GAME 86 - Detroit Tigers @ New York Yankees, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7:05PM

[tigermud]

Skubal is at 87 pitches . Does he come out for the 7th ?

We never seem to ever get more than 6 out of him, we do from melton Mize and montero more often than we do scoby.

 

[tomdalton22]

We never seem to ever get more than 6 out of him, we do from melton Mize and montero more often than we do scoby.

this was a good decision. No reason to push him...we need him healthy until the trade deadline

 

[biggunsbob]

Tigers 9th
Lee Singles
McGonigle singles
Dingler (popout to Pitcher)
Carpenter 4-6-3 Dp.

Bottom 9th 9-2 Tigers .

 

[tigermud]

this was a good decision. No reason to push him...we need him healthy until the trade deadline

Not sure why we’re waiting. Sooner the better

 

[biggunsbob]

Yankees 9th
Holton in
Goldschmidt 3-1
Rosario Holton the dummy walks a batter tigers 1st BB. <<<<<<
Rice F-7
Dominguez bloop single. 9-3.
Volpe singles. Had him 0-2
Caballero (2-2) Foulout

Come on ump. He went on that check swing . (Home cooking)
Holton gives up 2 hits. Had a shot at keeping Yankees under 4 hits for 5 games in a row

Mize , and Skubal. That is how it was supposed to be this year.
Damn Astros series. Should have won at least 3 of 4 if not all 4.

 

[biggunsbob]

It is crazy how much power Outman has. His three run Homer was just a half-ish swing. If he could only hit for average .

 

[biggunsbob]

The tigers will probably wait till at least July 7th and 8th before trading Skubal.

The Detroit Tigers are hosting a unique, back-to-back puzzle bobblehead giveaway on July 7 and July 8, 2026, celebrating ace Tarik Skubal. The two individual bobblehead will connect together.


Skubal opens the two bobleheads

https://fb.watch/I4bSv13qUw/?fs=e

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tarik-skubal-pitches-6-strong-innings-against-yankees

Yanks barely make Skubal sweat as anticipated pitchers' duel turns one-sided.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-yankees/2026/06/30/823528/live/box

Boxscore.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-yankees/2026/06/30/823528/live/video

Video highlights of the Tigers win over the yankees.

Early Schlittler impolsion leads to big win for Tigers

If someone made a wish to make the Tigers good, please don’t mess it up.

www.blessyouboys.com

Early Schittler impolsion leads to big win for Tigers.
If someone made a wish to make the Tigers good, please don’t mess it up.
BYBTB

Tigers' Skubal gets early run support in 9-3 win over Yankees.
Pitcher’s duel? What pitcher’s duel.
It was billed as a battle between the reigning American League Cy Young winner and the leader in the clubhouse for the award this season.
Tarik Skubal held up his end of the deal.
But the Tigers spoiled the storyline for right-hander Cam Schlittler and the Yankees, clubbing five home runs in a series-winning 9-3 romp Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
Detnews

Detroit Tigers tee off on New York Yankees with 5 homers in win.
The Detroit Tigers showed no fear or intimidation facing Cam Schlittler, the New York Yankees superstar who entered Tuesday, June 30, as the favorite to win the American League Cy Young award.
The Tigers weren’t timid, either. They were aggressive and decisive, launching four homers off Schlittler in a 9-3 victory at Yankee Stadium.
It was stunning, to say the least.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2026/07/tigers-blast-five-homers-beat-yankees-for-second-straight-night.html

Tigers blast five homers, beat Yankees for second straight night.
Mlive

The Tigers hit four home runs of at least 400 feet in the first three innings, tying the Statcast Era record for the most by a team in that span.
The Tigers ended June on a high note. After a miserable May in which they went 6-22, the Tigers finished June with a 15-11 record. They hit 49 home runs in June, tying the franchise record for most in any single month.

 

[andthereitgoes84]

ChatGPT is fun...

Combining the detroit tigers current short-comings with what is perceived available in MLB players and prospects, who should the tigers ask in return for Skubal?
===============================================
If the Tigers decided to trade Tarik Skubal, they should treat him like the baseball equivalent of an NFL franchise quarterback. An ace with Cy Young-level production and (assuming multiple years of control, or even a year-plus before free agency) is one of the most valuable trade assets in the sport. The return should reshape the organization—not just replenish it. Recent reporting suggests Detroit would only move him if it believes its playoff odds have meaningfully collapsed. ([MLB.com][1])
### What Detroit actually needs
The Tigers' long-term core is strongest in:
* Starting pitching
* Young infield talent
* Catching depth
The areas that still need impact talent are:
* A middle-of-the-order right-handed bat
* A long-term third baseman (if not already solved internally)
* Corner outfield power
* High-end bullpen upside
Because of that, I'd prioritize **elite position-player talent over pitching prospects**. Detroit already develops pitchers well.
## My ideal asking price
I'd insist on:
* One Top-10 overall MLB prospect
* One MLB-ready everyday hitter
* One additional Top-100 prospect
* One upside lottery-ticket arm
Anything less isn't enough.
## Teams I'd target
### Chicago Cubs
This is probably my favorite fit.
Ask for:
* Matt Shaw
* Owen Caissie
* Cade Horton
If they refuse Horton:
* Kevin Alcántara instead.
That gives Detroit:
* future 3B
* power OF
* rotation depth
---
### Boston Red Sox
Demand:
* Roman Anthony
Start there.
If Anthony is untouchable...
* Marcelo Mayer
* Jhostynxon Garcia
* another premium arm
Without Anthony or Mayer, I'd hang up.
---
### Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers have prospect depth but fewer elite headliners than in previous years.
I'd ask for:
* Dalton Rushing
* Josue De Paula
* Jackson Ferris
---
### Baltimore Orioles
If Baltimore became aggressive:
* Samuel Basallo
* Coby Mayo
* another premium prospect
That immediately injects elite offensive upside.
---
### Seattle Mariners
Seattle has exactly the type of young hitters Detroit lacks.
Ask for:
* Colt Emerson
* Lazaro Montes
* Michael Arroyo
I'd be thrilled with that package.
---
## Teams I'd avoid
### New York Yankees
The Yankees simply don't have enough elite prospect depth.
Unless they include:
* George Lombard Jr.
I don't think they can assemble the best offer. Reports have also indicated New York is reluctant to move Lombard. ([New York Post][2])
---
## If I were Scott Harris...
My opening demand to every club would be something like:
> "Give us your No. 1 prospect, your best young MLB hitter under team control, another Top-100 prospect, and a fourth upside piece. Otherwise we're keeping Skubal."
That's how valuable Skubal is.
### My favorite hypothetical package
From the Cubs:
* Matt Shaw
* Owen Caissie
* Cade Horton
* one additional high-upside lower-level prospect
That addresses Detroit's biggest organizational weakness—middle-of-the-order position players—while still adding another potential impact starter.
One additional thought: if the Tigers believe they can realistically sign Skubal to a long-term extension, I would **not** trade him. A legitimate Cy Young-caliber ace entering his prime is one of the hardest assets in baseball to replace, and even a blockbuster prospect haul carries significant uncertainty. The threshold to move him should therefore be extraordinarily high.
[

 

[lonesometiger]

The tigers will probably wait till at least July 7th and 8th before trading Skubal.

The Detroit Tigers are hosting a unique, back-to-back puzzle bobblehead giveaway on July 7 and July 8, 2026, celebrating ace Tarik Skubal. The two individual bobblehead will connect together.


Skubal opens the two bobleheads

https://fb.watch/I4bSv13qUw/?fs=e

With the way this team has preform since Skuba return, I must review my thinking. Should Tigers continue this trend maybe they need to resign him, yea I've said it! And Mize when Healthy is as good as many. BTW Jack's ERA for June is 2.50 with his only win on the season. My goodness Tigers have go tto get the offence going!
PS Zack M hit .257 in June. Carp .257 with 6 homers Lee .360 2 HRs, Green .247 5 hrs DD .330 8 HRs, Torres .341 2 hrs got get this man healthy!, the kid KM .281 bot hit 3of6 hrs in June.

 

[kalinecountry]

MID-SEASON GRADES: INFIELD

by Holly Horning We are just over the halfway mark of the 2026 MLB season and we’re handing out grades. Over the coming week, we’re asking readers to grade individual players as w…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

MID-SEASON GRADES: INFIELD.
Totally Tigers

We are just over the halfway mark of the 2026 MLB season and we’re handing out grades. Over the coming week, we’re asking readers to grade individual players as well as management. At the end, we’ll post the final results.
Today, we’re continuing the evaluation and focusing on the infield. Only those with enough playing time will be eligible for evaluation. Those like Javy Baez and Gleyber Torres, who have been on the IL more than they have played, will not be eligible.
Please grade each player based upon both their offense and defense using primarily their slash lines (BA/OBP/SLG/OPS) and Fielding Run Value. Also compare each player with where he sits in compariosn with the rest of the roster.
To assist you in your evaluation, please refer to each player’s stats at:
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/2026.shtml (for offense)
Fielding Run Value Leaderboard (for defense)
There are multiple votes to be cast so please make sure that you cast votes for each poll in today’s blog.

I voted:
Keith C
Lee C
McGonigle A
Tork D

 

[tomdalton22]

ChatGPT is fun...

Combining the detroit tigers current short-comings with what is perceived available in MLB players and prospects, who should the tigers ask in return for Skubal?
===============================================
If the Tigers decided to trade Tarik Skubal, they should treat him like the baseball equivalent of an NFL franchise quarterback. An ace with Cy Young-level production and (assuming multiple years of control, or even a year-plus before free agency) is one of the most valuable trade assets in the sport. The return should reshape the organization—not just replenish it. Recent reporting suggests Detroit would only move him if it believes its playoff odds have meaningfully collapsed. ([MLB.com][1])
### What Detroit actually needs
The Tigers' long-term core is strongest in:
* Starting pitching
* Young infield talent
* Catching depth
The areas that still need impact talent are:
* A middle-of-the-order right-handed bat
* A long-term third baseman (if not already solved internally)
* Corner outfield power
* High-end bullpen upside
Because of that, I'd prioritize **elite position-player talent over pitching prospects**. Detroit already develops pitchers well.
## My ideal asking price
I'd insist on:
* One Top-10 overall MLB prospect
* One MLB-ready everyday hitter
* One additional Top-100 prospect
* One upside lottery-ticket arm
Anything less isn't enough.
## Teams I'd target
### Chicago Cubs
This is probably my favorite fit.
Ask for:
* Matt Shaw
* Owen Caissie
* Cade Horton
If they refuse Horton:
* Kevin Alcántara instead.
That gives Detroit:
* future 3B
* power OF
* rotation depth
---
### Boston Red Sox
Demand:
* Roman Anthony
Start there.
If Anthony is untouchable...
* Marcelo Mayer
* Jhostynxon Garcia
* another premium arm
Without Anthony or Mayer, I'd hang up.
---
### Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers have prospect depth but fewer elite headliners than in previous years.
I'd ask for:
* Dalton Rushing
* Josue De Paula
* Jackson Ferris
---
### Baltimore Orioles
If Baltimore became aggressive:
* Samuel Basallo
* Coby Mayo
* another premium prospect
That immediately injects elite offensive upside.
---
### Seattle Mariners
Seattle has exactly the type of young hitters Detroit lacks.
Ask for:
* Colt Emerson
* Lazaro Montes
* Michael Arroyo
I'd be thrilled with that package.
---
## Teams I'd avoid
### New York Yankees
The Yankees simply don't have enough elite prospect depth.
Unless they include:
* George Lombard Jr.
I don't think they can assemble the best offer. Reports have also indicated New York is reluctant to move Lombard. ([New York Post][2])
---
## If I were Scott Harris...
My opening demand to every club would be something like:
> "Give us your No. 1 prospect, your best young MLB hitter under team control, another Top-100 prospect, and a fourth upside piece. Otherwise we're keeping Skubal."
That's how valuable Skubal is.
### My favorite hypothetical package
From the Cubs:
* Matt Shaw
* Owen Caissie
* Cade Horton
* one additional high-upside lower-level prospect
That addresses Detroit's biggest organizational weakness—middle-of-the-order position players—while still adding another potential impact starter.
One additional thought: if the Tigers believe they can realistically sign Skubal to a long-term extension, I would **not** trade him. A legitimate Cy Young-caliber ace entering his prime is one of the hardest assets in baseball to replace, and even a blockbuster prospect haul carries significant uncertainty. The threshold to move him should therefore be extraordinarily high.
[

LOL...you are asking for way too much. Every team you call would laugh and hang up on you!

 

[tomdalton22]

With the way this team has preform since Skuba return, I must review my thinking. Should Tigers continue this trend maybe they need to resign him, yea I've said it! And Mize when Healthy is as good as many. BTW Jack's ERA for June is 2.50 with his only win on the season. My goodness Tigers have go tto get the offence going!
PS Zack M hit .257 in June. Carp .257 with 6 homers Lee .360 2 HRs, Green .247 5 hrs DD .330 8 HRs, Torres .341 2 hrs got get this man healthy!, the kid KM .281 bot hit 3of6 hrs in June.

The Tigers can't just "sign him". He is a free agent, after the season, he can sign with any team he wants.

 

[tomdalton22]

MID-SEASON GRADES: INFIELD

by Holly Horning We are just over the halfway mark of the 2026 MLB season and we’re handing out grades. Over the coming week, we’re asking readers to grade individual players as w…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

MID-SEASON GRADES: INFIELD.
Totally Tigers

We are just over the halfway mark of the 2026 MLB season and we’re handing out grades. Over the coming week, we’re asking readers to grade individual players as well as management. At the end, we’ll post the final results.
Today, we’re continuing the evaluation and focusing on the infield. Only those with enough playing time will be eligible for evaluation. Those like Javy Baez and Gleyber Torres, who have been on the IL more than they have played, will not be eligible.
Please grade each player based upon both their offense and defense using primarily their slash lines (BA/OBP/SLG/OPS) and Fielding Run Value. Also compare each player with where he sits in compariosn with the rest of the roster.
To assist you in your evaluation, please refer to each player’s stats at:
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/2026.shtml (for offense)
Fielding Run Value Leaderboard (for defense)
There are multiple votes to be cast so please make sure that you cast votes for each poll in today’s blog.

I voted:
Keith C
Lee C
McGonigle A
Tork D

I voted
Keith D
Lee C
McGonigle A
Tork C

FWIW, Keith D+ and Tork C-

 

[lonesometiger]

The Tigers can't just "sign him". He is a free agent, after the season, he can sign with any team he wants.

Give him a good enough contract and he could sign. He a free agent after the season, him and the Tigers can do what ever they want.

 

[tomdalton22]

Give him a good enough contract and he could sign. He a free agent after the season, him and the Tigers can do what ever they want.

He can do whatever he wants...the Tigers have to do what Skubal wants. The Tigers could offer 8 years for $400M and Skubal could still decide to sign elsewhere.

 

[byco42]

I have little to no confidence in the current abilities of Tigers' management to construct a contending team, even with an unlimited budget. Oh well, we will have an entire year of no baseball to reset expectations anyway.

 

[gotime909]

this was a good decision. No reason to push him...we need him healthy until the trade deadline

Skubal has shown he wouldnt have went back out if it was even a playoff game. F him

 

[biggunsbob]

Tigers.minor league June 30th
Toledo first half (34-40) 2nd half ((5-2) overall (39-42)
Toledo lost pitchers duel 3-1 final.

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Gameday: Cubs 3, Mud Hens 1 Final Score (06/30/2026)

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Erie first half (36-32) 2nd half (6-1) overall (42-33).
Won fourth in a row. 6-4 Final.

Esposito hit his 12th.
Meyers hi his 6th.

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Gameday: SeaWolves 6, RubberDucks 4 Final Score (06/30/2026)

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West Michigan 1st half (24-40) 2nd half (6-4) overall (30-44)
Yikes lost 20-11 Final
Rainer was 2-4 and now batting .284.

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Gameday: Captains 20, Whitecaps 11 Final Score (06/30/2026)

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Lakeland 1st half (31-34) 2nd half (4-6) overall (35-40)
Won 7-1

Briceno hit a homer


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Gameday: Cardinals 1, Flying Tigers 7 Final Score (06/30/2026)

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[tigermud]