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Tigers' Casey Mize seeks longer outing in rematch vs. Twins

Casey Mize has won both of his August starts, though neither would be classified as a dominant outing. The Detroit Tigers right-hander will aim for his third straight victory during the third contest of a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Max Anderson hits first Triple-A homer, Erie wins in 12 and Lakeland gets no-hit

The Toledo Mud Hens out-hit the Columbus Clippers, 15-8, en route to a 7-2 win Friday night. Troy Watson might be a starter after all. Since moving out of the bullpen on June 29, Watson has gone five or more innings in five of eight starts.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 16

Tigers Breakout Catcher Dillon Dingler Leads Team To Massive Victory Over Twins

The Detroit Tigers had a definitive 7-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, allowing them to maintain a steady lead in the American League Central.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 16

Tigers top Twins for second shutout in three games

Dillon Dingler drove in three runs, Charlie Morton pitched six strong innings and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Minnesota Twins 7-0 on Friday in Minneapolis.

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Detroit Tigers News / Sporting News / August 15

Tigers' 25-year-old eyes rehab assignment after sustaining injury

After being out since July 27 with a groin strain, Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows looks to begin a minor league rehab assignment.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 15

Tigers Skipper Explains His Strategy for Late-Game Bullpen Decisions

The Detroit Tigers needed to bolster their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline this year, and they did exactly that when they acquired Kyle Finnegan from the Washington Nationals, adding a proven closer who can step right into that role with his new team.

Detroit Tigers News / Bleacher Report / August 15

Watch: He was about to let it go

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 15

Tigers' Questionable Offseason Signing Has Become Terrible Decision

Even though the Detroit Tigers are heading toward winning the American League Central, there are justifiably some concerns about the team this season. It was a fantastic first half of the year for the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 15

Tigers Might Get Second Chance To Sign Star Third Baseman This Winter

The Detroit Tigers have weathered a bit of a storm from the hard-charging Cleveland Guardians of late, but by no means are they out of the woods. It has been a very successful season so far for the Tigers in 2025.

Tarik Skubal News / Sporting News / August 15

Tigers' Tarik Skubal reveals internal challenges during Twins outing

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal reveals the internal challenges he was dealing with during his outing against the Minnesota Twins.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 15

Unpopular Tigers Trade Deadline Addition Played Crucial Role in Important Win

It's no secret that the Detroit Tigers ran into trouble during the second half of the season. After looking like a juggernaut during the first part of the year, the Tigers faltered following the All-Star break, losing six in a row at one point and eight out of nine.

Detroit Tigers News / Sporting News / August 15

Tigers reliever trade acquisition takes huge step towards high-leverage role

A Detroit Tigers reliever trade acquisition takes a huge step towards a high-leverage role in the bullpen

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 15

Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Shares Significant MLB Record with Clayton Kershaw

The Detroit Tigers are currently first in the American League Central, but it hasn't been smooth sailing in the second half of the season. However, things are looking up for the Tigers as they recently won a series against the Chicago White Sox.

Alex Cobb News / Bless You Boys / August 15

Alex Cobb rehabs hitless, Max Clark goes yard in Erie loss

Alex Cobb continued his rehab tonight and made another small step in the right direction. His 2 innings in 45 pitches don’t light the world on fire, but going hitless and scoreless with 2 Ks is fine, and he continues to sit in the 90-92 range with his sinker.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15

Twins, salty about 11-inning loss, look to level set vs. Tigers

Detroit Tigers right-hander Charlie Morton has pitched across three decades, faced hundreds of hitters and made his mark in nearly every ballpark -- but his encounters with the Minnesota Twins have been surprisingly few.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal drops honest admission after mixed outing vs. Twins

The Detroit Tigers secured their fourth win in five games on Thursday night with a 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Despite the win, all eyes were on Tarik Skubal, who battled through seven gritty innings and then offered a brutally honest postgame admission about his performance.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 14

Tigers edge Twins in 11 on Gleyber Torres’ game-winning sac fly

Gleyber Torres drove in the winning run in the 11th inning and Riley Greene hit a two-run homer Thursday night to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the host Minnesota Twins.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13

AJ Hinch’s brutally honest take on Tigers’ Tommy Kahnle struggles: ‘This is not practice’

The Detroit Tigers are in first place in the AL Central, as the franchise aims to make a serious push for the World Series. However, relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle has become a liability on the mound, as his struggles have been notably horrific.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / August 13

The Tigers’ Gleyber Torres Problem No One Saw Coming

When Gleyber Torres signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Tigers last winter, it was a fresh start after his Yankees tenure ended with more questions than answers.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / August 13

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 8/13/2025

The Detroit Tigers wrap up a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox this afternoon. The Tigers have split the series thus far, winning game one 2-1 and dropping last night’s game 9-6.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12

AL Cy Young Award is Skubal's to lose after duds from Crochet, Eovaldi

AL Cy Young Award is Tarik Skubal's to lose after duds from Garrett Crochet, Nathan Eovaldi

The American League Cy Young race was shaping up to be a three-man competition. Now, it's one man's to lose.

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Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / August 12

The Detroit Tigers are Running Out of Options in Center Field

At this time last season, the Tigers were generating a ton of buzz. Sellers at the deadline, but tracking towards a remarkable postseason run. A run that would not have been possible without center fielder Parker Meadows, who was blossoming into a special player.

Spencer Torkelson News / Athlon Sports / August 12