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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 28

Tigers Series Opener vs Braves: Preview, Storylines

The Detroit Tigers are back over .500 with a 15-14 record following an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Spencer Torkelson's red-hot home run streak continued as he left the yard for the fifth consecutive game.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 27

Tarik Skubal's Dugout Meltdown Says More About 2026 Than His ERA Does

The Detroit Tigers are getting set for another huge week after getting above .500 on Sunday afternoon following their victory over the Cincinnati Reds as they head south for a three-game set against the Atlanta Braves.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Tigers’ manager AJ Hinch makes firm declaration on Alex Cora’s future

The baseball world is still processing the Boston Red Sox’s decision to move on from manager Alex Cora, as well as other members of the staff. The Red Sox were not playing well to start the season, and it seems as if management thought they still had a chance to savage the year with a new voice in the clubhouse.

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Spencer Torkelson News / Field Level Media / April 27

Tigers' Spencer Torkelson eyes history in opener vs. league-best Braves

Detroit's Spencer Torkelson could write his name in the franchise record book when the visiting Tigers open a three-game series against the red-hot Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter Reacts to Historic Spencer Torkelson Development After Reds Game

The Detroit Tigers dropped their weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, but the bigger picture remains encouraging. After a sluggish start to the season, Detroit has won 11 of its past 16 games and now sits tied for first place in the American League Central.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 27

Who the Detroit Tigers Are Trusting Against the Atlanta Braves

The Detroit Tigers salvaged one win against the Cincinnati Reds this weekend when they could have easily taken the series if it weren't for the game one blunder.

Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 27

Tigers Slugger Ties Home Run Franchise Record in Incredible Turnaround

Insiders and couch critics everywhere had plenty to say about the struggles that Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson was experiencing to start the year, but it feels safe to say that Torkelson has silenced everyone.

Hao Yu Lee News / Bless You Boys / April 27

Hao-Yu Lee’s first home run a sign of things to come

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee had a pretty rough spring. After a slow start in camp, he headed off to represent his native Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 27

Erie splits doubleheader while Jesus Pinto’s big game not enough for Lakeland

Toledo won its fifth straight game against Omaha, 2-1, despite only recording three hits on Sunday. The Storm Chasers actually struck first on a two-out triple from Josh Rojas that scored Abraham Toro, but the Mud Hens’ pitching staff was sound after that.

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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 / Yardbarker / April 27

Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle staking early All-Star claim

Infielder Kevin McGonigle has been a revelation for the Detroit Tigers since making his debut in March.

Red Sox should only consider one Alex Cora replacement

Carlos Mendoza seems to have no answer to fix struggling Mets offense

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Video Games News / Athlon Sports / April 27

MLB The Show 26: How to Unlock 99 Miguel Cabrera Fast

A new content drop is live in MLB The Show 26, and it’s centered around the Legends and Flashbacks collection led by Miguel Cabrera. According to in-game collections and program details, the top reward is a 99 overall Cabrera that requires 21 vouchers.

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Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 26

Spencer Torkelson ties franchise record, as Tigers defeat Reds

Hao-Yu Lee belted a pinch-hit, go-ahead two-run homer and Spencer Torkelson had three hits and homered in his fifth straight game as the visiting Detroit Tigers rallied for an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in Cincinnati.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Tigers Make Roster Move After Another Pitching Injury

The Detroit Tigers are coming off a tough 9-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds and are looking to bounce back in their next game of the series. With a second straight loss looming, a decision was made regarding right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 26

Tigers Haven't Looked Same Since Last Year's Midseason Downturn

The Detroit Tigers' 2026 campaign to this point can be described with one simple word: Inconsistency. With high expectations coming into the season, sitting at .500 through the first 28 games doesn't reflect a team with world championship aspirations.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 26

Paging bullpen support for the Detroit Tigers

It’s a given year, and a given baseball season, and so the Detroit Tigers’ bullpen is a problem. Despite a nice run of 3-1-1 in their last five series, things still feel too precarious for any comfort.

Casey Mize News / Bless You Boys / April 26

Casey Mize is pitching better than ever in 2026

Casey Mize has had an interesting career since being drafted 1st overall in 2018. Despite career highlights that include a Minor League no-hitter in his AA debut and a 2025 All-Star Game appearance, Mize has often felt underwhelming for a one-time top prospect.

Jack Flaherty News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 26

Jack Flaherty’s Early Struggles Becoming Concern for Detroit Tigers

Jack Flaherty is becoming an unpredictable piece in the Detroit Tigers’ rotation. After making his return to Detroit this offseason and signing a $35 million contract, expectations were higher.

Bryce Rainer News / Bless You Boys / April 26

Rainer notches three hits, MacDonald finishes a single shy of cycle

Toledo and Omaha each had five hits on Saturday, but the Mud Hens were the only team to score in a 2-0 win over the Storm Chasers. Sawyer Gipson-Long outdueled Mitch Spence in a battle of minor-league veterans.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / April 24

Tarik Skubal Goes Bonkers in the Dugout After Brutal Outing

Tarik Skubal has undoubtedly been the best starting pitcher in the MLB over the past couple of years. The 29-year-old left-hander has powered the Detroit Tigers to the playoffs in consecutive seasons.