Joe Nathan Not Making Any Friends in Detroit
The Tigers closer has struggled with his command and now faces an uphill battle to regain the respect of fans.
The Jose Valverde Experiment is Over
This year, Valverde has pitched 17.1 innings over 18 games, earning nine saves and blowing three with a 4/15 ERA. Here’s the catch, and hopefully the straw that breaks the camel’s back: Valverde has given up five home runs and seven runs in his last 5.1 innings.