<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-javier-baez-avoids-worst-scenario-scary-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Javier Baez avoids worst-case scenario after scary injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Javier-Baez.jpg"><figcaption>Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Javier Baez avoids worst-case scenario after scary injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-12T21:25:24-07:00">September 12th, 9:25pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-12T21:41:02-07:00">September 12th, 9:41pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Detroit Tigers lost 8-2 in the series opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday. And adding injury to insult, two Tigers were forced to leave the game early. Javier Baez exited in the second inning after taking a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-javier-baez-exits-marlins-game-taking-foul-ball-face">foul ball to the face</a>. The frightening moment left the versatile veteran shaken before he was replaced by Trey Sweeney.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="es">Javier Baez injury <a href="https://t.co/RzY3wLLqqX">pic.twitter.com/RzY3wLLqqX</a></p><p>— Bobby (@welcomeMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/welcomeMLB/status/1966647359569621331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-tarik-skubal-pulled-marlins-potential-injury">Tarik Skubal also left the game with an injury</a>. The reigning AL Cy Young winner experienced tightness in his left side and was removed after 3.1 innings.</p><p>Fortunately, both players received <a href="https://x.com/CodyStavenhagen/status/1966684379129717185" rel="noopener">optimistic updates</a>. Baez is believed to have avoided the worst case scenario. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said the former Gold Glove winner is day-to-day, per The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen. Baez is notably absent from the concussion protocol.</p><h2><b>Tigers call Javier Baez ‘day-to-day’</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Javier-Baez-2.jpg"><figcaption>Erik Williams-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Skubal felt tightness around his throwing arm in the fourth inning. After it didn’t go away, he called Hinch and a trainer to the mound and ultimately left the game. “This time of year, what we’ve got going forward, I didn’t risk doing something that causes me to really miss some time,” Skubal explained.</p><p>Still, it appears the Tigers dodged a bullet with their ace. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-tarik-skubal-optimistic-message-amid-injury-concerns">Skubal told reporters that he’s optimistic</a> about his condition. The veteran lefty will undergo further testing to assess the severity of the injury.</p><p>Skubal allowed four runs on four hits and no walks in 3.1 innings. He struck out two Marlins. The loss drops him to 13-5 on the season.</p><p>Baez was injured during his first at-bat and unable to continue. The 12th-year pro has had a strong season with Detroit as he’s become a valuable chess piece for Hinch. Baez began playing center field for the first time in his career this year. He’s primarily split time between center and shortstop while also mixing in at third base and second.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-javier-baezs-all-star-selection-draws-no-shortage-heartwarming-reactions">Baez made the All-Star Game</a> in a bounce-back season after a down year in 2024. In addition to his strong defensive presence, he’s batting .257 with 11 home runs, 52 RBI and 53 runs scored. Baez has 1.8 bWAR in 116 games for the Tigers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Javier Baez avoids worst-case scenario after scary injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-tarik-skubal-optimistic-message-amid-injury-concerns');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal’s ‘optimistic’ message amid injury concerns');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tarik-Skubals-optimistic-message-amid-injury-concerns.jpg"><figcaption>Sam Navarro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal’s ‘optimistic’ message amid injury concerns</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-12T20:19:38-07:00">September 12th, 8:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-12T20:19:38-07:00">September 12th, 8:19pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Tarik Skubal remains optimistic about his health despite sustaining an injury in the Detroit <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-tarik-skubal-pulled-marlins-potential-injury">Tigers’ series opener against the Miami Marlins</a> on Friday night.</p><p>Skubal started on the mound as he lasted 3.1 innings, striking out two batters while conceding four hits and four runs. However, his time in the game ended early after he experienced tightness in his left side.</p><p>Skubal <a href="https://x.com/CodyStavenhagen/status/1966681900157649068" rel="noopener">gave an update on his health</a> after the game, via reporter Cody Stavenhagen. He said he will undergo more testing to see what’s the actual issue and will go from there.</p><p>“Some tightness. Certain things happen during the game where you feel some things and they come and go with the game. This was one that didn’t really go away, and that was what prompted me to call for A.J. and a trainer, obviously. Just wasn’t very comfortable letting it go after that. This time of year, what we’ve got going forward, I didn’t risk doing something that causes me to really miss some time,” Skubal said.</p><p>“I mean, I’m obviously going to be optimistic; I understand that I took myself out of a game, and that’s the first time I’ve ever done that in my career. I understand that there’s some sort of concern, right? But at the same time, I’ve seen our trainers, done a lot of physical stuff and nothing really jumps out at me. So in that aspect, I’m optimistic about it. Obviously, we’ll get some information and probably an image on it just to see what’s there, kind of calm the brain down.”</p><h2><b>How Tarik Skubal, Tigers played against Marlins</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Detroit-Tigers-starting-pitcher-Tarik-Skubal.jpg"><figcaption>Sam Navarro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It wasn’t a pleasant night for Tarik Skubal and the Tigers, falling 8-2 to the Marlins.</p><p>Detroit fell to an 8-1 after six innings, being unable to create any sparks for a rally on the road. The offense was relatively cold, only landing four hits after 31 at-bats that includes a home run in the fourth innings.</p><p>The Tigers’ bullpen struggled to prevent the Marlins from putting runs on the board. They gave up eight hits after 32 at-bats, including three homers. Skubal obtained the loss after giving up the most runs among the three pitchers who played for the squad.</p><p>Detroit fell to an 84-64 record on the season but remain at the top of the AL Central Division standings. They are 7.5 games above the Cleveland Guardians and 10 games above the Kansas City Royals.</p><p>The Tigers will look to bounce back in Game 2 of their series against the Marlins. The contest will take place on Sept. 13 at 4:10 p.m. ET.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal’s ‘optimistic’ message amid injury concerns

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-detroit-gets-multiple-updates-amid-push-to-clinch-als-best-record');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tigers get multiple updates amid push to clinch AL’s best record');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tigers-SP-Jose-Urquidy-with-Astros.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Tigers get multiple updates amid push to clinch AL’s best record</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-12T17:28:39-07:00">September 12th, 5:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-12T17:28:39-07:00">September 12th, 5:28pm</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/jordan.llanes">Jordan Llanes</a>Jordan Llanes is a sports writer and reporter based in Florida. In addition to ClutchPoints, he writes for a few other publications covering the NFL, college sports and Tottenham Hotspur. When he's not writing, Jordan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, cats, family and friends, as well as catching the latest TV shows and movies, and traveling.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Fresh off a series win over the New York Yankees, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-jack-flaherty-reveals-mindset-amid-up-down-season">Detroit Tigers’ quest to reach</a> the AL mountaintop appears to near its conclusion. At the moment, the Tigers are a half game behind the AL East leading Toronto Blue Jays for the AL’s top seed. At the moment, both teams would get a first-round bye in the playoffs. However, the Yankees aren’t too far behind both teams either. While Detroit appears to have the AL Central well in hand, they make a couple of roster moves ahead of their Friday series opener. Tigers beat writer Cody Stavenhagen <a href="https://x.com/CodyStavenhagen/status/1966613414127476771" rel="noopener">shared the moves</a> on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>“Sawyer Gipson-Long is going on the IL with neck soreness,” posted Stavenhagen. “Urquidy will be active tonight. Beau Brieske will get transferred to the major-league 60-day IL to clear a 40-man spot for Urquidy.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/houston-astros/astros-news-jose-urquidy-might-need-another-tommy-john-surgery">Urquidy’s activation is certainly</a> the most notable of the three moves. Whether he serves as a traditional starter or a long reliever out of the bullpen, the former Houston Astro has plenty of postseason experience. Brieske’s transfer to the 60-Day IL likely ensures his season is over. Meanwhile, Gipson-Long could have a shot at contributing to a Detroit postseason run. Will the Tigers clinch not only the AL Central title, but the AL’s number one seed as well?</p><h2><b>Tigers look to lock in AL Central title ASAP</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tigers-P-Sawyer-Gipson-Long.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/houston-astros/jose-urquidys-latest-injury-update-will-have-houston-fans-buzzing">Urquidy hasn’t pitched since</a> the 2023 AL Championship Series with the Houston Astros, it’s clear what he could bring to the Tigers if fully healthy. Manager A.J Hinch coached the lefty in Houston, so he knows how to perform when the stakes are higher. Gipson-Long, meanwhile, has been an inconsistent member of the Detroit bullpen. The 27-year-old was the long reliever before injuring his neck, so it feels like Urquidy is ticketed for that role.</p><p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-tarik-skubal-pulled-marlins-potential-injury">the Tigers have gotten off to</a> a tough start down in Miami, where they are kicking off a weekend series against the Marlins. Staff ace Tarik Skubal got roughed up in 3.1 innings and left due to injury. Detroit’s lineup is having a tough time against Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara. Can the addition of Urquidy help the Tigers in their journey towards the postseason? If so, then perhaps the left-hander could have another signature postseason moment in navy and white.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tigers get multiple updates amid push to clinch AL’s best record

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-tarik-skubal-pulled-marlins-potential-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tigers’ Tarik Skubal pulled from Marlins game with potential injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tigers-Tarik-Skubal-pulled-from-Marlins-game-with-potential-injury.jpg"><figcaption>Sam Navarro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Tigers’ Tarik Skubal pulled from Marlins game with potential injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-12T17:19:16-07:00">September 12th, 5:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-12T17:50:02-07:00">September 12th, 5:50pm</time><address><a>Tristin McKinstry</a>Tristin McKinstry is an experienced sports writer who got his start back in 2014. He is a Senior Editor with ClutchPoints and is one of the staff's NHL experts. Tristin has worked professionally with The Inquisitr and GIVEMESPORT in the past, and his work has also been featured on Last Word On Sports, XFL News Hub, and USFL News Hub. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications at Southern New Hampshire University.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/al-playoff-picture-mariners-rangers-on-astros-tail">Detroit Tigers are closing in on their first division championship</a> since 2014. They still need to pick up some wins in this series against the Miami Marlins, however, to achieve that feat. However, fans are currently more concerned with the status of ace pitcher Tarik Skubal.</p><p>Skubal took the mound on Friday to open the series in Miami. Unfortunately, <a href="https://x.com/CodyStavenhagen/status/1966654912265125945" rel="noopener">he was pulled</a> in the fourth inning after a consultation between him, manager AJ Hinch, and a trainer. Detroit announced that the defending AL Cy Young winner <a href="https://x.com/DetroitTigersPR/status/1966663363695403367" rel="noopener">is dealing with</a> left side tightness and is being evaluated. Tigers beat reporter Cody Stavenhagen did notice Skubal grabbing toward his left side after throwing a pitch.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tarik Skubal grabbed his left side after the last pitch he threw <a href="https://t.co/HpCA9yCUm0">pic.twitter.com/HpCA9yCUm0</a></p><p>— Cody Stavenhagen (@CodyStavenhagen) <a href="https://twitter.com/CodyStavenhagen/status/1966655746533155070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>This is, unfortunately, the second significant injury the Tigers have suffered in this game. Detroit infielder <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-javier-baez-exits-marlins-game-taking-foul-ball-face">Javier Baez also left this game</a> against the Marlins. He took a foul ball off the face during an at-bat in the second inning.</p><p>Detroit entered this series with a bit of momentum. They had won four of their last six and had dominated the New York Yankees for much of their three-game series. In fact, Detroit outscored the Bronx Bombers 23-3 in the first two games of the series.</p><p>Skubal has been a driving force of the Tigers’ success this year. The defending Cy Young winner entered Friday’s clash with a record of 13-4, an ERA of 2.10, and 222 strikeouts. In the second half of the season, Skubal has an ERA of 1.83. He is certainly a contender to claim a second Cy Young Award this season.</p><p>Detroit is chasing a division championship, but they also want to win the World Series. Having Skubal on the mound is vital for their success. Hopefully, the Tigers ace can return to the mound sooner rather than later. And hopefully any potential series injury has been avoided.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal pulled from Marlins game with potential injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-javier-baez-exits-marlins-game-taking-foul-ball-face');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tigers’ Javier Baez exits Marlins game after taking foul ball to face');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Detroit-Tigers-shortstop-Javier-Baez.jpg"><figcaption>Sam Navarro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Tigers’ Javier Baez exits Marlins game after taking foul ball to face</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-12T17:10:18-07:00">September 12th, 5:10pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-12T17:10:18-07:00">September 12th, 5:10pm</time><address><a>Zachary Howell</a>Zachary Howell is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints focusing on creating premier MLB content. He is a big fan of the Yankees, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Syracuse Orange. In his free time, he likes to be outside or read.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Detroit Tigers have been dominant despite suffering injuries throughout the season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-detroit-reliever-appears-injured-during-warmup">Tigers manager AJ Hinch is without Kyle Finnegan</a> for the time being thanks to a forearm issue. However, he lost a key infielder against the Miami Marlins. Trey Sweeney entered the game for Javier Baez after the shortstop hit himself in the face with a foul ball in the second inning of the game.</p><p>Baez has been a Swiss Army knife for the Tigers throughout the season. Hinch put him in centerfield, where he excelled early in the season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-javier-baezs-all-star-selection-draws-no-shortage-heartwarming-reactions">Baez joined Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene, and the other Detroit players who earned an All-Star nod</a> this season. The veteran figures to be a big part of the team’s effort to secure the top seed in the American League and make a deep playoff run.</p><p>At this point in the season, Baez is a second-string player who comes in wherever Hinch needs him to. Friday’s game against the Marlins was an example of that. He took the place of Zach McKinstry to give the All-Star infielder a day off with the season winding down. According to The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen, Baez had to leave the game but did <a href="https://x.com/CodyStavenhagen/status/1966645759786316009?t=KZZ19Px6qaU4aH9G6uX8dA&amp;s=19" rel="noopener">not suffer a serious injury</a>.</p><p>“Javier Baez is leaving the game after fouling a ball off his own face,” Stavenhagen said. “An awkward swing and a scary moment. Baez got up and appears to be OK but Trey Sweeney will enter the game.”</p><p>The Tigers fell behind against the Marlins early in the game as they deal with Baez’s absence. Sweeney is a capable fielder, but Hinch will miss Baez’s versatility and offensive punch if he has to miss any time. He could be the linchpin that decides whether the Tigers go home early in the playoffs or ride their momentum all the way to a World Series title.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tigers’ Javier Baez exits Marlins game after taking foul ball to face

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-anthony-volpe-not-in-lineup-2nd-straight-game');   ga('set', 'title', 'Anthony Volpe not in Yankees lineup for 2nd straight game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Anthony-Volpe-1.jpg"><figcaption>Jerome Miron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Anthony Volpe not in Yankees lineup for 2nd straight game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-11T13:29:41-07:00">September 11th, 1:29pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-11T14:05:04-07:00">September 11th, 2:05pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s been a rough season for Anthony Volpe. The New York Yankees shortstop has struggled both at the plate and in the field, causing Aaron Boone to wonder if <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-aaron-boone-ponders-whether-injury-is-affecting-anthony-volpe">injury is affecting Volpe</a>. Whatever is behind the former Gold Glove winner’s regression, his starting role down the stretch <a href="https://x.com/BrendanKutyNJ/status/1966216615646945658" rel="noopener">is in jeopardy</a>.</p><p>Volpe is not in the starting lineup Thursday, per The Athletic’s Brendan Kuty. It’s the second straight game he’s been held out and the third in the last week. Jose Caballero will once again fill in at shortstop with Volpe sitting.</p><p>Aaron Boone has been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-aaron-boone-gets-real-trusting-anthony-volpe-amid-struggles">adamant in his support of Volpe</a> all season. However, the Yankees manager is now taking a day-to-day approach with the third-year pro.</p><h2><b>Anthony Volpe will sit out Yankees series finale vs Tigers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Anthony-Volpe-2.jpg"><figcaption>Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-anthony-volpe-given-cortisone-shot-may-shoulder-pop">Volpe received a cortisone shot</a> in his left shoulder this week to address lingering inflammation. He originally heard a pop in his shoulder while fielding a ball in May. The injury could explain some of Volpe’s issues during a brutal campaign.</p><p>Volpe is hitting .206 with a .661 OPS on the season. He has 19 home runs, 70 RBI and 59 runs scored with an 82 OPS+ and 1.3 bWAR in 141 games for the Yankees. While he’s been mired in a slump since July, the bottom has fallen out over the last month.</p><p>Volpe is slashing .135/.170/.258 with two homers, eight RBI and eight runs scored in his last 26 games. He’s also struck out 32 times in that stretch, which would put him on pace for 200 Ks in 162 games. Volpe has also suffered a regression in the field. He leads the American League with 19 errors this season.</p><p>The Yankees had an opportunity to gain ground in the AL East with the Toronto Blue Jays losing to the Houston Astros on Wednesday. But New York got thumped by the Detroit Tigers for the second straight game.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-bronx-history-yankees-blowout">Tigers’ dominant victories made history</a> as Detroit became the first visiting team to ever hand the Yankees consecutive double digit losses. While New York is still fighting for a division title, the team has failed to find its footing. The Yankees are 4-5 over their last nine games. Boone will turn to rookie starter Cam Schlittler in the finale against Detroit Thursday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Anthony Volpe not in Yankees lineup for 2nd straight game

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-jack-flaherty-reveals-mindset-amid-up-down-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tigers’ Jack Flaherty reveals mindset amid up and down season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tigers-pitcher-Jack-Flaherty-vs-White-Sox.jpg"><figcaption>© Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Tigers’ Jack Flaherty reveals mindset amid up and down season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-11T08:38:46-07:00">September 11th, 8:38am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-11T08:38:46-07:00">September 11th, 8:38am</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Detroit Tigers <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-aj-hinch-brutally-honest-series-sweep-athletics">continue to grind through a challenging season</a>, and starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is doing his best to stay locked in. The 2024 World Series champion <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-jack-flaherty-weird-outing-pirates-loss">has faced inconsistency on the mound</a>. However, his focus remains on giving his team the best chance to win. Speaking ahead of the Tigers’ series finale against the Yankees, Flaherty <a href="https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/jack-flaherty-gleyber-torres-lead-tigers-to-rout-over-yankees" rel="noopener">opened up</a> about his approach. He admitted this year hasn’t gone as planned for him or the club. However, he emphasized that his mindset is to keep fighting and competing every time he steps on the field.</p><p>Flaherty’s resilience was on display when he helped lead the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-bronx-history-yankees-blowout">Tigers to a convincing win over the Yankees earlier in the series</a>. While his numbers don’t fully reflect his effort, his determination has not wavered.</p><p>“Overall, it hasn’t been the year I’ve wanted for myself, for this team, for this city,” Flaherty said. “But all I wanted to do at this point was keep fighting and keep competing, keep giving us as good a chance as I can.” His words reflect the team’s mindset as they look to finish strong despite an up-and-down campaign.</p><p>The Tigers are still adjusting as they balance developing young talent with staying competitive. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-bullpen-implosion-vs-tigers">Facing the Yankees offers another opportunity to showcase progress</a> and tenacity. Flaherty’s leadership has been vital in the clubhouse, and his preparation between starts highlights his commitment. He noted that he gives everything he has not only on the mound. He also works hard during the days in between, focusing on small adjustments that can make a difference.</p><p>Looking ahead, Jack Flaherty’s next start will come against the Guardians, a critical matchup as the Tigers aim to build momentum late in the season. While the playoff picture remains uncertain, the team’s fight isn’t in question. For Flaherty, it’s about controlling what he can and setting the tone for his teammates. If the Tigers continue to rally behind that mentality, they could finish the season stronger than expected.</p><p>Could this be the spark that pushes Detroit toward a late-season surge?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tigers’ Jack Flaherty reveals mindset amid up and down season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-president-donald-trump-take-part-9-11-commemoration-tigers-finale');   ga('set', 'title', 'President Donald Trump to take part in 9/11 commemoration in Yankees-Tigers finale');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/President-Donald-Trump-cover.jpg"></figure><h1>President Donald Trump to take part in 9/11 commemoration in Yankees-Tigers finale</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-10T23:30:26-07:00">September 10th, 11:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-10T23:30:26-07:00">September 10th, 11:30pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He's a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic. In addition to sports writing, he works for Arizona Football in the Player Personnel and Recruiting department and formerly served as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Yankee Stadium is preparing for a unique blend of baseball and remembrance on Thursday, Sept. 11, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-aaron-boone-defends-bullpen-track-record-reasoning">when the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers.</a> The game, already significant as the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celebrity/ex-rangers-yankees-all-star-mark-teixeira-congress-texas-donald-trump">will carry added weight with the presence of President Donald Trump</a>, who is scheduled to attend and take part in pregame ceremonies honoring the victims and heroes of 9/11.</p><p>The Yankees and the White House jointly confirmed Trump’s attendance, <a href="https://x.com/Yankees/status/1965922802583715976" rel="noopener">which will trigger heightened security protocols</a> throughout the Bronx. Fans with tickets are strongly encouraged to arrive well in advance of the 7:05 p.m. ET first pitch, with stadium gates opening at 4 p.m. The team has warned of potential street closures, limited parking, and long entry lines due to enhanced Secret Service measures.</p><p>Ticketholders will also face stricter bag policies: only small “clutch-type” bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will be allowed inside. The team has urged fans to limit what they bring, ideally sticking to essentials that fit in their pockets.</p><p>The Yankees game will mark Trump’s latest public sports appearance this year, following stops at the U.S. Open men’s tennis final on Sept. 7 and multiple UFC events. At each venue, the President’s presence has brought increased media attention and heavy security details, including canine sweeps and early lockdowns of surrounding areas.</p><h2><b>President Trump to attend Yankees game after the loss of Charlie Kirk</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Yankees.jpg"><figcaption>Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>His attendance in the Bronx will carry additional resonance, given the occasion. The Yankees plan to hold a solemn ceremony before the game to honor first responders, survivors, and the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.</p><p>The Yankees game will mark Trump’s latest public sports appearance this year, following stops at the U.S. Open men’s tennis final on Sept. 7 and multiple UFC events. At each venue, the President’s presence has brought increased media attention and heavy security details, including canine sweeps and early lockdowns of surrounding areas.</p><p>His attendance in the Bronx will carry additional resonance, given the occasion. The Yankees plan to hold a solemn ceremony before the game to honor first responders, survivors, and the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.</p><p>Adding to the heavy atmosphere, the Yankees also <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/new-york-yankees-hold-moment-of-silence-for-conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-after-his-death-025711542.html">held a moment of silence</a> Wednesday night for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, who was tragically killed earlier in the day during an event in Utah. A Chicago-area native and Cubs fan, Kirk was also a longtime supporter of Trump.</p><p>The Yankees enter Thursday at 80-65, clinging to a slim lead over the Boston Red Sox for the top AL Wild Card spot. But the evening will be about more than standings or statistics. With Trump’s presence and a planned commemoration, the night will serve as both a reminder of resilience and a reflection on a day that changed the nation forever. For the Yankees and their fans, Thursday is expected to deliver one of the most emotional moments of the season — a night where baseball meets memory, unity, and national significance.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

President Donald Trump to take part in 9/11 commemoration in Yankees-Tigers finale

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As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Detroit Tigers continued their magical 2025 campaign by making history in the Bronx, delivering a two-game stretch never before <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-gleyber-torres-reacts-yankees-fans-ovations-return">seen at Yankee Stadium</a>. They became the first visiting team to win back-to-back games by 10 or more runs at either the original or current version of the iconic ballpark—stunning the Yankees and shifting momentum further in the American League race.</p><p>Following dominant 12-1 and 11-1 victories, the Tigers not only overwhelmed the Yankees on the scoreboard but also secured their first season series win over New York since 2011. With the postseason approaching, Detroit now holds an 84-62 record and a commanding 9.5-game lead atop the AL Central.</p><p>In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), OptaSTATS <a href="https://x.com/OptaSTATS/status/1965968796147187780" rel="noopener">captured</a> the historic moment with one jaw-dropping fact.</p><p>“The @tigers are the first visiting team ever to win back-to-back games by 10+ runs at Yankee Stadium (old or new).”</p><p>Game 2 featured a balanced effort from the Detroit offense. Riley Greene hit his 33rd home run, a three-run shot that blew the game open. Kerry Carpenter and Colt Keith each added solo shots later in the contest. Jack Flaherty allowed just two hits over five dominant innings, while New York’s Carlos Rod0n was shelled by his former team.</p><p>The blowout loss continued an alarming trend for the Yankees. The bullpen ERA has ballooned since the All-Star break, and even star slugger Aaron Judge went hitless, grounding into a double play. The situation deteriorated to the point where outfielder Austin Slater was called on to pitch the ninth inning, registering a top velocity of just 36.4 mph.</p><p>The Tigers outscored the Yankees 23-3 over the last two games, sparking celebration in Detroit and concern in the Bronx. Fans celebrated the historic dominance, while others questioned how a team in the middle of a playoff race could allow such a lopsided performance at home.</p><p>In one of baseball’s most iconic venues, Yankee Stadium history was rewritten—and it was the Tigers holding the pen. With the playoffs approaching, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-kerry-carpenter-calls-detroits-season-dream-come-true-message">Detroit’s dominant showing</a> in the Bronx could mark the turning point that propels them toward a deep October run.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tigers make Bronx history with ruthless Yankees demolition

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-detroit-ceo-misconduct-investigation');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tigers CEO defends organization amid misconduct investigation');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Ryan-Gustafson.jpg"><figcaption>© Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK.</figcaption></figure><h1>Tigers CEO defends organization amid misconduct investigation</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-10T17:49:00-07:00">September 10th, 5:49pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-10T17:49:00-07:00">September 10th, 5:49pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Detroit Tigers are dealing with off-field controversy as their 2025 playoff push has been overshadowed by serious allegations stemming from a recent misconduct investigation. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-at-least-8-men-employed-by-detroit-accused-of-misconduct-toward-women">Tigers CEO Ryan Gustafson responded to the claims</a> following an investigative report published by The Athletic on Wednesday. The report, detailed further in an article from the New York Times by Brittany Ghiroli, Alex Andrejev, and Cody Stavenhagen, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6617460/2025/09/10/tigers-accused-misconduct-women-ceo-defends/" rel="noopener">revealed</a> that eight men tied to the Tigers, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, or its broadcast partner had been accused of workplace misconduct since 2023. Allegations include harassment, retaliation, and a culture hostile to women.</p><p>In an internal email to employees, Gustafson addressed those who came forward.</p><p>“Your courage helps make our workplace culture better, safer, and more welcoming for all.”</p><p>However, his later remarks during a media call adopted a more defensive tone. The Tigers’ CEO claimed the organization had already dealt with many of the incidents cited.</p><p>“What (The Athletic) found were things that we already knew and had already resolved. That doesn’t excuse them.”</p><p>He acknowledged room for cultural growth but downplayed any ongoing systemic concerns, directly addressing the Tigers workplace culture.</p><p>“Do we need to focus on continued improvement in our culture? Yes. … But I’m very confident that there isn’t a larger issue from a misconduct standpoint.”</p><p>While the CEO insisted the team had taken appropriate steps, backlash followed. Many pointed to inconsistencies between Gustafson’s confidence and employee testimonies. Critics noted that senior leadership remained in place, unpaid maternity leave policies hadn’t changed, and the organization initially blocked The Athletic from a media call.</p><p>The situation comes as Ilitch Sports + Entertainment oversee <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-player-make-or-break-2025-world-series-chances">a Tigers team leading the AL Central</a>. Despite an 83-62 record, fans and media are questioning the franchise’s internal culture during its most successful season in over a decade.</p><p>As Detroit prepares for the postseason, the scandal threatens to undercut both momentum and public trust, with league-wide implications on how front offices are held accountable.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tigers CEO defends organization amid misconduct investigation

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-gleyber-torres-reacts-yankees-fans-ovations-return');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres reacts to Yankees fans’ ovations in emotional return');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tigers-2B-Gleyber-Torres-vs-Yankees.jpg"><figcaption>Brad Penner-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres reacts to Yankees fans’ ovations in emotional return</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-10T08:32:16-07:00">September 10th, 8:32am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-10T08:32:16-07:00">September 10th, 8:32am</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Gleyber Torres made his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-aaron-boone-gleyber-torres-bronx-return">much-anticipated return to Yankee Stadium</a>, but this time as a member of the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers’ All-Star second baseman faced the Yankees for the first time since <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-gleyber-torres-signing-detroit-spurning-nationals">leaving New York after seven seasons</a>. In the Tigers-Yankees matchup, Torres experienced a night filled with emotions, memories, and cheers.</p><p>The game itself turned wild, as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-fernando-cruz-melts-down-days-praising-ny-bullpen">Tigers pulled off a 12-2 victory behind a stunning nine-run seventh inning</a>. Torres contributed with a double, two walks, two runs scored, and an RBI, proving his value in his new home.</p><p>Before the first pitch, Torres received a warm welcome from the Yankee Stadium crowd. Fans rose to their feet to applaud him during his first at-bat, and the Yankees played a tribute video after the opening inning. Torres tipped his helmet in appreciation and watched the video from the top step of the Tigers’ dugout. He later admitted the gesture meant a lot to him, calling it a moment he would “never forget.” It was a special acknowledgment from a fanbase that once celebrated him as one of their brightest stars.</p><p>Reflecting on his time with New York, Torres expressed no hard feelings about the Yankees’ decision to move on. He admitted that he knows it’s a business. While his career in pinstripes started with two All-Star seasons, he struggled defensively and never fully replicated his early success. Still, he left an impact, especially during the Yankees’ playoff runs, including <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-la-world-series-history-yankees">last year’s World Series loss to the Dodgers</a>.</p><p>Now thriving with the Tigers, Gleyber Torres remains focused on his growth and consistency. He admitted that the pressure he feels comes from himself, not from fans or expectations. “It’s about doing my job and getting better every day,” he explained. As Detroit pushes forward, Torres seems determined to turn the page and build a new chapter. But for one night, the Tigers’ win and Yankees’ ovations reminded everyone of his lasting connection to New York.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres reacts to Yankees fans’ ovations in emotional return

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-at-least-8-men-employed-by-detroit-accused-of-misconduct-toward-women');   ga('set', 'title', 'At least 8 men employed by Detroit Tigers accused of misconduct toward women');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tigers-coaching-staff-and-players-lined-up.jpg"></figure><h1>At least 8 men employed by Detroit Tigers accused of misconduct toward women</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-10T08:23:42-07:00">September 10th, 8:23am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-10T08:25:03-07:00">September 10th, 8:25am</time><address><a href="http://designsux.com">Burtland Dixon</a>As an avid enthusiast of entertainment, Burtland Dixon is a passionate individual who revels in the magic of movies, sports, music, and pop culture. Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Another team bites the dust.The Detroit <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/2025-mlb-power-rankings-vol-25-dodgers-tigers-lose">Tigers organization faces</a> a crisis far from the baseball diamond. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6610869/2025/09/10/detroit-tigers-affiliates-accused-misconduct-women-vps/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mlbtw&amp;source=mlbtw" rel="noopener">At least eight men employed</a> by the team, its business branch Ilitch Sports and Entertainment (IS+E), or its broadcast partner have been accused of misconduct toward women since 2023, according to a detailed investigation by The Athletic. The group includes four vice presidents and two other senior leaders. Allegations span from inappropriate comments to physical confrontation, painting a picture of a workplace hostile toward women.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Employees at IS+E, which operates the Detroit Tigers, described a “boys club” culture where women were told not to wear specific skirts/pants because male colleagues found them distracting.</p><p>The executive who was recently suspended allegedly commented on whether or not women were… <a href="https://t.co/1swrxmdUK3">pic.twitter.com/1swrxmdUK3</a></p><p>— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/status/1965747151390073140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Seven of the eight men allegedly mistreated women directly employed by IS+E. Six either resigned, were dismissed, or had their contracts allowed to expire. Three of those exits occurred within a six-month stretch beginning last November, while another vice president was suspended only after The Athletic contacted the team for comment. Interviews with more than 45 current and former employees, combined with emails, HR documents, and court records, reinforced claims of a toxic “boys club” environment.</p><h2><b>A deeper cultural problem</b></h2><p>Employees described a workplace where women faced rules about what skirts or pants they could wear because male colleagues claimed to find them distracting. Multiple women recalled executives and staff regularly commenting on their looks. One suspended vice president allegedly suggested women needed to be attractive to deserve a place in sports. Age discrimination also surfaced, with older workers saying certain leaders acted in openly hostile ways.</p><p>Federal lawsuits have added weight to these claims. The Tigers have been sued at least three times in the past three years by former employees citing age-based discrimination. Meanwhile, the organization is one of only three MLB franchises that still fail to offer paid maternity leave, a policy gap that only deepens frustrations.</p><p>Some of the most alarming details emerged around Sam Menzin, the team’s assistant general manager until April. Menzin abruptly resigned after 13 years, and The Athletic reported his departure followed an internal probe revealing he sent lewd, unsolicited photos to multiple women within the team. Once seen as a rising star in baseball, Menzin’s fall underscored the systemic failures in Detroit’s front office.</p><p>“This dysfunction is woven into the culture,” a current male employee told The Athletic. “It feels like a bunch of guys who can do whatever they want. It’s not a place women can feel safe.”</p><h2><b>Success on the field, turmoil off it</b></h2><p>Ironically, the Tigers are closing in on their first division title since 2014, a milestone for fans who have waited nearly a decade for meaningful October baseball. But for many inside the organization, the team’s success highlights a painful contradiction.</p><p>“We have team meetings and they celebrate like everything is going great,” a current employee said. “Yeah, the team is playing well. But let’s be real.”</p><p>The Tigers may be winning games, but until the workplace culture changes, victories off the field will remain elusive.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

At least 8 men employed by Detroit Tigers accused of misconduct toward women

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-bullpen-implosion-vs-tigers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Yankees bullpen implodes in historically pathetic fashion vs.Tigers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mark-Leiter-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>Brad Penner-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Yankees bullpen implodes in historically pathetic fashion vs.Tigers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-09T19:47:32-07:00">September 9th, 7:47pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-09T19:47:32-07:00">September 9th, 7:47pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Yankees suffered a historically disastrous defeat Tuesday night at home, losing 12-2 to the Detroit Tigers in a game defined by a catastrophic seventh inning. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-announce-pitching-move-after-embarrassing-bullpen-meltdown-vs-athletics">The Yankees bullpen meltdown</a> in the Bronx turned a 2-2 tie into a blowout, marking arguably the worst relief performance in the history of the storied franchise.</p><p>Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. combined to face eight batters without managing to record a single out, ultimately allowing nine runs in the inning. Cruz began to unravel after giving up a ground-rule double and issuing three walks, then surrendered an RBI single and forced in another run with a bases-loaded walk. Leiter Jr. took over and only escalated the damage, hitting a batter, walking another, throwing a wild pitch, and giving up a two-run triple.</p><p>Stathead’s Katie Sharp took to X (formerly known as Twitter), <a href="https://x.com/SharpStats17/status/1965588079827378306" rel="noopener">noting the rare nature</a> of such a poor performance.</p><p>“Yankees are the 2nd MLB team in the last 75 years to have 2 relievers allow 4+ ER and get 0 outs in a game.</p><p>The Angels also did it on August 31, 1999 vs. Indians.”</p><p>While Cruz and Leiter Jr. faltered, rookie starter Will Warren turned in six strong innings with five strikeouts and just two earned runs. His effort was ultimately wasted, as Leiter Jr.’s collapse—immediately following Cruz’s meltdown—erased any momentum the club had generated.</p><p>Offensively, Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run, passing Yogi Berra for fifth in Yankees franchise history. Cody Bellinger also homered, but the bats went cold after the fifth inning. Anthony Volpe struggled again, drawing boos after failing to execute a bunt and committing defensive miscues.</p><p>The loss drops New York to 80-64 and raises new questions about the bullpen heading into October. With the 2025 MLB trade deadline passed and few internal reinforcements available, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/biggest-concern-yankees-have-2025-mlb-trade-deadline">the Yankees postseason concerns</a> now center on late-inning reliability. Unless stability is found soon, the team’s grip on a playoff spot could slip away.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Yankees bullpen implodes in historically pathetic fashion vs.Tigers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/white-sox-news-white-sox-colson-montgomery-joins-frank-thomas-exclusive-club');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox’ Colson Montgomery joins Frank Thomas in exclusive club');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Chicago-White-Sox-shortstop-Colson-Montgomery-3.jpg"></figure><h1>White Sox’ Colson Montgomery joins Frank Thomas in exclusive club</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-07T02:28:28-07:00">September 7th, 2:28am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-07T02:28:28-07:00">September 7th, 2:28am</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He's a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic. In addition to sports writing, he works for Arizona Football in the Player Personnel and Recruiting department and formerly served as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Colson Montgomery keeps stacking firsts, and now, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-colson-montgomery-keeps-hot-streak-going-detroit-moonshot">Montgomery is rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest bats</a> in White Sox history. With his spree of long balls since the All-Star break, the 23-year-old shortstop has become <a href="https://x.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1964476565745783029" rel="noopener">just the fourth</a> Sox player to homer 18 or more times over a 37-game span, joining Jim Thome, Frank Thomas and Albert Belle.</p><p>For a rookie who didn’t debut until July 4, that’s rarified company—and a flashing neon sign that Chicago has a franchise pillar on its hands. The résumé grows by the night. In Thursday’s 11-8 win, Montgomery blasted a Statcast-projected 454-foot shot to right, his second homer of at least 450 feet this season—no other rookie has done that in 2025.</p><p>He’s punishing spin, too: entering Friday, his .686 slugging percentage against breaking balls ranked second in MLB (minimum 50 plate appearances ending on breakers). Since the break, his 18 homers lead the American League, a surge built on advanced strike-zone control and the kind of barrel consistency that rarely shows up this fast.</p><h2><b>Colson Montgomery appears to be a star in the making for the White Sox</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Colson-Montgomery-with-Chicago-White-Sox.jpg"><figcaption>Matt Marton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Opponents have noticed. Twins <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-colson-montgomery-receives-praise-from-byron-buxton-2">All-Star Byron Buxton, whose plaudits hadn’t yet reached Montgomery</a> until a reporter mentioned them, summed up what the league is seeing: “Just a baller. He goes up there and he takes great at-bats, quality at-bats. Honestly, it looks like he’s been in the league for a couple of years… just seems like a big leaguer.”</p><p>Hearing that, Montgomery grinned: “It’s pretty sick. Somebody like him, who has been around the league… it’s pretty cool to hear that from him.” Their mutual respect even turned into a keepsake swap—Montgomery signed a card; Buxton sent over a bat.</p><p>That veteran validation has followed Montgomery around the diamond. He’s had on-field small talk with Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos—brief exchanges, but the message is consistent: keep going. “Those guys… it’s pretty cool when you hear them say, ‘Keep swinging it,’” Montgomery said. “Game recognizes game.”</p><p>Of course, even white-hot rookies run into buzzsaws. On Saturday in Detroit, Tarik Skubal muted Chicago’s lineup in a 6-0 Tigers win that snapped the Sox’s six-game streak. Montgomery and the offense were quiet until a Bryan Ramos double broke up a no-hit bid in the fifth, and starter Martín Pérez couldn’t dodge damage in a five-run fourth.</p><p>Still, there were silver linings: an overworked bullpen stacked zeroes after Pérez departed, with Wikelman González, Steven Wilson and Dan Altavilla combining for four scoreless, seven strikeouts and a handful of slick plays behind them. “They’re really tired… but they did an outstanding job,” manager Will Venable said.</p><p>The bigger picture, though, is Montgomery’s rocket climb from tantalizing prospect to lineup engine. He carries himself like he belongs, he’s learning from stars on both sides, and he’s producing at a pace that evokes Thome, Thomas and Belle. That’s not a hot streak; that’s a trajectory.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox’ Colson Montgomery joins Frank Thomas in exclusive club

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He is a big fan of the Yankees, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Syracuse Orange. In his free time, he likes to be outside or read.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Detroit Tigers are closing in on one of the best seasons in team history. AJ Hinch handed the ball to Tarik Skubal against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday to lead his team to its 82nd win of the season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-tarik-skubal-al-cy-young-award-historic-season">Detroit’s American League Cy Young Award winner</a> put together another nearly flawless start. His performance put him in the record books alongside Adam Wainwright.</p><p>Wainwright was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era with the St. Louis Cardinals. In 2014, he finished in the top 10 in MVP after one of the best seasons of his career. He put up numbers that some experts thought nobody else would touch. 11 years later, Skubal has stepped up and put together a better season than the one that he dominated with in 2024.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-a-j-hinch-reveals-tarik-skubal-finish-complete-game">Skubal’s greatness has had Hinch in awe throughout the year</a>. Despite his success, the ace has had some tough starts for the Tigers. However, the White Sox have plenty of young batters that he mowed down across seven scoreless innings. According to Major League Baseball’s Sarah Langs, Skubal’s start gave him the numbers to <a href="https://x.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1964478564302279027" rel="noopener">stand right next to</a> Wainwright in the record books.</p><p>“Today was Tarik Skubal’s 12th scoreless start of at least six innings this season, tying 2014 Adam Wainwright for the most in a season since the mound was lowered (1969),” Langs said.</p><p>Skubal is the main reason why the Tigers are a favorite to win this year’s World Series title. The Toronto Blue Jays surpassed them in the AL standings, but Detroit is right behind them in the loss column. Now, the question is whether or not the Tigers can rally around Skubal and ride his momentum in the playoffs.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-tarik-skubal-franchise-history-cy-young-chase">Skubal has made history all season long</a>. Saturday’s start is just another example of the best pitcher in baseball performing on the biggest stage.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal ties Adam Wainwright’s record with gem vs. White Sox

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-alex-cobb-undergo-surgery-doesnt-rule-out-retirement');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tigers veteran pitcher to undergo surgery, doesn’t rule out retirement');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Alex-Cobb-pitches-in-2024.jpg"><figcaption>Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Tigers veteran pitcher to undergo surgery, doesn’t rule out retirement</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-06T13:26:49-07:00">September 6th, 1:26pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-06T13:26:49-07:00">September 6th, 1:26pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joey.mistretta/" rel="facebook">Joey Mistretta</a>Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. He is originally from Lake Arrowhead, California. Mistretta graduated from Biola University with a degree in broadcast journalism.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Detroit Tigers veteran pitcher Alex Cobb <a href="https://x.com/CodyStavenhagen/status/1964411115095359615" rel="noopener">recently revealed</a> that he will undergo hip surgery, bringing an end to his 2025 season, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Cobb, 37, is hesitant to confirm the possibility of retirement, but he also did not rule it out.</p><p>“Alex Cobb said today he’s going to have a right hip resurfacing surgery. That means his year is done. Cobb said he’s not using the word ‘retirement’ but acknowledges that’s a distinct possibility,” Stavenhagen wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>The right-handed hurler last pitched at the MLB level with the Cleveland Guardians in 2024. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-alex-cobb-considered-retirement-before-15-million-detroit-contract">Cobb joined the Tigers</a> this season, but never threw a pitch with the team. The pitcher has dealt with injury concerns but the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-a-j-hinch-gives-alex-cobb-injury-update-its-go-time">Tigers were hopeful that Cobb could impact the team</a> amid their playoff push.</p><p>In the end, that never came to fruition. It remains to be seen if Alex Cobb will ever pitch in MLB again. If not, he’s enjoyed a successful career. Cobb has pitched to a respectable 3.84 career ERA and also earned an All-Star selection in 2023 with the San Francisco Giants.</p><p>The Tigers, meanwhile, hold an 81-61 record — the second best mark in the entire American League (only the Toronto Blue Jays have a better record at 82-59). Detroit leads the American League Central by 8.5 games. Barring a shocking collapse, the Tigers are on track to cruise to a division victory.</p><p>Detroit wants more than the AL Central, however. The AL is fairly open this year and the Tigers are looking to reach the Fall Classic for the first time since 2012. Detroit has not earned a World Series championship since 1984. Perhaps they can change that this year.</p><p>The Tigers will move forward without Alex Cobb. Cobb will have a big decision to make following his hip surgery. The road to recovery will be long and the veteran may decide to head in a different direction. Cobb has yet to confirm any potential retirement plans, though, so a return is not out of the question.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tigers veteran pitcher to undergo surgery, doesn’t rule out retirement

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-parker-meadows-launches-1st-pitch-hr-injury-return');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tigers’ Parker Meadows launches 1st pitch HR in return from injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Parker-Meadows-of-the-Detroit-Tigers.jpg"><figcaption>Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Tigers’ Parker Meadows launches 1st pitch HR in return from injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-05T17:17:19-07:00">September 5th, 5:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-05T17:17:19-07:00">September 5th, 5:17pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-detroit-loses-pitcher-to-il-as-outfielder-returns-to-lineup">Parker Meadows finally returned</a> to the Detroit Tigers lineup after missing some time with a right quad injury. He turned heads in his first at-bat on Friday by going yard on the first pitch.</p><p>In the bottom of the third, down two runs, Meadows approached the plate with a man on first. Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith threw a pitch down and in, and the 25-year-old outfielder got a hold of it. Parker Meadows <a href="https://x.com/tigers/status/1964107530965066154" rel="noopener">hit the game-tying</a> home run into right field and didn’t give the opposing outfielder a chance to make a play on it.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">DEMON BACK <a href="https://t.co/CPMYUkB90S">pic.twitter.com/CPMYUkB90S</a></p><p>— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) <a href="https://twitter.com/tigers/status/1964107530965066154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The home run comes after the Tigers’ social media page on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared a <a href="https://x.com/tigers/status/1964050334273458333" rel="noopener">monster grand slam</a> Meadows recorded on September 5, 2024. So, on the one-year anniversary of leading Detroit to a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres, Parker Meadows hits another home run on the same date a year later.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">PARKER MEADOWS ARE YOU SERIOUS?! <a href="https://t.co/EZR3Yzofeh">pic.twitter.com/EZR3Yzofeh</a></p><p>— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) <a href="https://twitter.com/tigers/status/1831889337874837880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Injuries have been the story of Parker Meadows’ tenure this season, as he first the initial 60 games of the 2025 campaign due to a musculocutaneous nerve injury in his arm. Shortly after returning to action from that incident, the Tigers’ outfielder suffered a right quad strain that landed him on the 10-day IL. But after hitting a home run on his first pitch back in action, it appears Meadows is healthy and in great shape.</p><p>The Tigers are firmly in the mix for the No. 1 seed in the AL, as the club entered Friday’s game with 81 wins. The only other team in the AL with 81+ wins right now are the Toronto Blue Jays. So, the top seed appears to be a race between these two organizations.</p><p>Detroit aims to make its second consecutive playoff appearance after being elimated last postseason by the Cleveland Guardians. Considering the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-fatal-flaw-that-will-doom-2025-world-series-hopes">Tigers have been one of the most competitive teams</a> in the league this year, the club likely has World Series aspirations once the playoffs begin in October.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tigers’ Parker Meadows launches 1st pitch HR in return from injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-roster-moves-pursuing-tigers-upset');   ga('set', 'title', 'White Sox make multiple roster moves before pursuing Tigers upset');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Dan-Altavilla.jpg"><figcaption>Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>White Sox make multiple roster moves before pursuing Tigers upset</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-05T13:39:59-07:00">September 5th, 1:39pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-05T14:04:00-07:00">September 5th, 2:04pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago White Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Chicago White Sox have long been out of the playoff picture. But the team is showing character under first-year manager Will Venable. Despite playing out a lost season, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/minnesota-twins/twins-news-rocco-baldelli-white-sox-loss-reaction">White Sox embarrassed the Minnesota Twins</a> in a four-game sweep. Chicago has now won five straight games for the first time since early June 2023.</p><p>If the White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers in Friday’s series opener, they’ll have their first six-game win streak since May 2022.</p><p>Eying an upset over their division rivals, the White Sox made a series of roster moves. The <a href="https://x.com/whitesox/status/1964041218351874427" rel="noopener">team activated</a> relief pitcher Dan Altavilla from the IL and selected the contract of outfielder Dominic Fletcher. In corresponding moves, Chicago sent RHP Jonathan Cannon and infielder Tim Elko to the minors.</p><h2><b>White Sox make moves while eying six-game win streak</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jonathan-Cannon.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Altavilla missed the last month with a right lat strain. Prior to the injury the veteran righty was enjoying the best season of his career. Altavilla has a 2.36 ERA, 1.163 WHIP and 179 ERA+ in 25 appearances for Chicago.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/diamondbacks-news-dominic-fletcher-david-fletcher-brother-clash-angels">Fletcher debuted with the Arizona Diamondbacks</a> in 2023. The White Sox landed the 28-year-old outfielder in a trade prior to the 2024 season. He played 72 games with Chicago last year but was optioned to Triple-A at the start of the 2025 campaign.</p><p>Cannon will head back to the minors after a very brief stint with Chicago. The second-year righty started 17 games for the team this season but was optioned in August after a rough stretch. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/white-sox-news-chicago-makes-roster-moves-before-twins-clash">White Sox just recalled Cannon</a> on Thursday but he was shelled in his first appearance.</p><p>The team gave Cannon the ball in the second inning against the Twins and he allowed five runs on five hits. It was his fourth straight outing allowing at least five earned runs. The 25-year-old hurler will head back to Triple-A and attempt to regroup.</p><p>First baseman Tim Elko made his MLB debut with the White Sox in May. However, he struggled at the big league level, hitting .134 with a .523 OPS in 23 games with the team. He’ll join Cannon with Chicago’s Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte.</p><p>Despite the sudden hot streak, the White Sox have the second-worst record in baseball this season. Of course, it’s an improvement after the team finished 2024 with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/chicago-white-sox/worst-mlb-teams-history-white-sox-record-breaking-season">most losses in major league history</a>. Chicago has a shot at a six-game win streak, which would be the team’s longest in over three years.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

White Sox make multiple roster moves before pursuing Tigers upset

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-detroit-loses-pitcher-to-il-as-outfielder-returns-to-lineup');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tigers lose pitcher to IL as outfielder returns to lineup');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tigers-RP-Kyle-Finnegan.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Tigers lose pitcher to IL as outfielder returns to lineup</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-05T13:19:16-07:00">September 5th, 1:19pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-05T13:46:23-07:00">September 5th, 1:46pm</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/jordan.llanes">Jordan Llanes</a>Jordan Llanes is a sports writer and reporter based in Florida. In addition to ClutchPoints, he writes for a few other publications covering the NFL, college sports and Tottenham Hotspur. When he's not writing, Jordan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, cats, family and friends, as well as catching the latest TV shows and movies, and traveling.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Tigers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Still sitting atop the AL Central, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-fatal-flaw-that-will-doom-2025-world-series-hopes">Detroit Tigers are set to</a> begin a weekend series against the division cellar-dwelling Chicago White Sox on Friday evening. After losing a series between first-place teams to the New York Mets, the Tigers will look to get back on track with a series opener win against the White Sox. Ahead of the matchup, Detroit beat writer Cody Stavenhagen posted on X (formerly Twitter) <a href="https://x.com/CodyStavenhagen/status/1964044489154073031" rel="noopener">that the team would place</a> relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan on the IL while activating outfielder Parker Meadows in a corresponding move.</p><p>“Bad news: Kyle Finnegan is going on the IL with a right adductor strain,” posted Stavenhagen. “Good news: Parker Meadows is back from the IL. He starts tonight in CF.”</p><p>With Meadows back in the lineup, he’ll take center field back over from veterans Javier Baez and Wenceel Perez. The duo shared the position while <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-rumors-parker-meadows-injury-optimism-emerges-stretch-run">Meadows missed time with a quad injury</a>. His return comes at a good time, with the Tigers looking to solidify their spot at the top of the Central. How much impact will Meadows make now that he’s back? Perhaps even more important is Finnegan’s status. How long will the trade deadline acquisition miss?</p><h2><b>Tigers look to lock in AL Central crown soon</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Tigers-OF-Parker-Meadows.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Currently nine and a half games up on the Kansas City Royals, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-tarik-skubal-franchise-history-cy-young-chase">Tigers do have some room</a> for margin. Based on their play all season, it’s likely that Detroit will capture the division crown. After last season’s red-hot season-closing run, manager A.J Hinch and his staff have once again turned this club into a playoff contender. The Tigers are deep and dangerous, yet injuries continue to hamper the roster to an extent.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/detroit-tigers/tigers-news-detroit-reliever-appears-injured-during-warmup">Finnegan’s adductor strain is yet</a> another disappointing turn of events. During the veteran’s warmup before their win over the Mets Wednesday, the former Washington Nationals closer felt pain in his groin. It was diagnosed as a right adductor strain. With fellow relievers Paul Sewald and Jason Foley making their way back from injury, can Finnegan get <a href="https://x.com/CodyStavenhagen/status/1964046430278177166" rel="noopener">back in time to help</a> his new team clinch a playoff spot? If so, then a deeper run into October may be in the cards for the Tigers this season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/mlb-stories/mlb-rumors-alex-bregman-175-million-prediction-phillies-yankees-tigers-loom');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Alex Bregman gets $175 million prediction as Phillies, Yankees, Tigers loom');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Alex-Bregman-of-the-Boston-Red-Sox-1.jpg"><figcaption>James A. Pittman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Alex Bregman gets $175 million prediction as Phillies, Yankees, Tigers loom</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-04T11:23:26-07:00">September 4th, 11:23am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-04T11:23:26-07:00">September 4th, 11:23am</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Red Sox</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>While the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/red-sox-news-alex-bregman-makes-statement-losing-roman-anthony">Boston Red Sox are focused on potentially making the playoffs</a> this year, rumors are already surrounding the organization for what could happen in the offseason. Alex Bregman, who has been a huge addition to the roster this season, could be available as a free agent if he chooses to opt out of his three-year, $120 million contract. From the sounds of it, he could sign a monster deal with a new team this coming winter.</p><p>Rumors suggest that the 31-year-old third baseman <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46139027/2025-mlb-free-agency-offseason-early-intel-contracts-schwarber-tucker-imai-bregman-alonso" rel="noopener">could get a $175 million deal</a> if he chooses to opt out of his current contract with the Red Sox, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The popular MLB Insider claims that Boston would probably like to keep him on the roster. However, teams like the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, and Detroit Tigers may make a strong push for him if he is available.</p><p>“Complicating matters for the Red Sox, though, are the teams in need of better production at third that might be willing to spend for what Bregman provides,” explains Passan. “The Phillies. The Yankees. The Tigers. And it will take more than three years this time, even though he’ll be going into his age-32 season. After one of the more lucrative pillow contracts ever, Bregman is bound to get the five-year-plus deal at an average annual value of $35 million-plus that eluded him last winter.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/why-alex-bregmans-red-sox-contract-extension-may-not-happen-soon">Alex Bregman’s initial contract</a> with the Red Sox gave him two player options after this season. It’s been speculated for several months now that the two-time World Series champion will opt out after this season regardless of Boston’s success. If he does hit the free agent market, then he could be one of the top players alongside Kyle Tucker and Kyle Schwarber.</p><p>It’s been a solid 2025 season for Bregman, as he’s been one of the most productive bats for the Red Sox. Through 359 at-bats, Alex Bregman owns a .281 batting average and .364 OBP while recording 101 hits, 16 home runs, and 54 RBIs.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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