obp was .339 when he was sent done.
Still good enough for 6th on the team.

He should been called up over Sweeney . I just disagree with you.

Jones cant hit righty’s at all .Verses LHP he is .235/.316/.500. Malloy deserved another shot before Sweeney. But he should replace
Jones.

 

[tomdalton22]

So is Jones. He can’t field a lick, and he can’t hit. They have Baez and McKinstry that can play short. Heck replace,Malloy for Jones you will get much better at bats. His obp was .339 when he was sent done.
Still good enough for 6th on the team.

He should been called up over Sweeney . I just disagree with you.

Jones cant hit righty’s at all .Verses LHP he is .235/.316/.500. Malloy deserved another shot before Sweeney. But he should replace
Jones.

The Tigers have a bunch of guys that can play the corner OF positions well, but very few can play SS. McKinstry is below average at SS. I agree that Sweeney isn't hitting, but at least he can play SS. As far as Malloy, he did have a decent OBP, but his SLG was only .281 and BA only .208. He may be one of those AAAA players. He rakes in AAA but can't hit ML pitching??

 

[biggunsbob]

The Tigers have a bunch of guys that can play the corner OF positions well, but very few can play SS. McKinstry is below average at SS. I agree that Sweeney isn't hitting, but at least he can play SS. As far as Malloy, he did have a decent OBP, but his SLG was only .281 and BA only .208. He may be one of those AAAA players. He rakes in AAA but can't hit ML pitching??

He can hit better than Sweeney. We won’t know if he can hit again till we at least give him another shot. He is better then Jones. Time to give him another shot. I do like Sweeneys fielding .

 

[biggunsbob]

With Meadows and Vierling MIa because of injuries. It’s time to make some callups.

 

[tomdalton22]

He can hit better than Sweeney. We won’t know if he can hit again till we at least give him another shot. He is better then Jones. Time to give him another shot. I do like Sweeneys fielding .

again, those are his AAA stats. Sweeney raked in Toledo too...actually, even better than Malloy, albeit a smaller sample size.