The Detroit Tigers might be on break this week following the end of the first half of 2026, ahead of All-Star Game festivities, but the front office is still hard at work getting this team ready for a comeback.
Alex Rodriguez inexplicably seemed way out of his depth on Monday when interviewing Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander at the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
The Boston Red Sox ended the first half of the season on a hot note, winning nine straight games and firmly putting themselves back in the playoff picture.
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
The Red Sox are acquiring outfielder Jahmai Jones from the Tigers, reports Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Detroit, who designated Jones for assignment last week, will receive a player to be named later in return.
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.
As soon as the All-Star Game concludes on Tuesday night, the focus will shift to the second half of the 2026 season. Soon to follow will be the trade deadline on August 3.
When the Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez, it was a statement. Losing the Tarik Skubal arbitration case could have been a reason for the team to go with cheaper options, but instead, the Tigers made Valdez one of the highest-paid left-handed pitchers, inking him to a three-year, $115 million contract.
McGonigle, 21 and the AL Rookie of the Year favorite, was born and raised in the Philly area and has come home as an All-Star
The top players in MLB are descending on Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander was recently named a Legends pick to the All-Star Game.
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.
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.
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.
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 Tigers face a tough decision with Skubal, not only at the trade deadline but at the end of the season as well.
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.
For some professional baseball players, the journey to the major leagues is quick and easy. For others, though, it's a long and grueling process.
The Tigers announced that they have recalled catcher/first baseman Eduardo Valencia. In a corresponding move, outfielder Jahmai Jones has been designated for assignment.
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.
Detroit Tigers rookie phenom Kevin McGonigle has set a rookie record.
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.
Detroit Tigers veteran starter Jack Flaherty has turned things around in June and now sits as a potentially valuable trade piece.
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