Bounce passes are acceptable in basketball but not in baseball, and Michigan basketball player Trey McKenney got his pitch to the catcher on a fly. The Michigan freshman threw the ceremonial first pitch Friday night before the Detroit Tigers game.

They also used shutdown pitching to secure a 2-0 win over the Miami Marlins on April 6, 2026. In a game defined by limited offense, Cincinnati broke through in the middle innings and never looked back. The Reds’ pitching staff and defense handled the rest, holding Miami to just three hits in a complete-game shutout effort.

The mound at Comerica Park sits under a protective tarp during batting practice - and why not? Once the game starts, the abuse begins. For about three hours, this unassuming lump will be stepped on, dug into and possibly kicked in frustration. It will be ...