Author: Rogelio Castillo

Three Takeaways from the SeaWolves 2024 Home Opener

Our second live look of the season as Erie hosts Binghamton. For the first time during our April travels to Erie, it was warm. The SeaWolves were preparing for their home opener following the solar eclipse. Heading into Tuesday’s game, the team’s biggest strength, akin to the eclipse, was their pitching. They boasted a streak…

Detroit Tigers Prospect Report: LHP Lael Lockhart Jr

Lael Lockhart Jr: Background and Physical Description: LHP Lael Lockhart Jr stands 6’3″ tall and weighs 225 pounds, athletic build. Fields his position very well, shows good first step off the mound. Lockhart was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 9th round of the 2021 MLB June Amateur Draft from the University of…

2024 Toledo Mud Hens Season Preview: Pitching Depth on Display

The 2024 Toledo Mud Hens roster is now official as they gear up for their season opener on Friday against Nashville. Let’s take a look at one of the best and perhaps deepest Mud Hens teams in years. Starting Rotation: *Projected starters (names in bold on 40-man roster) RHP Matt Manning RHP Keider Montero LHP…

Detroit Tigers Spring Training Breakout Observations

The first ever Spring Breakout game is in the books, with several Detroit Tigers players already established and a few poised to break out in 2024. Here’s my four observations on what stood out among the prospects that even include outside of the Spring Breakout. 1. Jace Jung and Eddys Leonard had loud Saturdays. Jung…

Jackson Jobe records a memorable spring training save

Jackson Jobe. Holy #!@% did he make heads turn. In Lakeland, Florida, as the Detroit Tigers’ Spring Training progresses, a sense of routine settles in, veering towards monotony. The initial excitement of pitchers and catchers reporting has faded, giving way to the repetitive grind of workouts and drills. Players, coaches, and fans alike feel the…

Tigers Minor League Report Podcast: Ranking D Pros-Event

On the latest Tigers Minor League Report Podcast, Chris and Rogelio recap all the recent prospect lists that dropped over the last week, including the latest from the Athletic’s Keith Law, discuss Nick Maton being cut, Devin Sweet clearing waivers and the Tigers add a lefty in LHP Kolton Ingram. Please consider donating to help…

Echoing the 80s New Wave: Colt Keith’s Extension as Detroit Tigers’ Modern Anthem

Colt Keith looks to represent a “New Wave” of thinking Growing up in the Detroit suburbs, I was always influenced by my older brother’s music choices. He varied widely in his tastes, from Mötley Crüe to the Pet Shop Boys. I would catch snippets of New Wave music on the radio amid the Top 40…

Detroit Tigers Prospect Report: Chris Meyers

Chris Meyers: DOB: 4/27/1999 B/T: L/R Physical Description and Background: Meyers was a two-way player, primarily on the left side, at the University of Toledo, not too far from his hometown of Miamisburg, Ohio. He showed a lively arm in college, hitting the upper 90s but saw a new position in 2023, left-field. He is…

Detroit Tigers Prospect Report: LHP Andrew Magno

Andrew Magno Background and Physical Description: Andrew Magno, a 5-foot-11, 190-pound pitcher from Dublin, Ohio, was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 15th round of the 2019 MLB Draft from The Ohio State University. As the MVP of the 2019 Big Ten Tournament, Magno has demonstrated significant talent. Since joining Detroit, he has adapted…

Detroit Tigers VP of Player Development Ryan Garko stops by

Detroit Tigers VP of Player Development Ryan Garko stops by as he discusses what goes into player development and what are some key factors to consider.