Matt SnyderMatt Snyder

Matt Snyder writes about Baseball, Football, and College Basketball. He can be found as the creator and editor of Forever Faithful, the editor of Motor City Benglas, and a contributor to SideLion Report. He can be reached on Twitter @snyder_matthew.

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Detroit Tigers Designate Quintin Berry for Assignment, Re-Acquire Francisco Martinez

According to a Tweet by the Detroit News’ Tom Gage, the Detroit Tigers have designated outfielder Quintin Berry for assignment. #Tigers DFA Quintin Berry after acquiring former #Tigers prospect…Read More

Detroit Tigers Sunday Lineup: Torii Hunter Returns To Action, Avisail Garcia In CF Again

Torii Hunter missed a few games — he was resting a sore elbow after getting hit by a pitch and then left to attend his son’s high school graduation — but he’s back and penciled…Read More

Jeremy Bonderman To Start For Seattle Mariners Sunday

It’s been nearly three years since his last appearance in the major leagues, but former Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman will once again get a chance to play in the big leagues.…Read More

Previewing the Detroit Tigers’ 2014 Middle Infield Dilemma

Jhonny Peralta, Omar Infante, and Ramon Santiago all carry contracts that are due to expire at the end of the season. That means the Tigers are currently heading into an offseason in which they’ll…Read More

The Cutoff Man: Miguel Cabrera’s Torrid Pace, Justin Verlander’s Un-Verlanderness, and Grading the Tigers

This edition of The Cutoff Man explores the day that was both (1) here at Motor City Bengals and (2) across the internet (at least the corners that discuss the Detroit Tigers). Enjoy these Tigers-centric…Read More

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Detroit Tigers Minor League Recaps 6/1/13: Casey Crosby Makes a Strong Start and Danry Vasquez Homers

AAA: Toledo 6, Louisville 0 Casey Crosby (4.44 ERA) had a terrific line for the Mud Hens on Saturday.…Read More

Miguel Cabrera Belts Grand Slam as Part of 4-HR Inning as Detroit Tigers Beat Baltimore Orioles 10-3

The story of this game was the Detroit Tigers’ half of the fourth inning. The game was tied 1-1…Read More

Detroit Tigers Lineup: Don Kelly Takes A Seat Saturday in Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles have right-hander Jason Hammel making the start — typically a situation…Read More

Jose Valverde Continues To Make Detroit Tigers Fans Bipolar

It was only four days ago that I opined that Jose Valverde was giving us some reasons to be optimistic…Read More

Detroit Tigers Minor League Recap 5/31/13: Jake Thompson Makes Season Debut

AAA: Toledo 3, Louisville 2 Nick Castellanos hit well in the month of May, but finished the month going…Read More

Tigers Lineup: Avisail Garcia To Man OF For Second Straight Day

Avisail Garcia hasn’t really received regular playing time since he was recalled from the minor…Read More

The Cutoff Man: Rick Porcello’s Strikeouts, Anibal Sanchez’s Success, and DH-rule Alternatives

Rick Porcello’s Latest Tease — FanGraphs Porcello’s at 26% strikeouts this May. His May…Read More

Detroit Tigers Prospect Jake Thompson Assigned To West Michigan Whitecaps

  Jake Thompson, the Detroit Tigers’ top draft pick from a year ago (2nd round, 91st overall)…Read More

Rick Porcello Dominates In Start For Tigers vs. Pirates, Lacks The Will To Win

Rick Porcello – the much maligned Rick Porcello – spun a gem for the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night…Read More

Detroit Tigers’ Jose Valverde Pops ‘em Up

I don’t know yet wheter I’m a believer in the rejuvenated Jose Valverde or not, but he’s been…Read More

Must Click Link: Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera Can Hit Any Pitch Out of the Yard

Just here to pass along a ridiculously cool article (with ridiculously cool GIFs) over at FanGraphs…Read More

Miguel Cabrera Homers, Jim Leyland Calls For a Bunt in Detroit Tigers 7-6 Win Over Minnesota Twins

Miguel Cabrera didn’t wait a long time to extend his home run streak (now four games in a row)…Read More

Video: Miguel Cabrera Hits Michael Bourn-aided Home Run

Miguel Cabrera doesn’t need good luck to hit home runs or win Triple Crowns, but he got some…Read More

Today in Selective Endpoints: Drew Smyly Not Better Than Rick Porcello Right Now

Drew Smyly has been struggling out of the Detroit Tigers bullpen recently. He came into the game Wednesday…Read More

Max Scherzer Dominates as Detroit Tigers Top Tribe 5-1

I shouldn’t say that the Detroit Tigers’ 5-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night pulled…Read More