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2 hours ago
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Popular social media star chooses Detroit Tigers as favorite baseball team
The Detroit Tigers have a new famous fan. Chef Reactions (@chefreactions on TikTok and Instagram) is a social media influencer who reacts to viral recipe videos and takes culinary tours of U.S. cities on his social media channels. He has 3.7 million followers on TikTok and 2.1 million on Instagram ... and he has spent the past few weeks looking for a new baseball team to follow. The popular social media figure said he hadn't regularly watched baseball in over 20 years and never had a favorite team, but that he had received an invite from MLB to attend the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, where he would reveal which team he had chosen. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Detroit Tigers game on Aug. 3 against Phillies flexed to ESPN's 'Sunday Night Baseball' He posted his choice on Tuesday, July 15, while attending the game. Based on a previous video, the celebrity chose his favorite team from a list of six finalists: the Tigers and the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Guardians, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners. The identity of Chef Reactions is not widely known. According to WIRED, he keeps his identity and location private for his own personal safety. You can reach Christian at cromo@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: This TikTok sensation chose the Tigers as his favorite MLB team
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3 hours ago
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Detroit Tigers game on Aug. 3 against Phillies flexed to ESPN's 'Sunday Night Baseball'
The Detroit Tigers will have to make a slight adjustment to their August travel plans. The team's Aug. 3 road game against the Philadelphia Phillies, originally scheduled for 1:35 p.m., has been flexed into ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball" slot. The broadcast for this game will start at 7 p.m., with first pitch shortly after. The Tigers (59-38) and Phillies (55-41) both lead their respective divisions, though the Tigers have a much larger lead over the second-place Minnesota Twins at 11½ games than the Phillies do over the second-place New York Mets (½ game). This will be the third time the Tigers will be featured on Sunday Night Baseball, the first time featuring a 13-strikeout performance from Tigers' ace Tarik Skubal in a 3-0 win against the Minnesota Twins on June 29. HOW WAS IT?: Tigers' Tarik Skubal shares opinion on ABS challenge system after All-Star Game The team's second appearance will happen this Sunday, July 20, against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. First pitch for that game is scheduled at 7:10 p.m. ET, with Skubal scheduled to take the mound against Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi. The new start time for the Aug. 3 game presents a slightly bigger challenge for the Tigers, who now have less time to travel back to Detroit for a 6:40 p.m. game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on Monday, Aug. 4. The turnaround time for the Tigers might be worse this Sunday, however, with the team crossing a time zone flying from Arlington to Pittsburgh for a game against the Pirates on Monday, July 21. You can reach Christian at cromo@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tigers on ESPN's 'Sunday Night Baseball': Game vs Phillies Aug. 3 flexed
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4 hours ago
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Detroit Tigers linked to Gold Glove third baseman from Baltimore
The Detroit Tigers must add to their roster before the MLB trade deadline, despite having the best record in baseball. Detroit has a stellar lineup, but its third base situation remains questionable after Alex Bregman signed with the Boston Red Sox during the winter. While the Tigers should aim for elite players to elevate the team's offensive performance, there are more concerns with their bullpen. However, could Detroit still target a Gold Glove award-winning third baseman? . Detroit Tigers could look into Baltimore third baseman Ramon Urias Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold suggested an idea on his podcast, Days of Roar, on what the team could do with third base this summer. It may not be an attractive option that elevates the Tigers to a new level, but it provides depth and insurance for their infield defense. 'I think you put all the chips in,' Petzold said about the Tigers' trade deadline. 'But do the Tigers go a different route? Maybe they go the Ramon Urias route, where you get a right-handed hitting infielder. He hits against left-handed pitchers. He's an offensive upgrade from a guy like Andy Ibanez. Those are some not-so-big-boy names that maybe protect that long-term sustainability, but maybe you don't offer you the best chance to win the World Series in 2025.' Urias, 31, won a Gold Glove as a third baseman three years ago and currently has a .725 OPS against left-handed pitching in 2025. The Orioles' third baseman had a hot start to the season with a .938 OPS but has been inconsistent lately. Urias had a tough May and start of July while hitting well in April and June. The hope is that Detroit can acquire an elite third baseman, but there aren't many options ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Urias would represent a low-cost option that provides solid splits against left-handed pitching and the elite defense that Detroit's infield needs moving Headlines Ohio State Burned by 5-Star Recruit as Texas Scores Big Win Over Buckeyes Before Week 1 Clash ESPN NBA Expert: Lakers 'Stressed' About Luka Doncic Deal Soccer games today: Wednesday's MLS schedule, Liga MX fixtures and more 10 Storylines to Watch at The Open Championship's Return to Royal Portrush
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6 hours ago
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Detroit Tigers linked to Cy Young caliber closer from Cleveland
The Detroit Tigers are ready for the second half of the 2025 MLB season, but there is still more work on the horizon. Detroit needs to solidify its bullpen before the MLB trade deadline on July 31, with the most notable need being an elite closer. The Tigers' bullpen has struggled lately, specifically against the Seattle Mariners, and reinforcements are needed. Several players, such as David Bednar and Aroldis Chapman, have been mentioned as possible trade targets. However, could Detroit pull off a stunning in-division trade that features a Cy Young caliber closer from the Cleveland Guardians? According to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold on his podcast Days of Roar, Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase would be an elite option for the Tigers to solidify the back end of their bullpen for a run to the World Series. Clase, 27, has been mentioned in trade rumors and could bring a massive haul to Cleveland. Emmanuel Clase mentioned as possible target for Detroit Tigers The 27-year-old closer is under team control through the 2028 season, and despite the dip in numbers, he's still performing well. However, what did Petzold specifically say about the Tigers' need for an elite reliever? 'You still have another couple of weeks until the July 31st trade deadline to assess the situation, check out what you have internally, and then make trades,' Petzold said. 'Like if the [Detroit Tigers] were in a division race, maybe we'd be talking about how they need to make a trade right now. But they're going to win the AL Central. But when the July 31st trade deadline rolls around, I think Tigers fans should expect an all-star caliber reliever.' 'I'm talking Emmanuel Clase of the Cleveland Guardians, Jhoan Duran of the Minnesota Twins, Mason Miller of the Athletics, David Bednar of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Felix Bautista of the Baltimore Orioles, Ryan Helsley of the St. Louis Cardinals, Aroldis Chapman of the Boston Red Sox. You can't expect to win the World Series without one of those guys. So if the expectation is to win the World Series, then it's fair to expect the Tigers to trade for one of those names I just mentioned.' Clase would be a hard get as Cleveland would have to play against him in Detroit for the next several years, but a hefty trade package could do the job. The Tigers need to find a way to acquire an elite closer to elevate their chances of winning a World Series, and Clase would be the perfect pitcher to push all the chips to the middle of the Headlines Micah Parsons: Blame Dallas Cowboys for Lack of Contract Progress Former Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champ LB Dead At 38 6 Game Changer Relievers the Mets Should Target Before Trade Deadline, Including Emmanuel Clase Last Stand: Five NFL Quarterbacks Fighting for Their Futures in 2025
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8 hours ago
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Will A Deadline Third Baseman Trade Decide The 2025 World Series?
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 11: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after hitting a ... More grand slam against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on June 11, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by) Now that the Midsummer Classic has come and gone, the 'Summer Sprint' to the MLB Trade Deadline is underway. And despite a brief injury scare in his last at-bat of the All-Star Game, soon-to-be free agent Eugenio Suárez made a great first impression on several teams that may look to add his talents. Entering the break, there are five playoff teams in the bottom-third of OPS produced from their third base position. At the top of these hot corner bottom feeders are the Detroit Tigers in 20th. Despite having the best record in baseball, the Tigers have tried five different options at third base. Leading the group is utility man Zach McKinstry with 51 games, who has an .836 OPS on the season. Third base not being the primary position of McKinstry has hurt his defensive numbers overall, as he sits with a -3 outs above average (OAA) at third. With an infield also featuring Gleyber Torres and Spencer Torkelson, who both have an OAA of -2, and rookie Trey Sweeney playing every day shortstop, the addition of a true third baseman to better utilize McKinstry's versatility could go a long way in completing their postseason roster. And, even with the best MLB record in baseball, the Tigers also possess the best farm system in MLB, which will go a long way throughout the deadline. Two places below the Tigers are the New York Yankees, who entered the 2025 season already fielding questions about third base. The position battle was set to be between Oswald Peraza and Oswaldo Cabrera, two inexperienced prospects playing away from their primary position in the minor leagues. Cabrera outplayed Peraza with just a .631 OPS, which already did not resolve the preseason issue. However, New York would come to miss his 79 OPS+ when he went down with a season-ending injury, forcing Peraza and Jazz Chisholm Jr to split the position. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 27: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees reacts as he rounds the ... More bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of the game against the Athletics at Yankee Stadium on June 27, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by) As a whole, the hot corner for New York has a .653 OPS, while ranking at the bottom of the league defensively as well. A consolation prize for the Bronx Bombers is the fact that their third base production ranks best in the state of New York, as the Mets trail them on this list with a .649 OPS from third base. 2025 was an important year for 25-year-old Mark Vientos. The former second-round pick and top organizational prospect looked to capitalize on his impressive 2024, however, with a .640 OPS and -8 OAA, Brett Baty has all but taken the position from Vientos. The Mets would still likely upgrade from Baty, and use his versatility similar to McKinstry, making Vientos a likely trade piece. When it comes to trade pieces, a team below the Mets in third baseman OPS may be able to outbid New York with their loaded farm. The Milwaukee Brewers have the fifth-worst offensive output from third, with a .619 OPS and a .320 slugging percentage. The position has mostly been manned by rookie Caleb Durbin, who has performed above expectations personally. In 74 games, Durbin has produced a 2.0 bWAR, thanks to his .263 batting average. The reason Milwaukee may still try to upgrade the position is due to the lack of power coming from the position where extra base hits are usually expected. With just five total home runs from the position group, the addition of a player like Suarez would lead the entire roster in home runs by 12. When it comes to offensive production from the position group, no team ranks worse than the Chicago Cubs. Of the five playoff teams on this list, the Cubs as a whole come up last on the list, receiving an average slash line of .199/.273/.258 with just one home run on the year. The position has mostly been split between Matt Shaw and Jon Berti, who have both lacked for Chicago offensively. In 63 games, 23-year-old Shaw has a 62 OPS+, with Berti trailing behind at a 52 OPS+. As an offense overall, these two are the only everyday players with an OPS+ below 100. In fact, four of these five teams rank in the top eight teams in baseball offensively without much production from third base, with the Brewers as the only outlier. With Suarez being such a powerful threat offensively, his addition to any of these lineups could propel the team to the top of the rankings. But does this mean Suarez is the best fit for all five of these teams? Defensively, Suarez has a -4 outs above average, and an average throwing velocity of 83.5 mph, which is two miles per hour slower than the league average. With a .948 fielding percentage and 11 errors on the season, Suarez is not a liability with the glove. However, for the deeper lineups eying a rental third baseman, there DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 24: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws out Brenton ... More Doyle of the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning at Coors Field on September 24, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by) may be a better alternative if they lose the Suarez sweepstakes. The only issue is that there are not a lot of other options available at the end of the month. The other third basemen rumored in trade talks are Nolan Arenado, Ryan McMahon, and Yoan Moncada. Arenado and McMahon both have two years remaining past 2025, while Moncada is set to become a free agent following the season. With the Cardinals still in playoff contention and the Rockies seeming unable to trade at the deadline, Moncada may be the only member of these rumors to change jerseys in the coming weeks. However, with an underwhelming free agency pool of third basemen in 2026, teams may look to trade for younger players still under team control. If any of these teams are looking to change their defensive identity drastically, they would look to trade for KeBryan Hayes of the Pirates. After having his arbitration year bought out in an eight-year, $70 million extension, the trade package would have to be a haul. A more achievable option this trade deadline could be Josh Jung of the Rangers, who may be looking for a change of scenery after a lack of development offensively. After his top-five Rookie of the Year finish in 2023, Jung has steadily declined in symmetry with the Rangers' team success. With three years of arbitration remaining, Jung could be a valuable addition while capitalizing on his trade value being low. So, there is a lot to watch for in the next 14 days, with plenty of other valuable trade pieces being moved around the league. But this all goes to show the third basemen market will be the most impactful on the 2025 postseason.
