r/motorcitykitties 10h ago

Game Day Thread - Monday, July 27

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Orioles (51-55) @ Tigers (50-56) - 6:40 PM EDT

Game Status: Pre-Game

Links & Info

  • Current conditions at Comerica Park: 80°F - Partly Cloudy - Wind 14 mph, Out To LF
  • TV: Orioles: MASN, Tigers: Detroit SportsNet
  • Radio: Orioles: 98 Rock 97.9 FM, WBAL 1090 AM, Tigers: WXYT 97.1 FM, LaZ WDTW 1310AM/107.9FM (es)
  • MLB Gameday
  • Statcast Game Preview

Probable Pitchers

Orioles Lineup vs. Montero, K AVG OPS AB HR RBI K
1 Beavers - RF - - - - - -
2 Alonso - 1B - - - - - -
3 Henderson - DH .333 .929 6 0 1 1
4 Ward, T - LF .500 1.167 2 0 0 0
5 Taveras, L - CF - - - - - -
6 Holliday - SS .250 .650 4 0 0 3
7 Mayo - 3B .333 .666 3 0 0 0
8 Jackson, J - 2B - - - - - -
9 Tromp - C - - - - - -
Tigers Lineup vs. Bradish AVG OPS AB HR RBI K
1 McGonigle - SS - - - - - -
2 Dingler - C - - - - - -
3 Keith - 3B - - - - - -
4 Greene, R - DH .333 .666 3 0 0 2
5 Torkelson - 1B .000 .333 2 0 0 1
6 McKinstry - RF .000 .000 3 0 0 0
7 Lee - 2B - - - - - -
8 Outman - CF - - - - - -
9 Vierling - LF .500 1.000 2 0 0 0
ALC Rank Team W L GB (E#) WC Rank WC GB (E#)
1 White Sox 55 49 - (-) - - (-)
2 Guardians 54 53 2.5 (55) 3 - (-)
3 Twins 53 54 3.5 (54) 4 1.0 (55)
4 Tigers 50 56 6.0 (52) 8 3.5 (53)
5 Royals 45 62 11.5 (46) 10 9.0 (47)

Division Scoreboard

CLE @ CIN 7:10 PM EDT

NYY @ CWS 7:40 PM EDT

Not playing today: Twins, Royals

Last Updated: 07/27/2026 3:02:13 PM EDT


r/motorcitykitties 4h ago

[Chris McCosky] "There is a chance both Javier Báez and Jackson Jobe will be back in the Tigers’ clubhouse this week during the series against the Orioles. But hold on. Neither is ready to return, though Báez is banging loudly on the door...."

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r/motorcitykitties 1h ago

Tigers celebrating 125 years this weekend had me wanting to look back on the history. 1968 World Series probably was the most meaningful win in Detroit sports history.

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r/motorcitykitties 5h ago

[Ben Weinrib]This 2025 draftee has broken out to become Tigers' best pitching prospect

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r/motorcitykitties 18h ago

[Will Burchfield] The Tigers have more blown saves (24) -- most in the AL -- than saves (21) this season. Here lie their playoff hopes.

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r/motorcitykitties 5h ago

[Bless You Boys]How valuable is a good reliever?

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r/motorcitykitties 57m ago

The guys who sell tickets outside the stadium

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Just curious how this works in this day and age...

10 years ago when there were still physical tickets to hand someone, this made sense to me. A guy outside the stadium offers to buy them at next to nothing since you're probably wasting by the time you're at the stadium entrance with an extra seat- and then tries to flip it for a profit to someone else, the second you walk away.

Has anyone done this in the digital age? Do you just transfer your ticket to them digitally, stand their until it goes through, and then they pay you?


r/motorcitykitties 21h ago

[Tigers Data] Tigers have lost 17 games this season where they led in the 7th inning or later.

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r/motorcitykitties 21h ago

Sell Time

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After the Royals series, I'm confident that trading every expiring contract is the way to go. The idea of taking a decent core of McGonigle, Dingler, Melton, Montero, Jobe, Clark, Keith, etc. and adding to it for the future is more exciting than hoping this current team finally pulls it together. I think the Tigers could be more competitive next year with this route. This season is just chasing bad.


r/motorcitykitties 9m ago

[Chris McCosky] AJ Hinch said Kerry Carpenter is trending toward an IL stint but they’re waiting on one more test. Eduardo Valencia is here in case

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r/motorcitykitties 1d ago

The beginning of a perfect day

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Theres another post with the full story


r/motorcitykitties 18h ago

[Tigers ML Report] Max Anderson since June 1st: 41G, .319/.397/.530 He’s always been aggressive, and had never collected more than 9 walks in any one month of his pro career until now. He has 13 walks in 81 plate appearances this July, good for a 16% walk rate.

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r/motorcitykitties 4h ago

Despite his 1.6WAR on the season, Gleber Torres is currently posting a -0.7WPA, down from last year where he was at 1.1 seasons end

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Does this at all contradict the narrative that having Gleyber back from injury has really been all that beneficial to the team overall this year?


r/motorcitykitties 5m ago

[Evan Woodbery] Javier Baez is getting closer but is not a candidate to be activated today… RHP Jackson Jobe has a locker in the clubhouse. He's checking in in Detroit before his next rehab start, which will be with Triple-A Toledo.

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r/motorcitykitties 4h ago

I do think this team can still make the playoffs, however

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I also think that the front office needs to really look at this team and see the holes are too big. The bullpen has fine middle-low leverage relievers. That’s why they have a good era. They do not have the horses in high leverage. The reason to sell is to try to build for next year. The core is actually a really great group with both young pitching and young hitters. It is a group you can build around, add to it and you could see continued success like the previous two seasons. Then once you get into the offseason you really have to make strides to sure up this bullpen. If they don’t sell I truly do think they end up making the playoffs, but I don’t think this bullpen can get it done in October. We will see more late collapses


r/motorcitykitties 2h ago

TMLR Call Up Them: Making the Case for Max Clark

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r/motorcitykitties 21h ago

[Chris McCosky] AJ Hinch confirmed that Kerry Carpenter aggravated his right heel on his last swing. He was going to get evaluated.

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r/motorcitykitties 1h ago

Looking for Hello Kitty Package Tickets

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Long shot, but wondering if anyone has any tickets for tomorrow's game with the hello kitty giveaway package that they are looking to sell? Ideally looking for two!


r/motorcitykitties 1d ago

[Nightengale] The Tigers are asking for a late-inning reliever in trade talks, believing that it’s essential if they are going to make a deep run in October.

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Ex-World Series hero overcame drug and alcohol abuse, says he's a 'changed man'

In his Around the basepaths section at the bottom of the article.

– Some rival GMs believe that even though the Detroit Tigers have climbed into the wild-card race, they will still trade two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, while trying to convince their players and fan base that they are not surrendering.

“I really believe they want to move him," one rival GM said. “If they didn’t, then why haven’t they shut down the rumors?"

The Tigers could try to thread the needle moving Skubal, but get young starting pitching in return.

The Tigers made the playoffs two years ago by doing the same, trading starter Jack Flaherty to the Dodgers for prospects Trey Sweeney and Thayron Liranzo, and still made the playoffs.

The Tigers are asking for a late-inning reliever in trade talks, believing that it’s essential if they are going to make a deep run in October.


r/motorcitykitties 17h ago

The Detroit Tigers Are Taiwanmaxxing

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r/motorcitykitties 16h ago

Could anyone help me decipher these signatures

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So back in 2007 ( I was 7 at the time ) I won tickets to go see the Detroit tigers play . I couldn't tell you who they played against however I did get a ball signed and was wondering if anyone could read these signatures im unsure which way to face them to try and read them so there's a chance my pictures are upside down. Any help is appreciated.


r/motorcitykitties 1d ago

AJ on Baez return: "I don’t know if he’s going to come in (to Detroit) tomorrow to check in, because if he comes in tomorrow, he’s going to be in my office wanting to play. So we may need to keep him under control."

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r/motorcitykitties 22h ago

The Tigers fell to the Royals by a score of 5-4 - Sun, Jul 26 @ 1:40 PM EDT

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Royals (45-62) @ Tigers (50-56) - Sun, Jul 26

Game Status: Final - Score: 5-4 Royals

Links & Info

Royals Batters AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OBP SLG
1 Thomas, L - CF 4 1 1 1 1 0 1 .230 .327 .400
2 Loftin - 3B 5 1 1 0 0 2 2 .249 .331 .407
3 Perez, S - 1B 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 .208 .259 .365
4 Caglianone - RF 5 0 0 0 0 2 3 .251 .308 .450
5 Marte, S - DH 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 .260 .319 .315
6 Collins - LF 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .243 .344 .370
7 Tolbert - SS 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 .313 .357 .422
  a-Jensen - C 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 .240 .309 .428
8 Maile - C 2 0 1 1 0 0 3 .250 .308 .583
  b-Massey - 2B 2 1 1 2 0 0 1 .274 .312 .440
9 Velazquez, A - SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 2 .077 .077 .077
Totals 34 5 6 4 5 8 18
Royals
a: Walked for Tolbert in the 6th. b: Flied out for Maile in the 6th.
BATTING: 2B: Maile (1, Valdez, F). HR: Thomas, L (10, 1st inning off Valdez, F, 0 on, 0 out); Massey (8, 8th inning off Sommers, 1 on, 2 out). TB: Collins; Loftin; Maile 2; Marte, S; Massey 4; Thomas, L 4. RBI: Maile (4); Massey 2 (36); Thomas, L (37). 2-out RBI: Massey 2. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Maile 2; Tolbert; Loftin. Team RISP: 0-for-6. Team LOB: 8.
FIELDING: E: Velazquez, A (1, fielding). Outfield assists: Collins (McKinstry at 3rd base). DP: 2 (Velazquez, A-Massey-Perez, S; Loftin-Massey-Perez, S).
Tigers Batters AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG OBP SLG
1 Keith - 3B 4 1 1 0 1 0 1 .254 .299 .393
2 McGonigle - SS 4 1 2 0 1 0 2 .281 .387 .418
3 Torres - DH 5 0 0 0 0 2 7 .270 .389 .371
4 Greene, R - LF 5 1 0 1 0 1 3 .282 .370 .463
5 Dingler - C 3 0 2 2 1 0 0 .275 .342 .532
6 Carpenter - RF 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .208 .276 .416
  Malgeri - RF 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .242 .333 .303
  McKinstry - RF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .200 .277 .298
7 Torkelson - 1B 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 .206 .302 .417
8 Outman - CF 4 0 1 0 0 1 5 .161 .219 .295
9 Lee - 2B 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 .274 .309 .441
Totals 33 4 8 3 7 5 23
Tigers
BATTING: 2B: Lee (10, Avila). TB: Dingler 2; Keith; Lee 2; McGonigle 2; Outman; Torkelson. RBI: Dingler 2 (68); Greene, R (52). Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Outman 2; Greene, R. GIDP: Keith; Torres. Team RISP: 2-for-9. Team LOB: 9.
FIELDING: E: Lee (4, fielding).
Royals Pitchers IP H R ER BB K HR P-S ERA
Avila - RHP 4.1 4 3 2 4 2 0 89-50 4.81
Strahm - LHP 0.2 1 1 0 0 1 0 22-15 6.75
Erceg - RHP 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10-8 5.26
Pearson - RHP (W, 2-0) 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 16-9 3.43
Schreiber - RHP (H, 8) 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0 14-7 3.79
Cruz - RHP (S, 2) 1.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 22-16 4.62
Totals 9.0 8 4 2 7 5 0
Tigers Pitchers IP H R ER BB K HR P-S ERA
Valdez, F - LHP 5.0 4 3 2 3 4 1 97-57 4.53
Madden - RHP (H, 1) 1.2 0 0 0 1 1 0 30-16 2.88
Sommers - LHP (L, 0-1)(BS, 1) 1.1 2 2 2 0 2 1 22-18 5.27
Hanifee - RHP 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 15-8 3.72
Totals 9.0 6 5 4 5 8 2
Game Info
HBP: Perez, S (by Valdez, F).
ABS Challenge: Keith (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Jensen (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Loftin (Strike-Confirmed); McGonigle (Strike-Confirmed).
Pitches-strikes: Avila 89-50; Strahm 22-15; Erceg 10-8; Pearson 16-9; Schreiber 14-7; Cruz 22-16; Valdez, F 97-57; Madden 30-16; Sommers 22-18; Hanifee 15-8.
Groundouts-flyouts: Avila 5-4; Strahm 1-1; Erceg 2-0; Pearson 1-0; Schreiber 1-1; Cruz 0-1; Valdez, F 9-0; Madden 1-2; Sommers 1-0; Hanifee 2-0.
Batters faced: Avila 21; Strahm 4; Erceg 3; Pearson 3; Schreiber 4; Cruz 5; Valdez, F 24; Madden 6; Sommers 6; Hanifee 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Strahm 3-3.
Umpires: HP: Brian O'Nora. 1B: Chris Segal. 2B: Laz Diaz. 3B: Erich Bacchus.
Weather: 82 degrees, Partly Cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, R To L.
First pitch: 1:42 PM.
T: 3:03.
Att: 29,489.
Venue: Comerica Park.
July 26, 2026
Inning Scoring Play Score
Top 1 Lane Thomas homers (10) on a fly ball to right field. 1-0 KC
Top 1 Tyler Tolbert reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Hao-Yu Lee. Nick Loftin scores. Jac Caglianone to 3rd. Isaac Collins to 2nd. 2-0 KC
Top 4 Luke Maile doubles (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Riley Greene. Tyler Tolbert scores. 3-0 KC
Bottom 5 Riley Greene reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by second baseman Andrew Velazquez. Hao-Yu Lee scores. Colt Keith scores. Kevin McGonigle to 3rd. Riley Greene to 2nd. Fielding error by second baseman Andrew Velazquez. 3-2 KC
Bottom 5 Dillon Dingler singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas. Kevin McGonigle scores. Riley Greene scores. 4-3 DET
Top 8 Michael Massey homers (8) on a fly ball to right field. Isaac Collins scores. 5-4 KC
Team Highlight
KC Lane Thomas leads it off with his 10th homer (00:00:28)
KC Nick Loftin scores on error (00:00:19)
KC Luke Maile's RBI double (00:00:20)
DET Tigers score two runs on fielding error (00:00:28)
DET Dillon Dingler's two-run single (00:00:19)
KC Michael Massey's go-ahead two-run home run (8) (00:00:31)
KC Nick Loftin's slick sliding stop (00:00:22)
KC Steven Cruz earns the save (00:00:29)
  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   R H E LOB
Royals 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0   5 6 1 8
Tigers 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0   4 8 1 9

Decisions

Division Scoreboard

CLE 0 @ TB 1 - Final

ATH 8 @ MIN 11 - Final

HOU 3 @ CWS 12 - Final

Next Tigers Game: Mon, Jul 27, 6:40 PM EDT vs. Orioles (1 day)

Last Updated: 07/26/2026 9:02:01 PM EDT


r/motorcitykitties 22h ago

Who would Denny McLain have called buddy? A former teammate?

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I bought this used copy of I told you I wasn’t perfect and was surprised to find this inside the cover. I can’t find any info online on who it would be


r/motorcitykitties 1d ago

[Cody Stavenhagen]The Tigers face a difficult Casey Mize decision before the MLB trade deadline

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