Game 35 Detroit Tigers @ Los Angeles Angels, May 4rd, 2025, 1:08 MST

[kalinecountry]

Trey Sweeney is the 4th player in Detroit Tigers history to drive in 6 runs as a shortstop:
Dick McAuliffe - 5/10/63
Chris Gomez - 5/17/94
Carlos Guillen - 8/21/2004
Trey Sweeney - 5/4/2025

This is the third time the Tigers have scored 11 runs at Anaheim in franchise history. Last time was back on September 15, 2023. The record is 12 back on August 22nd 1999. Dean Palmer went 3-for-5 so did Juan Encarnación who drove in 5.

 

[kalinecountry]

Runners going from 1st to 3rd on a single this year:
30 DET HOU
29
28
27
26
25
24
23 MIL
22 STL
21 BOS CWS
20 ATL
19 ARI ATH MIN NYY SD SF
18 CIN PHI
17
16 BAL CHC KC NYM PIT
15 MIA
14 LAD TB TEX
13 COL WSH
12 CLE TOR
11
10 LAA
9
8 SEA

 

[kalinecountry]

The Detroit Tigers are giving fans every reason to believe

We expected the pitching to be great, but the Tigers are thriving in every aspect of the game.

www.blessyouboys.com

The Detroit Tigers are giving fans every reason to believe.
We expected the pitching to be great, but the Tigers are thriving in every aspect of the game.
BYBTB

2 trends that must hold (and 2 that must stop) for Tigers to maintain status atop AL

The Detroit Tigers are primed to make a run in the American League, but in order for their October dreams to come true, they must take notice of early trends.

motorcitybengals.com

2 trends that must hold (and 2 that must stop) for Tigers to maintain status atop AL.
MCBTB

Trey Sweeney’s huge night might’ve just locked in his place with the Tigers

Trey Sweeney's career-high six RBI game against the Angels might help him stay on the Tigers' roster.

motorcitybengals.com

Trey Sweeney’s huge night might’ve just locked in his place with the Tigers.
MCBTB

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025/05/04/detroit-tigers-tyler-holton-ready-to-put-slow-start-in-the-rearview/83446299007/

Tigers' Tyler Holton ready to put slow start (by his high standards) in the rearview.
Detnews

'We can do it all': Slugging Tigers overwhelm Angels with offensive outburst, claim series

Kerry Carpenter, Colt Keith and Trey Sweeney all had a day and big swings in the Tigers' 13-1 romp.

www.detroitnews.com

'We can do it all': Slugging Tigers overwhelm Angels with offensive outburst, claim series.
Detnews

Reese Olson's changeup has quickly become one of best pitches in MLB for Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers starter Reese Olson has given up only one home run this season, in part because of a changeup that has developed into an elite pitch.

www.freep.com

Reese Olson's changeup has quickly become one of best pitches in MLB for Detroit Tigers.
Freep
Olson has always been skilled at keeping the ball in the ballpark. In his first season in 2023, he allowed 1.22 home runs per nine innings, right around the major-league average of 1.23 per nine. He more than halved that rate in 2024, allowing only 0.56 home runs per nine. And so far in 2025 he's halved that rate once again, down to 0.23 per nine.
Only two qualified American League starters have a better home run rate than Olson so far in 2025: Tyler Mahle of the Texas Rangers (who hasn't given up a home run over 37⅔ innings pitched) and Hunter Brown of the Houston Astros. Jack Flaherty, who is one spot ahead of Olson in the Tigers' rotation, has already given up five home runs in seven starts compared to Olson's one, while ace Tarik Skubal has given up four.

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2025/05/05/detroit-tigers-offense-mlb-stats-hitting-coaches/83449308007/

Detroit Tigers might not have elite offense, but hitting coaches making it look that way.
Freep

Kerry Carpenter continues to smash the ball, get the red-hot Tigers’ gear today

Carpenter has been one of the best hitters in the Tigers' lineup so far this season

www.mlive.com

Kerry Carpenter continues to smash the ball, get the red-hot Tigers’ gear today.
Mlive

 

[biggunsbob]

We better Sweep Colorado or at least win the series. KC is wrapping up a stretch they were 3-0 verses Colorado, 2-1 verses Houston for a 5-1 homestand. Then 3-0 at TB , and a 2-1 at Baltimore.


White Sox for 4 and Boston 3 at home starting today.
And mondays is already in the books as a win.

 

[gotime909]

If you wouldve told me that one of Tork, baez, McKinstry or Dingler would have an OPS over .800 right now I wouldve been ecstatic. The fact that all 4 of them are over .800 is mind blowing

 

[Mitchrapp]

We better Sweep Colorado or at least win the series. KC is wrapping up a stretch they were 3-0 verses Colorado, 2-1 verses Houston for a 5-1 homestand. Then 3-0 at TB , and a 2-1 at Baltimore.

So like Detroit? Or haven't you noticed Detroit has been playing well. It's all about series wins, even the worst teams win 50-60 games.

 

[kalinecountry]

A NEW WAY TO PLAY

by Holly Horning The Detroit Tigers are building a roster completely differently than they did in the past. You’d have to go back over 50 years to find something similar. Gone are the d…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

A NEW WAY TO PLAY.
Totally Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are building a roster completely differently than they did in the past. You’d have to go back over 50 years to find something similar.

 

[tomdalton22]

A NEW WAY TO PLAY

by Holly Horning The Detroit Tigers are building a roster completely differently than they did in the past. You’d have to go back over 50 years to find something similar. Gone are the d…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

A NEW WAY TO PLAY.
Totally Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are building a roster completely differently than they did in the past. You’d have to go back over 50 years to find something similar.

I have been preaching this for years. I would rather have a team full of good players than a few super stars and average to below average players.

 

[kalinecountry]

Riley Greene: 13-for-28, 7 R, 4 HR, 8 RBI
Kyle Stowers: 8-for-19, 5 R, 4 HR, 10 RBI
Your Chevrolet AL and NL Players of the Week!

WAR by Team.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GqRmy1aXIAAps0A?format=jpg&name=medium

 

[kalinecountry]

The Detroit Tigers Minor League Report Podcast: TMLR Week 6 Recap: Riley Greene, 9th wonder of the world

The guys recap the Tigers series win over the Angels, Greene and Colt Keith are looking better, Avila vs. Harris once again, Max Anderson taking home hardware and FCL is underway

bleav.com

TMLR Week 6 Recap: Riley Greene, 9th wonder of the world. 94 minutes.

The guys recap the Tigers series win over the Angels, Greene and Colt Keith are looking better, Avila vs. Harris once again, Max Anderson taking home hardware and FCL is underway.

 

[kalinecountry]

Detroit Tigers keep rolling: AL's best record, MLB's best run differential through 35 games. 69 minutes.

As Evan Petzold returns from paternity leave, the Detroit Tigers hold the best record in the American League (22-13) and lead MLB with a plus-63 run differential through 35 games in the 2025 season. They've also launched a league-leading 20 home runs since April 28, doing so in the first seven games of their 10-game road trip. What has stood out most over the first 35 games? And what should we expect from Javier Báez moving forward? Tigers radio analyst Bobby Scales joins the Days of Roar podcast to break down Detroit's early success, hitting coach Michael Brdar's game planning, and how opposing pitchers are adjusting to Spencer Torkelson, plus he shares his take on Báez's resurgence.To close the show, Evan and Mark Gorosh analyze the Tigers' decision to cut struggling pitcher Kenta Maeda, share injury updates and debate a key question: Which former No. 1 overall pick inspires more confidence — Spencer Torkelson or Casey Mize?

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tyler-holton-working-on-execution-out-of-tigers-bullpen

Tigers' lefty Tyler Holton 'trending in right direction'.
Tigers' official site

The Tiger Beat: Riley Greene is the AL Player of the Week

As if there was ever any doubt.

www.blessyouboys.com

The Tiger Beat: Riley Greene is the AL Player of the Week.
As if there was ever any doubt.
BYBTB

Javy Báez is good now and Tigers fans don’t know how to feel

A resurgent Javy Báez has become a major contributor to the Detroit Tigers' hot start to the season, and many fans are skeptical.

motorcitybengals.com

Javy Báez is good now and Tigers fans don’t know how to feel.
MCBTB

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025/05/05/analysis-tying-up-loose-ends-before-detroit-tigers-resume-road-trip/83456054007/

Analysis: Tying up some loose ends before Tigers resume their Rolling Thunder road trip.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2025/05/06/detroit-tigers-tarik-skubal-rookie-chase-lee/83465345007/

Chase Lee has funky motion, wild story and represents something important about Tigers.

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025/05/06/detroit-tigers-2025-mlb-all-star-game/83452249007/

How many Detroit Tigers could be headed to 2025 MLB All-Star Game?
Freep

Detroit Tigers are top-5 team in majority of MLB power rankings

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the surprises of the MLB season, and now rank highly according to many expert's power rankings.

www.freep.com

Detroit Tigers are top-5 team in majority of MLB power rankings.
Freep

This relationship is ‘linchpin’ to Tigers’ success, says ex-MLB manager

The Tigers have the best record in the American League after a hot start to the season.

www.mlive.com

This relationship is ‘linchpin’ to Tigers’ success, says ex-MLB manager.
Mlive

Fluke or for real? The numbers behind the Tigers’ AL-best record

Some players will probably come back to earth soon. But Tork? The numbers say his hot start is legit.

www.mlive.com

Fluke or for real? The numbers behind the Tigers’ AL-best record.
Mlive