Jason Beck
@jasonbeck.bsky.social
Detroit Tigers reporter for MLB.com. Not the new Michigan offensive coordinator. Recovering marathoner. Xavier basketball, Chelsea FC fan. In search of great stories.
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Several Michiganders will call him Frambers
The name Framber Valdez in a Michigan accent is highly disturbing
February 5, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Several Michiganders will call him Frambers
Tigers rotation for 2026:
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Casey Mize
Jack Flaherty
Reese Olson/Drew Anderson/Troy Melton
Valdez would be the only one of those top four under contract beyond this year.
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Casey Mize
Jack Flaherty
Reese Olson/Drew Anderson/Troy Melton
Valdez would be the only one of those top four under contract beyond this year.
As @jeffpassanbot.bsky.social and @feinsand.bsky.social have reported, Tigers are in agreement on a 3-yr, $115 deal with Framber Valdez pending physical, per sources. Tigers moved aggressively once Valdez pivoted towards a short-term, high-AAV contract. Detroit's rotation is stacked for 2026.
February 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Tigers rotation for 2026:
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Casey Mize
Jack Flaherty
Reese Olson/Drew Anderson/Troy Melton
Valdez would be the only one of those top four under contract beyond this year.
Tarik Skubal
Framber Valdez
Casey Mize
Jack Flaherty
Reese Olson/Drew Anderson/Troy Melton
Valdez would be the only one of those top four under contract beyond this year.
As @jeffpassanbot.bsky.social and @feinsand.bsky.social have reported, Tigers are in agreement on a 3-yr, $115 deal with Framber Valdez pending physical, per sources. Tigers moved aggressively once Valdez pivoted towards a short-term, high-AAV contract. Detroit's rotation is stacked for 2026.
February 5, 2026 at 2:07 AM
As @jeffpassanbot.bsky.social and @feinsand.bsky.social have reported, Tigers are in agreement on a 3-yr, $115 deal with Framber Valdez pending physical, per sources. Tigers moved aggressively once Valdez pivoted towards a short-term, high-AAV contract. Detroit's rotation is stacked for 2026.
Alex is a gifted reporter who brought so much to the Pirates beat and to the site. He put a ton of passion into his work to not only cover the team, but do the stories that make people want to follow the club as fans or just observers and learn about the young talent. Today is a rough day.
Some personal news. I was let go by MLB dot com today as part of a restructuring within the company.
I’m proud of the work I did there, and I want to thank everyone who read along. Onto the next chapter.
I’m proud of the work I did there, and I want to thank everyone who read along. Onto the next chapter.
February 4, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Alex is a gifted reporter who brought so much to the Pirates beat and to the site. He put a ton of passion into his work to not only cover the team, but do the stories that make people want to follow the club as fans or just observers and learn about the young talent. Today is a rough day.
Talked with Mickey Lolich over the years, including when he teamed with Tom Gage for a book on the '68 Tigers. He was a no-nonsense guy with an amazing life who never got the credit he deserved for his career. I wish he and Tarik Skubal had gotten to meet; their personalities were so similar. RIP.
We are saddened by the passing of three-time All-Star and 1968 World Series MVP Mickey Lolich.
Lolich spent 13 of his 16 Major League seasons with the Tigers, while also pitching for the Mets and Padres.
In 1968, Lolich hurled 3 complete game victories against St. Louis in the World Series to
Lolich spent 13 of his 16 Major League seasons with the Tigers, while also pitching for the Mets and Padres.
In 1968, Lolich hurled 3 complete game victories against St. Louis in the World Series to
February 4, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Talked with Mickey Lolich over the years, including when he teamed with Tom Gage for a book on the '68 Tigers. He was a no-nonsense guy with an amazing life who never got the credit he deserved for his career. I wish he and Tarik Skubal had gotten to meet; their personalities were so similar. RIP.
Kevin McGonigle and Max Anderson were on my list of intriguing players to watch in camp:
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February 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Kevin McGonigle and Max Anderson were on my list of intriguing players to watch in camp:
www.mlb.com/news/tigers-...
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Tigers spring training roster is out. It includes top prospects Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark, Josue Briceño and Max Anderson, all non-roster invites.
February 4, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Tigers spring training roster is out. It includes top prospects Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark, Josue Briceño and Max Anderson, all non-roster invites.
Tigers announce their minor-league managers and staffs. Gabe Alvarez returns for a second season in Toledo. Tony Cappuccilli and Rene Rivera promoted to Erie and West Michigan, respectively. Brayan Pena returns to managing in Florida Complex League.
February 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Tigers announce their minor-league managers and staffs. Gabe Alvarez returns for a second season in Toledo. Tony Cappuccilli and Rene Rivera promoted to Erie and West Michigan, respectively. Brayan Pena returns to managing in Florida Complex League.
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"𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒅𝒍𝒂𝒎."
Chelsea come from 2-0 down at half-time to win 3-2 against West Ham at Stamford Bridge, Enzo Fernandez with the winner in the 92nd minute.
Liam Rosenior's half-time substitutes worked wonders in the second half after the Chelsea manager made seven changes to his starting XI.
Chelsea come from 2-0 down at half-time to win 3-2 against West Ham at Stamford Bridge, Enzo Fernandez with the winner in the 92nd minute.
Liam Rosenior's half-time substitutes worked wonders in the second half after the Chelsea manager made seven changes to his starting XI.
January 31, 2026 at 7:36 PM
"𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒅𝒍𝒂𝒎."
Chelsea come from 2-0 down at half-time to win 3-2 against West Ham at Stamford Bridge, Enzo Fernandez with the winner in the 92nd minute.
Liam Rosenior's half-time substitutes worked wonders in the second half after the Chelsea manager made seven changes to his starting XI.
Chelsea come from 2-0 down at half-time to win 3-2 against West Ham at Stamford Bridge, Enzo Fernandez with the winner in the 92nd minute.
Liam Rosenior's half-time substitutes worked wonders in the second half after the Chelsea manager made seven changes to his starting XI.
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#Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer wants to be aggressive with in-game offensive moves -- a la A.J. Hinch with the #Tigers. This offseason is the early stage of building depth to make that possible.
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Rockies plan to be aggressive with roster depth
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January 28, 2026 at 3:11 AM
#Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer wants to be aggressive with in-game offensive moves -- a la A.J. Hinch with the #Tigers. This offseason is the early stage of building depth to make that possible.
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Tigers have an off-day in Seattle on Aug. 3 in the middle of a three-city West Coast trip that starts in Sacramento and ends in San Francisco.
January 28, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Tigers have an off-day in Seattle on Aug. 3 in the middle of a three-city West Coast trip that starts in Sacramento and ends in San Francisco.
Rick Rizzs walked into a no-win situation as the Tigers' successor to Ernie Harwell in the 1990s, but went back to Seattle and resumed an incredible career with the Mariners. He won't quite get to Ernie's career longevity broadcasting baseball, but pretty darn close.
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Iconic Mariners radio voice Rick Rizzs to retire after 2026 season
Rick Rizzs, who has spent 40 years regaling fans in the Northwest and across the country as the radio voice of the Mariners, announced Tuesday his plans to have the 2026 season be his final as the pri...
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January 27, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Rick Rizzs walked into a no-win situation as the Tigers' successor to Ernie Harwell in the 1990s, but went back to Seattle and resumed an incredible career with the Mariners. He won't quite get to Ernie's career longevity broadcasting baseball, but pretty darn close.
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USA TODAY Co., owner of the Detroit Free Press, will acquire The Detroit News and continue to publish it separately, it announced Monday.
The Detroit News to be acquired by USA TODAY Co., owner of Detroit Free Press
USA TODAY Co., owner of the Detroit Free Press, will acquire The Detroit News and continue to publish it separately, it announced Monday.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
USA TODAY Co., owner of the Detroit Free Press, will acquire The Detroit News and continue to publish it separately, it announced Monday.
Latest MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospect rankings are out, and Tigers are the only organization with 2 of the top 10 and 4 of the top 40.
They also have the top OF prospect, No. 2 SS prospect, No. 3 3B prospect, No. 5 2B prospect and No. 5 catching prospect.
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They also have the top OF prospect, No. 2 SS prospect, No. 3 3B prospect, No. 5 2B prospect and No. 5 catching prospect.
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McGonigle (No. 2), Clark (No. 10) lead Tigers on Top 100 prospects list
The latest edition of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospect rankings has a strong pattern of Tigers stripes. Detroit will head to Spring Training in a few weeks as baseball’s only organization with two Top ...
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January 24, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Latest MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospect rankings are out, and Tigers are the only organization with 2 of the top 10 and 4 of the top 40.
They also have the top OF prospect, No. 2 SS prospect, No. 3 3B prospect, No. 5 2B prospect and No. 5 catching prospect.
www.mlb.com/news/tigers-...
They also have the top OF prospect, No. 2 SS prospect, No. 3 3B prospect, No. 5 2B prospect and No. 5 catching prospect.
www.mlb.com/news/tigers-...
Watching a Cole Palmer goal and celebration in person ✅🥶
January 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Watching a Cole Palmer goal and celebration in person ✅🥶
Bucket list trip: Chelsea match at Stamford Bridge. ☑️
January 17, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Bucket list trip: Chelsea match at Stamford Bridge. ☑️
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.@MLBPipeline polled MLB executives on who they think is going to win 2026 Rookie of the Year 👀
American League:
Kevin McGonigle, 11 votes (25%)
Trey Yesavage, 11 votes (25%)
Samuel Basallo, 6 votes (13.6%)
American League:
Kevin McGonigle, 11 votes (25%)
Trey Yesavage, 11 votes (25%)
Samuel Basallo, 6 votes (13.6%)
January 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
.@MLBPipeline polled MLB executives on who they think is going to win 2026 Rookie of the Year 👀
American League:
Kevin McGonigle, 11 votes (25%)
Trey Yesavage, 11 votes (25%)
Samuel Basallo, 6 votes (13.6%)
American League:
Kevin McGonigle, 11 votes (25%)
Trey Yesavage, 11 votes (25%)
Samuel Basallo, 6 votes (13.6%)
Tigers trade OF Justyn-Henry Malloy to Rays for cash (money, not the manager) considerations. Malloy spent the holidays in roster limbo after being DFAed just before Christmas.
January 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Tigers trade OF Justyn-Henry Malloy to Rays for cash (money, not the manager) considerations. Malloy spent the holidays in roster limbo after being DFAed just before Christmas.
As a late-night college hoops watcher, this ending was absolutely insane.
I'd like to report an insta-loss in Berkeley. (It was on an absolutely awful call for a four-point play to give the Cal the win, but nonetheless, it's part of the risk of giving a foul up three.)
January 3, 2026 at 6:31 AM
As a late-night college hoops watcher, this ending was absolutely insane.
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Beck's ballot column: www.mlb.com/news/jason-b...
Ballot #112 is from Jason Beck, who is not the new Michigan offensive coordinator but is our 19th first-time voter. His full ballot includes newcomer Hamels and nine ballot veterans. Beltrán remains perfect among first-timers with Andruw @ 18/19 and Félix+Utley @ 17/19.
In the Tracker: tracker.fyi
In the Tracker: tracker.fyi
January 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Beck's ballot column: www.mlb.com/news/jason-b...
No, I’m not the new Michigan offensive coordinator, but I am a new Hall of Fame voter. Happy New Year to all, especially @notmrtibbs.com.
January 1, 2026 at 11:42 PM
No, I’m not the new Michigan offensive coordinator, but I am a new Hall of Fame voter. Happy New Year to all, especially @notmrtibbs.com.
Asked Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg if there's anything to read into Skubal's trip to Detroit over the weekend:
"No, I think he just wanted to catch the Detroit sports scene. He's obviously a huge sports fan, means so much to the community. It was cool to see just the images of him. He caught a bunch."
"No, I think he just wanted to catch the Detroit sports scene. He's obviously a huge sports fan, means so much to the community. It was cool to see just the images of him. He caught a bunch."
Even when I get to go to sports as a fan, I am reminded of work. 😂😂😂
Glad to see Tarik Skubal in any case.
Glad to see Tarik Skubal in any case.
December 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Asked Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg if there's anything to read into Skubal's trip to Detroit over the weekend:
"No, I think he just wanted to catch the Detroit sports scene. He's obviously a huge sports fan, means so much to the community. It was cool to see just the images of him. He caught a bunch."
"No, I think he just wanted to catch the Detroit sports scene. He's obviously a huge sports fan, means so much to the community. It was cool to see just the images of him. He caught a bunch."
Cool tidbit from Elias Sports Bureau: Since saves became an official stat in 1969, no team has ever opened a season with 3 pitchers on its roster that had 20+ saves the previous year. Tigers currently have 3 with Will Vest (23 saves in 2025), Kyle Finnegan (24) and Kenley Jansen (29).
December 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Cool tidbit from Elias Sports Bureau: Since saves became an official stat in 1969, no team has ever opened a season with 3 pitchers on its roster that had 20+ saves the previous year. Tigers currently have 3 with Will Vest (23 saves in 2025), Kyle Finnegan (24) and Kenley Jansen (29).
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Cleveland Guardians signed free agent RHP Codi Heuer to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
December 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Cleveland Guardians signed free agent RHP Codi Heuer to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.