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Tigers Could Have Another Trade Chip in Jordan Zimmermann

Jul 7, 2018

Detroit Tigers starter Jordan Zimmermann was lights out again Friday night. He twirled eight innings of one-run ball, punched out 11 batters -- the most he's had since joining the Tigers in 2016 -- in a 3-1 win...

Zimmermann Is Exactly What the Tigers Needed

Kyle O'Neill

Apr 21, 2016

American League, Features, Major League Baseball

When we think of the type of pitcher Jordan Zimmermann is, the word that comes to mind is "reliable." When the Tigers were on the market for a top-of-the-rotation pitcher, they immediately turned their attentio...

What did you want the Orioles to do?

Joshua Sadlock

Feb 21, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Opinions & Predictions

Entering his age-87 season, Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos has made it abundantly clear that he intends to keep his team's window of contention open. Having dipped into his Gringotts account for close to...

Detroit Tigers Offseason Report Card

John Czech

Feb 17, 2016

Detroit Tigers, Headlines

Photo credit: MLB The Detroit Tigers were ecstatic to see the 2015 season come to end. A season that marked the Tigers first losing season since 2008 and a last place finish. The Tigers cleaned house mid...

Five Major Questions For the Detroit Tigers in 2016

John Czech

Jan 15, 2016

American League, American League Central, Detroit Tigers, Features, Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

After a four-year reign that featured four straight divisional crowns, a pennant, and two ALCS appearances, the Detroit Tigers succumbed to an aging core and a litany of injuries that led to their first las...

What moves come next for the Nationals this offseason?

Joshua Sadlock

Dec 11, 2015

Features, National League, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have now seen their advances shot down by two free agent targets this offseason. Ben Zobrist and Jason Heyward said thanks but no thanks to the possibility of joining Bryce Harper and M...

Will Yoenis Cespedes wind back up in Detroit?

Joshua Sadlock

Dec 3, 2015

American League, American League Central, Detroit Tigers, Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

At the Trade Deadline this summer, the Detroit Tigers had a mini "rebuilding" period. Yoenis Cespedes, along with David Price, ended up being shipped out of the Motor City after less than a full season's worth ...

Five Reasons to Love the Jordan Zimmermann Signing for Detroit

Joshua Sadlock

Nov 30, 2015

American League, American League Central, Detroit Tigers, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Initially, I was a little skeptical regarding the Detroit Tigers' signing of free-agent starter Jordan Zimmermann. As I step back and take a longer look at the move, it is beginning to make more sense. While si...

What are the Tigers getting in Jordan Zimmermann?

Alex Yalen

Nov 30, 2015

Contract, Detroit Tigers, Offseason, Transactions, Washington Nationals

After a deeply disappointing 2015, the Detroit Tigers have clearly concluded that what's needed is roster rehab – a reloading, if you will, not a rebuilding. Thus far, they've fortified the bullpen by dealin...

Jordan Zimmermann Reaction: Tigers Make Great Splash

Niklas Jarvinen

Nov 29, 2015

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers announced today that they have signed starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, one of the biggest names on the free-agent market, to a five-year, $110 million deal. This was a great deal for the T...

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