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Justyn-Henry Malloy

Justyn-Henry Malloy

September 16, 2025

Tarik Skubal injury update: Tigers ace completes 'normal bullpen'

Detroit Free Press

Tarik Skubal injury update: Tigers ace completes 'normal bullpen'

Tarik Skubal’s bullpen session cleared him to start Thursday versus Cleveland after a rib-cage scare in Miami. The lefty sits atop the AL with a 2.26 ERA and 224 strikeouts in 183 1/3 innings, anchoring Detroit’s rotation as the Tigers hold a 6.5-game AL Central edge with 12 to play. Casey Mize and Jack Flaherty are lined up for the first two games of the Guardians series, while Garrett Crochet’s Cy Young climb adds drama to the Tigers’ late-season narrative.

With Skubal cleared to start Thursday, should fantasy managers lock him into lineups for that outing and the rest of the week?How should fantasy managers view the back-end of Detroit's rotation (Mize Tuesday, Flaherty Wednesday) for this series and the next two weeks?Does Garrett Crochet's proximity to Skubal in Cy Young odds shift betting strategies, given Detroit's lead?What impact does the AL Central lead have on bullpen usage and rest for Skubal and the Tigers late in the season?

Mentions:

@A.J. Hinch | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@A.J. Hinch | Detroit Tigers | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Miami Marlins | MLB

Miami Marlins | MLB

@Tarik Skubal | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Tarik Skubal | Detroit Tigers | MLB

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025..

September 16, 2025

The Tigers found a weapon by letting Jahmai Jones be himself | Bless You Boys

The Tigers found a weapon by letting Jahmai Jones be himself | Bless You Boys

Detroit’s platoon-heavy approach has found a surprising catalyst in Jahmai Jones, whose lefty-mashing profile has unlocked a precise weapon for a lineup tilted toward left-handed hitters. Jones sports a .264/.360/.563 line vs left-handed pitching with 14 extra-base hits in 100 plate appearances and a 152 wRC+, while Andy Ibáñez remains a steady co-weapon. The Tigers’ edge: a tightly tuned, matchup-driven plan that could provide a postseason spark as the lineup leans into Jones and Ibáñez with Wenceel Pérez supplying balance.

With Jones and Ibáñez forming a lefty-specialist duo, should Tigers fans expect Jones to hold platoon value into October?How might Jones's power metrics translate if lefty relievers like Crochet or Chapman are used heavily in October?Which Tigers players stand to benefit if Jones stays hot and teams shift more to lefty-heavy matchups?What are the risks of relying on a platoon-heavy approach in a short playoff run?

Mentions:

@Andy Ibáñez | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Andy Ibáñez | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Aroldis Chapman | Boston Red Sox | MLB

@Aroldis Chapman | Boston Red Sox | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Garrett Crochet | Chicago White Sox | MLB

@Garrett Crochet | Chicago White Sox | MLB

@Jahmai Jones | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Jahmai Jones | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Joey Cantillo | Cleveland Guardians | MLB

@Joey Cantillo | Cleveland Guardians | MLB

@Tarik Skubal | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Tarik Skubal | Detroit Tigers | MLB

https://www.blessyouboys.com/detroit-tigers-prospe..

September 15, 2025

Blue Jays playoff standings: Magic number for AL East drops

Blue Jays playoff standings: Magic number for AL East drops

Toronto beat Tampa Bay 2-1 in extras while the Yankees fell to Minnesota, narrowing the gap in the AL East. Toronto’s magic number to clinch the division drops to seven, and four Blue Jays wins plus a handful of Yankees losses would punch their playoff ticket, aided by favorable tiebreakers over Detroit, New York and Boston. A potential Friday clinch against Kansas City on Apple TV adds drama as Toronto chases its first division title since 2015.

What is the most likely path for the Blue Jays to clinch the AL East and secure home-field advantage in the playoffs?How should fantasy managers price Simeon Woods Richardson and Austin Martin after their recent performances for Minnesota?What does the Berríos trade history imply for the Twins’ rotation and talent development going forward?Which teams outside the Jays’ division have the strongest playoff odds given current standings and tiebreakers?

Mentions:

Baltimore Orioles | MLB

Baltimore Orioles | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

Kansas City Royals | MLB

Kansas City Royals | MLB

Minnesota Twins | MLB

Minnesota Twins | MLB

New York Yankees | MLB

New York Yankees | MLB

Tampa Bay Rays | MLB

Tampa Bay Rays | MLB

Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays..

September 15, 2025

Top MLB Betting Picks for September 15: Expert Predictions and Best Bets

Top MLB Betting Picks for September 15: Expert Predictions and Best Bets

Three bets anchor a playoff-minded Monday slate: Diamondbacks-Giants both teams to score 3+ runs, Yankees team total over 4.5 on the road, and Nationals-Braves both teams to score 3+ runs. Each wager leans on late-season forms, park quirks, and bullpen depth, with 1-unit plays and promos tied to DK, Caesars, and BetMGM.

These bets blend offense-driven angles with bullpen volatility at critical junctures, delivering value for savvy fantasy bettors eyeing run production and innings. Stay mindful of lineup shifts and travel fatigue as the chase for postseason spots intensifies.

With the three-unit slate, which bet presents the cleanest edge for a 1-unit play and why?Which single matchup on the card offers the strongest under/over signal for a 1-unit bet?For a DFS-minded bettor, which players stand out across the three bets today?If you could only place one hedge across the slate, what would it be and why?

Mentions:

Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB

Atlanta Braves | MLB

Atlanta Braves | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

Houston Astros | MLB

Houston Astros | MLB

@Kai-Wei Teng | San Francisco Giants | MLB

@Kai-Wei Teng | San Francisco Giants | MLB

Minnesota Twins | MLB

Minnesota Twins | MLB

New York Yankees | MLB

New York Yankees | MLB

San Francisco Giants | MLB

San Francisco Giants | MLB

Texas Rangers | MLB

Texas Rangers | MLB

Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

Washington Nationals | MLB

Washington Nationals | MLB

@Zac Gallen | Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB

@Zac Gallen | Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB

https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article/top-mlb-..

September 15, 2025

Detroit Tigers release former top 100 prospect after shoulder injury concerns | Sporting News

Detroit Tigers release former top 100 prospect after shoulder injury concerns | Sporting News

Detroit released Wilmer Flores, a former top-100 prospect, after shoulder injuries limited him to 31 minor-league innings with a 7.84 ERA. He spent 2023-25 in the Tigers’ system, including a 4.65 ERA with 90 strikeouts in 89 innings at Double-A Erie in 2023, and he was on the 40-man roster after 2023. Now a free agent, a minor-league deal is the likely path, with a possible Giants reunion given his brother there, but a sustained MLB chance remains unlikely due to age and injury history. Spring invites could be the first real fantasy needle.

Which teams are most likely to target this Flores on a minor-league deal?If he signs with Giants, what is the best-case path to MLB in 2025?In dynasty leagues, how would you treat him on your watch list?What metrics should you monitor early for a potential comeback?

Mentions:

@Wilmer Flores | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Wilmer Flores | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Wilmer Flores | San Francisco Giants | MLB

@Wilmer Flores | San Francisco Giants | MLB

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/detroit-tigers..

September 16, 2025

Tarik Skubal injury update: Tigers ace completes 'normal bullpen'

Detroit Free Press

Tarik Skubal injury update: Tigers ace completes 'normal bullpen'

Tarik Skubal’s bullpen session cleared him to start Thursday versus Cleveland after a rib-cage scare in Miami. The lefty sits atop the AL with a 2.26 ERA and 224 strikeouts in 183 1/3 innings, anchoring Detroit’s rotation as the Tigers hold a 6.5-game AL Central edge with 12 to play. Casey Mize and Jack Flaherty are lined up for the first two games of the Guardians series, while Garrett Crochet’s Cy Young climb adds drama to the Tigers’ late-season narrative.

With Skubal cleared to start Thursday, should fantasy managers lock him into lineups for that outing and the rest of the week?How should fantasy managers view the back-end of Detroit's rotation (Mize Tuesday, Flaherty Wednesday) for this series and the next two weeks?Does Garrett Crochet's proximity to Skubal in Cy Young odds shift betting strategies, given Detroit's lead?What impact does the AL Central lead have on bullpen usage and rest for Skubal and the Tigers late in the season?

Mentions:

@A.J. Hinch | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@A.J. Hinch | Detroit Tigers | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Miami Marlins | MLB

Miami Marlins | MLB

@Tarik Skubal | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Tarik Skubal | Detroit Tigers | MLB

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025..

September 16, 2025

The Tigers found a weapon by letting Jahmai Jones be himself | Bless You Boys

The Tigers found a weapon by letting Jahmai Jones be himself | Bless You Boys

Detroit’s platoon-heavy approach has found a surprising catalyst in Jahmai Jones, whose lefty-mashing profile has unlocked a precise weapon for a lineup tilted toward left-handed hitters. Jones sports a .264/.360/.563 line vs left-handed pitching with 14 extra-base hits in 100 plate appearances and a 152 wRC+, while Andy Ibáñez remains a steady co-weapon. The Tigers’ edge: a tightly tuned, matchup-driven plan that could provide a postseason spark as the lineup leans into Jones and Ibáñez with Wenceel Pérez supplying balance.

With Jones and Ibáñez forming a lefty-specialist duo, should Tigers fans expect Jones to hold platoon value into October?How might Jones's power metrics translate if lefty relievers like Crochet or Chapman are used heavily in October?Which Tigers players stand to benefit if Jones stays hot and teams shift more to lefty-heavy matchups?What are the risks of relying on a platoon-heavy approach in a short playoff run?

Mentions:

@Andy Ibáñez | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Andy Ibáñez | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Aroldis Chapman | Boston Red Sox | MLB

@Aroldis Chapman | Boston Red Sox | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Garrett Crochet | Chicago White Sox | MLB

@Garrett Crochet | Chicago White Sox | MLB

@Jahmai Jones | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Jahmai Jones | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Joey Cantillo | Cleveland Guardians | MLB

@Joey Cantillo | Cleveland Guardians | MLB

@Tarik Skubal | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Tarik Skubal | Detroit Tigers | MLB

https://www.blessyouboys.com/detroit-tigers-prospe..

September 15, 2025

Blue Jays playoff standings: Magic number for AL East drops

Blue Jays playoff standings: Magic number for AL East drops

Toronto beat Tampa Bay 2-1 in extras while the Yankees fell to Minnesota, narrowing the gap in the AL East. Toronto’s magic number to clinch the division drops to seven, and four Blue Jays wins plus a handful of Yankees losses would punch their playoff ticket, aided by favorable tiebreakers over Detroit, New York and Boston. A potential Friday clinch against Kansas City on Apple TV adds drama as Toronto chases its first division title since 2015.

What is the most likely path for the Blue Jays to clinch the AL East and secure home-field advantage in the playoffs?How should fantasy managers price Simeon Woods Richardson and Austin Martin after their recent performances for Minnesota?What does the Berríos trade history imply for the Twins’ rotation and talent development going forward?Which teams outside the Jays’ division have the strongest playoff odds given current standings and tiebreakers?

Mentions:

Baltimore Orioles | MLB

Baltimore Orioles | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Cleveland Guardians | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

Kansas City Royals | MLB

Kansas City Royals | MLB

Minnesota Twins | MLB

Minnesota Twins | MLB

New York Yankees | MLB

New York Yankees | MLB

Tampa Bay Rays | MLB

Tampa Bay Rays | MLB

Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays..

September 15, 2025

Top MLB Betting Picks for September 15: Expert Predictions and Best Bets

Top MLB Betting Picks for September 15: Expert Predictions and Best Bets

Three bets anchor a playoff-minded Monday slate: Diamondbacks-Giants both teams to score 3+ runs, Yankees team total over 4.5 on the road, and Nationals-Braves both teams to score 3+ runs. Each wager leans on late-season forms, park quirks, and bullpen depth, with 1-unit plays and promos tied to DK, Caesars, and BetMGM.

These bets blend offense-driven angles with bullpen volatility at critical junctures, delivering value for savvy fantasy bettors eyeing run production and innings. Stay mindful of lineup shifts and travel fatigue as the chase for postseason spots intensifies.

With the three-unit slate, which bet presents the cleanest edge for a 1-unit play and why?Which single matchup on the card offers the strongest under/over signal for a 1-unit bet?For a DFS-minded bettor, which players stand out across the three bets today?If you could only place one hedge across the slate, what would it be and why?

Mentions:

Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB

Atlanta Braves | MLB

Atlanta Braves | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Boston Red Sox | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

Detroit Tigers | MLB

Houston Astros | MLB

Houston Astros | MLB

@Kai-Wei Teng | San Francisco Giants | MLB

@Kai-Wei Teng | San Francisco Giants | MLB

Minnesota Twins | MLB

Minnesota Twins | MLB

New York Yankees | MLB

New York Yankees | MLB

San Francisco Giants | MLB

San Francisco Giants | MLB

Texas Rangers | MLB

Texas Rangers | MLB

Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

Washington Nationals | MLB

Washington Nationals | MLB

@Zac Gallen | Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB

@Zac Gallen | Arizona Diamondbacks | MLB

https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article/top-mlb-..

September 15, 2025

Detroit Tigers release former top 100 prospect after shoulder injury concerns | Sporting News

Detroit Tigers release former top 100 prospect after shoulder injury concerns | Sporting News

Detroit released Wilmer Flores, a former top-100 prospect, after shoulder injuries limited him to 31 minor-league innings with a 7.84 ERA. He spent 2023-25 in the Tigers’ system, including a 4.65 ERA with 90 strikeouts in 89 innings at Double-A Erie in 2023, and he was on the 40-man roster after 2023. Now a free agent, a minor-league deal is the likely path, with a possible Giants reunion given his brother there, but a sustained MLB chance remains unlikely due to age and injury history. Spring invites could be the first real fantasy needle.

Which teams are most likely to target this Flores on a minor-league deal?If he signs with Giants, what is the best-case path to MLB in 2025?In dynasty leagues, how would you treat him on your watch list?What metrics should you monitor early for a potential comeback?

Mentions:

@Wilmer Flores | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Wilmer Flores | Detroit Tigers | MLB

@Wilmer Flores | San Francisco Giants | MLB

@Wilmer Flores | San Francisco Giants | MLB

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/detroit-tigers..

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