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Tigers, O's to play Sunday doubleheader after postponement

Saturday's scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and Orioles in Baltimore has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game is scheduled to be made up Sunday at 12:35 p.m.

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Despite Power Outage, Riley Greene Is Thriving

The Detroit Tigers‘ season is off to a miserable start. A number of crucial players are on the injured list, and their offense, which was carried by an unusually high number of career years in 2025, has fallen flat.

Detroit Tigers News / HITC / May 23

Detroit Tigers collapse has become bigger than bad form

The Detroit Tigers collapse has become more than just a rough patch. Poor teams go through bad spells. Even decent teams can run into a tough fortnight.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Perfect trade Padres must offer Tigers for Tarik Skubal

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in recent memory, and one name sits at the very center of every serious contender’s wish-list: Tarik Skubal.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 23

Lakeland walks off Bradenton, Andrew Sears rehabs with Whitecaps

The Tigers moved reliever Zack Lee up from West Michigan with Brenan Hanifee headed to Baltimore to fill in for an injured Burch Smith, and it did not go well.

Jack Flaherty News / Bless You Boys / May 22

Orioles 7, Tigers 4: The bats warmed up, but Jack Flaherty faltered

After a bleak four-game sweep against the Guardians to start the week, the Tigers left home and headed to Baltimore, asking themselves one important question: if two teams who just got swept by their league opponents face off against each other, which team is most likely to lose?

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 22

Tigers Trending in Wrong Direction in Critical Offensive Category

The Detroit Tigers are heading backwards in May. After winning their first series of the month against the Texas Rangers, A.J. Hinch's club has lost 14 of its last 16 games.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / May 22

Tigers' Tarik Skubal emerging as top trade chip ahead of deadline

With the Detroit Tigers descending out of contention in the AL Central, their two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal, is emerging as a premier trade chip with the Aug. 3 deadline looming.

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal speaks out in wake of unexpected injury update

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Kevin McGonigle had unexpected rookie moment before Tigers home opener

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / May 22

A.J. Hinch Reveals Next Step in Tarik Skubal's Recovery Timeline

Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal has been on the injured list for the entirety of the month of May. He was originally placed on the 15-day IL by the Tigers on May 4 after it was revealed that he had loose bodies in his left elbow.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 22

One Tough Trade the Detroit Tigers May Have No Choice but to Make

The story of the offseason has come back around, much sooner than expected, for the Detroit Tigers when it comes to talking about trading Tarik Skubal.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

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Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 22

Riley Greene Joins Elite Company on SI’s Top Outfielders List

Things have not been going well for the Detroit Tigers lately, to put it mildly. Fresh off a four-game home sweep at the hands of the division rival Cleveland Guardians, the club has now lost six in a row and nine of their last 10 to fall to an AL Central-worst 20-31, 9.5 games back of the Guardians.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Insider Reveals What It Would Take to Trade for Detroit Ace Tarik Skubal

The biggest story of the offseason is back, as trade speculation surrounding Tarik Skubal is heating up once again. Staring down the final year of his contract, the Detroit Tigers and Skubal's camp led by agent Scott Boras met for arbitration.

Justin Verlander News / Total Pro Sports / May 22

Detroit Tigers Hit With More Bad News On Justin Verlander

Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander was adamant about giving it another run in 2026. The future Hall of Famer surely has the skill, the tactics, and the experience, but staying healthy has been a huge problem.

Jack Flaherty News / Just Baseball / May 22

How Long of a Leash Do the Tigers Give Jack Flaherty?

The start to the 2026 season has been nothing but a disaster for Jack Flaherty. There’s no other way to slice it. The Detroit Tigers brought Flaherty back ahead of the 2025 season after they revitalized his career in 2024, shipped him off at the trade deadline, and singed him back to a two-year deal, $35 million deal.

Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Paul DeJong placed on full-season injured list in minors

It appears that Paul DeJong, who recently signed a minor league deal with the Tigers, is done for the year. The Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens have placed him on the full-season injured list, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Kevin McGonigle had unexpected rookie moment before Tigers home opener

Detroit Tigers rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle has wasted no time getting acclimated to the MLB level. McGonigle made the Opening Day roster after a stellar spring training, and as of May 21, he is hitting .285 with two home runs and 16 RBIs in 48 games.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Tigers’ AJ Hinch drops Justin Verlander ‘inching forward’ injury update

While most of the attention when it comes to Detroit Tigers injuries is on Tarik Skubal’s elbow surgery recovery at the moment, veteran Justin Verlander is also recovering from an injury.

Tarik Skubal News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal speaks out in wake of unexpected injury update

Skubal, who won the American League Cy Young award in 2025, had a 3-2 record with a 2.70 ERA before the surgery.

Kevin McGonigle had unexpected rookie moment before home opener

Marlins pitching prospect requires Tommy John surgery after one start

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Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / May 21

Casey Mize, Tigers out to stop Guardians' bid for sweep

Casey Mize made a stellar return from the injured list last weekend. The Detroit Tigers need him to retain that form on Thursday as they try to prevent the visiting Cleveland Guardians from completing a four-game sweep.

Keider Montero News / Just Baseball / May 19

Keider Montero Has Stepped Up When the Tigers Needed Him Most

The Detroit Tigers‘ two biggest additions came late in the offseason when they landed Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander to round out their rotation. Two proven veterans with a winning pedigree, World Series rings, and an ability to lift the rotation’s ceiling.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Tigers Activate Will Vest, Place Ty Madden On 15-Day IL

The Tigers announced that right-hander Will Vest has been activated from the 15-day injured list. Vest will take the spot of Ty Madden, who is headed to the 15-day IL himself due to a right forearm contusion. Madden’s placement is retroactive to May 16.