GAME 88 - Detroit Tigers @ Texas Rangers, Thursday, July 2, 2026 8:40 PM

[biggunsbob]

As of now Valdez is a a bust and a huge waste of money
Valdez……….5 er
Brieske……..1 er
Smmers……3 er
Jansen……….LMAO. Pitches only 1/3 of an inning. Hey zero er.
Finnegan…1 er


With Valdez and Jack throwing winning more than 2 or 3 in a row will be pretty hard. Tigers really need a 10-2 stretch or better.

 

[biggunsbob]

Vierling 0-3. Average is down to .198.

 

[kalinecountry]

Reports from Jackson Jobe's first live BP is good news Tigers deserve right now

Jackson Jobe hit 100 MPH in first live batting practice as he makes steady progress back to the Tigers.

motorcitybengals.com

Reports from Jackson Jobe's first live BP is good news Tigers deserve right now.
An uncomplicated return from injury? For the Tigers?
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/framber-valdez-allows-5-runs-in-tigers-loss-to-rangers

'Good team with a bad record': Hinch, Tigers focused on staying the course.
Tigers official site

They are not a good team, they are a barely average team with a bad record.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-rangers/2026/07/02/822884/final/box

Boxscore. 2 for 11 RISP. Valdez blows.

Tigers’ winning streak ends with dismal series opener against Rangers

Well, the streak was nice while it lasted.

www.blessyouboys.com

Tigers’ winning streak ends with dismal series opener against Rangers.
BYBTB

Tigers' Framber Valdez roughed up in 10-4 loss to Rangers in opener.
If this game was a preview of things to come, July won't be as kind to the Tigers as June was.
The Detroit Tigers (38-50) couldn't handle the heat of the Texas Rangers' (45-43) bats on Thursday, as they got smacked in a 10-4 loss to begin this three-game series in Arlington, Texas.
Detnews

Brief rally not enough for Tigers vs Rangers as win streak ends at 3.
The Texas Rangers pounded Detroit Tigers starter Framber Valdez and then kept the onslaught going against the Tigers bullpen in a 10-4 victory at Globe Life Field on Thursday, July 2.
The Rangers scored five runs off Valdez in five innings – and it would have been far worse but the Tigers played some great defense behind him.
Meanwhile, Texas starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi looked like he was going to have a no-hitter, retiring the first nine Tigers and not giving up a hit until the fifth.
Freep

After sweep of Yankees, Tigers’ momentum evaporates in Texas.
After three dominant pitching performances in a sweep of the Yankees in the Bronx, the Detroit Tigers couldn’t carry that momentum to Texas.
The Tigers surrendered 17 hits in a 10-4 loss to the Rangers on Thursday night at Globe Life Field.
The Tigers (38-50) had a three-game winning streak snapped and will play the Rangers (45-43) twice more this weekend.
Mlive

 

[biggunsbob]

Minor League scores.
Toledo (34-40) First half. (6-3) 2nd half. (40-43 overall.
Lost 6-4 at home to the Cubs (34-47) farm team. Had a 3-1 lead till the fifth . Middle pitchers for the Hens sucked.


Box

Gameday: Cubs 6, Mud Hens 4 Final Score (07/02/2026)

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Erie (36-32) 1st half (8-1) 2nd half. (44-33) overall.
Seawolves on a 6 game winning streak. Another game the bats did some hitting. A 12-10 wild win over the 36-41 Rubberducks.
Erie had 14 hits . Back to back games the whole starting Erie line all had a hit. Esposito hit his 13 homer. Still only batting .221.
Five pitchers (9/4) k/bb. Last three were ok.
Liranzo sat. 1b 25 year old Jenkins was 3 for 5 with 2 runs and 3 rbis .


Box

Gameday: SeaWolves 12, RubberDucks 10 Final Score (07/02/2026)

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West Michigan (1st half 24-40) 2nd half (8-4) (32-44) overall .
WM has. Two game winning streak winning 9-3 tonight .
11 hit attack . Rainer sat. Lee hit his 3rd homer.
Four pitchers went . 1st one was the best.


Box

Gameday: Captains 3, Whitecaps 9 Final Score (07/02/2026)

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Lakeland 1st half (31-34) 2nd half (4-8)
Not a great start. Lost a double header at home

Game one 7-6 Final.
Witherspoon was lit up again.
Briceño Was 1-3 rbi in rehab start. Batting .333

Gameday: Cardinals 7, Flying Tigers 6 Final Score (07/02/2026)

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Game Two lost 10-2 Final.
Starter also sucked here

Gameday: Cardinals 10, Flying Tigers 2 Final Score (07/02/2026)

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[biggunsbob]

I am convinced if Harris had called up Lee, Clark, Anderson and other others in May they would have been better then 6-22.

Tiger hitters have to be one of the worst teams hitting situationally.
I wonder also. I bet our pitchers give up more 0-2 and 1-2 count hits than other teams. It sure feels that way.

 

[kalinecountry]

MID-SEASON GRADES: BULLPEN

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

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MID-SEASON GRADES: BULLPEN.
Totally Tigers

We are just over the halfway mark of the 2026 MLB season and we’re continuing to hand 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 bullpen. (This should be fun.) Some of those pitchers have acted as starters so you will see them in the rotation blog. Only those who have pitched 20 innings or more have been included.
Please grade each pitcher based primarily upon their ERA, WHIP, FIP and K%. Also compare each player with where he sits in 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

There are multiple votes to be cast (8!) so please make sure that you cast votes for each poll in today’s blog.

What mid-season grade would you give Drew Anderson?
A
B
C
D
E

What mid-season grade would you give Emmanuel De Jesus?
A
B
C
D
E

What mid-season grade would you give Kyle Finnegan?
A
B
C
D
E

What mid-season grade would you give Tyler Holton?
A
B
C
D
E

What mid-season grade would you give Brant Hurter?
A
B
C
D
E

What mid-season grade would you give Kenley Jansen?
A
B
C
D
E

What mid-season grade would you give Ty Madden?
A
B
C
D
E

What mid-season grade would you give Will Vest?
A
B
C
D
E


My votes:
Anderson D
DeJesus C
Finnegan C
Holton D
Hurter C
Jansen E
Madden B
Vest D

 

[kalinecountry]

The Tigers have an off day Friday due to the World Cup match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington Texas.

Guess who dealt for a dominant reliever..Dave Dombrowski.
Jhoan Duran 1.52 ERA 21 saves 45 SO 20.2 IP.
Split usage and still averages 100 on his 4S..imagine that all these years later Dave is still dealing and we have a guy who hides and refuses to make even one trade.

Vierling now 13/79. with 1BB how much longer can they keep using him.

In 2025, Tigers pinch-hitters had a .723 OPS.
In 2026, Tigers pinch-hitters have a .466 OPS.

Tigers have one clear path to field respectable 2027 pitching staff if Tarik Skubal leaves

The Detroit Tigers will have quite a bit of uncertainty in the starting rotation after this season especially if Tarik Skubal departs. They need a backup plan.

motorcitybengals.com

Tigers have one clear path to field respectable 2027 pitching staff if Tarik Skubal leaves.
This is their best option.
MCBTB

Kevin McGonigle has airtight case to make MLB All-Star Game in Philly.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle had no idea how MLB players vote for the All-Star Game.
Everything is still new to him.
“It was really cool,” he said. “I didn't really know how it worked until I was sent the link. You go through each position, and you get to see their WAR, their stats and stuff like that. It was just cool being able to go through each position and pick who I think should be in it.”
Freep

How the Tigers development chief sees them all: Clark, Rainer, Callahan, Peck, Graham, Yost -- and more

Shane Farrell offered comprehensive thoughts on a range of Tigers top-tier prospects, including the surprisingly skilled Low-A dazzler, Edian Espinal, during a lengthy first-half review.

tigersintelligencereport.substack.com

How the Tigers development chief sees them all: Clark, Rainer, Callahan, Peck, Graham, Yost -- and more.
Shane Farrell offered comprehensive thoughts on a range of Tigers top-tier prospects, including the surprisingly skilled Low-A dazzler, Edian Espinal, during a lengthy first-half review.
Tigers Intelligence Report w/Lynn Henning

Do not be shocked if McBarrel ends up a 3B.

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

Ilitch teams have 2 strikes and NO BALLS.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HMVNht4XIAAWZNU?format=jpg&name=medium

 

[biggunsbob]

My votes:
Anderson C-
DeJesus C
Finnegan C+
Holton D+
Hurter B-
Jansen F
Madden B
Vest D-

 

[biggunsbob]

7-3-26
Minor League scores.
Toledo (34-40) First half. (6-4) 2nd half. (40-44 overall.
Lost 5-4 tonight , back to back losses. Madden and Hanifee
Roughed up. DH Valencia hit his 16th Homer.
Clark sat


Box

Gameday: Cubs 5, Mud Hens 4 Final Score (07/03/2026)

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Erie (36-32) 1st half (9-1) 2nd half. (45-33)
Won 7th in a row . 6-1 final in 6 innings.
Esposito hit his 15th. Jenkins his 8th. Top of the order had
5 hits.



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Gameday: SeaWolves 6, RubberDucks 1 Final Score (07/03/2026)

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West Michigan (1st half 24-40) 2nd half (8-5) (32-45) overall
Lost 10-3 tonight . Rainer only 1-4 with 3 k’s


Box

Gameday: Captains 10, Whitecaps 3 Final Score (07/03/2026)

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Lakeland 1st half (31-34) 2nd half 5-8). (36-42) overall
Won 7-4 tonight

Box

Gameday: Cardinals 4, Flying Tigers 7 Final Score (07/03/2026)

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[biggunsbob]

Sorry if already posted
Jose Briceno 1st Homer in a rehab stint few days ago .

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/video/josue-briceno-homers-1-on-a-line-drive-to-left-center-field

 

[kalinecountry]

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
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Happy Fourth of July! We’re all taking today off but we’ll be back tomorrow with a fresh new blog. In the meantime, let’s all appreciate what this day symbolizes and be thankful that we live in this great country!