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A year after they were (to a degree) deadline sellers, the Blue Jays are soaring
Read full article: A year after they were (to a degree) deadline sellers, the Blue Jays are soaringThe Toronto Blue Jays have a comfortable lead atop the AL East, a year after trading away several established players.
Detroit Tigers flexed to Apple TV’s ‘Friday Night Baseball’ for late-season matchup vs. Red Sox
Read full article: Detroit Tigers flexed to Apple TV’s ‘Friday Night Baseball’ for late-season matchup vs. Red SoxThe Detroit Tigers have been flexed to Apple TV’s “Friday Night Baseball” in a late-season matchup against the Boston Red Sox.
Pitching relief: Detroit Tigers call up No. 10 prospect Troy Melton for MLB debut vs. Pirates
Read full article: Pitching relief: Detroit Tigers call up No. 10 prospect Troy Melton for MLB debut vs. PiratesThe 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.
Back in primetime: MLB-leading Detroit Tigers flexed to ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball
Read full article: Back in primetime: MLB-leading Detroit Tigers flexed to ESPN’s Sunday Night BaseballThe Major League Baseball leading Detroit Tigers are moving to primetime as one of their upcoming matchups has been flexed.
Morning 4: Michigan dam problems lowers water levels, disrupts lakefront properties, city beach -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Michigan dam problems lowers water levels, disrupts lakefront properties, city beach -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal leaves mark in 1st All-Star Start with ABS milestone, strikeouts, runs
Read full article: Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal leaves mark in 1st All-Star Start with ABS milestone, strikeouts, runsDetroit 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.
Cal Raleigh successful as 4 of 5 challenges reverse calls in first All-Star use of robot umpire
Read full article: Cal Raleigh successful as 4 of 5 challenges reverse calls in first All-Star use of robot umpireSeattle 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.
Detroit Tigers’ 2025 All-Stars look reminiscent of 1984 World Series team -- Could history repeat?
Read full article: Detroit Tigers’ 2025 All-Stars look reminiscent of 1984 World Series team -- Could history repeat?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.
Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026
Read full article: Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026Major League Baseball is testing automated ball-strike systems in the All-Star Game for the first time.
Shohei Ohtani to hit leadoff for NL in All-Star Game, followed by Ronald Acuña Jr. of host Braves
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani to hit leadoff for NL in All-Star Game, followed by Ronald Acuña Jr. of host BravesShohei 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 named American League starter for 2025 All-Star Game
Read full article: Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal named American League starter for 2025 All-Star GameDetroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been named the American League starter for the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Paul Skenes to start 2nd straight All-Star Game for NL and Tarik Skubal to open for AL
Read full article: Paul Skenes to start 2nd straight All-Star Game for NL and Tarik Skubal to open for ALPittsburgh's Paul Skenes will start his second consecutive All-Star Game for the National League on Tuesday night.
Raleigh hits 37th and 38th homers, Mariners end Skubal's 3-month unbeaten streak with 12-3 romp
Read full article: Raleigh hits 37th and 38th homers, Mariners end Skubal's 3-month unbeaten streak with 12-3 rompCal Raleigh hit his 37th and 38th home runs to move within one of Barry Bonds’ 2001 record for homers before the All-Star break, and the Seattle Mariners beat Detroit 12-3 on Friday night to end Tarik Skubal’s three-month unbeaten streak.
Orioles trade reliever Bryan Baker to Rays for 37th pick in draft
Read full article: Orioles trade reliever Bryan Baker to Rays for 37th pick in draftThe Baltimore Orioles have traded right-handed reliever Bryan Baker to AL East rival Tampa Bay in exchange for the 37th overall pick in the 2025 MLB amateur draft, a sign that one of baseball’s most disappointing clubs could be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline.
Junior Caminero homers, scores twice to help the Rays end the Tigers' winning streak
Read full article: Junior Caminero homers, scores twice to help the Rays end the Tigers' winning streakFirst-time All-Star Junior Caminero homered and scored twice and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Detroit 7-3 on Wednesday to end the major league-leading Tigers’ winning streak at five games.
Room for 1 more: Detroit Tigers’ Zach McKinstry named to American League All-Star Game as replacement
Read full article: Room for 1 more: Detroit Tigers’ Zach McKinstry named to American League All-Star Game as replacementMajor League Baseball has rewarded the red-hot Detroit Tigers by adding another player to the American League All-Star Game roster, as utility player Zach McKinstry has been named as a replacement.
Zach McKinstry picked as AL All-Star sub as Tigers tie Dodgers for most picks for Midsummer Classic
Read full article: Zach McKinstry picked as AL All-Star sub as Tigers tie Dodgers for most picks for Midsummer ClassicThe Detroit Tigers now have five All-Stars, tying them with the Dodgers for the most in the majors.
Detroit Tigers have 4 All-Star Game representatives, but fans can make it 5 with their vote
Read full article: Detroit Tigers have 4 All-Star Game representatives, but fans can make it 5 with their voteThe Detroit Tigers have four players going to Atlanta for the All-Star game, but fans can add another key teammate in Frankie Boyd, who is the team's Bat Boy, ahead of the July 8 deadline.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal named to 2nd MLB All-Star game as consecutive Cy Young campaign builds
Read full article: Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal named to 2nd MLB All-Star game as consecutive Cy Young campaign buildsDetroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal has been named to the Major League Baseball All-Star game in Atlanta, joining American League starters and teammates Gleyber Torres, Riley Greene, and Javier Báez.
Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood is the youngest All-Star at 22
Read full article: Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood is the youngest All-Star at 22Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been selected for his 11th All-Star Game, joining the roster as a Legend Pick by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Detroit Tigers reclaim firepower as pitcher Reese Olson is expected to return from IL vs. Guardians
Read full article: Detroit Tigers reclaim firepower as pitcher Reese Olson is expected to return from IL vs. GuardiansThe American League-leading Detroit Tigers are getting some much-needed firepower as starting pitcher Reese Olson is expected to make his return vs. the Cleveland Guardians.
Trio of Detroit Tigers named American League All-Star starters for first time since 2007
Read full article: Trio of Detroit Tigers named American League All-Star starters for first time since 2007A trio of Detroit Tigers have been named as starters for the American League for the first time since 2007.
Red-hot Detroit Tigers to headline Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN after All-Star break
Read full article: Red-hot Detroit Tigers to headline Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN after All-Star breakThe red-hot Detroit Tigers have been announced to headline Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN vs. the Texas Rangers after the All-Star break.
Primetime roar: MLB-leading Detroit Tigers flexed to ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball
Read full article: Primetime roar: MLB-leading Detroit Tigers flexed to ESPN’s Sunday Night BaseballThe Major League Baseball leading Detroit Tigers are moving to primetime as one of their upcoming matchups has been flexed.
Detroit Tigers midseason review: Standings breakdown, All-Stars, trade deadline
Read full article: Detroit Tigers midseason review: Standings breakdown, All-Stars, trade deadlineWith the Detroit Tigers midway through the 2025 season, here's a look at where they are in the standings, their All-Star candidates, and what they need at the trade deadline.
What Detroit Tigers president said about possible Tarik Skubal contract extension
Read full article: What Detroit Tigers president said about possible Tarik Skubal contract extensionDetroit Tigers President Scott Harris was asked this week about a possible contract extension for superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal.
Fans of MLB’s best Detroit Tigers, Cubs come together to sell out Comerica Park during weekend series
Read full article: Fans of MLB’s best Detroit Tigers, Cubs come together to sell out Comerica Park during weekend seriesFan bases of Major League Baseball’s best teams, the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago Cubs, came together to sell out Comerica Park during the weekend series.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal tosses 2-hit shutout in career milestone performance
Read full article: Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal tosses 2-hit shutout in career milestone performanceDetroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal delivered a milestone performance, throwing a two-hit shutout against the Cleveland Guardians.
Detroit Tigers stay hot at home with 2-1 victory over Rangers behind Tarik Skubal’s historic start
Read full article: Detroit Tigers stay hot at home with 2-1 victory over Rangers behind Tarik Skubal’s historic startThe weather in the city is heating up and so are the Detroit Tigers as they took down the Texas Rangers 2-1 behind a stellar performance by Triple Crown winner Tarik Skubal.
Mile High Massacre: Detroit Tigers torpedo Rockies as en fuego bats rewrite history
Read full article: Mile High Massacre: Detroit Tigers torpedo Rockies as en fuego bats rewrite historyThe red-hot Detroit Tigers went scorched earth vs. the Colorado Rockies in their doubleheader inside Coors Field Thursday afternoon.
Roar restored: Detroit Tigers boast best record in American League with hot start to regular season
Read full article: Roar restored: Detroit Tigers boast best record in American League with hot start to regular seasonThe roar is back in the Motor City, as manager A.J. Hinch has his Detroit Tigers sitting atop the American League.
Benches clear between Detroit Tigers, Angels after exchange involving Tarik Skubal
Read full article: Benches clear between Detroit Tigers, Angels after exchange involving Tarik SkubalThe benches cleared Friday night during the game between the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels after an exchange involving Tarik Skubal.
Former No. 1 picks Mize and Torkelson are giving the AL Central-leading Tigers a boost, finally
Read full article: Former No. 1 picks Mize and Torkelson are giving the AL Central-leading Tigers a boost, finallyWhen the Detroit Tigers returned to the postseason last year for the first time in a decade, they did it without great production from Casey Mize and Spencer Torkelson.
Tarik Skubal says he's glad the keyhole at Comerica Park is gone after Tigers asked for input
Read full article: Tarik Skubal says he's glad the keyhole at Comerica Park is gone after Tigers asked for inputThe Detroit Tigers are wrapping up their first homestand with a subtle change on the field at Comerica Park, putting grass over a strip of dirt that used to be between the pitcher’s mound and home plate.
Detroit Tigers’ first 10 games: 12 positives I’m buying, 6 things I’m worried about
Read full article: Detroit Tigers’ first 10 games: 12 positives I’m buying, 6 things I’m worried aboutThe Detroit Tigers are 10 games into the regular season, and there are some early trends that I’m buying and others I’m already worried about.
Dodgers celebrate 2024 World Series victory with Ice Cube and Kirk Gibson at home opener
Read full article: Dodgers celebrate 2024 World Series victory with Ice Cube and Kirk Gibson at home openerIt’s a new season but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship.
Tarik Skubal writes epic letter to Detroit Tigers fans to start season (it faked me out)
Read full article: Tarik Skubal writes epic letter to Detroit Tigers fans to start season (it faked me out)Tarik Skubal wrote an epic letter to Detroit Tigers fans as the new season gets underway. I'll admit, it faked me out.
Skenes highlights MLB opening day starter list as youngest since '14 to take mound to begin season
Read full article: Skenes highlights MLB opening day starter list as youngest since '14 to take mound to begin seasonPittsburgh right-hander Paul Skenes will be the youngest pitcher in 11 years to start a season opener when he takes the mound for the Pirates.
Newly signed relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle primed to add firepower to Detroit Tigers ‘pitching chaos’
Read full article: Newly signed relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle primed to add firepower to Detroit Tigers ‘pitching chaos’In the 110 days since their season ended in the American League Divisional Series, the Detroit Tigers have made a trio of notable signings, with the third and most recent coming in the form of right-handed relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle.
AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal says he loves Detroit but keeps long-term talks with Tigers private
Read full article: AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal says he loves Detroit but keeps long-term talks with Tigers privateAmerican League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal recently agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers and is keeping negotiations about a long-term deal to himself.
$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities
Read full article: $1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money odditiesIf Juan Soto replicates his 2024 performance throughout his $765 million, 15-year deal with the Mets, he'll make roughly $1.2 million for every home run he hits.
22 takeaways from Detroit Tigers briefing: Free agents, Javier Baez, Skubal extension, more
Read full article: 22 takeaways from Detroit Tigers briefing: Free agents, Javier Baez, Skubal extension, moreDetroit Tigers President Scott Harris and Manager A.J. Hinch spoke at their end-of-season briefing about offseason moves and free agents, Javier Baez’s future, Tarik Skubal extension talks, and much more.
Thomas hits grand slam off Skubal, Guardians down Tigers 7-3 to reach AL Championship Series
Read full article: Thomas hits grand slam off Skubal, Guardians down Tigers 7-3 to reach AL Championship SeriesLane Thomas hit a grand slam off Tarik Skubal and Cleveland beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 in Game 5 of their AL Division Series, moving the Guardians into another postseason matchup against the Yankees.
Start time moved up 7 hours for Detroit Tigers' winner-take-all game in Cleveland
Read full article: Start time moved up 7 hours for Detroit Tigers' winner-take-all game in ClevelandThe start time for the Detroit Tigers' winner-take-all Game 5 against Cleveland on Saturday has been moved up seven hours.
Fry's 2-run homer, squeeze bunt lead Guardians over Tigers 5-4 and force ALDS Game 5
Read full article: Fry's 2-run homer, squeeze bunt lead Guardians over Tigers 5-4 and force ALDS Game 5Pinch-hitter David Fry had a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, then bunted home an insurance run in the ninth to help the Cleveland Guardians force a decisive Game 5 against the Detroit Tigers in their AL Division Series with a 5-4 victory.
Tigers blank Guardians 3-0 in ALDS with clutch hitting and strong pitching, taking 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Tigers blank Guardians 3-0 in ALDS with clutch hitting and strong pitching, taking 2-1 series leadRiley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each drove in a run, and six pitchers combined to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 win over Cleveland Guardians and a 2-1 lead in their AL Division Series.
Carpenter's 3-run homer off Clase sends gritty Tigers to 3-0 win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALDS
Read full article: Carpenter's 3-run homer off Clase sends gritty Tigers to 3-0 win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALDSKerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer off Cleveland’s All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers blanked the Guardians 3-0 in Game 2 to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece.
Guardians replace injured Tyler Freeman with Ángel Martínez ahead of Game 2 against Tigers
Read full article: Guardians replace injured Tyler Freeman with Ángel Martínez ahead of Game 2 against TigersGuardians utilityman Tyler Freeman sustained an oblique injury during a simulated game Sunday and was dropped from the AL Division Series roster prior to Cleveland hosting Detroit in Game 2.
Lane Thomas hits 3-run homer, Cleveland's bullpen torments Tigers as Guardians win ALDS opener 7-0
Read full article: Lane Thomas hits 3-run homer, Cleveland's bullpen torments Tigers as Guardians win ALDS opener 7-0Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer in a five-run outburst before Detroit got an out, and the Cleveland Guardians unleashed their lights-out bullpen to complete a four-hitter in a 7-0 win over the Tigers in an AL Division Series opener.
‘Winning cures everything’: Detroit Tigers celebrate series sweep of Astros as they prepare for ALDS
Read full article: ‘Winning cures everything’: Detroit Tigers celebrate series sweep of Astros as they prepare for ALDSAfter sweeping the Houston Astros, the Detroit Tigers are moving on to the American League Divisional Series for the first time since 2014.
Skubal shines in playoff debut to help Detroit Tigers to first playoff win in more than a decade
Read full article: Skubal shines in playoff debut to help Detroit Tigers to first playoff win in more than a decadeTarik Skubal added perhaps his most important accomplishment to date to an already sparkling resume Tuesday.
Skubal sensational, Tigers jump on Valdez early to get 3-1 win over Astros in AL Wild Card Series
Read full article: Skubal sensational, Tigers jump on Valdez early to get 3-1 win over Astros in AL Wild Card SeriesTarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Series opener.
Tarik Skubal dominates Astros to lead Detroit Tigers to win in Game 1 of wild card round
Read full article: Tarik Skubal dominates Astros to lead Detroit Tigers to win in Game 1 of wild card roundTarik Skubal dominated the Houston Astros to lead the Detroit Tigers to a win in Game 1 of the wild card round.
Tigers clinch AL wild card with 4-1 win over White Sox, ending decade-long postseason drought
Read full article: Tigers clinch AL wild card with 4-1 win over White Sox, ending decade-long postseason droughtThe Detroit Tigers earned an AL wild card berth on Friday night, ending a decade-long postseason drought.
Tarik Skubal creeps closer to Cy Young, triple crown as Detroit Tigers keep pace in playoff push
Read full article: Tarik Skubal creeps closer to Cy Young, triple crown as Detroit Tigers keep pace in playoff pushTarik Skubal crept closer to the Cy Young award and triple crown as the Detroit Tigers solidified their playoff spot with a win over the Rays.
Detroit Tigers change start time for today’s game, call up baseball’s top pitching prospect
Read full article: Detroit Tigers change start time for today’s game, call up baseball’s top pitching prospectThe Detroit Tigers changed the start time for today’s game and called up baseball’s top pitching prospect.
Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'
Read full article: Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'Nearly half of the 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the pandemic-altered 2020 season are still playing or have been in the big leagues this year.
Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep Royals
Read full article: Skubal strengthens case for AL Cy Young as playoff-chasing Tigers sweep RoyalsTarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot.
Tarik Skubal earns 17th win as Tigers beat Royals 4-2
Read full article: Tarik Skubal earns 17th win as Tigers beat Royals 4-2Tarik Skubal allowed three hits over five innings for his 17th win and the streaking Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Wednesday night to move within a half game of a playoff spot.
Meadows wins it in 10th as Tigers edge Yankees 3-2 in MLB Little League Classic
Read full article: Meadows wins it in 10th as Tigers edge Yankees 3-2 in MLB Little League ClassicParker Meadows set off fireworks with a 10th-inning single that brought hundreds of Little Leaguers to their feet and scored Zach McKinstry on a headfirst slide to give the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees in the Major League Baseball Little League Classic.
How Detroit Tigers could trade Tarik Skubal and get better this season
Read full article: How Detroit Tigers could trade Tarik Skubal and get better this seasonMost people think if the Detroit Tigers trade Tarik Skubal this week, they’d be giving up on this season, but that’s not necessarily the case.
Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award races
Read full article: Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award racesThe oddsmakers say Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseball’s MVP awards.
Report: 2 teams prepared to offer Detroit Tigers huge trades for Tarik Skubal
Read full article: Report: 2 teams prepared to offer Detroit Tigers huge trades for Tarik SkubalTwo of the top World Series contenders in baseball are reportedly preparing huge trade offers for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.
For first time since Verlander and Scherzer, Detroit Tigers pitcher should start All-Star Game
Read full article: For first time since Verlander and Scherzer, Detroit Tigers pitcher should start All-Star GameFor the first time since Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer graced the mound at Comerica Park, the starting pitcher for the AL in the All-Star Game should be wearing the Old English D.
Yankees beat Tigers 5-2 behind Soto's 3-run double to finish 3-game sweep with rain-shortened win
Read full article: Yankees beat Tigers 5-2 behind Soto's 3-run double to finish 3-game sweep with rain-shortened winJuan Soto hit a three-run double that snapped a seventh-inning tie and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 to finish a weekend sweep with a rain-shortened win.
Wenceel Pérez hits a 2-run drive for 1st big league homer as the Tigers beat the Royals 4-1
Read full article: Wenceel Pérez hits a 2-run drive for 1st big league homer as the Tigers beat the Royals 4-1Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run drive for his first major league homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1.
Why I feel worse about Detroit Tigers’ playoff hopes despite 7-4 record
Read full article: Why I feel worse about Detroit Tigers’ playoff hopes despite 7-4 recordI was optimistic about the Detroit Tigers' chances to make a playoff push this season, and after 11 games (despite the record) I'm feeling a little bit worse.
11 things to know about Detroit Tigers if you’re just tuning in for Opening Day
Read full article: 11 things to know about Detroit Tigers if you’re just tuning in for Opening DayHere are 11 things to know if you’re just now hopping aboard the Detroit Tigers bandwagon as they return home for Opening Day.
Alonso hits tying HR in 9th, Mets rally past Tigers 2-1 in nightcap for 1st win of season
Read full article: Alonso hits tying HR in 9th, Mets rally past Tigers 2-1 in nightcap for 1st win of seasonPete Alonso launched a tying homer leading off the ninth inning, Tyrone Taylor lined a game-winning single and the New York Mets — after going 13 innings without a hit — rallied past the Detroit Tigers 2-1 for their first victory of the season and a doubleheader split.
7 real things we learned about Detroit Tigers during sweep of White Sox
Read full article: 7 real things we learned about Detroit Tigers during sweep of White SoxIt's too early to draw many conclusions, but here are seven real things we learned about the Detroit Tigers during their opening-series sweep of the White Sox.