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Newsweek
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Big Trouble For MLB-Best Tigers as Top Rookie Pitcher's Season Now Threatened
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Detroit Tigers continued to cruise on Friday, getting home runs from catcher Dillon Dingler, left fielder Riley Greene, and first baseman and 2020 No. 1 overall draft pick Spencer Torkelson as they got past their American League Central rivals the Kansas City Royals, 7-5, at Kaufmann Stadium. The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage. That's the best record in either league. DETROIT, MI - APRIL 6: Pitcher Jackson Jobe #21 of the Detroit Tigers against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Comerica Park on April 6, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. DETROIT, MI - APRIL 6: Pitcher Jackson Jobe #21 of the Detroit Tigers against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Comerica Park on April 6, 2025 in Detroit, all is not well in Tiger Land. For the second time time in less than two weeks, Detroit was forced to send one its brightest young starting pitchers to the injured list. While Reese Olson was sent to the IL with a finger injury on May 17, the injury suffered by 22-year-old righty Jackson Jobe, the third-ranked prospect in the Tigers system in 2024, appears potentially a lot more serious. The third overall 2021 draft pick, out of Heritage Hall School in Oklahoma City, was placed on the 15-day IL with what was diagnosed as a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow. Jobe was the second-ranked right-handed pitcher in baseball before getting the call-up last year, behind only Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He retained his rookie status for this season. In 10 major league starts and 12 appearances between the last two seasons, Jobe has won four games and lost just one, with a 3.91 ERA. More MLB: More Tigers Bad News as Outfield 'Upgrade' Back on IL Just 4 Days After Return But with flexor strains often, though not always, a precursor to Tommy John surgery, the outlook for Jobe's career, at least in the near term, is now in doubt. The average recovery time for flexor strains is 111 days, based on data from 2021 to 2024. If Jobe's injury adheres to that timetable, he likely will not return to the mound until September at the earliest. Jobe started against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, but left after 4 2/3 innings giving up three runs and seven hits in what turned out to be a 4-3 Tigers victory. After that game, Jobe declined to speak with reporters and the Tigers closed their clubhouse, in violation of MLB rules. Jobe now joins three other Tigers starters on the IL. The others are Olson; $15 million free agent signing Alex Cobb who has not pitched at all this season; and Saywer Gipson-Long, who was with the club in Kansas City and is still waiting to be activated. More MLB: Tigers Get Good News on Veteran Bullpen Arm, But Option Rookie With 1.42 ERA
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
BetMGM Bonus Code WIREBG150: Grab $150 in Bonus Bets for Pacers-Knicks Game 6 & More
BetMGM Bonus Code WIREBG150: Grab $150 in Bonus Bets for Pacers-Knicks Game 6 & More The New York Knicks refuse to leave the NBA playoffs quietly. After Thursday's big win at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks get to play Game 6 tonight on the Indiana Pacers' home floor in hopes of pushing the Eastern Conference finals series to the limit. If you're excited about this one, then now's an ideal time to grab these special BetMGM bonus code welcome offers. If you're playing in Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia, you'll sign up with the BetMGM bonus code WIREBG150 that hands you $150 in bonus bets just for winning a $10 first bet. that hands you $150 in bonus bets just for winning a $10 first bet. If you're in any other state where BetMGM operates, you'll jump on the BetMGM bonus code SBWIRE that guarantees a protected bet up to $1,500. You're not going to find any other sportsbook promos as big. It's amazing how quickly the NBA narrative can change. 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BetMGM Bonus Code Promos: Get $150 in Bonus Bets or $1500 First-Bet Offer 📱 BetMGM Bonus Code SBWIRE / WIREBG150 🤑 BetMGM Promos First-Bet Offer up to $1500 (all states) / Bet $10, Win $150 (CO, MI, NJ, PA, WV) ✅ Terms and conditions New customers 21 and older in AZ, CO, DC, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MA, MD, NJ, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA & WV. 18+ in WY, DC; 7-day expiration and 1x playthrough on bonus bets; casino credit has 10x playthrough ✔️ Last verified May 31, 2025 Looking for something to enjoy while waiting for Knicks-Pacers? How about checking out the world's greatest pitcher in Detroit's Tarik Skubal. He dropped a 2-hit, 13-strikeout shutout on Cleveland in his last start. This afternoon, he faces another American League Central rival in the Kansas City Royals. You can inspect the latest MLB odds on this game and the rest of the full schedule after claiming your welcome offer with the BetMGM bonus code. 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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
What Carlos Correa's 10th-inning homer meant for Minnesota Twins' stunning win over Seattle Mariners
What Carlos Correa's 10th-inning homer meant for Minnesota Twins' stunning win over Seattle Mariners (Image Source: Getty Images) Carlos Correa was the hero for the Twins, hitting a crucial two-run home run in the tenth inning that turned the game into an impressive 12-6 comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday. The clutch hit from the Minnesota Twins' All-Star shortstop not only saved the game but also proved their determination, which has guided them all season. It was Carlos Correa's heroics that gave the Minnesota Twins the win, after they rallied in the final frame to score 6 runs and take the lead from the previously comfortable Seattle Mariners. Carlos Correa's clutch performance shifts momentum for Minnesota Twins Things became clear when Carlos Correa was up against Seattle Mariners pitcher Casey Legumina with people on base. The veteran player swung quickly and hit the first-pitch sinker over the left-field fence to give his team the lead. Correa now has seven home runs for the season, and three of them have come when runners are on base. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) In the tenth, Willi Castro hit a two-run homer off Andres Munoz, which ended the Seattle Mariners closer's perfect earned run streak he had in 2025. After that, Trevor Larnach had an RBI single to tie the game and set the stage for Carlos Correa's win. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Buxton was activated from the concussion list only to steal second and be in place to cross home plate after Larnach's important hit. Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh makes history despite team's defeat Even though the Mariners lost, catcher Cal Raleigh made history with a strong personal performance. The power-hitting catcher hit two home runs, one of which was a two-run shot and the other a three-run shot. By doing this, Raleigh became the very first Major League Baseball catcher to hit 20 home runs before June 1st, joining the group of Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. from the Seattle Mariners. For the Seattle Mariners, losing the game was particularly tough since they had a three-run lead going into the late innings. Manager Scott Servais is likely to consider why he used closer Andres Munoz in a situation that wasn't a save, since the move led to the reliever failing for the first time in his career. Fans can watch the next chapter of this series on Saturday night when the Minnesota Twins play the Seattle Mariners; Bailey Ober will pitch for Minnesota against Bryce Miller, who has returned from injury. Also Read: Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees: Predicted lineup, how to watch, start time, and more This victory continues the Minnesota Twins' impressive road form and positions them favorably in the competitive American League Central division race, while the Seattle Mariners will look to bounce back from this crushing defeat in their pursuit of October baseball.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Untimely Wins Led To White Sox Missing Out On Witt, Rutschman
CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 15: Andrew Vaughn #25 of the Chicago White Sox walks back to the dugout after ... More striking out in the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 15, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by) Timing is everything in baseball, as in life. There are times when wins can hurt you, especially when they come against the wrong opponents. The White Sox were 62-100 under Rick Renteria in 2018, the first 100-loss season since 1970 for Frank Thomas' old franchise. But included among the 62 wins were 15 in 26 games against the Royals and Orioles. That's a .577 winning percentage versus Kansas City and Baltimore, and a .346 winning percentage against everyone else. The implications of being able to beat the Royals (11-8) and the Orioles (4-3) have been felt every time they've taken the field the last three years, and will continue to be felt into the future. As bad as the White Sox were in 2018, the Royals (58-104) and Orioles (47-115) finished with worse records. That meant they picked ahead of the South Siders in the '19 draft, when it was clear to almost all scouts that Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman and Texas high school shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. were the top prospects in the pool. The Orioles claimed Rutschman with the first overall pick; the Royals took Witt Jr. with the second pick. That's when the draft became problematic. But University of California, Berkeley first baseman Andrew Vaughn had been the most productive college hitter for at least two seasons. He won the Golden Spikes Award as a sophomore and then was almost as impressive as a junior, hitting .374 with 15 home runs and a 1.243 OPS in 52 games. Despite the 32-year-old Jose Abreu still hitting like he was in his prime, the White Sox selected Vaughn over the likes of prep prospects Riley Greene, C.J. Abrams and Corbin Carroll and college stars JJ Bleday, Josh Jung and Nick Lodolo. While Rutschman and Witt stayed in the minors for 180 and 161 games, respectively, the White Sox rushed Vaughn to Chicago after only 57 games in their farm system. All three of those players missed a year's worth of games during the Covid-shortened 2020 season, when the minor leagues did not operate. The White Sox, who had traded Chris Sale and Jose Quintana in 2017 to trigger a brief rebuilding phase, went 35-25 under Renteria in '20, surprisingly winning the American League Central, and then fired Renteria to bring Tony La Russa out of retirement for '21. Vaughn was never far from their minds before he landed a spot on the Opening Day roster that season, hitting fifth and playing left field in a 12-8 victory over the Angels. This seemed the start of something big but it hasn't worked out that way. While Rutschman and Witt led their franchises to postseason spots last season, the White Sox have gone 249-361 with Vaughn on the field, including a 112-237 record the last three seasons. He hasn't even played to replacement level, and was hitting .189 with five home runs and a .531 OPS in 48 games when he was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte last week. With below-average speed and defensive skills, Vaughn's value lies almost exclusively in his bat. Fangraphs ranks him at -1.3 WAR this season, dropping his career figure to -1.7. Witt has accrued 21.3 fWAR in his three-plus seasons; Rutschman is at 14.4 even though his production is currently in decline. The White Sox haven't had the first overall pick in the draft since 1977, when they selected Hall of Famer Harold Baines. They won't have it this year despite losing 121 games last season, the most in history. Anti-tanking rules implemented at the request of the players' union in the last collective bargaining agreement prohibit 'payor clubs' — that is, big-market teams that are required to make revenue-sharing payments — from picking in the top six in back-to-back drafts. The White Sox had the fifth pick a year ago, selecting University of Arkansas left-hander Hagen Smith. They will pick 10th in the first round on July 13 but then have the first overall pick in all other rounds. There are no obvious picks like Witt and Rutschman at the top of this year's draft. Meanwhile the White Sox hope Vaughn regains his confidence in Triple-A and returns to finish the season strong. But either way he appears to be near the end of his road with the team that took him after Rutschman and Witt went off the board.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Game 50 Preview: Can Tigers take the road series from Cardinals?
The Detroit Tigers evened their three-game road series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night despite a shaky start from Tarik Skubal. Thanks to some late-inning heroics from Riley Greene, the good guys ultimately emerged with a 5-4 victory. The win maintained the Motor City Kitties' 1.5-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies for the best record in baseball while tacking a half-game onto their lead in the American League Central over the Minnesota Twins, giving them a five-game advantage in the division. Advertisement Offensively, Detroit ranks seventh in the majors in batting average (.259) and on-base percentage (.330), and sixth in slugging (.423), which adds up to a fifth-ranked OPS of .753. Pitching-wise, the Tigers are sixth in ERA (3.37), eighth in WHIP (1.18) and tied for seventh in batting average against (.229) with the New York Mets. Speaking of pitching, Brant Hurter gets a shot at starting for the visitors due to some injuries in the rotation, while the home team sends Andre Pallante to the bump. Here is how they match up. Detroit Tigers (32-17) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (27-22) Time (ET): 1:15 p.m. Place: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri SB Nation Site: Viva El Birdos Media: FanDuel Sports Detroit, Tigers Radio Network Advertisement Game 50: LHP Brant Hurter (1-0, 2.35 ERA) vs. RHP Andre Pallante (4-2, 4.11 ERA) HURTER PALLANTE More from
