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Against Red Sox, Tarik Skubal strives to squash Tigers' road losing streak

With two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal taking the mound, a pitchers' duel could be on tap as the visiting Detroit Tigers look to even their four-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.

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Comerica Sale Means Tigers' Ballpark Will Get New Name in Offseason

With Detroit Tigers fans already bracing for the potential winds of change that could emerge following the 2026 season amidst Tarik Skubal's pending free agency.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / April 17

Red Sox 1, Tigers 0 (10 innings): An old-fashioned pitchers’ duel

After a spotless homestand, the Tigers hit the road and headed to Boston for a four-game wrap-around series against the Red Sox. Sadly, Detroit’s winning streak would end with the opening game of said series, after falling to Boston 1-0 in 10 innings.

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Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 17

Tigers Call Up Infield Prospect for MLB Debut Following Zach McKinstry Injury

The Detroit Tigers already made a splash this year when they added the franchise's top prospect, Kevin McGonigle, to the Opening Day roster. And now, Detroit is calling up another young infielder in the wake of an injury to one of the team's All-Stars from last season.

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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.

Hao Yu Lee News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17

Tigers Recall Hao-Yu Lee For MLB Debut

The Tigers announced that infielder Zach McKinstry has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 16th, with left hip/abdominal inflammation.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 17

Tigers Series Opener vs. Red Sox: Preview, Storylines

Don't look now, but the Detroit Tigers are on a six-game winning streak after completing a sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Thursday at home. Sitting at 4-9 last week, the Tigers are one game over .500 and just one game back of the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central Division after this homestand.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 17

Tigers Add More Infield Depth in Powerful Former Mets Top Prospect

The Detroit Tigers have made a move to add some more depth into the organization in the infield. According to a report from Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the team signed former New York Mets highly-rated prospect Luke Ritter to a minor league deal, and he will be reporting to Triple-A Toledo.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 17

Zach MacDonald homers again in Lakeland loss, Julks stays hot for the Hens

The Mud Hens hammered Bats pitching all night, while Ty Madden put together a pretty decent start as the Hens cut the Bats’ series lead to two games to one.

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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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 17

Tigers Amazing Homestand Makes Detroit’s Best MLB Home Team

After a slow start the Detroit Tigers have nearly clawed their way back to the top of the American League Central Division. Their play at home is a huge reason why.

Aj Hinch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Tigers’ AJ Hinch drops powerful statement after stunning ending to Royals win

AJ Hinch was very proud of the Detroit Tigers being resilient throughout the clutch 10-9 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Going into the game, Detroit was rolling with five straight wins.

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MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 17

Game Recap: Tigers Walk-off Royals; Win Sixth Straight

In a real nail-biter this afternoon. The Tigers came back from three runs down in the ninth inning to walk off the Royals. The Tigers had to come back from being down or tied late in the game in all three games.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 16

An Inside Peek at How Tigers Elite Pitching Powered 6–0 Homestand Sweep

The Detroit Tigers are riding their longest winning streak of the season straight into Boston this weekend, and it can be credited to the pitching staff.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16

Tigers use 9th-inning rally to beat Royals for 6th straight win

Colt Keith's single capped a three-run, ninth-inning rally, allowing the Detroit Tigers to stretch their winning streak to six games with a wild 10-9 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Thursday.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 16

Tigers 10, Royals 9: Colt Keith is the walk-off hero

After a rain delay at Comerica Park, the Tigers were looking to wrap up their hopeful sweep of the Royals before heading to Boston for the weekend to take on the Red Sox.

Kevin McGonigle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle wastes no time shining at 3rd base after $150 million contract

So far, it’s been a season of streaks for the Detroit Tigers. Two wins, followed by four losses. Two more wins ensued, then five straight losses. Now, the Tigers are winners of five in a row and are looking to sweep their second straight opponent, the Kansas City Royals.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Tigers’ A.J. Hinch Shares Zach McKinstry Injury Update Before Royals Game

Detroit Tigers utility man Zach McKinstry is being monitored after bruising his hip during Wednesday’s 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. Tigers manager A.J.

Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / April 16

Tigers' Justin Verlander: Recovery 'slower than expected'

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander's recovery from a hip injury is "going a little slower" than anticipated, manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday.

Kevin McGonigle News / Just Baseball / April 16

Detroit Tigers and Kevin McGonigle Ink 8-Year Extension

On Wednesday afternoon, hours before the Detroit Tigers take the field against the Royals, the team announced that they had reached an eight-year, $150 million extension with infielder Kevin McGonigle.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Tigers' A.J. Hinch Announces Zach McKinstry News After Leaving Royals Game

The Detroit Tigers won their fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals by a final score of 2-1. While the Tigers are hot and playing well after a sluggish start to the season, the night did not come without concern.

Javier Baez News / Ball Exclusives / April 15

Watch: Tigers’ Javier Baez pulls off spectacular home-plate slide

The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals matched up on Wednesday, and Javier Baez put on a show in the bottom of the third inning. As he was taking home plate after a fly ball hit by Jake Rogers, Royals catcher Salvador Perez caught the ball and turned to make the tag.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / April 15

Detroit Tigers Lock Up Top Prospect

The Detroit Tigers enter play today off a 2-1 win against the Kansas City Royals as they started their three-game series last night. The Tigers enter play today sitting at 8-9 and 2.5 games back of first place in the American League Central.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 15

Tigers 3B becomes latest rookie to cash in with massive contract

Kevin McGonigle becomes latest MLB rookie to cash in with massive Tigers contract

The youth are getting paid. On Wednesday, Detroit Tigers third baseman and shortstop Kevin McGonigle, 21, became the latest MLB rookie to sign a lucrative extension.

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