Game #29: Detroit Tigers @ Houston Astros, Monday April 28th, 8:10: Pm

[Mitchrapp]

Tigers hit 3 homers and freaking lose. Maybe tomorrow we bounce back. We need a shortstop with a damn arm



Malloy under .196
Sweeny .205
Jung .133 (do like his play at third so far)
Keith .176 (Has no position he can play)
I guess they do draw some walks.


we can’t seem to get these two to hit at the same time.
Greene .234. Is going up
Tork .245. Man he is so unlucky on som hard hit balls.
He is playing so good at first. Man I want him to hit .270or higher

Imo, Tork is just a .230 hitter. But if he can continue to drive the ball, and play good defense he'll be a positive attribute. Keith is lost, they fk'd him up good. Jung, I'll give him a pass for now. Partially because we don't have a competent 3B. Malloy has too good of an eye to bat so low..

 

[biggunsbob]

Imo, Tork is just a .230 hitter. But if he can continue to drive the ball, and play good defense he'll be a positive attribute. Keith is lost, they fk'd him up good. Jung, I'll give him a pass for now. Partially because we don't have a competent 3B. Malloy has too good of an eye to bat so low..

I don’t understand we we can’t have one of these guys come up from the minors hitting.. very frustrating how they mash in Toledo but not a lick in the majors. Hopefully soon.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I don’t understand we we can’t have one of these guys come up from the minors hitting.. very frustrating how they mash in Toledo but not a lick in the majors. Hopefully soon.

Didn't the guys on the team now mash in Toledo at one point? It's not as easy as replacing guys just based on a couple weeks of hitting in Toledo.

 

[biggunsbob]

Minor League update.. teams are off.


Standings.
International league west

Toledo 11-16 (won 6 in a row)

First Half Standings

The official First Half standings for Minor League Baseball

www.milb.com

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Erie Seawolves (14-7)
Tied for first in the southwest Division with Akron.

2025 Eastern League | Baseball-Reference.com

Batting, pitching, and fielding stats for the 2025 Eastern League

www.baseball-reference.com

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West Michigan Whitecaps (14-7)
A game ump in the eastern division over Lansing Lugnuts.
Clark batting .292 with .478 obp.

2025 West Michigan Whitecaps Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com

Teams Roster, Player Batting, Pitching, and Fielding Statistics, Team Record and additional information

www.baseball-reference.com

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Lakeland Flying Tigers (10-11)
Two games behind in 4th place in west division which is bunched
Up

2025 Florida State League | Baseball-Reference.com

Batting, pitching, and fielding stats for the 2025 Florida State League

www.baseball-reference.com

 

[biggunsbob]

Didn't the guys on the team now mash in Toledo at one point? It's not as easy as replacing guys just based on a couple weeks of hitting in Toledo.

I guess. They had to mash at some point to make it this far lol.,

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/riley-greene-hits-two-home-runs-against-astros-20250428

Greene's two-HR game just might satisfy his toughest critic -- himself.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-astros/2025/04/28/778142/final/box

Boxscore.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-astros/2025/04/28/778142/final/video

Video highlights.

Astros 8, Tigers 5: Tigers beat themselves

4 unearned runs is never good; it’s even worse in an 8-5 ballgame.

www.blessyouboys.com

Astros 8 - Tigers 5: Tigers beat themselves.
4 unearned runs is never good; it’s even worse in an 8-5 ballgame.
BYBTB

'I hurt the team': Sweeney's errors cost Tigers in loss to Astros

The Astros rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Tigers 8-5 in the first of three at Daikin Park.

www.detroitnews.com

'I hurt the team': Sweeney's errors cost Tigers in loss to Astros.
Detnews

Riley Greene homers twice, but Detroit Tigers fall to Houston Astros, 8-5

Detroit Tigers score: Riley Greene hit two home runs and Kerry Carpenter hit another, but it wasn't enough in the 8-5 loss to the Houston Astros.

www.freep.com

Riley Greene homers twice, but Detroit Tigers fall to Houston Astros, 8-5.
Freep

Home runs can’t save Tigers from costly errors in series-opening loss to Astros

Trey Sweeney had throwing errors on back-to-back plays in the four-run seventh.

www.mlive.com

Home runs can’t save Tigers from costly errors in series-opening loss to Astros.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

BAD MOVES HAVE A LONG SHELF LIFE

by Holly Horning A big baseball story several days ago reminded me of a really bad move the Tigers made back in 2014. One that continues to haunt them 11 years later. It was a front-page news…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

BAD MOVES HAVE A LONG SHELF LIFE.
Totally Tigers

 

[tomdalton22]

Imo, Tork is just a .230 hitter. But if he can continue to drive the ball, and play good defense he'll be a positive attribute. Keith is lost, they fk'd him up good. Jung, I'll give him a pass for now. Partially because we don't have a competent 3B. Malloy has too good of an eye to bat so low..

I agree. Tork had such a hot start with his batting average, he wasn't going to sustain it. But if he can still get on base, and when he does hit, do damage, I am 100% fine with him as the every day 1B. I'm not a fan of Malloy. He gets on base, which is nice, but he is a poor defensive player that doesn't seem to hit. He's only 25, so he has time to develop.

 

[Mitchrapp]

On a side note Keith in 99 PA last March/April was at .154. Improvement? Lol.

 

[kalinecountry]

Javier Báez so far in 2025:
24 G
.299/.341/.377
1.8 barrel % (career low)
32.7 hard hit % (-7.3% from ‘24)
49.1 swing % (career low)
28.8 whiff % (career low)
Not making as much hard contact but swinging and missing way less.

 

[kalinecountry]

What are the contributing factors to Detroit Tigers' 18-10 record?
After a series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers last week, the Tigers went on to clinch series wins against the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, and sweep the Baltimore Orioles. With Evan still away handling baby Petzold duties, Mark brings back Freep high school sports reporter and current pinch Tigers beat reporter Jared Ramsey to help discuss what factors are leading to the Tigers’ strong start to the 2025 season. Beyond valuable pitching from both starters and the bullpen, the guys hone in on the noteworthy month Zach McKinstry is having, as well as the impact Dylan Dingler is making with his bat and behind the plate. Mark and Jared also discuss the continued positive contributions of Javier Báez and Spencer Torkelson. The guys also offer updates on the rehab timelines for Matt Vierling, Parker Meadows, and check in on the minor leaguers including Bryce Rainer.

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers outfielder Manuel Margot, on the injured list since April 8 with knee inflammation, will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo tonight.

The Detroit Tigers Minor League Report Podcast: TMLR Week 5 Recap: Here comes the Rainer Again

The guys recap the Tigers series win over Baltimore, Bryce Rainer and Max Anderson won player of the week awards, and Toledo climbs out of the cellar.

bleav.com

TMLR Week 5 Recap: Here comes the Rainer Again. 82 minutes.
The guys recap the Tigers series win over Baltimore, Bryce Rainer and Max Anderson won player of the week awards, and Toledo climbs out of the cellar.

3 players Tigers fans already regret not adding this offseason

Hindsight is 20/20, but the Tigers might regret not pursuing these players harder to upgrade their roster for 2025.

motorcitybengals.com

3 players Tigers fans already regret not adding this offseason.
MCBTB

Tigers might have major silver lining from all-around disappointing loss to Astros

The Detroit Tigers lost to the Houston Astros on Monday, but Riley Greene heating up at the plate is a sight for sore eyes.

motorcitybengals.com

Tigers might have major silver lining from all-around disappointing loss to Astros.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025/04/29/tarik-skubal-al-cy-young-award-contenders/83322142007/

Another Cy Young for Tigers' Tarik Skubal? Ranking the AL's early contenders.
Freep

Tigers aim to ‘stay disciplined’ amid historic travel schedule

The Tigers are on their longest road trip of the season before returning home to make history.

www.mlive.com

Tigers aim to ‘stay disciplined’ amid historic travel schedule.
Mlive

 

[gotime909]

Javier Báez so far in 2025:
24 G
.299/.341/.377
1.8 barrel % (career low)
32.7 hard hit % (-7.3% from ‘24)
49.1 swing % (career low)
28.8 whiff % (career low)
Not making as much hard contact but swinging and missing way less.

He keeps that ops over .700 and I think we'll all be happy even if he doesnt hit any homers all year. Hell, I'd be h happy with .600 ops from him lol