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The Detroit Tigers have been near the top of the American League throughout the Major League Baseball season. A major reason for that is the second straight excellent season from Tarik Skubal. The Tigers’ ace won the AL Cy Young award last season and is the favorite to repeat. While Boston Red Sox All-Star Garrett […]

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on a division title, but one key piece of their bullpen remains uncertain. Veteran reliever Paul Sewald is progressing in his recovery from a right shoulder strain, yet manager AJ Hinch has offered no firm plan for his return. With just 11 games left in the regular season, the […]

The Detroit Tigers have been anxiously awaiting the return of outfielder Matt Vierling, from injury. It appears they may have to wait longer than expected. “Matt Vierling (left oblique strain) has been shut down from his rehab assignment. He is undergoing further medical evaluation,” Detroit Free Press writer Evan Petzold wrote Tuesday on X, formerly […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is still on track to make his next start, scheduled for Thursday afternoon at home against the Cleveland Guardians. Skubal exited his last start against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning after throwing his 45th pitch of the night and immediately grabbing at his left rib area. The reigning […]

The Detroit Tigers dropped the series opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday, and it appeared the 8-2 loss would be costly to the team. Two Tigers exited the game with injuries as Tarik Skubal left with tightness in the fourth inning and Javier Baez fouled a ball off his face in his first at-bat. […]

The Detroit Tigers lost their ace and reigning AL Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal, after he left the game against the Miami Marlins following a pitch he threw in the fourth inning. Skubal grabbed at his left oblique and rib cage area before he called for the trainer and left the game. Manager A.J. Hinch […]

The Detroit Tigers lost 8-2 in the series opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday. And adding injury to insult, two Tigers were forced to leave the game early. Javier Baez exited in the second inning after taking a foul ball to the face. The frightening moment left the versatile veteran shaken before he was […]

Tarik Skubal remains optimistic about his health despite sustaining an injury in the Detroit Tigers’ series opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday night. Skubal started on the mound as he lasted 3.1 innings, striking out two batters while conceding four hits and four runs. However, his time in the game ended early after he […]

Fresh off a series win over the New York Yankees, the Detroit Tigers’ quest to reach the AL mountaintop appears to near its conclusion. At the moment, the Tigers are a half game behind the AL East leading Toronto Blue Jays for the AL’s top seed. At the moment, both teams would get a first-round […]

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on their first division championship since 2014. They still need to pick up some wins in this series against the Miami Marlins, however, to achieve that feat. However, fans are currently more concerned with the status of ace pitcher Tarik Skubal. Skubal took the mound on Friday to open […]

The Detroit Tigers have been dominant despite suffering injuries throughout the season. Tigers manager AJ Hinch is without Kyle Finnegan for the time being thanks to a forearm issue. However, he lost a key infielder against the Miami Marlins. Trey Sweeney entered the game for Javier Baez after the shortstop hit himself in the face […]

It’s been a rough season for Anthony Volpe. The New York Yankees shortstop has struggled both at the plate and in the field, causing Aaron Boone to wonder if injury is affecting Volpe. Whatever is behind the former Gold Glove winner’s regression, his starting role down the stretch is in jeopardy. Volpe is not in […]

The Detroit Tigers continue to grind through a challenging season, and starting pitcher Jack Flaherty is doing his best to stay locked in. The 2024 World Series champion has faced inconsistency on the mound. However, his focus remains on giving his team the best chance to win. Speaking ahead of the Tigers’ series finale against […]

Yankee Stadium is preparing for a unique blend of baseball and remembrance on Thursday, Sept. 11, when the New York Yankees host the Detroit Tigers. The game, already significant as the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, will carry added weight with the presence of President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to attend and […]

The Detroit Tigers continued their magical 2025 campaign by making history in the Bronx, delivering a two-game stretch never before seen at Yankee Stadium. They became the first visiting team to win back-to-back games by 10 or more runs at either the original or current version of the iconic ballpark—stunning the Yankees and shifting momentum […]

The Detroit Tigers are dealing with off-field controversy as their 2025 playoff push has been overshadowed by serious allegations stemming from a recent misconduct investigation. Tigers CEO Ryan Gustafson responded to the claims following an investigative report published by The Athletic on Wednesday. The report, detailed further in an article from the New York Times […]

Gleyber Torres made his much-anticipated return to Yankee Stadium, but this time as a member of the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers’ All-Star second baseman faced the Yankees for the first time since leaving New York after seven seasons. In the Tigers-Yankees matchup, Torres experienced a night filled with emotions, memories, and cheers. The game itself […]

Another team bites the dust.The Detroit Tigers organization faces a crisis far from the baseball diamond. At least eight men employed by the team, its business branch Ilitch Sports and Entertainment (IS+E), or its broadcast partner have been accused of misconduct toward women since 2023, according to a detailed investigation by The Athletic. The group […]

The New York Yankees suffered a historically disastrous defeat Tuesday night at home, losing 12-2 to the Detroit Tigers in a game defined by a catastrophic seventh inning. The Yankees bullpen meltdown in the Bronx turned a 2-2 tie into a blowout, marking arguably the worst relief performance in the history of the storied franchise. […]

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 […]