The Detroit Tigers have one of the best young hitters in Major League Baseball in Kevin McGonigle, and his resume already proves it. Going into the All-Star break with a .283 batting average and a 4.7 WAR, McGonigle has already exceeded expectations through the first half of 2026.
Skubal's future will be a top storyline heading into the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Is one team already leading the pack in the pursuit of the ace if he is traded?
The Detroit Tigers ended the first half of the 2026 campaign with a 44-52 record, and while that doesn't look the best, their resurgence as of late tells more of the story.
After a horrible start to the 2026 season, the Detroit Tigers have rebounded nicely, posting the best record in the American League since June 1, leaving themselves in position to challenge for a playoff spot and a division title in the second half of the season.
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.
Tarik Skubal might not necessarily be clamoring to get out of Detroit just yet. The Detroit Tigers ace Skubal has informed friends that he badly wants to stay with the team for the rest of the season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.
The finale and rubber match of a three-game weekend series against the Phillies in Detroit promised a sensational showdown of starting pitchers. The game lived up to its billing for a while, but a decisive inning filled with infield singles proved the difference in a 5-0 Phillies win.
The Detroit Tigers captured some momentum just before the All-Star break. The starting pitching has settled in with plenty of quality starts across the board.
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.
Detroit Tigers' rookie Kevin McGonigle has truly had an impressive start to his career. The 21-year-old has emerged as one of the league's best and earned himself an All-Star nod in his first season.
The Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez this past offseason to a three-year, $115 million contract to form a dominant duo alongside left-hander Tarik Skubal.
The second day of the 2026 MLB draft is underway, and this is where the Tigers can get some good value. Remember, Tarik Skubal went in the ninth round, and Kerry Carpenter was a 19th-rounder, so some of these guys have a chance to make big impacts in Detroit.
Two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal has informed friends that he would like to remain with the Detroit Tigers, USA Today reported.
Just six starts ago, Jack Flaherty looked headed for a forgettable first half. He carried a 5.81 ERA through his first 12 outings, the Tigers had lost 10 of those games, and the right-hander was still searching for answers.
Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler returned to the starting lineup Saturday after missing the club's previous two games with a right-hand contusion.
Coastal Carolina pitcher Cameron Flukey was selected by the Detroit Tigers with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Flukey originally ended his 2026 season with Coastal going into the transfer portal with a do-not-contact tag, keeping his options open.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest received an injury update on Friday. According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Vest has a right elbow stress fracture, but he is expected to pitch again during the 2026 MLB season.
A baseball player will often remember his first game no matter what happens, but it becomes memorable for everyone when a milestone and history is made.
The Tigers announced that they have recalled catcher/first baseman Eduardo Valencia. In a corresponding move, outfielder Jahmai Jones has been designated for assignment.
After two decades in Major League Baseball, two-time World Series champion Justin Verlander has announced that 2026 will mark the end of his playing career.
Justin Verlander came into this season on a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, the place where he spent the first chunk of his legendary MLB career.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch today informed reporters, including Jason Beck of MLB.com, that the team is parting ways with third base coach Joey Cora. Hinch framed the decision as mutual and purely based on baseball, not related to any off-field issues.
According to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, there is a 60% chance that Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize gets traded ahead of the upcoming Aug.
The 2024 and 2025 seasons ended in a similar fashion for the Detroit Tigers. A playoff loss with a depleted and injured rotation. In 2024, “pitching chaos,” a term sexier than bullpen games but effectively the same, was the solution.