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The Detroit Tigers have lost in Game 5 of the American League Division Series in two consecutive seasons. They have built a contender around an ace with an elite manager and could be good for a while. But an unwillingness to pay that ace could cost them. The Tigers could trade Tarik Skubal this offseason, […]

The New York Mets missed the playoffs in the first year of the Juan Soto era partly because of poor pitching performances. With Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga injured, they leaned on three rookies to try and will them into the postseason. That did not work despite solid performances from Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, and […]

The Boston Red Sox fell short of expectations in the American League Wild Card Series. Despite a historic start from Garrett Crochet in Yankee Stadium, Boston walked away with a 2-1 series loss to its arch rival. However, the Red Sox have a lot to be encouraged about with Brayan Bello and their young talent. […]

The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers both started their offseason after the divisional round of the Major League Baseball playoffs. In many ways, both teams mirror each other when it comes to how their seasons went. They may cross paths again if Brian Cashman decides to call Detroit about Tarik Skubal. Any move concerning […]

On Friday evening, the Detroit Tigers’ 2025 season came to an end with a brutal 3-2 loss vs the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of their ALDS series, in a contest that extended for 15 innings. It was a bitter conclusion to a roller coaster of a Tigers season, that started with a ton of […]

The Detroit Tigers turned to Tarik Skubal in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners. Detroit staved off elimination with a 9-3 win on Wednesday, forcing the do-or-die series finale. And Skubal dominated, allowing one run in six strong innings. The Tigers’ ace set a postseason record with seven-straight strikeouts en route to […]

The Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a clutch 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the ALDS. The victory forced a do-or-die Game 5 as the Division Series shifted back to Seattle. And while the Mariners have home field advantage for the finale, the Tigers have Tarik Skubal. The reigning […]

It is crunch time for the Detroit Tigers. They are looking to defeat the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the ALDS. As they seek to face the Toronto Blue Jays, one of their aces made a name for himself.  On Friday, Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal became a part of baseball lore, per MLB.com. Ultimately, […]

Scoring first in any baseball game is generally considered a solid advantage. It does not always work out that way as comebacks are often the theme form motivated teams. But in decisive postseason games, the first run can be a huge advantage. The Seattle Mariners are hopeful that the work Josh Naylor did in the […]

The Detroit Tigers last won the World Series in 1984. That celebratory moment took place more than two years before President Ronald Reagan uttered the words, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” The Seattle Mariners have never competed in the Fall Classic during their 48-year existence and last advanced to the American League Championship Series […]

The Detroit Tigers are visiting the Seattle Mariners for a do-or-die Game 5 of the ALDS. After taking Game 4 at home, Detroit has its ace going in a place sentimental to him. Tarik Skubal went to Seattle University, but the Tigers have lost all three of his starts against the Mariners this season. That […]

The ALCS was right in front of the Seattle Mariners’ eyes midway through Game 4 of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers. The Mariners jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead against the Tigers, who were facing elimination. Now, the series is tied 2-2 after the Tigers stormed back and scored nine unanswered runs. To […]

The Detroit Tigers are on the verge of elimination against the Seattle Mariners. Seattle owns a 2-1 lead after taking Game 3 in Detroit. The Tigers took Game 1 but have lost two in a row, and lost Game 2 with Tarik Skubal on the bump. Tarik Skubal is prepping to start Game 5, according […]

While a Game 1 loss in the ALDS is far from disastrous, circumstances were lining up for the Seattle Mariners to perhaps flame out early in the postseason. After all, the Detroit Tigers, after taking Game 1, were sending the near-invincible Tarik Skubal to the mound with a chance to go up with a commanding […]

Game 1 of the AL Division Series (ALDS) did not go the Seattle Mariners’ way. The AL West champions lost to the visiting Detroit Tigers 3-2 on a game-winning single by third baseman Zach McKinstry in the 11th inning. Now, the Tigers will send their ace, Tarik Skubal, to the bump in Game 2. To […]

The Detroit Tigers got a big Game 1 win against the Seattle Mariners, and it came behind a good performance from Kerry Carpenter. He delivered a two-run homer against George Kirby to give the Tigers the lead in the game, which ended up turning into a 3-2 victory. The pitch he hit from Kirby came […]

While the Detroit Tigers have relied on a full team effort to reach this crucial juncture, their success in the upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners will hinge on the performances of two specific players. The Tigers’ ultimate X-factors who will determine the outcome are ace pitcher Tarik Skubal and leadoff hitter Riley Greene, as […]

The Detroit Tigers will not be starting 2024 AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners. Detroit announced that it will be giving the ball to 24-year-old right-handed reliever Troy Melton in a bullpen game for the series opener in Seattle. The rookie went 3-2 in 16 […]

The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners are preparing for the American League Division Series, which begins on Saturday. Seattle will host Games 1, 2, and the deciding fifth if necessary after winning the AL West. Detroit collapsed in September, losing the AL Central to the Cleveland Guardians, but bounced back to beat them in the […]

The Detroit Tigers were feeling the heat after the Cleveland Guardians tied the ALWCS on Wednesday, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3. The Tigers had been trying to fend off Cleveland for the last two months but the Guardians proved difficult to shake, winning the division and pushing Detroit to the brink in the postseason. But […]

The Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers will clash in a American League Divisional Series with a lot on the line. The Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 in the ALWCS to advance in a thrilling series. Now, Tarik Skubal will get a chance to face Cal Raleigh and the Mariners’ offense. Regardless of who wins, […]

The Detroit Tigers are breathing easy — at least for the time being — as they have advanced out of the Wild Card round of the American League playoffs and are moving on to the Division Series. The Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in the decisive game of the three-game series, and will face […]

There are not a lot of Major League Baseball owners happier than Chris Ilitch heading into the weekend. The Detroit Tigers owner watched as his team advanced past the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Wild Card Series in a 6-3 road win in Game 3. However, he did not offer much thought on the […]

The Detroit Tigers had a chance to punch their ticket to the ALDS with a victory over the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday. Instead, the series will come down to a winner-take-all contest after the Guardians forced a decisive Game 3. Cleveland rebounded from Tarik Skubal’s dominant 14-strikeout performance on Tuesday with a 6-1 win in Game […]

The MLB postseason officially got underway with the Wild Card round beginning Tuesday and pitchers had the advantage. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal stole the spotlight with a 14-strikeout gem against the Cleveland Guardians. But five of the eight starters from Tuesday’s games recorded at least eight strikeouts. When the dust settled, pitchers racked up […]

The Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday, taking Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Tarik Skubal was sensational, striking out 14 batters in 7.2 innings, securing the win. After a second consecutive Cy Young-caliber season, Detroit’s ace got them off on the right foot. Skubal joined an elite company with […]

The Detroit Tigers needed a dominant effort in order to win Game 1 of their series against the Cleveland Guardians. Luckily for them, Tarik Skubal answered the call in resounding fashion. The AL Cy Young favorite pitched 7.2 innings, striking out 14 batters en route to a 2-1 win. He fought Guardians ace Gavin Williams […]

The Detroit Tigers kicked off their American League Wild Card Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Detroit squeaked into the postseason after suffering what would have been a historic collapse down the stretch. However, Tarik Skubal took the mound in Game 1 and put on a show in a win. He won a pitchers’ […]

The Detroit Tigers are reeling as they try to squeak into the American League playoff field. Tigers manager AJ Hinch has not minced his words on his team’s lackluster play to end the season. However, Detroit has plenty of talent capable of dominating. Riley Greene and Tarik Skubal were two of the team’s many All-Stars. […]

On July 8, the Detroit Tigers were rolling, holding a 14-game lead in the AL Central. Now, they’re clinging to a tie atop the standings with the Cleveland Guardians, deep in the midst of a potentially historic collapse. In Tuesday’s Game 1 loss of a three-game set between the Guardians and the Tigers, the focus […]

The Detroit Tigers battled the Cleveland Guardians in a tense contest, but the spotlight shifted when a 99 mph pitch from Tarik Skubal struck David Fry in the face. The Guardians designated hitter left the game and doctors later diagnosed him with a broken nose and facial fractures. Skubal started for the Tigers, and after […]

The Detroit Tigers dropped a 5-2 game to the Cleveland Guardians, and the defeat pushed their AL Central collapse even further. Reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal failed to stop the skid and instead delivered an inning that will be remembered for the wrong reasons. He committed an error, threw a wild pitch, and balked, […]

The Detroit Tigers’ worst fears are coming true. After heading into the All-Star break with the best record in MLB, the Tigers suddenly find their playoff spot in serious peril after a 5-2 loss to the red-hot Cleveland Guardians dropped them to second on the division. The month of September has been a nightmare for […]

While the Cleveland Guardians are riding high after not only defeating the Detroit Tigers but officially taking over the lead in the AL Central following a harrowing journey from the cellar to the penthouse, their success came with a major damper following a scary injury to designated hitter David Fry. Taking the plate at the […]

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians kick off the biggest series of their seasons on Tuesday night. Jose Ramirez has led the Guardians on a late season run, quickly closing the gap with the Tigers. Detroit, on the other hand, has had to deal with an injury scare with Tarik Skubal as they stumble towards […]

It’s difficult to imagine that things could go this badly for the Detroit Tigers. They were the dominant team in the American League through the early part of September, but manager A.J. Hinch’s team has lost its way and their position at the top of the American League Central is in extreme jeopardy. AJ Hinch […]

As the Detroit Tigers were swept by the Cleveland Guardians, it sets up not just a slump for the team, but also an interesting race for the AL Central. With the Tigers in a tight divisional race, as there are nine games left in the season, the first step back to success is acceptance, as […]

The Detroit Tigers entered Thursday’s matchup with hopes of maintaining their lead in the AL Central. However, one swing from Jhonkensey Noel quickly shifted the outcome. In the fourth inning, the Guardians slugger turned on a pitch from Tarik Skubal and launched it deep into the seats. The homer came just one second after a […]

Tarik Skubal did not hold back on the Detroit Tigers’ playoff race after losing in a three-game sweep to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night. Skubal had a solid night with his start on the mound as he lasted six innings. He struck out nine batters while conceding seven hits and one run. However, his […]