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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter Reacts to Historic Spencer Torkelson Development After Reds Game

The Detroit Tigers dropped their weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, but the bigger picture remains encouraging. After a sluggish start to the season, Detroit has won 11 of its past 16 games and now sits tied for first place in the American League Central.

Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 27

Tigers Slugger Ties Home Run Franchise Record in Incredible Turnaround

Insiders and couch critics everywhere had plenty to say about the struggles that Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson was experiencing to start the year, but it feels safe to say that Torkelson has silenced everyone.

Hao Yu Lee News / Bless You Boys / April 27

Hao-Yu Lee’s first home run a sign of things to come

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee had a pretty rough spring. After a slow start in camp, he headed off to represent his native Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 27

Erie splits doubleheader while Jesus Pinto’s big game not enough for Lakeland

Toledo won its fifth straight game against Omaha, 2-1, despite only recording three hits on Sunday. The Storm Chasers actually struck first on a two-out triple from Josh Rojas that scored Abraham Toro, but the Mud Hens’ pitching staff was sound after that.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 27

Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle staking early All-Star claim

Infielder Kevin McGonigle has been a revelation for the Detroit Tigers since making his debut in March.

Red Sox should only consider one Alex Cora replacement

Carlos Mendoza seems to have no answer to fix struggling Mets offense

MLB check-in: Red Sox in turmoil, Braves' hot start, Pirates' big week

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Video Games News / Athlon Sports / April 27

MLB The Show 26: How to Unlock 99 Miguel Cabrera Fast

A new content drop is live in MLB The Show 26, and it’s centered around the Legends and Flashbacks collection led by Miguel Cabrera. According to in-game collections and program details, the top reward is a 99 overall Cabrera that requires 21 vouchers.

Keider Montero News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 26

Tigers Face Tough Call on Keider Montero’s Role as Rotation Gets Healthy

While the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff has seen its ups and downs this season, they've been getting strong outings from a majority of their starting pitchers.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 26

Spencer Torkelson ties franchise record, as Tigers defeat Reds

Hao-Yu Lee belted a pinch-hit, go-ahead two-run homer and Spencer Torkelson had three hits and homered in his fifth straight game as the visiting Detroit Tigers rallied for an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in Cincinnati.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Tigers Make Roster Move After Another Pitching Injury

The Detroit Tigers are coming off a tough 9-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds and are looking to bounce back in their next game of the series. With a second straight loss looming, a decision was made regarding right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 26

Tigers Haven't Looked Same Since Last Year's Midseason Downturn

The Detroit Tigers' 2026 campaign to this point can be described with one simple word: Inconsistency. With high expectations coming into the season, sitting at .500 through the first 28 games doesn't reflect a team with world championship aspirations.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 26

Paging bullpen support for the Detroit Tigers

It’s a given year, and a given baseball season, and so the Detroit Tigers’ bullpen is a problem. Despite a nice run of 3-1-1 in their last five series, things still feel too precarious for any comfort.

Casey Mize News / Bless You Boys / April 26

Casey Mize is pitching better than ever in 2026

Casey Mize has had an interesting career since being drafted 1st overall in 2018. Despite career highlights that include a Minor League no-hitter in his AA debut and a 2025 All-Star Game appearance, Mize has often felt underwhelming for a one-time top prospect.

Jack Flaherty News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 26

Jack Flaherty’s Early Struggles Becoming Concern for Detroit Tigers

Jack Flaherty is becoming an unpredictable piece in the Detroit Tigers’ rotation. After making his return to Detroit this offseason and signing a $35 million contract, expectations were higher.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 25

Kevin McGonigle Set Another Impressive Milestone for the Tigers

Kevin McGonigle seems to offer something to marvel at every single game. The Detroit Tigers knew they had a special player from Opening Day, where he went 4-5 with two doubles and two RBIs.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / April 24

Tarik Skubal Goes Bonkers in the Dugout After Brutal Outing

Tarik Skubal has undoubtedly been the best starting pitcher in the MLB over the past couple of years. The 29-year-old left-hander has powered the Detroit Tigers to the playoffs in consecutive seasons.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 23

Brewers' bullpen struggles continue in walk-off loss to Tigers

The loss sealed a 2-1 series defeat in Detroit and capped Milwaukee’s road trip at 3-3, following a two‑of‑three series win in Miami.

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

Spencer Torkelson News / Ball Exclusives / April 23

Watch: Spencer Torkelson hits walk-off homer for the Tigers

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run to clinch a comeback win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The final score was 5-4. Both teams exchanged runs early in the game, but the Brewers got out to a 4-3 lead in the seventh inning thanks to a 3-run inning.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23