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The Next 2 Months Could Change Everything for the Tigers

Tarik Skubal is working his way back to the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers' offense has been mashing its way to a 6-1 start to June. At 28-39, however, there is still a long way to go for a team with big decisions to make in what is an increasingly small time frame.

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Dillon Dingler’s breakout has him among baseball’s best

You’d be excused if you avoided watching the Detroit Tigers in the month of May, as injuries and underperformance led to a 6-22 record for the month. If that was you, you might’ve missed Dillon Dingler’s early-season breakout.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / June 10

Detroit Tigers Notebook: Dingler Has Big Night, Mize Rehab, and More

The Detroit Tigers picked up a win in the series finale against the Mariners, improving to 28–39. They’re eight games back of the Cleveland Guardians for the American League Central.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / June 10

Detroit Tigers can clinch third-straight series win on Wednesday vs Minnesota Twins

The Detroit Tigers picked up their sixth win in seven tries during the month of June on Tuesday night with a 10-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

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Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / June 10

After homer-filled night, Tigers turn to Framber Valdez vs. Twins

The first game of the Minnesota-Detroit series turned into Home Run Derby on Tuesday night. The American League Central rivals combined for eight long balls -- four by each team -- but the host Tigers made better use of their homers in a 10-4 victory in the opener of a three-game series.

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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.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 10

This June Stat Shows Just How Dominant Tigers' Dillon Dingler Has Been

When Dillon Dingler broke onto the scene for the Detroit Tigers, it started off as a backup catcher to Jake Rogers. Over the last two seasons, it's hard to believe that this guy will ever be a number two catcher on a team ever again.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / June 10

Casey Mize rehabs, Jace Jung slams, and Brett Callahan homers again for Erie

The Hens scored early and didn’t stop all night as they beat down the Twins’ affiliate on Tuesday. They got going right out of the gate. Max Clark drew a leadoff walk in the first, Hao-Yu Lee, who has impressively taken the demotion and gone down and mashed for Toledo, singled, and Gage Workman blasted a three-run homer.

Dillon Dingler News / Field Level Media / June 10

Dillon Dingler homers twice, streaking Tigers beat skidding Twins

Dillon Dingler homered twice among four hits and knocked in four runs as the streaking Detroit Tigers pounded the visiting Minnesota Twins 10-4 on Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 9

How the Detroit Tigers Lineup Will Look Once the Rain Delay Ends

The Detroit Tigers have started the month of June hot, winning five of their first six games. Mother Nature has come into play ahead of the series opener against the Tigers and the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park, pushing the game into a rain delay due to thunderstorms in downtown Detroit.

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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 / Yardbarker / June 9

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal provides huge injury update

It could be just a matter of time before Skubal returns to the mound.

Mets' Kodai Senga problem not going away

Aaron Boone sends 'strong' message about Aaron Judge's injury return

Brewers lock in another part of their core in Luis Lara

Dodgers' Dalton Rushing under fire for his latest reckless slide

A's had the most bonkers first home game in Las Vegas imaginable

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The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / June 10

What to Expect from Rockies Outfielder Cole Carrigg

The Rockies added a sparkplug to the active roster on June 9, as infielder/outfielder Cole Carrigg was promoted to the club’s Major League roster. It also comes after Carrigg ran through the Pacific Coast League, where he was first in stolen bases and third in total hits.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 9

Detroit Tigers Fan Favorite Emerges as Potential Trade Candidate

The Detroit Tigers have been talked about heavily with the trade deadline just around the corner, but when they're discussed, it revolves around back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal.

Spencer Torkelson News / Total Pro Sports / June 9

Detroit Tigers Top Prospect Could Place Spencer Torkelson’s Job In Jeopardy

The Detroit Tigers’ long-term plan with Spencer Torkelson is looking a lot less secure. The former No. 1 overall pick was supposed to be the franchise cornerstone, but his inconsistency in 2026 is opening the door for serious internal competition.

Detroit Tigers News / Ball Exclusives / June 9

AL and NL Rookie of the Year front runners announced

At 11:45 a.m. today, the MLB posted via X their top five Rookie of the Year candidates for both the American and National Leagues. Starting with the American League, Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle tops the list.

Kevin McGonigle News / Yardbarker / June 9

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle is current favorite to win AL ROY award

McGonigle has made a rapid progression.

Tigers lean into new-found momentum against Twins

MLB roundup: Kevin McGonigle's 1st walk-off hit lifts Tigers past M’s

Tigers' Tarik Skubal shines in first rehab start but offers no update on timeline

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 9

Tigers Face Tough Rotation Decision Upon Tarik Skubal and Justin Verlander's Return

Sometimes, a manager is presented with a good problem. It's rare to have a team at full strength, but the Detroit Tigers have received massive reinforcements, and more are on the way.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Tigers rumors: Former No. 1 pick named trade candidate

What in the world is going on with the Detroit Tigers? The team that competed at a high level in the AL Central last season is now tied with the Kansas City Royals for last in the division with a 27-39 record.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 8

Tigers lean into new-found momentum against Twins

The Detroit Tigers will look to build off their productive week of the season when they host the Minnesota Twins in a three-game series that begins Tuesday.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / June 7

Tigers' Tarik Skubal shines in first rehab start but offers no update on timeline

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made his first rehab start on Sunday and threw five dominant innings for High-A West Michigan. He allowed just two hits, struck out six and threw 44 of his 54 pitches for strikes against Dayton.

Injury woes continue for Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow

Cubs' starting pitching woes continue as Jameson Taillon exits start

Giants' Jung Hoo Lee extends historic hit streak in win over Cubs

Pirates GM Ben Cherington gives update on Konnor Griffin

Yankees legend Derek Jeter addresses team's Aaron Judge setback

Three AL front-runners in line to earn their first All-Star bid