Dave Betts

THAT'S OUR CAT

THE CAT GIVES THE RED WINGS THE LEAD! 😸 📺: ABC

We’re going to see a lot of height changes this year because, with the rollout of ABS, MLB is now measuring each player's height down to the millimeter. The process is super strict — no shoes, no hats, knees exposed, back against the wall — and to account for potential shrinkage throughout the day, MLB is even requiring all its teams to take measurements between 10 am and 12 pm local time on their appointed day.

A.J. Hinch said today the Tigers will start the season with this rotation order: Skubal Valdez Flaherty Verlander Mize Justin Verlander’s first home start should be Sunday, April 5 vs. STL

Western Michigan University Vice President and Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has been named a finalist for Sports Business Journal’s (@SBJ) Athletic Director of the Year, one of the industry’s most prestigious honors recognizing excellence and innovation in sports leadership. One of five nominees, Bartholomae is the only athletic director nominated that does not oversee a Power Four Conference program. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition of Dan’s leadership and the continued momentum of Bronco Athletics. The winner will be announced at the Sports Business Awards ceremony in New York City on May 20, 2026. 📰 bit.ly/4sSlyPR

3 times........and some fans still complain about Dan

Minnestoa should absolutely try to get Pat away from Western, but I really hope Western gives Pat the blank check that he deserves to stay put. He has built this program from a very good one, to a national powerhouse. He is huge part of why the new arena is getting done. The leadership at Western seem like very smart people, so whatever you do, DO NOT LET PAT WALK OUT THE DOOR, MAYBE EVER. Add more zeros to his salary, whatever you have to!

Mark DeRosa on losing to Venezuela

Since 2022, Greg Dortch ranks 5th in YAC/rec (6.6) and 7th in drop rate (2.1%) among 88 qualifying WRs (min. 100 receptions). In that same span, Kalif Raymond ranks t-7th in YAC/rec (5.9) and 2nd in drop rate (1.3%). Raymond (111) and Dortch (92) also rank 1st and 2nd in the NFL in punt returns over that stretch.

#Lions WR Greg Dortch says new OC Drew Petzing is a "big reason" why he wanted to come to Detroit. "Drew's very smart. He knows exactly how to get people the ball."

If you ever needed confirmation that McGonigle is likely making the Opening Day roster, look no further. This is it.

Mark DeRosa’s brain was on another planet throughout the entire 2026 WBC. There’s no “had we taken the lead.” Team USA was the home team. If you “had taken the lead” in the 9th inning, the game would be over. There’s no situation where Miller could have pitched with the lead.

Tourney Ticket Secured 🎟️🔒 Western Michigan Broncos🐴

I think there's a strong possibility they sign another and draft one. They need someone to spell Hutchinson and complement Wonnum, who, at first glance, fills the Davenport role more than the Muhammad one. Remember, they carried eight edge defenders into camp last season.

Maxx Crosby says on @TheRushWithMaxx that he didn’t see #Ravens GM Eric DeCosta or HC Jesse Minter during the first 5 hours of his visit, and when he finally met with DeCosta, the energy felt off. DeCosta then informed him they had concerns about his medicals. “I was thinking in my head, ‘what the f***?’” Crosby said his surgeon later called him and told him to listen to what they were saying: “They know you had your surgery nine weeks ago… You’ll be back by training camp.”

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal wore Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin’s game-used USA Olympic sweater to the World Baseball Classic championship game. 🎥: @Tigers

Detroit Tigers 2025 1st round pick Jordan Yost hits a GRAND SLAM in his FIRST professional at-bat 🤯 #RepDetroit

#Lions hosted Ben Bartch for a visit today

THREE BIRD. 🦅🇺🇸 #WinterParalympics

Reminder that hitting in the big leagues is very, very hard.