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Tigers determined not to fall too far behind Guardians

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch sees the Cleveland Guardians as the heavyweights in the American League Central. "We know the division runs through Cleveland, as much as we want to say otherwise," he said.

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Guardians 8, Tigers 2: Silent bats and sluggish defense stymie Tigers

Happy Monday, everyone. The Tigers lost their weekend series against the Jays, but it’s a new week, so perhaps new opportunities lie ahead. The Tigers will start trying that today as they open their four-game home series against the Cleveland Guardians.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / May 18

Tarik Skubal throws full bullpen session for first time since surgery

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal threw a full bullpen session on Monday, resuming his usual five-day routine, according to The Athletic. Skubal had surgery to remove a loose body from his left elbow on May 6.

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Detroit Tigers Fans Will Like A.J. Hinch’s Latest Comments on Tarik Skubal

The baseball gods have given the 2026 Detroit Tigers something to look forward to in the near future, despite beating them down to a 20-27 record entering play May 18.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Tigers' Tarik Skubal News Emerges Before Guardians Game

The Detroit Tigers continue searching for consistency during a disappointing start to the 2026 MLB season, entering Monday’s game against the Cleveland

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 18

A Once-Hot Detroit Tigers Bat Has Become a Growing Concern

The Detroit Tigers entered 2026 with some of the highest expectations across Major League Baseball. In what could be the final year of having Tarik Skubal on the roster, the Tigers spent some money this offseason; however, the results haven't been in their favor despite the money being on the books.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Gleyber Torres Reacts to Former Yankees Teammate After Retirement Announcement

The Detroit Tigers are off to a disappointing and inconsistent start to the 2026 MLB season, entering Monday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians with a record of 20-27, fourth in the American League Central.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 18

Reverse Scouting Kevin McGonigle

By any measure, Tigers’ rookie Kevin McGonigle is having an excellent rookie year. The number two prospect in all of baseball coming into the year has an impressive .291/.397/.424 slash for the season and is walking more than he’s striking out.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 18

Tigers Series Opener vs Guardians: Preview, Storylines

The Detroit Tigers haven't been playing great baseball. They suffered their fourth consecutive series loss after a 4-1 defeat to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 18

Peck and Callahan homer in Erie victory, Charlie Christensen strikes out seven for Lakeland

Dylan File had a rough day on the mound, and the Hens offense just couldn’t string enough runs together as they dropped the series four games to two in Omaha on Sunday.

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Jack Flaherty News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 17

Jack Flaherty Pitching Exact Opposite of What Tigers Need Right Now

It has been a brutal stretch for the Detroit Tigers, who have lost 10 of their last 12. While it isn't fair to blame any one part of the roster, it sure is hard to ignore what is going on with the team's pitching staff right now.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / May 17

Tarik Skubal's Trade Deadline Status Uncertain After Resuming Throwing

The Detroit Tigers are another team that has been performing well short of their expectations. This is a team that signed Framber Valdez to compliment back-to-back American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal in hopes of taking the AL Central.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Tigers Activate Will Vest, Place Ty Madden On 15-Day IL

The Tigers announced that right-hander Will Vest has been activated from the 15-day injured list. Vest will take the spot of Ty Madden, who is headed to the 15-day IL himself due to a right forearm contusion. Madden’s placement is retroactive to May 16.

Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 17

Casey Mize's Stellar Return from Injury Stifled by Tigers Offense

Casey Mize returned from a two-and-a-half-week injured-list stint and shoved in the Tigers' loss to the Blue Jays at Comerica Park on Saturday. Mize was sent to the injured list at the end of April with a right adductor strain, and no one would have known based on his performance over the weekend.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 16

Detroit Tigers News & Notes 05/16/2026

The Detroit Tigers improved to 20-25 following their walk-off win over the Blue Jays last night. They trail the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central by 3.5 games.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Tigers’ A.J Hinch Shares Casey Mize Decision After Tarik Skubal News

The Detroit Tigers are in desperate need of good news. Sitting at 19-25 and fourth in the American League Central heading into a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit has watched its starting rotation get picked apart by injuries all season long.

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Latest Tigers’ Justin Verlander injury update will catch fans’ attention

Detroit Tigers veteran pitcher Justin Verlander is recovering from a hip injury. The Tigers are obviously being cautious with the 43-year-old. According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Verlander recently threw a 50-pitch batting practice.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 15

Detroit Tigers News & Notes 05/15/2026

The Detroit Tigers are 19-25 after being swept by the New York Mets. They trail the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central by 4.5 games.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Tigers Place Kerry Carpenter On 10-Day IL, Select Gage Workman

The Tigers announced that outfielder Kerry Carpenter has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left AC joint sprain. Infielder Gage Workman‘s

Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / May 6

Framber Valdez hurts himself, Tigers with lack of emotional control

Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez delivered what may go down as the worst start of his career and displayed a lack of emotional control that hurt the Tigers and may have played a role in the pitcher's disappointing foray into free agency last offseason.

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