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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 26

Jobe goes four innings in rehab start, Max Clark hits 10th HR

Sawyer Gipson-Long had another short yet intriguing outing. His strikeout numbers are decent — six today and five last week — but he couldn’t make it to the fourth inning this week.

Hao Yu Lee News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 25

Tigers Might Have Special Talent in Rising Rookie Star Hao-Yu Lee

The Detroit Tigers are finally seeing what they have in third baseman Hao-Yu Lee, and the most recent results are promising for manager AJ Hinch and crew.

Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 25

Casey Mize Is Making the Tigers' Trade Deadline Decision Even Harder

The Detroit Tigers are in the thick of the race for the American League Central Division and the American League Wildcard playoff spots. And with the Tigers being right there in the race, they have needed their veterans in the starting rotation to really do their part to help their playoff push.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 25

Late dingers doom Detroiters

The Tigers looked to make it three in a row at home against the Royals in a four-game weekend series. It was a tight game all throughout, not unlike Friday night’s game, but a couple of solo home runs late in the game spoiled a solid pitching performance as the Royals won 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Justin Verlander News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Justin Verlander Update: Has the Tigers Legend Thrown His Last Pitch in MLB?

Justin Verlander's decorated career could be nearing its end, but the Detroit Tigers are not ready to believe his final major league appearance has already happened.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Apex Sports / July 25

Report: Los Angeles Dodgers Plan To Aggressively Pursue Tarik Skubal

If the Detroit Tigers decide to trade Tarik Skubal before the Aug. 3 deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers may be preparing to make the strongest push. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Dodgers are expected to be “all in” if Skubal becomes available.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 25

Tigers sign second round pick SS Tyson LeBlanc to complete 2026 draft class

It took a while, but on Friday the Detroit Tigers wrapped up their 2026 MLB draft class by signing second round pick Tyson LeBlanc to a slightly overslot deal worth $1,608.955.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / July 25

Tigers can clinch series win vs Royals with win on Saturday afternoon

The Detroit Tigers took the second of the four-game home series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night with a narrow 2-1 victory. Tarik Skubal was his dominant self over 7 1/3 innings of work and the offense managed to muster up just enough for the win for the second night in a row.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 25

Edian Espinal stays hot for Lakeland, Justice Bigbie’s hit streak reaches 23 games

Dylan File went seven innings in this one while the Mud Hens were clutch in cashing in their scoring opportunities on Friday. The Hens opened the scoring with a run in the bottom of the second.

Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / July 25

Another Tiger possibly on trade block, Casey Mize, faces Royals

The possibility of Tarik Skubal getting traded has loomed over the Tigers all season. But another key Detroit starter and impending free agent, Casey Mize, also could swap out uniforms if the Tigers choose to sell before the Aug.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / July 24

Tarik Skubal (12 K's) dominates Royals in 2-1 Tigers win

Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 12 in 7 1/3 innings as the host Detroit Tigers edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Friday night. Skubal, who is headed to free agency, has been the subject of massive speculation over whether the Tigers will deal him before the Aug.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 24

Why Tigers Could Take Swing at a Talented Outfielder at Trade Deadline

The Detroit Tigers remain a mystery ahead of the August 3rd trade deadline. A month ago, it was a foregone conclusion that they would be selling at the deadline.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 24

Tarik Skubal Makes Clear What He Wants Before Trade Deadline

The Tarik Skubal trade saga has lasted far too long for any Detroit Tigers fan's liking. Fortunately, the answer will become clear no later than Aug. 3.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 24

Three paths for the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline

The Detroit Tigers are doing their very best to get back into the playoff picture. After a 22-14 run from June 1 to the All-Star break, they’ve won five of seven, including a 4-2 road trip, to start the unofficial second half of the season.

Kerry Carpenter News / Bless You Boys / July 24

Kerry Carpenter’s more selective approach isn’t working out

If you’d told me on March 1st that Kerry Carpenter would be batting 6th on July 20th, I would have assumed the Tigers had the best offense in baseball, or at least that a lefty was on the mound.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 24

Tarik Skubal sends big message to Tigers, interested teams as trade deadline approaches

As The Athletic noted for a piece published on Thursday, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is seen as "the main character of" the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline. But how does Skubal feel about it?

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Phillies giving former Yankees draft pick a chance amid search for fifth starter

Mets, Clay Holmes yet to have extension talks, and it makes sense

Red Sox plan to be aggressive buyers with eyes set on two top-notch players

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Javier Baez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Tigers’ Javier Baez gets big injury update before trade deadline

There is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the Detroit Tigers heading into the trade deadline. The team believes that they can continue turning things

Dillon Dingler News / Field Level Media / July 23

Dillon Dingler, Tigers maintain second-half burst with rally past Royals

Dillon Dingler gave the Detroit Tigers the lead with a two-out RBI double in the eighth and they held on for a 4-3 win against the visiting Kansas City Royals in the opener of their four-game series on Thursday evening.