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17-07-2025
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Hot Tigers Prospect Named Candidate to Join Bullpen for 2025 MLB Playoffs Run
Hot Tigers Prospect Named Candidate to Join Bullpen for 2025 MLB Playoffs Run originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Tigers entered MLB's All-Star Break with the best record in baseball after outdueling the Los Angeles Dodgers for the distinction and placing six players on the American League All-Star roster. This season has been a strong one not just for the parent club but also for the Tigers' minor league affiliates as several prospects have been placed on watch lists by baseball writers during the season. The most recent is a right-handed pitcher who was chosen in the fourth round of 2022's MLB draft (117th overall), a player who has carved out a place for himself on the list of the Tigers' top prospects headed into the second half of the 2025 baseball season. Troy Melton, a 6-foot-4, 210 pound Toledo Mud Hens starting pitcher, was named as Detroit's 'Prospect to Watch' for the second half of the season by Jason Beck of Melton has a 2-3 record in 17 games (16 games started) in 71.1 innings pitched along with 93 strikeouts and a 1.22 WHIP. "The Tigers' aggressive promotion of Jackson Jobe down the stretch last season, from Triple-A Toledo in September to Detroit's bullpen in the final week and into the postseason, shows they're not afraid to give prospects a chance," Beck wrote. "That should create a lot of intrigue around Melton amidst a run of high-strikeout starts since he joined Toledo in June. "He has a big arm and wipeout stuff that could be useful in a bullpen that needs more strikeouts," Beck story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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17-07-2025
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Tigers' Jack Flaherty Gets Important Distinction Heading Into Second Half of MLB Season
Tigers' Jack Flaherty Gets Important Distinction Heading Into Second Half of MLB Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Tigers carried the best record in Major League Baseball into the MLB All-Star Break and were fairly rewarded with six players on the roster, most in the league. The Tigers' first half success was dampered by inconsistent play from key players and supporting players, along with a rash of injuries including a season ender to starting pitcher Jackson Jobe. On Wednesday, Tigers started Jack Flaherty was given an important distinction by writer Jason Beck of heading into MLB's second half, highlighting the importance of a strong second half from the 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Champion. Flaherty was named the Tigers' key second half player by Beck, who shared his thoughts on what Detroit needs from their right-handed starter. "A year ago, Flaherty was a trade piece to get Trey Sweeney and prospect Thayron Lizano into the system when the Tigers were sellers," Beck wrote. "This time, Flaherty isn't going anywhere, not with a chance at a second straight World Series ring. But Detroit needs to get him out of an inconsistent stretch and back into frontline form to best set up its four-man postseason rotation," he added. Flaherty ranks second on the Tiges in strikeouts with 124 on the season, 29 behind Tarik Skubal for the team lead. Flaherty will likely need to cut down on his tendency to give up home runs as his 19 were the most given up in the first half of the season among Tigers story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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25-06-2025
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Blue Jays vs. Guardians Highlights
Detroit Tigers' 2025 Turnaround: Secrets to Their AL Dominance! Dive into the Detroit Tigers' incredible 2025 season with Big League Buzz! From a tough start in 2024 to the best team in the American League in 2025, we break down their transformation with Jason Beck. Discover the strategies, key players like Tarik Skubal, and bullpen challenges driving their 100-win pace. Don't miss the latest on injuries, trade deadline plans, and why Detroit is buzzing! Subscribe for more MLB insights! 15:35 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Scoop
25-06-2025
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- Scoop
Hurunui Council Reveals Average Rates Increase Of 3.37%
Hurunui ratepayers will see an average rates rise of 3.37%, with Council adopting its Annual Plan for 2025/26 yesterday. The Plan outlines how Council will pay for key infrastructure and services over the next financial year, and signals key changes from Year 2 of the Long Term Plan. The biggest change is the reduction of the average rates increase from the 14.49% forecast in the Long Term Plan down to 3.37%. This reflects changes to anticipated funding from Waka Kotahi NZTA coming in lower than hoped for, resulting in a reassessment of the Roading programme. Hurunui District Mayor Marie Black congratulated Council officers and elected members for their diligent work in achieving the balance between progressing significant capital works and 'understanding and respecting the needs of our community'. The Annual Plan was delivered with an unbalanced budget, with Council's Chief Financial Officer Jason Beck noting that rates could have been set higher but a decision was made in the interests of being fiscally prudent on behalf of the community. Operational spending is set at $74,474,564, against operating revenue of $68,363,190. This has resulted in an operating deficit of $10,353,719, with Council staging in the funding of depreciation. Total rates for the 12 months ahead have been set at $34,355,661. Council CEO Hamish Dobbie added his congratulations. 'The government wants to put on rate capping as a tool to rein in rates increases but this Council has worked really hard to come up with a plan that is affordable.' The average rates increase is slightly adjusted from the 3.31% forecast in the draft Plan following Council deliberations on submissions. Hurunui communities were consulted on the draft plan from 30 April to 30 May 2025. A total of 43 written submissions were received. Following deliberations, the following changes were made to the draft 2025/26 Annual Plan budget: $20,000 increase to the Contestable Fund allocation for the South Ward. Reforecasting of the operational budget for the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. New footpaths for Cheviot, to be funded through the reintroduction of the Cheviot Roadside Construction Rate. The deferral of the Glass Collection Rate for the Amberley township until 1 July 2026. Forecasting the capital expenditure in the 2024/25 year for the Amberley Beach Proactive Relocation project. Making provision for the proposed sealing project for Maskells Road with the 50% funding coming from the affected ratepayers. Provision of grant funding of $20,000 to the Queen Mary Hospital Historic Reserve Charitable Trust. Additional grant funding of $5,000 to the St James Trails Trust. Council at its meeting also adopted the Fees and Charges for 2025/26, including, for the first time, the Soldiers' Block building at Queen Mary Hospital Historic Reserve. The final Annual Plan 2025/26 and Fees and Charges will be published on Council's website at and will also be available at Council's service centres and libraries.
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21-06-2025
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Mariners vs. Cubs Highlights
Detroit Tigers' 2025 Turnaround: Secrets to Their AL Dominance! Dive into the Detroit Tigers' incredible 2025 season with Big League Buzz! From a tough start in 2024 to the best team in the American League in 2025, we break down their transformation with Jason Beck. Discover the strategies, key players like Tarik Skubal, and bullpen challenges driving their 100-win pace. Don't miss the latest on injuries, trade deadline plans, and why Detroit is buzzing! Subscribe for more MLB insights! 15:35 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
