Minnesota manager Derek Shelton got himself ejected in the ninth inning against Baltimore over a pitch review.

Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers’ 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Baseball is changing at a dizzying speed in 2026 with the arrival of robot umpires, the return home of the Tampa Bay Rays and an alphabet soup of networks televising the games in perhaps the last season before a labor shutdown.

Major League Baseball plans to bring back the World Baseball Classic in 2029 or 2030 and it could eventually move to midseason.

Tarik Skubal could set more contract records for a pitcher in free agency next offseason.

Manager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an “overly confident statement” and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point.

Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic.

Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start.

Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic.

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal plans to make only one start for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, regardless of how far Team USA advances.

Justin Verlander’s return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team’s increased relevance over the past couple of years.

Detroit Tigers legend and future National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Justin Verlander was introduced by the organization as he returns to the team following his over eight-year departure.

Why are't Detroit Tigers fans more excited about the Framber Valdez free agent signing? Breaking down why this is a big deal.

The Baltimore Orioles have won their salary arbitration case against pitcher Keegan Akin.

Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta have won their salary arbitration cases, improving players to 5-0 this year.

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa are not on Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues.

Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case agains the Detroit Tigers and will now make $32 million in 2026, according to a report.

Tarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team’s $19 million offer.

Free agent pitcher Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $115 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press.

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is in a record-setting salary arbitration hearing.

Clayton Kershaw isn't done pitching just yet.

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal asked for a record $32 million in salary arbitration while the Detroit Tigers offered the left-hander $19 million.

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is suiting up for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, which is during spring training in March.

Veteran infielder Jorge Polanco and the New York Mets have finalized their $40 million, two-year contract.

Mike Trout, the U.S. captain at 2023 World Baseball Classic, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.

A.

The Detroit Tigers remain “engaged with other teams” on Tarik Skubal trade talks, according to a report.

The Major League Baseball Players' Association has gathered Arizona to discuss the future of the game and look ahead to a possible lockout next December.

Skubal responds to social media rumors about possible trade

Tigers ace is the first pitcher to win back-to-back Cy Young awards since Jacob DeGrom in 2018-19

Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal wins AL Cy Young Award for the second straight year.

A Tarik Skubal trade, three free agents, and two rookies. Here's a realistic way the Detroit Tigers could build a World Series roster this offseason.

Get the scoop on trade rumors, free agents, and more

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and Yankees slugger Aaron Judge are in the running for consecutive MVP awards.

Velocity rules in October.

If you’re a Detroit fan and you’re reading this, congratulations! It means you survived one of the most miserable sports weekends in recent memory.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

The Detroit Tigers’ season came to an end Saturday morning after a 15-inning marathon loss to the Seattle Mariners.

Tarik Skubal was terrific.

Previewing tonight’s win-or-go-home Game 5 in Seattle

Even after blowing a three-run lead in Detroit with a chance to clinch the AL Division Series, the Seattle Mariners can redeem themselves at home in a winner-take-all Game 5 on Friday.

Can they keep the bats going after Wednesday’s comeback blowout?

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch talks about handing the ball to ace Tarik Skubal for the team's pivotal ALDS Game 5 win-or-go-home scenario against the Seattle Mariners.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal discussed maintaining his composure ahead of the ALDS winner-take-all Game 5 against the Seattle Mariners.

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

The Detroit Tigers and their sloppy play doomed them early as the Seattle Mariners took Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series 8-4.

Julio Rodríguez hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series to even the series.

The Detroit Tigers have stolen homefield advantage in the American League Divisional Series with a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners in extra innings.

Zach McKinstry singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers outlasted the Seattle Mariners for a 3-2 victory in Game 1 of their AL Division Series.

The Detroit Tigers have advanced to the American League Division Series, where they will face the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

The Tigers and Mariners will battle in the American League Divisional Series starting on Saturday in Seattle. We now know the full schedule.

What went right, what went wrong, what to leave, and what to take away

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and catcher Dillon Dingler discussed eliminating the Cleveland Guardians, their 7th-inning surge, and advancing to the American League Division Series.

Major League Baseball’s playoffs now move into the Division Series this weekend.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal discussed his historic performance, the perfect bunt he laid down, and the solid relief pitching in their Game 1 American League Wild Card victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Detroit pitcher Tarik Skubal delivered a standout performance in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against Cleveland.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch talked postgame about Tarik Skubal’s compuser and the team's strategic bunt call in the seventh inning and Will Vest in their pivotal Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit’s postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.

Tarik Skubal carried the Detroit Tigers to a win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

Pitching matchups and a brief history of the AL central rivals

Detroit's 26-man Wild Card roster

The past doesn't matter. The Detroit Tigers can erase September with just two wins.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal shared insights ahead of their wild-card matchup against divisional rival Cleveland Guardians.

The slumping Detroit Tigers have clinched a wildcard spot and will travel to Cleveland to face the Guardians inside Progressive Field in the first round of the Major League Baseball playoffs.

Major League Baseball's postseason is about to start with some spicy Wild Card Series matchups.

Philadelphia’s Trea Turner won his second National League batting title with a record-low.

José De León pitched a career-high 6 2/3 innings in his first outing in two years to help the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers that clinched the AL Central title for the Cleveland Guardians.

The Boston clinch party moved across the diamond.

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter David Fry is recovering after being hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit’s Tarik Skubal.

José Ramírez drove in a run with a swinging bunt when Cleveland rallied in a strange sixth inning against Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, and the Guardians beat the Tigers 5-2 to move into a tie for first place in the AL Central.

Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he being hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit’s Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning of Cleveland’s 5-2 win over the Tigers.

Ha-Seong Kim homered and drove in two runs as the Atlanta Braves won their eighth straight game with a 6-2 win over the slumping Detroit Tigers on Sunday.

The Detroit Tigers are flirting with one of the most epic collapses in MLB history after they got run out of their own ballpark this week against Cleveland.

The Detroit Tigers are struggling so much that a strong performance from Tarik Skubal was not enough to stop their late-season slide.

The Cleveland Guardians hit the road against the Detroit Tigers looking to continue a three-game road winning streak.

Here's the Detroit Tigers' magic number to clinch the AL Central Division heading into a critical three-game series with Cleveland.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal had an exam that showed no structural damage after he felt some tightness on his left side on Friday.

Detroit Tigers star left-hander Tarik Skubal will undergo tests after he left the club’s 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning Friday night after experiencing tightness in his left side.

Major League Baseball's 2025 season has seen unexpected parity among teams.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is ready to go.

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is likely done for the season because of a rotator cuff strain.

Nathan Eovaldi’s impressive streak for the Texas Rangers ended with a dud, but without a decision.

The Detroit Tigers seem to be setting themselves up to potentially go back to what manager A.

The Toronto Blue Jays have a comfortable lead atop the AL East, a year after trading away several established players.

The Detroit Tigers have been flexed to Apple TV’s “Friday Night Baseball” in a late-season matchup against the Boston Red Sox.

The Detroit Tigers are looking for some semblance of a spark as they're calling up No. 10 prospect Troy Melton, who will make his Major League Baseball debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

Tarik Skubal has strengthened his case for a second straight AL Cy Young Award.

The Major League Baseball leading Detroit Tigers are moving to primetime as one of their upcoming matchups has been flexed.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal gave up two runs, struck out two while recording the first ever ABS challenge in All-Star Game history in his one and only outing.

Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh successfully used the robot umpire to gain a strikeout for pitcher Tarik Skubal in the first inning of the All-Star Game.

The American League clubhouse for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game is looking gritty as the Detroit Tigers sent six players and a bat boy to the Midsummer Classic.

Major League Baseball is testing automated ball-strike systems in the All-Star Game for the first time.

Major League Baseball is spotlighting player fashion at the All-Star Game red carpet event on Tuesday.

Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the National League in Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been named the American League starter for the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes will start his second consecutive All-Star Game for the National League on Tuesday night.