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At Least One Person Appreciated Kody Clemens’s Grand Slam

Somewhere In Pennsylvania — While the baseball world gaped in awe over Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run on Tuesday night, a much rarer feat went almost entirely unacknowledged. And for good reason. Both the Detroit Tigers and their utility rookie Kody Clemens (yes, youngest son of Roger) have suffered through seasons to forget, and only […]

Kody Clemens hits a grand slam

Ryan Kreidler Makes All Other Sportswriters’ Kids Look Like Garbage Failures

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Ryan Kreidler #32 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates a home run with Willi Castro #9 against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 07, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The AL Central Keeps Finding Ways To Be Grotesque

Josh Naylor celebrates at third base

The AL Central Disgusts Me

Maitreyi Anantharaman

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 14: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on June 14, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Al Avila Dug His Own Grave

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 4: Al Avila laughs during a news conference at Comerica Park after he was promoted to executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager on August 4, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. Avila replaces Dave Dombrowski who was the Tigers' general manager since 2002. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

How Seattle Fell In Love With The Worst Hitter On A Doomed Expansion Team

The Reinvention Of Miguel Cabrera

Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run double

The Lost Takeout Slide Of 2006

Orlando Cabrera throws the ball to try and turn a double play as Marcus Thames slides

The Javy Báez Experience Is Always Full Of Surprises

Javier Baez fields a chopper

Tigers’ Boo-Boos Give Twins Remarkably Dumb Walk-Off Win

Patrick Redford

Eric Haase throws the ball away in Tuesday's Tigers-Twins game

Miguel Cabrera’s 3,000th Hit Almost Snuck Up On Everybody

Miguel Cabrera celebrates scoring a run

Congratulations To A Talented Oaf On His First Major League Home Run

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Spencer Torkelson #20 of the Detroit Tigers hits a home run to left field against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning at Comerica Park on April 13, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan.

I Fixed The Fake Ty Cobb Statue At The Tigers’ Spring Training Stadium

Dan McQuade

Ty Cobb, the person

The Brewers And Tigers Had A Stupid, Charming Pitcher’s Duel

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Pitcher Aaron Ashby #26 of the Milwaukee Brewers tries to stay dry as he leaves the dugout as a thunderstorm moves through the area following the sixth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 14, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan.

Robbie Grossman Is Good Enough For Me

Robbie Grossman

Mighty Casey Did Not Strike Out!

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Casey Mize #12 of the Detroit Tigers gestures after he was taken out of the game during the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 17, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.

500 Belongs To Me

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers high fives Manager A.J. Hinch after hitting his 500th career home run in the sixth inning during a MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on August 22, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

What Is Going On In The Baseball Men’s Brains?

Media Meltdowns

Maybe It’s Time To Stick An Asterisk On No-Hitters Against The Mariners

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 18: Spencer Turnbull #56 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with his teammates after a no-hitter against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 18, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Tigers beat the Mariners 5-0. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The Legend Of Akil Baddoo Grows By The Day

Akil Baddoo celebrates

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