Kurt Mensching

Joined: Sep 12, 2019

Kurt is Editorial Director of MLB at FanSided. In the past he has written about MLB and the Detroit Tigers for SB Nation, The Athletic, and the Detroit News.

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Former Detroit Tigers players Mickey Stanley, Willie Horton, Al Kaline and Mickey Lolich pose for a photo during the ceremony to honor the 50th anniversary of the Tigers 1968 World Championship team prior to the game between the Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park on September 8, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Cardinals 4-3. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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Aerial view of Comerica Park from a drone on March 14, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Where to park at Comerica Park for Detroit Tigers games

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 23: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers acknowledges the crowd after his 3000th hit during the first inning of Game One of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Comerica Park on April 23, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

With 3,000 hits, Miguel Cabrera reignites magic for Detroit Tigers fans

Detroit Tigers fans stay through the rain during the fourth inning in the game earlier in April at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

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Detroit Tigers starter Matt Manning (25) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during first inning Monday, April 11, 2022, at Comerica Park in Detroit.Tigers Bost

You’re not imagining it: Detroit Tigers among most injury-riddled teams

A detailed view of the 'Mr. I' patch to be worn by Detroit Tigers players and coaches in 2017. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Tigers owner Chris Ilitch could cement his legacy in Detroit with deal for Carlos Correa

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo (60) celebrates his run with outfielder Robbie Grossman (8) against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers 2021-22 offseason tracker

Infielder Kim Ha-Seong #7 of Kiwoom Heroes bats in the bottom of the second inning during the KBO League game between LG Twins and Kiwoom Heroes at the Gocheok Sky Dome on June 06, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers: 3 realistic free agents to pursue

Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) hits a single during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during game four of the 2020 ALCS at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers: Signing George Springer should be top priority

Jeimer Candelario #42 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of game two of a doubleheader at Comerica Park on August 29, 2020, in Detroit, Michigan. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. The day honoring Jackie Robinson, traditionally held on April 15, was rescheduled for August 28 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to Friday's postponed game, Robinson will be honored during todays game. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

What the Detroit Tigers’ 2022 roster looks like entering ’20-21 offseason

Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox hugs with manager A.J. Hinch of the Houston Astros. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch shared a few thoughts on Alex Cora

Taijuan Walker showed up among players the Detroit Tigers are rumored to be after. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers rumors: Taijuan Walker a target, per Jon Morosi

Alex Faedo and Casey Mize of the Detroit Tigers walk off the field. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Why the Detroit Tigers are giving me a weird feeling: optimism