Tigers vs Cubs Starting Pitcher Matchup - Jun. 8
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Everyone from known MLB journalists to casual fans seemed to have a bone to pick with Doug Eddings on Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers are still first in the American League Central, six games up on the Minnesota Twins. The Cubs also lead the National League Central, five games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals. Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
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Baseball's two best teams will meet this weekend not in Los Angeles or New York or Philadelphia. The AL-best Detroit Tigers will host the NL-best Chicago Cubs for a three-game interleague series at Comerica Park.
Coming into the year, Hodge figured to be a significant piece of the bullpen after a strong 2024 campaign. Last season, he totaled a 1.88 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, nine saves, and nine holds in 37 games pitched.
Over the past couple of seasons, the New York Mets have earned a reputation for finding ways to "fix" pitchers who have previously struggled. They'll attempt to do the same with former Chicago Cubs Julian Merryweather, as they signed him to a minor league deal on Saturday, according to Newsday's Laura Albanese.
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With his hometown team, the right-hander was able to reach a major milestone. In the Angels win Friday night over the Seattle Mariners, Hendricks recorded his 100th career win. He is just the 19th active pitcher to accomplish this feat.
The squads are starting a three-game weekend series with each hoping to extend its division lead. They also hold the two best records in MLB entering the day with the Tigers being the first team to 40 wins and the Cubs having the fewest losses among 39-win teams.
With one of the best offenses in MLB this season, the Chicago Cubs could get better with the addition of one of their former outfielders, Mike Tauchman.