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Tigers Claim Former Dodgers Standout off Waivers

The Detroit Tigers are taking a chance on a once-promising outfielder. Shortly after an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, the Tigers claimed outfielder James Outman from the Twins off waivers.

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Tigers Claim James Outman

The Tigers announced Thursday that they’ve claimed outfielder James Outman off waivers from the Twins. Detroit’s 40-man roster was full, but they created space by shifting infielder/outfielder Javier Báez from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 11

Tigers go deep six times in 11-0 thumping of Twins

Colt Keith blasted his first homer of the season and drove in three runs as the host Detroit Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon.

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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

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Framber Valdez News / Inside The Diamonds / June 11

Framber Valdez Is Failing to Meet Expectations

When the Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million contract last offseason, the move appeared to serve two purposes. First, it gave Detroit one of the best one-two punches in baseball alongside Tarik Skubal.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / June 11

Tigers' Tarik Skubal (elbow) to return to mound vs. Guardians

Two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return from the injured list on Saturday as the Tigers take on the host Cleveland Guardians, Detroit manager A.J.

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.

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The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 11

Tigers get the best possible news on Tarik Skubal

After missing a month of action while recovering from surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow, Tarik Skubal is set to return to the Detroit Tigers' starting rotation on Saturday (h/t The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen).

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

White Sox rookie makes history with walk-off home run in dominant MLB debut

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Tigers To Activate Tarik Skubal On Saturday; Casey Mize Likely To Return On Sunday

The Tigers’ rotation is getting a massive boost this weekend. Manager A.J. Hinch announced to the team’s beat this morning that two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to start Saturday’s game versus the Guardians in Cleveland (via Evan Woodbery of MLive.com).

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / June 11

Detroit Tigers Notebook: Missed Chances, Rehabs Struggle in Toledo, and More

The Detroit Tigers dropped the middle game against the Twins, dropping to 28-40. They’re 8.5 games back of the Chicago White Sox for the American League Central.

Jacob Waguespack News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 11

Tigers Acquire RHP Jacob Waguespack, His 1.66 Triple-A ERA Earned Him a Shot

The Detroit Tigers made a low-cost bet on Wednesday when they worked out a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for Jacob Waguespack. The return is yet to be determined as the release just said a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / June 11

The Detroit Tigers have crucial decisions to make as their pitching staff gets healthy

Troy Melton has returned to the fold with three good starts. Tarik Skubal rehabbed in West Michigan successfully on Sunday and may be ready to assume his rightful place atop the Detroit Tigers rotation by this weekend.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / June 11

Detroit Tigers take on Minnesota Twins in series rubber match on Thursday

The Detroit Tigers have been on fire this month, but on Wednesday night they cooled off a bit, taking their second loss of June against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park, 6-4.

Justin Verlander News / Bless You Boys / June 11

Justin Verlander shelled in Toledo, Jordan Yost hits first homer in Lakeland victory

Justin Verlander was shelled for four home runs, and the Hens couldn’t put much together at the plate against Twins’ starter Mick Abel and the Saints’ bullpen on Wednesday.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / June 11

Tarik Skubal Landing Spots: MLB Insider Shares Latest Intel For Tigers Ace

The Detroit Tigers are paying Tarik Skubal $32 million in 2026 for his final year under club control. But the team went into freefall after the two-time Cy Young winner landed on the IL in May.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Tigers land pitching depth in trade with Brewers

The Detroit Tigers strengthened their pitching reserves on Wednesday, securing 32-year-old right-hander Jacob Waguespack from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 10

Two Nights, Two Rain Delays — and the Detroit Tigers Are Paying the Price

Rain happens. This time, though, it could have bigger consequences for the Detroit Tigers. On Tuesday evening at Comerica Park, the Tigers had to endure a nearly two-hour rain delay before finally taking the field and getting the win 10-4 against the Minnesota Twins.

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.

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.

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 / 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

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 / Yardbarker / June 9