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Tarik Skubal's Future With the Tigers Hangs in the Balance Ahead of Critical Stretch

The Detroit Tigers are trending back in the wrong direction after an encouraging start to the month. Back-to-back series losses to the Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros have the Tigers sitting at 30-44 as the halfway point approaches.

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Freak Accident Could Place Detroit Tigers Outfielder Wenceel Perez On The IL

The Detroit Tigers are performing much better on the field recently after their drastic run last month. Wenceel Perez also put together a solid run to break out of his massive slump to start the 2026 season.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 18

Tigers Trade Deadline Stance Becoming Clearer After Recent Stretch

The Detroit Tigers lost two out of three on the road to the Houston Astros and dropped the series to the American League West squad. And with the Tigers current record sitting at 30-44 with the trade deadline approaching in August, it is clear what they must do.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / June 18

Brett Callahan and John Peck keep hitting in SeaWolves’ loss

The Mud Hens battled through a bullpen game only to run out of pitching in the 11th inning, losing via walkoff to the Red Wings. Woo-Suk Go got the start and went two innings.

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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 / Total Pro Sports / June 18

MLB Rumors: Insider Shuts The Door On Tarik Skubal-Dodgers Trade, Names Three Aggressive Teams

Tarik Skubal is considered the foremost target for MLB teams at the trade deadline despite the strong resurgence from the Detroit Tigers this month. The team collapsed into a gigantic slump after losing the lefty pitcher in early May.

Detroit Tigers News / ESPN / June 17

Tigers' Perez hurt when resistance band hits face

Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez was injured in a freak accident when he was hit in the the face by a resistance band in the training room following Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Casey Mize News / Bless You Boys / June 17

Mize returns but Tigers can’t solve Astros’ pitching

The finale and rubber-match of a three-game series in Houston, in which the Tigers blew a golden opportunity for a series victory on Tuesday night, saw them struggle against a solid-but-not-great starting pitcher and lose the game by a 4-2 score.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Yankees Facing Trade Decision After Tarik Skubal Report

The New York Yankees will gauge the cost of acquiring ace Tarik Skubal if the Detroit Tigers make their ace available before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Gleyber Torres News / Field Level Media / June 17

Tigers place 2B Gleyber Torres (oblique) on injured list

The Detroit Tigers placed second baseman Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain. Right-hander Casey Mize came off the 15-day IL and was scheduled to start Wednesday's series finale at Houston.

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Gleyber Torres News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Tigers Place Gleyber Torres On Injured List

The Tigers announced Wednesday that second baseman Gleyber Torres is headed back to the 10-day injured list. He’s once again dealing with a left oblique strain — the same injury that kept him out of action from May 4 through June 2.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

ESPN insiders predict 85% chance of Tarik Skubal trade, with 6 top fits

Trade season is upon us in MLB. Of course, Tarik Skubal is the hottest name on the market. The Detroit Tigers ace is the best pitcher in baseball, yet his Tigers have struggled this year.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / June 17

Detroit Tigers News: Dillon Dingler All-Star, Justin Verlander returns

All-Star voting is a popularity contest, we know this much. While it’s nice to think that the All-Star Game is about skill and showing off who is best of the best, the reality is that it’s often a chance to spotlight the best-loved players as opposed to perhaps the most deserving.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 17

Justin Verlander Will Make Return to Tigers Rotation in Detroit

The Detroit Tigers are currently in the midst of a road series at the Houston Astros after winning game one of a three game set on Monday. But the Tigers will return home on Friday for a three-game set against the Chicago White Sox and will have their veteran finish the series on Sunday.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / June 17

Detroit Tigers look to take rubber match at Houston Astros on Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers dropped the second game of their three-game series against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Tuesday night, 4-2, in a game that saw them struggle against Hunter Brown in his return from the injured list.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / June 17

MLB Insider Highlights 3 Reasons Why Tarik Skubal Will Sign With The Dodgers

There is still a lot of time left for the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Yet, Tarik Skubal remains the hottest name when it comes to trade rumors. The Detroit Tigers are having a nightmare season, plagued with injuries, while they sit 13 games behind the .500 mark.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Tigers To Use Keider Montero In Relief, Activate Verlander On Sunday

The Tigers are moving Keider Montero to the bullpen for at least the next two series, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (link via Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press).

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 16

Tigers' Justin Verlander gets date for return to mound

The Detroit Tigers just had Jack Flaherty land on the IL with a leg injury, and they will now get Justin Verlander back too.

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Framber Valdez makes a notable admission about the Astros

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Jahmai Jones News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 16

The Most Logical Replacement for Jahmai Jones on the Tigers

Ongoing conversations for the Detroit Tigers this season have surrounded designated hitter Jahmai Jones. Jones was a crucial part of the success of the 2025 team, but hasn't found any ounce of that success in 2026, resulting in many fans' uproar over his stability on the team.

Detroit Tigers News / HITC / June 16

Buster Olney says Scott Harris faces MLB’s toughest deadline call with Tarik Skubal

Buster Olney recently identified the MLB executives facing the most pressure ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, and it is hard to argue with the one he placed near the top.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 16

Framber Valdez makes a notable admission about the Astros

Tuesday marks a special day for Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez, as he makes his return to Houston for the first time since signing a three-year

Reds dominate on both sides of the plate in lopsided win over Mets

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski dominates Phillies with one of best starts of MLB season

Colt Keith News / Inside The Diamonds / June 16

Detroit Tigers Notebook: Keith Has Big Night, Tigers Hit Five Home Runs, and More

The Detroit Tigers got back in the win column as they started their series against the Astros. They are now 30-42. They’re nine games back of the Chicago White Sox for the American League Central.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / June 15

Colt Keith's 3-homer night carries Tigers over Astros

Colt Keith produced his first career three-homer game as the visiting Detroit Tigers slugged five home runs en route to a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / June 15

Detroit Tigers Top Prospect Is Heating up in Toledo

The Toledo Mud Hens wrapped up a series with the St. Paul Saints, going 1-5. They’re currently 31-37, sitting 11.5 games back of first place in the International League West division.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / June 15

The Tigers’ Season Will Be Defined in the Next Two Weeks

Take yourself back to April in Detroit. The Framber Valdez signing changed expectations heading into the new season, and the return of Justin Verlander not only changed the vibe but rebirthed fans have who ignored the team for a better part of a decade.

Jack Flaherty News / Field Level Media / June 14

Tigers place RHP Jack Flaherty (leg) on 15-day injured list

The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list on Saturday because of a strain of the peroneal tendons along the outside of his left ankle and foot.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 13