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Here are Tigers' Draft picks from Day 2

July 14, 2025

The Tigers went heavy on pitching to begin Day 2 of the MLB Draft, following a trend that began with their second- and third-round picks Sunday night. Some of their pitching picks follow a trend. Under president of baseball operations Scott Harris and amateur scouting director Mark Conner, Detroit has

Tigers take athletic prep shortstop Jordan Yost at No. 24 

July 14, 2025

DETROIT -- The names change, but for the Tigers under president of baseball operations Scott Harris and amateur scouting director Mark Conner, the Draft strategy remains the same. Jordan Yost entered the Draft at No. 50 in MLB Pipeline’s rankings, but with a reputation for elite contact skills. The left-handed

Tigers aim to stick with what works: Draft strong, bloom from within 

July 11, 2025

DETROIT -- The Tigers enter Sunday’s MLB Draft picking outside the top 20 for the first time since 2015. Such is the cost of success. Detroit’s late-season run to a Wild Card spot last year means they’ll be picking 24th overall. Yet if there’s any evidence needed for the continued

Here are Wednesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@WeintraubCole and @brendan_samson
July 10, 2025

The 26th annual All-Star Futures Game is coming this weekend to Truist Park, and a number of future stars seemed to be gearing up for the showcase on Wednesday. In his Triple-A debut, JJ Wetherholt (MLB No. 19) launched a homer, raced for a triple and added a double for

Mighty Tigers prospects McGonigle, Clark and Briceño moving up to Double-A together

July 6, 2025

Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark and Josue Briceno are headed to the All-Star Futures Game. But first, they're bound for Double-A and the two-time defending Eastern League champion Erie SeaWolves. The Tigers promoted their first-, second- and fourth-ranked prospects, all MLB Pipeline Top 100 members, from High-A West Michigan to Double-A

Here are Friday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
July 5, 2025

The holiday weekend kicked off with barbecues, fireworks and plenty of action around the Minors. Top 100 talent Bubba Chandler (Pirates), Walker Jenkins (Twins) and more lived up their lofty billing as baseball's brightest up-and-comers. However, they weren't alone in showing off on our nation's birthday, which was highlighted by

Here are Tuesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
July 2, 2025

The first day of July featured some early holiday fireworks, including a pair of Top 100 prospects tallying multihomer games at Triple-A. Carter Jensen and Joe Mack represented their catching brethren well, but they weren't the only heavy hitters. Midwest League sluggers Zyhir Hope and Josue Briceño tried to one-up

Top prospects Clark, McGonigle, Briceño off to Futures Game

July 1, 2025

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck's Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. The top of the West Michigan Whitecaps lineup has been a problem for Midwest League pitching staffs for months. Teaming up Max Clark, Kevin

Here are Sunday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@allisonmast13
June 29, 2025

Any given Sunday, there’s plenty of MiLB action to go around, but this week’s edition featured yet another home run in a series finale by Carson Williams (Rays), the second multihomer game of the week by fellow shortstop Colson Montgomery (White Sox) and some near-perfect pitching by Connelly Early (Red

Here are Saturday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 29, 2025

Saturday night was one for baseball's top prospects to shine brightest. From a walk-off single by Leo De Vries (Padres) to Max Clark (Tigers) filling up the box score with three hits, there was no lack of eye-catching performances in the Minors. Among other notables was Walker Jenkins (Twins) recording

Here are Wednesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 26, 2025

It was a busy night around the Minors filled with hard-hitting performances, ace-level pitching gems and even a milestone. A number of Top 100 prospects flexed their respective muscles, including Lazaro Montes on his first Double-A homer, Robby Snelling with arguably his best start of the season and a cycle

Here are Tuesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 25, 2025

As summer officially gets underway, some of baseball's most talented prospects have been bringing the heat. C.J. Kayfus lit things up at Triple-A with a grand slam and four hits, Travis Sykora continued his remarkable pitching at Triple-A and teenager Sebastian Walcott put on a show during the Pipeline Showcase.

Tigers' No. 4 prospect Briceño having incredible 1st half for High-A

June 24, 2025

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Here are Sunday's top prospect performances from the Minors

June 23, 2025

The penultimate weekend of June has come and gone, and in the Minor Leagues that means first-half clinchings were on the line and big performances were just as important as ever. Sunday featured no shortage of those across the Minors, and as the weather continued heating up, the bats led

Here are Thursday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 20, 2025

Some of the game's most well-known and talented prospects came through with big-time performances during a busy day of Minor League action. From Lazaro Montes' ongoing power display to Jordan Lawlar's rocket double to Kevin McGonigle's unrelenting hitting prowess, offense was well represented. But Carlos Lagrange made sure pitching prospects

Here are Wednesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 19, 2025

It was a fairly balanced slate around the Minors with some top-notch pitching performances -- highlighted by 2024 first-rounder Chase Burns -- as well as a second straight monster game from Colt Emerson. Hurlers Quinn Mathews and Robby Snelling made notable starts and Kyle Freeland left the yard for a

'It's unreal': Infectious winning aura spreading through Tigers' system

June 17, 2025

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Here are Sunday's top prospect performances from the Minors

June 16, 2025

The Minor Leagues were full of big performances as top prospects flexed their "Dad energy" on Father's Day -- especially at the plate. The majority of Sunday's top performers came from big days at the dish, with a couple top pitching prospects enjoying fine outings as well.

Here are Friday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 14, 2025

There was offense galore to kick off a weekend of Minor League action, with Top 100 prospects Jordan Lawlar, Kevin McGonigle and Co. leading the way. Burgeoning slugger Michael Arroyo continued his power surge, as did Brice Matthews, who came within one extra-base hit of cycling on consecutive days earlier

MLB's No. 23 prospect delivers 5-hit outing to punch High-A club's playoff ticket

@WeintraubCole
June 14, 2025

The West Michigan Whitecaps have been dominant all season long -- but on Friday night, their offensive outburst took it to another level.

Here are Thursday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 13, 2025

There was a little bit of everything during a productive full slate of Minor League action. Top 100 prospects Chase Burns and Trey Yesavage made good first impressions at new levels while two of the sport's brightest young stars -- JJ Wetherholt and Braden Montgomery -- came through when their

Gipson-Long's 615-day journey finally brings him back to big leagues

@ryan_a_herrera
June 5, 2025

CHICAGO -- After a long road to recovery from two separate surgeries last year, Sawyer Gipson-Long is back in the big leagues. The Tigers activated Gipson-Long from the 60-day injured list and tabbed him to start Wednesday night’s matchup with the White Sox at Rate Field. To make room on

Here are Tuesday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 4, 2025

Baseball's best prospects are labeled as such for a reason, and a number of them showed why again Tuesday. Offense was on display as the first week of June baseball got underway with Roman Anthony coming up clutch, Josue Briceño continuing his staggering power surge and Will Robertson launching three

Tigers prospect eager for fresh start after long road back

June 3, 2025

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Here are Saturday's top prospect performances from the Minors

@MavalloneMiLB
June 1, 2025

It was a grand Saturday for one of baseball's Top 100 prospects, who ended the month on a home run heater ... but he wasn't alone. A teenager cycled in the desert, another continued tearing things up in Florida and a quartet of hurlers were in total command on the