José Ramírez's late home run in Game 2 of the ALCS was a positive sign for the Cleveland Guardians.

Tarik Skubal and Matthew Boyd became close when they played together in Detroit.

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Guardians have agreed to a major league contract with free agent left-hander Matthew Boyd.

The Detroit Tigers are already dealing with a bunch of pitching injuries. Well, just two innings into Monday's game, two more names joined that list.

Justin Verlander gave up back-to-back home runs in his New York Mets debut and Eduardo Rodriguez threw eight scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep with a 2-0 win Thursday.

The Detroit Tigers game vs. the Cleveland Guardians on Monday has been postponed due to weather, and a doubleheader is scheduled for Tuesday.

When pitchers and catchers showed up to Detroit Tigers‘ spring camp last week, two centerpieces of the organization’s long rebuild were notably absent.

Baseball is fun again in the Pacific Northwest in a way that it hasn’t been in more than two decades.

The Detroit Tigers certainly appear to be trending in the right direction, and this entire rebuild has centered around starting pitching. But beyond Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal, who will be part of the staff next season?

The excitement and anticipation surrounding Miguel Cabrera’s 500th career home run has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean you should stop watching the Detroit Tigers.

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, and it’s no secret the Detroit Tigers will be looking to sell once again.

Detroit starter Matthew Boyd and reliever Alex Lange both exited with injuries and the Tigers still ended a three-game losing streak, beating the Kansas City Royals 10-3.

Eric Haase hit a two-run homer in the first inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3.

Matt Olson scored from second base on a fielding error by Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the Oakland Athletics past the Tigers 3-2 on Sunday for their eighth straight win.

The Detroit Tigers are about to play 10 road games in the next 10 days, and it’s possible some of the first-week success could start to wear off.

A costly base running decision proved to be the difference Wednesday as the Detroit Tigers lost the rubber match against the Minnesota Twins.

Thursday was a day of adjustment for Detroit Tigers players and fans.

Miguel Cabrera homered through the snow in his first at-bat of the season, then added a sparkling play at first base to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians.

Matt Boyd out-dueled one of the best pitchers in the world Thursday to lead the Detroit Tigers in a shutout victory over the Cleveland Indians on Opening Day.

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers tendered contracts to all nine of their arbitration-eligible players Wednesday, meaning they will all return for the 2021 season. READ: Detroit Tigers hire University of Michigan’s Chris Fetter as new pitching coachBy tendering contracts to these players, the Tigers will now negotiate salaries for the 2021 season. Last season, the Tigers won an arbitration hearing with Fulmer, who filed for $3.4 million but ultimately earned $2.8 million for the season. Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer throws during an intrasquad baseball game, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Detroit. Jeimer Candelario #46 of the Detroit Tigers bats against the Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park on August 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers are finally looking to build toward contending this offseason, and there are three players they should consider extending, even though the deals would be controversial. It’s unrealistic to think the Tigers are going to take that salary cap space and spend like crazy this offseason. Cron #26 of the Detroit Tigers bats during game one of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds at Comerica Park on August 2, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. RP Daniel NorrisDaniel Norris #44 of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the game at Target Field on September 22, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After dominating in nine three-inning appearances as an opener to finish 2019, Norris' 2020 was delayed by a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test during summer camp.

DETROIT Corbin Burnes allowed one hit in seven innings in another outstanding performance, and the Milwaukee Brewers slugged their way to their highest run total in over a decade, beating the Detroit Tigers 19-0 on Wednesday. Milwaukee hit eight doubles in the game, setting a franchise record with 13 extra-base hits. The Brewers hit four doubles off Boyd in a three-run second inning. The Brewers hit four more doubles in the sixth, scoring five runs in the inning. TIGERS: The Tigers play a doubleheader at St. Louis on Thursday.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers are still very much in the hunt for a playoff spot, and Friday could end up being one of the most important days left in the season. The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros are both three games ahead of the Tigers. READ: Heres how the Tigers should shuffle their starting lineup following the JaCoby Jones injuryFriday is so important for a number of reasons. First of all, the Tigers, Blue Jays, Yankees and Twins all have doubleheaders, meaning there could be massive swings in the standings by the time the dust settles at the end of the day. Christin Stewart #14 of the Detroit Tigers is congratulated by Willi Castro #49 following a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at Miller Park on September 01, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Boyd pitched Detroit to an 8-2 victory in the opener, and Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer that put the Tigers ahead to stay in the second game. Nelson Cruz hit a solo homer in each game for the Twins. Jeimer Candelario went deep in the second game for the Tigers. The Twins were going with a bullpen game in the second game after Randy Dobnak (5-2) had a rough go of it in the opener. HOLDING THEIR OWNThe Tigers secured their third straight series victory, and they've been against some well-regarded teams the Indians, Cubs and Twins.

DETROIT The first three weeks of this Detroit Tigers season have been unexpectedly fun. No moment has been more exciting than Wednesdays fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox. In the next 10 games, the Tigers will bookend a four-game series against the White Sox with two three-game series against the Cleveland Indians. The feeling in that clubhouse if they would have stolen a game from the White Sox on the backs of Greiner and Castro would be special. Losing eight of the next 10 against the Indians and White Sox would be a crippling blow, especially with 11 games against the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs on the horizon.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers revealed their final 30-man Opening Day roster for the 2020 season Thursday, just hours before the noon deadline. The Tigers had most of their roster figured out before the second round of spring training began, but there was still competition for the final bullpen and reserve spots. They had on-and-off moments throughout summer camp, and the Tigers could have gone with higher upside choices such as Shao-Ching Chiang or Nolan Blackwood. MORE: Did we see the Tigers Opening Day lineup on Tuesday? Greiner, Lugo and Mercer earned the final three spots over more exciting options such as Willi Castro and Derek Hill.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers sent 19 players to their alternate training site in Toledo on Monday, leaving 37 players to battle for 30 Opening Day roster spots. READ: How will the Tigers fill their final rotation spots after the Jordan Zimmermann injury? Haase and Rogers were fighting for what figured to be two or three catcher spots on the roster. That means seven of these 13 players will also be sent to Toledo or the taxi squad, while six make the roster. Lets assume its 11, leaving four bullpen spots and two reserve spots open.

DETROIT It almost doesnt seem real, but one week from Friday is the start of what could be the strangest Detroit Tigers season ever. Roster makeupPredicting the roster for a team like the Tigers -- with so many unproven players fighting for jobs -- is tricky even in a normal year. READ: Here are the players included on the Detroit Tigers spring training rosterMLB expanded rosters by one spot before the pandemic, allowing teams to carry 26 players. He gave up way too many runs, but hes looked better in both spring training segments. Reyes was much better than Stewart during spring training in March, when the latter struggled to make any solid contact.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have offered live streams of their intrasquad games for about a week now, and while the rules are loose and the results come with an asterisk, its blatantly obvious this team is much better than a year ago. READ: Predicting the full Tigers 30-man roster one week before the season beginsBack in February, I predicted that the Tigers could be 15-20 games better than their 47-114 record this season. After watching the Tigers intrasquad games from Saturday through Thursday (five games total), here are five positive observations. Cron of a home run during the Detroit Tigers' intrasquad game July 13, 2020, at Comerica Park. Cron #26 (L) of the Detroit Tigers is greeted at home plate by teammate Jonathan Schoop #8 after he hit a home run during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 11, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.

DETROIT Ace Matt Boyd squared off against elite prospect Casey Mize on Thursday at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers held their second intrasquad game. pic.twitter.com/pcwNqRf07L Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 8, 2020Pitching was the story of the second game, as the teams best MLB arm took the mound against MLBs No. Boyd looked much sharper in his second inning of work, retiring Schwindel and Greiner before a two-out single from Willi Castro. Since he got through six batters on just 16 pitches, the Tigers had Mize face Bonifacio to get some extra work. Mize finished the game with 23 pitches and three strikeouts in two perfect innings, spanning seven outs.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have released their initial Club Player Pool, including 58 players who can participate in spring training. Schwindel was one of the nice success stories of spring training in March. Willi Castro could benefit from the extra roster spots, but Lugo feels like someone who could still end up on the outside looking in. ProspectsThese are the players Tigers fans are most anxious to see, and for good reason. Dingler made the cut just weeks after being the teams second-round draft pick, but hell likely just get some work in Toledo.

As baseball scrambles to start an abbreviated season, the prevailing mood is one of nervous excitement. All of these issues could become moot if there's a major outbreak of the virus within baseball. "Ive seen the reports in Houston how COVIDs going up so Im going to have to really be careful. It will be unusual following new safety protocols that are at times incompatible with human nature on the baseball field. Theyre very focused on that and the staff thats going to be associated with the games once we fire up, Crane said.

They lost 101 games in 2012 and 96 games in 2013 before winning their first World Series in 100 years in 2016. Pitching prospectsLook no further than this year's World Series matchup to see how important starting pitching is, especially in the current baseball landscape. Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are heading to the 2019 World Series. Free agent signingsRemember the years leading up to the 2006 Tigers team that went to the World Series? Can he turn that into a World Series run next decade?

They lost 101 games in 2012 and 96 games in 2013 before winning their first World Series in 100 years in 2016. Pitching prospectsLook no further than this year's World Series matchup to see how important starting pitching is, especially in the current baseball landscape. Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are heading to the 2019 World Series. Detroit Tigers prospect Tarik Skubal pitching for the Double-A Erie SeaWolves (WICU)The Tigers are also excited about Alex Faedo and Joey Wentz, who rounded out the SeaWolves rotation. Free agent signingsRemember the years leading up to the 2006 Tigers team that went to the World Series?

Jeimer Candelario #46 of the Tigers celebrates his two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)DETROIT - Willi Castro hit his first major league homer, one of four connections by the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The White Sox got a homer from Wellington Castillo but lost for the 17th time in 25 games. White Sox starter Reynaldo Lpez (9-15) allowed five runs and nine hits, including three home runs, in four innings. Castillo got the White Sox within 5-3 with a two-out RBI single in the fifth, but Castro connected to put the Tigers back up by three in the seventh.

Ronny Rodriguez #60 of the Detroit Tigers hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning at Comerica Park. The Twins homered six times to bring their season total to 268, one more than the New York Yankees managed last year. Ronny Rodriguez hit a pair of two-run homers for the Tigers, who snapped a six-game skid and halted a six-game winning streak by the AL Central-leading Twins. Miguel Cabrera put the Tigers up 3-2 with an RBI double, and Rodriguez followed with a two-run shot. Tigers: Cabrera was in the lineup for the first time since Tuesday, when he left with tightness in his left biceps.

Victor Reyes #22 of the Detroit Tigers steals second base against Jorge Polanco #11 of the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cron and Jonathan Schoop homered, Martn Prez pitched six solid innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday to win two of three in the weekend series. It was the second time in his last three starts that Prez went six innings and yielded two or fewer runs. Tigers lefty Matthew Boyd (6-10) permitted just four hits but was tagged for seven runs in six innings. Twins: RHP Michael Pineda (9-5, 4.26 ERA) takes the mound Tuesday as Minnesota begins a 10-game road trip against the Chicago White Sox.

Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers doubles in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on August 24. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)MINNEAPOLIS - Miguel Sano's three-run homer capped a five-run rally in the fifth inning, Jake Cave and Max Kepler also connected and the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-5 Saturday night. Sano and Cave both homered twice Friday night in a 9-6 loss to the Tigers, who have the worst record in the league. Sano pulled his 26th homer into the second deck in left off Edwin Jackson (3-7). Cave hit a two-run homer in the sixth off Matt Hall.

Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 18, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)TAMPA, Fla. - Ji-Man Choi's two-run single in the bottom of the ninth completed a rally from a late three-run deficit and gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The Rays trailed 4-1 after seven before coming back with two in the eighth and then the winning hit in the ninth. Tampa Bay pitchers set a three-game series team record by recording 49 strikeouts, including 12 on Sunday. Richards allowed two runs, eight hits and struck out six over 3 1/3 innings in his Tampa Bay debut.

(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Mike Brosseau's pinch-hit RBI single in the 13th inning drove in Eric Sogard to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 1-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Rays pitchers struck out a franchise-record 24 batters, including 13 in 20 hitless at bats against relievers. Poche (3-4) got the win after striking out two of the three Tigers he faced in the 13th. The win kept the Rays one-half game ahead of Oakland for the American League's second wild-card spot. The next eight Tigers struck out against three different relievers.

Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers throws a first inning pitch while playing the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on August 13, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT - Matt Boyd, the lone bright spot of the Detroit Tigers' season, turned in a second-straight terrible start Tuesday, leaving fans to wonder if general manager Al Avila made a mistake by holding onto Boyd at the trade deadline. Boyd has pitched only eight innings over his last two starts, allowing 11 earned runs on 13 hits and five walks. Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 28, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. Matt Boyd of the Detroit Tigers during a game against the Minnesota Twins on April 22, 2017, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

DETROIT Matt Boyd, the lone bright spot of the Detroit Tigers' season, turned in a second-straight terrible start Tuesday, leaving fans to wonder if general manager Al Avila made a mistake by holding onto Boyd at the trade deadline. Boyd has pitched only eight innings over his last two starts, allowing 11 earned runs on 13 hits and five walks. Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 28, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. In that span, Boyd has allowed 48 earned runs and 23 home runs in 73.1 innings. Matt Boyd of the Detroit Tigers during a game against the Minnesota Twins on April 22, 2017, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

DETROIT - The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Detroit Tigers still have not made a deal involving Matt Boyd, Nicholas Castellanos or Shane Greene. In honor of the Indians, Reds and Padres, let's dream up a three-team trade that moves all three of the Tigers' top trade chips. (Photo by EdLet's imagine a three-team deal involving the Tigers, Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)With every season they wait to trade Boyd, his value drops because of the diminishing years of cheap control. The 2019 season was so rocky Edwards was demoted to Triple-A and has only appeared in one game since June 9.

The MLB Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Detroit Tigers are in the middle of the rumor mill. The Tigers, in a rebuilding phase, will likely trade multiple players before the deadline, with pitchers Matthew Boyd and Shane Greene, and outfielder Nicholas Castellanos likely on the block. Related stories to check out:Follow the latest Detroit Tigers trade rumors below:(function(d, s, id) {var js,ijs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//embed.scribblelive.com/widgets/embed.js";ijs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, ijs);}(document, 'script', 'scrbbl-js'));

DETROIT The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Detroit Tigers still have not made a deal involving Matt Boyd, Nicholas Castellanos or Shane Greene. In honor of the Indians, Reds and Padres, let's dream up a three-team trade that moves all three of the Tigers' top trade chips. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)Let's imagine a three-team deal involving the Tigers, Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)With every season they wait to trade Boyd, his value drops because of the diminishing years of cheap control. The 2019 season was so rocky Edwards was demoted to Triple-A and has only appeared in one game since June 9.

Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Comerica Park on July 23, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)DETROIT - Trade rumors have swirled around Detroit Tigers ace Matt Boyd for months, but there is a new report that he won't be moved before Wednesday's deadline. Bob Nightengale, of USA TODAY, is reporting the Tigers are likely to hold onto Boyd for now because none of the offers have been enticing. READ: Could these Detroit Tigers finish with a worse record than the 2003 team? Detroit Tigers trade deadline linksCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The Tigers also wouldn't prefer to trade Boyd within the AL Central Division. With Cole Hamels nearing a return, the Cubs have all five spots nailed down in the starting rotation. All the pieces are in place on offense and in the bullpen, but the starting rotation is looking rough. 22 overall prospect Carter Kieboom and nowhere to put him, but their need in the starting rotation isn't as great. 37 overall prospect Alec Bohm would have to be the centerpiece of a Boyd trade.

The MLB Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Detroit Tigers are in the middle of the rumor mill. The Tigers, in a rebuilding phase, will likely trade multiple players before the deadline, with pitchers Matthew Boyd and Shane Greene, and outfielder Nicholas Castellanos likely on the block. Related stories to check out:Follow the latest Detroit Tigers trade rumors below:(function(d, s, id) {var js,ijs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//embed.scribblelive.com/widgets/embed.js";ijs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, ijs);}(document, 'script', 'scrbbl-js'));

DETROIT Trade rumors have swirled around Detroit Tigers ace Matt Boyd for months, but there is a new report that he won't be moved before Wednesday's deadline. Bob Nightengale, of USA TODAY, is reporting the Tigers are likely to hold onto Boyd for now because none of the offers have been enticing. Starter Matthew Boyd is likely to stay put now. READ: Could these Detroit Tigers finish with a worse record than the 2003 team? Detroit Tigers trade deadline links

The Tigers also wouldn't prefer to trade Boyd within the AL Central Division. With Cole Hamels nearing a return, the Cubs have all five spots nailed down in the starting rotation. All the pieces are in place on offense and in the bullpen, but the starting rotation is looking rough. 22 overall prospect Carter Kieboom and nowhere to put him, but their need in the starting rotation isn't as great. But if Dombrowski and Avila get creative, there's certainly a need in the starting rotation behind Chris Sale, Eduardo Rodriguez and David Price.

DETROIT The New York Yankees have long been linked to Detroit Tigers trade deadline star Matt Boyd, and that was before their pitching staff allowed 79 runs over the course of eight games. The Yankees allowed 44 runs in a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Comerica Park on July 23, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. During the previous three-game series in Minnesota, the Yankees allowed 27 runs, including 20 by starting pitchers. 67 overall prospect in baseball -- could be a target for Avila, but it certainly wouldn't be enough to get Boyd and Greene.

Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 28, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. Dylan Moore led off the 10th inning with a double against Jos Cisnero. Detroit starter Matthew Boyd held the Mariners to just two hits through six innings before Seattle broke through for its first run in the seventh. Millone allowed two runs and six hits while striking out five in five innings after opener Matt Wisler set down the Tigers in order in two innings. Mariners: Seattle opens a two-game series at Texas on Tuesday.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers don't have to trade Matt Boyd this week, but there should be plenty of incentive to get a deal done. Many of the outside factors beyond the Tigers' control have fallen into place to boost Boyd's trade value. Not only is another top starting pitcher off the trade market in Madison Bumgarner, but the Giants are also now reportedly interested in Boyd. Only 12 teams aren't within 5 1/2 games of a playoff spot, meaning 18 are still in the thick of the race. Sixteen of those 18 are within 3 1/2 games of a playoff spot.

Matt Boyd of the Detroit Tigers during a game against the Minnesota Twins on April 22, 2017, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Andy KingGetty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have taken sole ownership of the worst record in baseball, dropping below the Baltimore Orioles this week. Detroit is on pace to have its second-worst record in the modern era, better only than the record posted by the 2003 team that finished 43-119. Fifty wins is nothing to write home about, but it does keep the Tigers off the list of the 20 worst records in the modern era. In order to stay off that list, Detroit has to win 19 of its remaining 65 contests.

The team already owns the worst record in baseball at 30-67, but what would the lineup and starting rotation look like without the best hitter and best starting pitcher on the roster? MORE: Dream deadline scenario for Detroit Tigers involving Castellanos, Boyd, Greene tradesRon Gardenhire tinkers with his lineup nearly every day. Starting rotationBoyd has become the unquestioned ace of the starting rotation over the last two years, and this season he's leading baseball in strikeout-to-walk ratio. If this ends up being the Tigers' starting rotation, it could be one of the worst in baseball history. The bottom line is: If Boyd gets traded, Turnbull is the only chance the Tigers have to feel good about every fifth game.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have taken sole ownership of the worst record in baseball, dropping below the Baltimore Orioles this week. Detroit is on pace to have its second-worst record in the modern era, better only than the record posted by the 2003 team that finished 43-119. Fifty wins is nothing to write home about, but it does keep the Tigers off the list of the 20 worst records in the modern era. In order to stay off that list, Detroit has to win 19 of its remaining 65 contests. At that pace, they will finish 43-119, tying the 2003 team's record.

The team already owns the worst record in baseball at 30-67, but what would the lineup and starting rotation look like without the best hitter and best starting pitcher on the roster? MORE: Dream deadline scenario for Detroit Tigers involving Castellanos, Boyd, Greene tradesRon Gardenhire tinkers with his lineup nearly every day. Starting rotationBoyd has become the unquestioned ace of the starting rotation over the last two years, and this season he's leading baseball in strikeout-to-walk ratio. If this ends up being the Tigers' starting rotation, it could be one of the worst in baseball history. The bottom line is: If Boyd gets traded, Turnbull is the only chance the Tigers have to feel good about every fifth game.

Left fielder Christin Stewart #14 of the Detroit Tigers boots a hit to right field by J.T. Stewart had to chase down theDETROIT - The Detroit Tigers are the worst team in Major League Baseball. (Photo by RonCould these Detroit Tigers challenge the ineptitude of the 2003 team? Here's a breakdown of the remaining games against contenders:One game vs. Philadelphia PhilliesThree games vs. Los Angeles AngelsThree games vs. Texas RangersThree games vs. Tampa Bay RaysFour games vs. Houston Astros10 games vs. Minnesota TwinsSix games vs. Cleveland IndiansFour games vs. Oakland Athletics (including in-progress game)Three games vs. New York YankeesThe Astros, Twins, Indians, Athletics and Yankees (27 games against Tigers) would all be in the playoffs if they began Wednesday. Here's a look at the 29 games remaining against teams with losing records:Seven games vs. Seattle Mariners11 games vs. Chicago White SoxSeven games vs. Kansas City RoyalsFour games vs. Baltimore OriolesOf those 29 games, 18 will come in Comerica Park, including an 11-game home stand in August featuring four games each against the White Sox and Royals and a three-game series with the Mariners.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers are the worst team in Major League Baseball. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)Could these Detroit Tigers challenge the ineptitude of the 2003 team? Matthew Boyd of the Detroit Tigers heads for the dugout after being pulled during a game against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on May 18, 2019, in Detroit. Here's a breakdown of the remaining games against contenders:One game vs. Philadelphia PhilliesThree games vs. Los Angeles AngelsThree games vs. Texas RangersThree games vs. Tampa Bay RaysFour games vs. Houston Astros10 games vs. Minnesota TwinsSix games vs. Cleveland IndiansFour games vs. Oakland Athletics (including in-progress game)Three games vs. New York YankeesThe Astros, Twins, Indians, Athletics and Yankees (27 games against Tigers) would all be in the playoffs if they began Wednesday. Here's a look at the 29 games remaining against teams with losing records:Seven games vs. Seattle Mariners11 games vs. Chicago White SoxSeven games vs. Kansas City RoyalsFour games vs. Baltimore OriolesOf those 29 games, 18 will come in Comerica Park, including an 11-game home stand in August featuring four games each against the White Sox and Royals and a three-game series with the Mariners.

The Detroit Tigers have three players who could be dealt for young players and prospects at this year's trade deadline. As the MLB trade deadline approaches, general manager Al Avila has a trio of trade chips at his disposal: right fielder Nicholas Castellanos, closer Shane Greene and starting pitcher Matt Boyd. Trade 1: Castellanos to CubsSpecifics: Tigers trade Castellanos for OF Brennan Davis, SS Zack ShortLook, Castellanos is definitely the Tigers' best hitter. Trade 3: Boyd to Astros or YankeesAstros trade specifics: Tigers trade Boyd for OF Kyle Tucker and Derek FisherYankees trade specifics: Tigers trade Boyd for OF Clint Frazier, OF Estevan Florial and SP Chance AdamsWith nearly a dozen teams publicly linked to Boyd, his value should only increase as July 31 draws closer. Matt Boyd of the Detroit Tigers during a game against the Minnesota Twins on April 22, 2017, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, general manager Al Avila has a trio of trade chips at his disposal: right fielder Nicholas Castellanos, closer Shane Greene and starting pitcher Matt Boyd. Trade 1: Castellanos to CubsSpecifics: Tigers trade Castellanos for OF Brennan Davis, SS Zack ShortLook, Castellanos is definitely the Tigers' best hitter. Trade 2: Greene to PhilliesSpecifics: Tigers trade Greene for OF Adam Haseley and OF Mickey MoniakThe Phillies might not have the best farm system to match with the Tigers' needs, but they might be the most desperate contender in need of a late reliever. Trade 3: Boyd to Astros or YankeesAstros trade specifics: Tigers trade Boyd for OF Kyle Tucker and Derek FisherYankees trade specifics: Tigers trade Boyd for OF Clint Frazier, OF Estevan Florial and SP Chance AdamsWith nearly a dozen teams publicly linked to Boyd, his value should only increase as July 31 draws closer. Matt Boyd of the Detroit Tigers during a game against the Minnesota Twins on April 22, 2017, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Hunter Dozier #17 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates a double next to Harold Castro #30 of the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium on July 13, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. - Hometown boy Bubba Starling delivered his first career hit and RBI for Kansas City, Brad Keller outdueled Matthew Boyd, and the Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Saturday night. Keller (5-9) allowed an RBI single to Harold Castro in the second but otherwise shut down Detroit, allowing four hits over eight innings. Boyd then slapped down the Royals in order the next three innings, striking out six along the way. UP NEXTThe Royals send right-hander Homer Bailey (7-6, 4.80 ERA), who has won both his starts against the Tigers this season, to the mound in the series finale Sunday.

Matthew Boyd delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 3, 2019, in New York City. Perhaps the most valuable trade chip the Tigers have this season is starting pitcher Matt Boyd. Detroit Tigers SP Matt Boyd. Last week, there were reports that the Tigers were discussing a Boyd trade with the New York Yankees. There's no way the Yankees will part with Torres, but that should be the type of return Avila looks for in a potential Boyd trade.