Roger Castillo

Roger Castillo

Rogelio Castillo is an accomplished contributor to various baseball sites, including Woodward Sports, Motor City Bengals, Call to the Pen, and other Fansided platforms. He has been writing and podcasting about the Detroit Tigers and their prospects since 2011, and his expertise in the field has earned him membership in the BBWAA. Besides his passion for baseball, Rogelio is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn. When he's not immersed in the world of sports, he enjoys exploring science fiction, participating in trivia competitions, and reading books.

Jun 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith (33) congratulates right fielder Wenceel Pérez (46) after the final out against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers moving Colt Keith to 1st base wouldn't be as big a stretch as you may think

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Detroit Tigers first base Spencer Torkelson (20) watches the replay as he walks off the field after striking out against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

What Spencer Torkelson needs to do in minor leagues to get back to the Tigers

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Dec 4, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Hall of Fame inductee Jim Leyland interviews with the media during the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Schwab-USA TODAY Sports

Jim Leyland will have his number retired by the Detroit Tigers this August

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Mar 15, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Keider Montero (54) throws a pitch in the second inning of a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers prospect draws unenviable MLB debut matchup vs Pirates' phenom Paul Skenes

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May 18, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Carson Kelly (15) and Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (31) celebrate with teammates after scoring runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Tigers make key front-office promotions to improve player development

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Houston Astros v Detroit Tigers

Tigers' Spencer Torkelson finally hits first 2024 HR and data suggests more to follow

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Jul 30, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons number one overall draft pick Cade Cunningham

Detroit Tigers debut their City Connect jerseys: here's what the details symbolize

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Apr 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Tigers right fielder Wenceel Perez (46) receives

Wenceel Pérez has done enough to stay with Tigers

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Kansas City Royals v Detroit Tigers

Tigers injury updates: Sawyer Gipson-Long season ends, Andy Ibáñez working back

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Texas Rangers v Detroit Tigers

Is Tigers' Javier Báez turning the corner after a rough start?

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Minnesota Twins v Detroit Tigers - Game Two

Detroit Tigers' hitting woes were on full display vs. Twins

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Apr 1, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Carson Kelly (15) reacts after

3 Tigers storylines to pay attention to at Opening Day in Detroit

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on

Tarik Skubal’s road to AL Cy Young begins on Tigers’ Opening Day in Chicago

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Mar 21, 2024; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning (25) pitches

Detroit Tigers make surprising demotion as they set their 2024 five-man rotation

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Mar 14, 2024; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Ryan Kreidler (32) bats during the

Top hitting prospect cut as Tigers trim roster down to 31

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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch on February 14, 2024, at the spring training facility in Lakeland,

These 3 pitchers continue to build a case for a role with the Detroit Tigers

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