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Tigers Walkoff Winners and Losers: Assessing Best, Worst After Six Games

The Detroit Tigers are returning to town with a losing record, which was certainly not the hope when they made their first west coast swing of the season.

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Clark doubles twice, bullpen crumbles late in Hens’ loss

So far, the Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate has mirrored the big league club to a degree. Wenceel Pérez has the sole home run through five games. Of course that’s a lot more understandable when you’re playing in upstate New York this time of year.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 1

Tigers Offense Struggling as 2025 Season Leaders Continue Demise at Plate

To say the Detroit Tigers have already found themselves in a rut would be an understatement. The offense, specifically their studs, have been unable to find a groove yet this season.

Tarik Skubal News / Bless You Boys / April 1

Tigers 0, Diamondbacks 1: Tarik Skubal’s solid start squandered by silent bats

West Coast game times, we won’t miss you! The initial two series of the Tigers season have been rough for anyone with a strict bedtime, and the results have been more mixed than fans would have liked, but the Tigers took to the field on Wednesday hoping to keep the Diamondbacks from completing the series sweep.

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Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 1

Tigers’ Casey Mize Off to Incredible Start in Contract Year

The Detroit Tigers lost their third consecutive game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, despite arguably the best start of Casey Mize's career.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 1

Tigers’ Lineup Has One Clear Weakness That Could Derail 2026

Nothing about the Detroit Tigers' season can be defined in April. This team will go through the inevitable ups and downs, just as they did to start the year.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 1

Tigers vs. Diamondbacks Game 3: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 1

Tigers vs Diamondbacks: The Detroit Tigers will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the final clash of their three-game series at Chase Field on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 1

Tigers turn to ace Tarik Skubal in effort to avoid sweep by Diamondbacks

The risk-it side of Zac Gallen won out. Gallen said he turned down multi-year offers in his foray into the free-agent marketplace this past winter to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year deal, in part, to "prove my worth again," he said.

Colt Keith News / Bless You Boys / April 1

Colt Keith is swinging harder than ever early this year

My love for Colt Keith knows no bounds. There’s no style of prospect I love more than a middle infielder with plus hit and power tools, which Keith was as he tore his way through the minor leagues.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 1

Tigers Boss Compares Kevin McGonigle to Intense MLB Superstar Trio

As much as the Detroit Tigers liked how Kevin McGonigle played during spring training, one never knows how rookies we'll begin their first Major League season.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 1

Game Recap: Arizona’s Six-Run Eighth Downs Tigers

The Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks played the first game of their three-game series. Casey Mize made his first start of the season for Detroit, going up against Brandon Pfaadt for the Diamondbacks.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / April 1

Diamondbacks 7, Tigers 5: That escalated quickly

A night after a not-quite-comeback in Arizona on Monday, the Tigers were the ones with the comfortable lead for most of the game on Tuesday before it all went belly-up late in the game, ending up with a 7-5 loss.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 31

AJ Hinch moves Colt Keith and Kevin McGonigle up in the order

Kerry Carpenter has been in a pretty rough place this spring. After a fairly good, but again injury plagued 2025 season, the Tigers’ right fielder and designated hitter came into camp looking to put together a more consistent 2026 and hopefully finally banish the back and hamstring injuries that have nagged at him for much of his career.

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Kerry Carpenter News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 31

Tigers Kerry Carpenter Concerns Continue To Rise With Key Stat Lagging

The Detroit Tigers had a quiet offseason regarding offensive additions, making one thing perfectly clear: they are counting on players that are already on the roster to step up and lead this team as they start their redemption tour to take back the AL Central.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 31

Kevin McGonigle’s Hot Start Has Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch Taking Notice

The Detroit Tigers knew that top prospect Kevin McGonigle was going to make an impact on the franchise; they just didn't know that it would happen sooner rather than later.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Justin Verlander comments on his concerning first start in Tigers reunion

Justin Verlander did not have a feel-good 2026 debut with the Detroit Tigers.

MLB All-Star pitches immaculate inning in debut with his new team

Juan Soto has the most embarrassing strikeout of MLB season

MLB umpire got a call so wrong that it glitched the ABS system

Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena turn heads with their interaction after beating the Yankees

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Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / March 31

D-backs hold on, spoil Justin Verlander's return to Tigers

Corbin Carroll homered, tripled and drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks survived a late Detroit rally to spoil Justin Verlander's return to the Tigers with a 9-6 victory in Phoenix on Monday.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Giants Make Trade With Tigers After 3 Straight Losses

It's been a frustrating start to the season for the San Francisco Giants, who have scored just one run in their first three games of the season, all losses.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30

Giants To Acquire Dylan Smith

The Giants are acquiring right-hander Dylan Smith from the Tigers, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Detroit designated him for assignment when setting their Opening Day roster last week and will get cash considerations in return.

Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / March 29

Justin Verlander, Tigers out to spoil D-backs' home opener

After a day to recover from a season-opening three-game sweep by the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the Arizona Diamondbacks return to Phoenix for their home opener Monday against the Detroit Tigers in the first game of a three-game set.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29

Tigers’ Scott Harris gives encouraging updates on 2 injured pitchers

After making the playoffs the last two seasons, the Detroit Tigers are looking to go on an even deeper run in 2026. Having some extra pitchers in the mix could be what Detroit needs to get over the hump.

Zach McKinstry News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Tigers Announce Zach McKinstry Decision on Opening Day

The Detroit Tigers lineup is much deeper now that top prospect Kevin McGonigle has made the 26‑man Opening Day roster. The Tigers starting rotation remains the team’s biggest strength, especially after signing left‑hander Framber Valdez in free agency, but if they want to make real noise in October, the offense will have to produce.