Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Yankees out Cole’d as Tigers win series opener

The Tigers are going streaking as they took the first game of their series against the Yankees 5-3. After sweeping the White Sox over the weekend, the Tigers were riding high as they invited the Yankees to come to town.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 22

Tigers' Dillon Dingler Brings Eye-Opening Numbers Against the Yankees Into Key Series

The Detroit Tigers' most valuable player for the 2026 season has easily been catcher Dillon Dingler. Not only did he help secure a comeback victory for Detroit against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon, but he's been a cornerstone in the lineup that more than likely will come through in big moments.

Kevin McGonigle News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Kevin McGonigle Receives Disappointing News Amid First Tigers Season

After two straight playoff appearances in 2024 and 2025, the Detroit Tigers had expectations for the 2026 MLB season. Almost halfway through now, and they have not quite lived up to the preseason hype.

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Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Insider’s surprising Tarik Skubal trade opinion comes with Braves take

The expectation around the MLB world is that Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal will be moved before the MLB trade deadline. Nothing is guaranteed, but a deal seems likely since Skubal is set to enter free agency after the season.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 22

Tigers Enter Yankees Series Riding One of Baseball's Hottest Pitching Streaks

The Detroit Tigers have needed the month of June to go their way if it meant having a heartbeat for a potential playoff push for the second half of the season.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / June 22

Anderson and Clark homer, Whitecaps complete sweep

Toledo held off a comeback bid from Rochester on Sunday to win 9-6 and end the series tied at three games apiece. Ty Madden got the start. He had some command issues with three walks, but he only gave up one hit over 2 2/3 innings.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / June 22

Latest Tarik Skubal Report Could Shake Up National League

The Detroit Tigers have one of the game's most valuable potential trade chips right now in two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. It doesn't take much to see that.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / June 22

Detroit Tigers continue homestand with 3-game series vs New York Yankees

For the third time this month, the Detroit Tigers have won a series against a first-place team — this time, a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park punctuated by a 5-4 walk-off victory in extra innings on Sunday afternoon.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

1 dark horse team has emerged for Tarik Skubal

One prominent MLB team may be crashing the party for Tarik Skubal. Rival executives have predicted that the Atlanta Braves will be the one sleeper team for the Detroit Tigers ace Skubal, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.

Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / June 22

Tigers' Framber Valdez has momentum going into game against Yankees

Framber Valdez has never recorded a regular-season victory over the New York Yankees. The Detroit Tigers left-hander will seek a breakthrough in the opener of a three-game home series on Monday night.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 21

Tigers Showing Life After Massive Series Sweep Over White Sox

The Detroit Tigers needed to play good baseball heading into a 10-game homestand that could ultimately seal their fate if it went poorly. So far, the Tigers have shown up when they needed to.

Matt Vierling News / Field Level Media / June 21

Matt Vierling delivers 10th-inning winner as Tigers sweep White Sox

Matt Vierling hit a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning to drive in the game-winning run, as the host Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 5-4 victory on Sunday.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / June 21

Tigers walk it off in extras to sweep White Sox

The Tigers staged quite the comeback for an extra innings win against the Sox, going 5-4 in 10 innings. The Tigers were looking to complete their series sweep against the White Sox on a fine-looking Father’s Day at Comerica Park.

Keider Montero News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 21

Tigers' Keider Montero Posts Career-Low Highlight in Latest Start

It happens every so often that a pitcher can get out of an inning with 10 or fewer pitches, but rarely does it happen back-to-back-to-back in the same game.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Tigers’ Kenley Jansen lost sleep over tense Curacao-Ecuador clash at World Cup

The Detroit Tigers have been a disappointment so far this year on the heels of last year’s playoff run, currently sitting at 32-44 on the 2026 MLB season ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Chicago White Sox.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 21

Why NL Contender Could Be Sleeper in Tarik Skubal Trade Sweepstakes

Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal is starting to look locked in. Just ask the Chicago White Sox. Skubal showed plenty of emotion during his start against the White Sox on Friday, so much so that he jawed with the dugout at one point.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

Tigers’ asking price for Tarik Skubal has been revealed

If the Detroit Tigers trade ace pitcher Tarik Skubal, the cost to acquire him will not be cheap.

Tarik Skubal remains optimistic the Tigers have a chance to compete

Tigers' Justin Verlander makes sad admission after latest setback

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Spencer Torkelson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

Tigers’ Spencer Torkelson on pace to shatter unfortunate franchise record

The Detroit Tigers have had a tough season so far, with the team mired in a losing record. Detroit infielder Spencer Torkelson has also been going through a tough time.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Justin Verlander’s rough Detroit return takes another hit

Justin Verlander’s long-anticipated return to the Detroit Tigers’ rotation has hit another major obstacle. The 43-year-old right-hander was scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox after suffering a left hamstring strain during a bullpen session in Houston on Wednesday.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 20

Tigers' Justin Verlander makes sad admission after latest setback

The Detroit Tigers were expected to activate pitcher Justin Verlander to start Sunday's game against the White Sox. Instead, Verlander's return to the Tigers will be delayed.

Tarik Skubal remains optimistic the Tigers have a chance to compete

Sonny Gray's harsh comments could signal he wants trade from Red Sox

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Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 19

Tarik Skubal remains optimistic the Tigers have a chance to compete

Even though all signs point to the two-time Cy Young award winner being dealt at the deadline (Aug. 3), Skubal still believes the Tigers have what it takes to turn their season around.

Justin Verlander's triumphant Detroit return delayed yet again with Tigers scratched

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Trei Cruz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18