Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb — who turned 37 years old — thought about retiring from his 13-year career as an MLB player.

Entering free agency, the Detroit Tigers were seen as a serious threat to sign Houston Astros superstar third baseman Alex Bregman. The fit always made perfect sense with a gaping need at third base and the fact Bregman would bring a veteran presence and winning mentality to a young team still trying to figure out how to ultimately take the next step towards contention.

Notes on what the Tigers like about Cobb, news on a couple of players taking grounders at first base and more.