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MLB Rumors: Detroit Tigers’ Injured Pitching Rotation Paves The Way For Mets Stars

The Detroit Tigers took a horrendous hit at the worst possible time. Ace Tarik Skubal is expected to miss multiple months with an elbow injury. This leaves a huge hole atop a rotation that was carrying Detroit through a tightly packed AL Central race.

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Why Did The Detroit Tigers Fire Their Triple-A Manager Gabe Alvarez? A Deeper Look Into The Controversy

The Detroit Tigers started the 2026 campaign as one of the contenders for the American League pennant after reaching the playoffs the past two seasons.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 7

Bryce Rainer hits first Whitecaps homer while Ben Jacobs dominates again

Gage Workman’s eighth inning single walked Game 1 off for the Mud Hens as the first of a doubleheader after Tuesday night’s rainout. Right-hander Dylan File was knocked around a bit, but hung in there to toss 5 1/3 innings of three-run ball while striking out six on the day.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Details emerge on 'inappropriate' behavior that led to firing of Tigers' Triple-A manager

Details have surfaced on what led to this week’s unexpected firing of Gabe Alvarez.

Tigers' Triple-A manager abruptly fired under unclear circumstances

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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 / May 6

Red Sox 4, Tigers 0: Flaherty better; bats and defense, not so much

The Detroit Tigers had one goal in mind on Wednesday evening: salvage one win from a three-game home series against the Boston Red Sox. It wasn’t meant to be, though, as the Crimson Hosiery completed the sweep with a 4-0 shutout victory.

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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.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / May 6

3 Players the Tigers Could Trade to Blow it Up After Tarik Skubal's Injury

The Detroit Tigers have a contending roster whenever Tarik Skubal is active and healthy. That's been the case for the last three years, but Skubal is going to be out for a few months after suffering an elbow injury that requires surgery.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 6

Tigers Outfielder Riley Greene Joins Select Franchise Company in Loss to Red Sox

The month of May is not beginning on a good note for the Detroit Tigers. They ended April looking like they were turning a corner after their 4-9 start to the season.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Tigers dismiss Triple-A manager after harassment claim

The Detroit Tigers made a significant organizational decision Tuesday, terminating the contract of Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez following a human resources investigation into alleged harassment claims involving a female employee.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Spencer Torkelson’s resilient take on Tarik Skubal’s post-surgery Tigers return

When the Detroit Tigers drafted Spencer Torkelson No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft, they knew that they would be getting a future leader of the team. Not just because of his bat, but because he has always been a leader in his clubhouse.

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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.

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The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

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Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / May 6

Report: Tigers fired Gabe Alvarez over harassment claim

The Detroit Tigers fired Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez after an investigation into alleged harassment claims by a female employee, The Athletic reported Wednesday.

Gleyber Torres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Tigers Place Gleyber Torres On IL With Oblique Strain

The Tigers announced that second baseman Gleyber Torres has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 4th, with a left oblique strain.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / May 6

Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended for beaning Trevor Story

Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez received a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine Wednesday for intentionally throwing at Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story on Tuesday night.

Gleyber Torres News / Field Level Media / May 6

Tigers place 2B Gleyber Torres (oblique) on 10-day IL

The Detroit Tigers placed three-time All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain. Torres, 29, had progressed in recent days but continued to feel pain while swinging.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

MLB announces punishment for Framber Valdez

Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez will have to sit for a while after Major League Baseball determined that he intentionally threw at a batter in Tuesday’s game.

Trevor Story reacts to Valdez's plunking

MLB suspends Pirates manager, pitcher

Shohei Ohtani reacts to Dave Roberts' approach to his two-way status

Platooning Bryson Stott no longer makes sense for the Phillies

Cardinals' Jordan Walker is an early candidate for NL MVP

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

MLB Issues Six-Game Suspension To Framber Valdez

Major League Baseball announced that Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez has been issued a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally throwing at Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story last night.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / May 6

Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (elbow) set for Wednesday surgery

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left elbow Wednesday. The surgery to remove loose bodies in his pitching elbow is being performed by prominent surgeon Dr.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6

Framber Valdez risking severe punishment after wild decision vs. Red Sox

To say that Valdez had a rough outing vs. the Red Sox wouldn't tell half of the story.

Framber Valdez hurts himself, Tigers with lack of emotional control

Tigers star Tarik Skubal to undergo surgery on left elbow

Tarik Skubal's injury leaves Tigers with two potential trade targets

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Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / May 6

The Detroit Tigers’ Defense Is Becoming Their Achilles’ Heel

The Detroit Tigers entered the season as the favorites to finish atop the AL Central. Offseason additions Framber Valdez, Justin Verlander, and Kenley Jansen, along with the returning Gleyber Torres and Kyle Finnegan, led to optimism, but this team still had legitimate questions.