Embed from Getty Images He is out of minor league options, Sometimes, very rarely in fact it can calm a player down to the point they can contribute in a larger way. The Detroit Tigers are hoping outfielder Mikie Mahtook can calm down and play more in 2019. Mahtook faces a sink or swim option….
Detroit Pistons Luke Kennard finds his groove
Embed from Getty Images No longer in a starting position, Detroit Pistons Luke Kennard has become a super sub and given strength to the Pistons bench. Detroit fans argue that he’s a better shooter than Wayne Ellington and slightly better defense than starter Bruce Brown. Basketball is about the best 5 starters on the court….
Detroit Lions hire Kyle Caskey as the teams running back coach
Embed from Getty Images When Detroit Lions running backs coach David Walker announced he was retiring to spend time with his family following the conclusion of the regular season it left a void on the coaching staff. The Detroit Lions filled the void and then some. Kyle Caskey has a bad habit of turning out…
Detroit Tigers add second basemen Josh Harrison
Embed from Getty Images He will wear Lou Whitaker’s No. 1. Josh Harrison has played nearly every position on the baseball field. That is until he tried second base and found a home. Josh Harrison is the kind of veteran the Detroit Tigers need to help teach young players. The former Pittsburgh Pirate was a…
Detroit Red Wings trade Gustav Nyquist for draft picks
Embed from Getty Images This is what a rebuild looks like. Trading assets to accumulate draft picks and prospects. Last night Red Wings general manager Ken Holland sent Gustav Nyquist to the San Jose Sharks for a 2019 second round draft pick as well as a 2020 third round draft pick that can switch to…
Michigan Wolverines basketball has an offensive problem
Embed from Getty Images Defense is not an issue for the 7th ranked Michigan basketball team. For two seasons Michigan’s defense has been at or near the top in the country. That is the good news. The bad news is the Wolverines offense lacks consistency. All teams go through ups and downs of a season….
Michigan State was locked in vs Michigan
Embed from Getty Images Tom Izzo and his Spartan basketball team invaded Ann Arbor and promptly handed the Michigan Wolverines a home loss. Izzo was masterful in his play calling. Michigan State was clearly the better team Sunday. With only three games left in the regular season, 10th ranked Michigan State laid claim to the…
Detroit Tigers prospects giving hope for the future
Embed from Getty Images As the Detroit Tigers rebuild is moving along. The Tigers minor leagues are nearing top 10 status. Yet the 2019 Spring training is giving a look at what will be. Here is a hint. It looks pretty darn good. This is the first Spring training the Detroit Tigers have had all…
Do not look now but the Detroit Pistons are surging
Embed from Getty Images It was a sluggish, difficult December and January for the Detroit Pistons. Once February rolled around it is almost like a switch was flipped. Suddenly the Detroit Pistons look playoff ready. The Detroit Pistons are hot again. As in how they started the 2018-19 NBA season. Hot as in this is…
Detroit Red Wings top prospect Filip Zadina set to make his NHL debut
Embed from Getty Images A 9- game sample size. That is what Detroit Red Wings 2018 first round pick Filip Zadina has. 9 small yet important games. This way the Red Wings do not burn up a year of Zadina’s contract. The Detroit Red Wings front office and coaches have made it clear they want…
