Category: Detroit tigers

  • The Tiger Beat: Bad news for the rotation

    The Tiger Beat: Bad news for the rotation

    We had a feeling things might be bad when Jackson Jobe landed on the injured list. Tigers fans are all too familiar with grim updates about their starting pitchers (anyone remember Alex Cobb?), but no one wanted to hear the dreaded words “Tommy John surgery” linked to one of the team’s most promising young players.

    To start with the toughest news: the biggest headline from yesterday was undoubtedly the worst — Jackson Jobe will undergo Tommy John surgery, which means he’s out for the entire 2025 season.

     


    “I think he’s clearly ahead of the pack. His fastball is elite, and last season he focused on mixing in other pitches to keep batters guessing. That fastball makes his changeup even more effective—it reaches the plate so fast and really throws hitters off. He makes them uncomfortable at the plate.”

    “He’s tough on everyone. Everything he throws comes in hard, and his changeup is excellent. It’s tough to read his pitches because of his unusual delivery and motion.”

    “I’m better hitting from the left side, but even then, he’s a real challenge. He could be the top pitcher in theLeague

     

  • Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals live stream, TV channel, start time,

     

     

    Detroit Tigers first base Spencer Torkelson (20) reacts to an inside pitch in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park.

    Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers will take the field against the Kansas City Royals and starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.

     

    The 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Tigers pitching staff ranks 10th in the majors. The Royals have the fourth-best ERA (3.22) in the majors this season.

     

    Before this Tigers vs. Royals matchup, here’s everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s MLB action, including viewing options.

     

    Tigers vs. Royals: live stream info, TV channel & game time

    Game day: Saturday, May 31, 2025

    Game time: 4:10 p.m. ET

    Location: Kansas City, Missouri

    Stadium: Kauffman Stadium

    TV channel: MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers

    Live stream: Watch LIVE with Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)

    Tigers vs. Royals odds & betting lines

     

     

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