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Tigers All-Star Tarik Skubal opens series vs. Mariners

Tarik Skubal had his final start before the All-Star break moved up. The Seattle Mariners will now have to deal with the Detroit Tigers' ace on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

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Former All-Star pitcher Joe Coleman dies at 78

He finished his playing career with a 3.70 ERA over 2,569 1/3 innings.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 10

Will Past Weakness Come Back To Haunt Tigers This Year?

There is seemingly no stopping the Detroit Tigers right now in the American League with the team continuing to be on an impressive roll. With the All-Star break nearly here, the Tigers have firmly established themselves as the team to beat in the AL.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 10

Tigers Add To Talented Prep Hitter Pipeline in New MLB Mock Draft

The 2025 MLB draft features a strong class of prep hitters, and the Detroit Tigers, perhaps more than any other team, are positioned to capitalize on that.

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Tigers Should Turn to Unexpected AL East Name in Smart Trade

The Tigers don’t need a blockbuster trade for a third baseman at the deadline. At least not according to former MLB GM Jim Duquette. On Thursday's edition of “Power Alley” on MLB Network Radio, Duquette suggested that the Tigers might be better off making a quieter move.

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

Zach McKinstry News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Zach McKinstry shares All-Star Game selection moment

The Detroit Tigers were going for the sweep on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, but they unfortunately weren’t able to get the win. However, there was a pretty cool moment during the game as Zach McKinstry learned that he is going to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Is This the Arm That Could Push the Tigers Over the Top?

The Detroit Tigers are more than likely going to reach the All-Star break with the best record in baseball. They have a double-digit lead in their division.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 10

Ranking Tigers Bullpen Trade Targets Mentioned by Former MLB Executive

The Detroit Tigers are playing some incredible baseball, owning the best record in the MLB at 59-34. Just a few weeks away from the MLB trade deadline, the team is in a totally different spot in 2025 than it was in 2024, when they were selling.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 10

Tigers Blowing Away Expectations with All-Out Roster Contribution

Heading into the 2025 MLB regular season, many people thought that the Detroit Tigers would compete for a playoff spot in the American League once again.

Zach McKinstry News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

Zach McKinstry Added to AL All-Star Roster

For the first time in his career, Detroit Tigers utilityman Zach McKinstry will head to the All-Star Game in Atlanta on July 15th. After spending time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Chicago Cubs, McKinstry has found a home in Detroit since coming over in a trade with the Cubs back in 2023.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / July 9

Motor City Trade Radar: Who the Tigers Should Target at the Deadline

The Detroit Tigers currently hold the best record in baseball at 59-35, looking to reach the ALCS for the first time since 2013. Coincidentally, the five All-Stars the Tigers are sending (McKinstry, Greene, Skubal, Torres, and Báez) are the most since 2013 as well.

Zach McKinstry News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Tigers Hit Milestone Not Seen in 12 Years After Zach McKinstry News Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers faced the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday at Comerica Park, trailing 7-3 heading into the ninth inning in a game started by familiar face

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 9

Rays rally past Tigers, snap Detroit's five-game winning streak

Ha-Seong Kim and Danny Jansen had run-scoring doubles during a four-run sixth and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays snapped Detroit's five-game winning streak with a 7-3 win on Wednesday.

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Tigers equal Dodgers with MLB-leading 5th All-Star selection

The Detroit Tigers are one win away from 60 before the Major League Baseball All-Star break. Detroit also have one of the best rosters, sending four players to the All-Star Game initially.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 9

Tigers Young Star Finally Emerging as Dangerous Slugger After Early Struggles

The Detroit Tigers have been playing some terrific baseball as a team all season long; however, not everyone got off to a tremendous start. After having his position changed during spring training, coming off an up-and-down rookie year, young 23-year-old Colt Keith struggled both on defense and at the plate to start 2025.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Tigers Play-by-Play Man Jason Benetti Had Strong Words For MLB After Latest Tigers All-Star Game News

The Detroit Tigers continued their pursuit of Major League Baseball's best record on Wednesday as they took on the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park with a recently healed Reese Olson on the mound as the team's starter.

Zach McKinstry News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Tigers Depth Just Got a Surprising All-Star Upgrade

Zach McKinstry just got the call of a lifetime and the Tigers are getting another All-Star. McKinstry, Detroit’s do-it-all utility man, has been named to the American League All-Star team as a replacement for Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena.

Ryan McMahon News / Yardbarker / July 9

Three potential landing spots for Rockies 3B Ryan McMahon

It is easy to see why Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon deserves better.

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Tigers' A.J. Hinch Makes Tarik Skubal Decision on Wednesday

Left-handed starting pitcher Tarik Skubal is playing in his sixth major-league season following an electrifying 2024 breakout year. The Tigers’ ace debuted as a rookie during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, then spent the early part of his career battling injuries and fighting to establish himself as a front-line starter in Detroit’s rotation.