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Colson Montgomery keeps stacking firsts, and now, Montgomery is rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest bats in White Sox history. With his spree of long balls since the All-Star break, the 23-year-old shortstop has become just the fourth Sox player to homer 18 or more times over a 37-game span, joining Jim Thome, Frank […]

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on one of the best seasons in team history. AJ Hinch handed the ball to Tarik Skubal against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday to lead his team to its 82nd win of the season. Detroit’s American League Cy Young Award winner put together another nearly flawless start. His […]

Detroit Tigers veteran pitcher Alex Cobb recently revealed that he will undergo hip surgery, bringing an end to his 2025 season, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Cobb, 37, is hesitant to confirm the possibility of retirement, but he also did not rule it out. “Alex Cobb said today he’s going to have a […]

Parker Meadows finally returned to the Detroit Tigers lineup after missing some time with a right quad injury. He turned heads in his first at-bat on Friday by going yard on the first pitch. In the bottom of the third, down two runs, Meadows approached the plate with a man on first. Chicago White Sox […]

The Chicago White Sox have long been out of the playoff picture. But the team is showing character under first-year manager Will Venable. Despite playing out a lost season, the White Sox embarrassed the Minnesota Twins in a four-game sweep. Chicago has now won five straight games for the first time since early June 2023. […]

Still sitting atop the AL Central, the Detroit Tigers are set to begin a weekend series against the division cellar-dwelling Chicago White Sox on Friday evening. After losing a series between first-place teams to the New York Mets, the Tigers will look to get back on track with a series opener win against the White […]

While the Boston Red Sox are focused on potentially making the playoffs this year, rumors are already surrounding the organization for what could happen in the offseason. Alex Bregman, who has been a huge addition to the roster this season, could be available as a free agent if he chooses to opt out of his […]

The Detroit Tigers are close to winning the American League Central and are in the midst a great season. Now, they have their eyes on the playoffs. But a certain Tigers’ fatal flaw could destroy their World Series hopes. Despite making some moves at the MLB trade deadline, it could still cause a playoff collapse. […]

Will Vest has been the Detroit Tigers’ closer when healthy all season long. However, Detroit decided to give AJ Hinch’s bullpen a boost at the trade deadline. The Tigers went out and acquired Kyle Finnegan, one of the top relievers on the market to pair with Vest. However, it looks like he got hurt while […]

The Detroit Tigers suffered a blow on and off the field Tuesday night, as right-hander Chris Paddack revealed he will be stepping away from the team on MLB bereavement leave following a difficult outing against the New York Mets. Paddack gave up six earned runs in a single inning during the 12-5 loss, but the […]

The Detroit Tigers lost the opening game of a three-game set against the New York Mets on Monday. Juan Soto had six RBIs to pull the Amazins through despite tough pitching performances. Heading into Tuesday’s game, Tigers manager AJ Hinch made an unrelated pitching move, pushing Chris Paddack to the bullpen. Detroit Free Press reporter […]

Though Detroit Tigers star Javier Baez was selected to the MLB All-Star game earlier this season, there’s no denying that he is currently in a frustrating slump. Gone are the talks of the Tigers center fielder in Baez having a resurgent year, as they feel like a distant memory due to the current slump, as […]

The Detroit Tigers shocked the Major League Baseball world last season. Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson led the team to an upset win over the Houston Astros in the 2024 postseason. Less than a year later, Tigers manager AJ Hinch has the team right back in contention. Carpenter is appreciative of his team, from the […]

The Detroit Tigers cruised to a comfortable 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, as Tarik Skubal made more franchise history, tossing seven shutout innings in his stellar 2025 season. Skubal became the first pitcher in Tigers history to record 11 starts of at least six scoreless innings in a single season, surpassing […]

Kyle Finnegan made unique MLB history after the Detroit Tigers’ matchup against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday evening. Finnegan began the year with the Washington Nationals, who he represented since 2019. However, he changed jerseys after the team sent him to the Tigers in exchange for pitchers Josh Randall and R. J. Sales on […]

The Detroit Tigers broke a four-game losing streak Friday night, led by Riley Greene, who reached a major career milestone. Greene drove in his 100th and 101st RBIs of the 2025 season with a go-ahead double, leading Detroit to a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. His two-run double in the […]

The Detroit Tigers enter the weekend sitting at 78-57. AJ Hinch has put together another elite season as Detroit’s manager, but credits the fanbase for his team’s dominance. However, the manager is still tweaking his order. One position in question is the leadoff spot. Colt Keith is the first hitter for now, but former New […]

The Detroit Tigers could not bounce back and ended up getting swept by the Athletics. Tigers manager AJ Hinch did not mince words after the series, calling it “really bad.” He admitted the Tigers did not play well and were outplayed on all fronts. The Tigers offense struggled badly with runners in scoring position, going […]

On a night Riley Greene will never forget, he delivered one of the most memorable swings of the season on Tuesday in Sacramento. With the Detroit Tigers trailing the Oakland Athletics by three runs in the third inning, Greene launched a towering 471-foot grand slam to straightaway center field. It was the first of his […]

The Detroit Tigers watched Tarik Skubal pitch brilliantly, striking out 12 in another strong outing. Despite his dominance, the Tigers still lost to the Athletics. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner was brutally honest after the game, calling it “unlucky” and blaming his control in the seventh inning. “I just didn’t execute some pitches […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been masterful this season. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner is following up his Triple Crown performance from 2024 with another dominant campaign. And Skubal was feeling feisty when he took the mound for the Tigers in the series opener against the Athletics Monday. With two outs in […]

Riley Greene accomplished a unique feat during the Detroit Tigers’ series opener against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Greene stepped up to the plate three times throughout the game. He landed one hit, which turned out to be a solid two-run homer to right-center field in the sixth inning. This allowed him and […]

Another game, another long ball for Vinnie Pasquantino. The Kansas City Royals’ red-hot first baseman extended his home run streak to five games on Friday night, belting a ninth-inning two-run shot in a 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Pasquantino’s blast off reliever Will Vest wasn’t enough to flip the result, but it did put […]

The Detroit Tigers kept their hot streak alive Friday night at Comerica Park, rallying past the Kansas City Royals for a 7-5 win. The spotlight belonged to Riley Greene, who crushed a game-tying homer, his 30th of the season, punching his ticket into the 30-homer club for the first time in his career. The Royals […]

The Detroit Tigers enter their series opener against the Kansas City Royals at 76-53. AJ Hinch has credited the Tigers fanbase for helping his team stay at the top of the league. That support and Detroit’s trades for players like Kyle Finnegan has the team ready for a deep playoff run. However, Paul Sewald’s absence […]

The Detroit Tigers have a pitcher who has been thriving over the last few seasons. Tarik Skubal has emerged as one of the best pitchers in the game. But the discussion has changed, as some believe he is the best pitcher in MLB. The Tigers’ ace has been dominant. Moreover, the Tigers’ pitcher has been […]

The Houston Astros are mired in a brutal slump. Entering Wednesday’s series finale against the Detroit Tigers, Houston had been shutout in three straight games. And the team has been held scoreless in four of the last five contests. On Wednesday the Astros faced Charlie Morton. The Tigers starter kept Houston off the scoreboard through […]

For the third season in a row, the Detroit Tigers have recorded at least 75 wins in the always competitive AL Central, even if they didn’t secure this particular W in style. That’s right, while the Tigers have largely looked like legitimate contenders in 2025, their win over the Astros wasn’t one to write home […]

2025 almost feels like a dream for the Detroit Tigers, as they have remained one of the best teams in MLB, withstanding a slump following the All-Star break that threatened to break the team’s spirit. On Monday, they flexed their muscle against a fellow division leader in the Houston Astros, demolishing them 10-0 in a […]

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows is working his way back from a right quad strain that he suffered at the end of July. The team hopes he can by back before the calendar flips to September, but manager AJ Hinch is trying to manage expectations. “I don’t know that he will necessarily go out on […]

The Detroit Tigers secured their fourth win in five games on Thursday night with a 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Despite the win, all eyes were on Tarik Skubal, who battled through seven gritty innings and then offered a brutally honest postgame admission about his performance. With the teams separated […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal dominated in his last road start on August 2. Facing the Philadelphia Phillies, the All-Star lefty fanned 10 batters without issuing a walk en route to his 11th win of the season. With the performance, Skubal joined Clayton Kershaw as the only pitchers to record 10+ strikeouts without allowing a […]

Detroit Tigers LF Riley Greene has had his share of moments. In July, he matched his personal best with two three-run home runs in a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals.   On Thursday, Greene became a highlight reel when he denied Minnesota Twins DH Byron Buxton of a home run with a marvelous catch, per Talkin’ […]

Players Weekend is one of the most fun events of the Major League Baseball season. While the Little League Classic game takes center stage, players across the league enjoy the weekend. Many MLB players will showcase custom gear that reveals their passions and hobbies. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made an early statement with his […]

The Detroit Tigers enter Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Twins at 70-52. Despite their record, the Cleveland Guardians have started to make the conversation in the American League Central interesting. Tigers manager AJ Hinch has not been shy about his team’s recent struggles. Despite that, Tarik Skubal, Gleyber Torres, and the rest of his roster […]

The Detroit Tigers are in first place in the AL Central, as the franchise aims to make a serious push for the World Series. However, relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle has become a liability on the mound, as his struggles have been notably horrific. On Wednesday, manager AJ Hinch shared his brutally honest take on Kahnle’s […]

The Detroit Tigers’ American League Central lead is shrinking, holding a 5.5-game advantage over the Cleveland Guardians. Last year, it was the Guardians who ended Detroit’s magical season in the ALDS. This year, with increased offensive production and another dominant Tarik Skubal season, they are roaring toward a division win. But to win the World […]

The Detroit Tigers emerged from the trade deadline with a deeper bullpen on paper, but their handling of roster spots — and their reluctance to take bigger swings — has left room for improvement. While Scott Harris made several moves to bring in veterans like Charlie Morton, Kyle Finnegan, Rafael Montero, and Paul Sewald, his […]

Right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan has made four appearances since coming to the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline from the Washington Nationals. He hasn’t given up a run in any of them and has allowed just one hit with six strikeouts. It’s a small sample size, so there’s no need to make too much of […]