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Looking Back at Spencer Torkelson's Rare Tigers Home Run Record

The Detroit Tigers watched Spencer Torkelson turn a difficult opening month into a place in franchise history. On April 26, 2026, Torkelson homered in a fifth consecutive game during an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

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Detroit Tigers News: Justin Verlander, Max Clark, Jason Benetti, Dan Dickerson, Chicago White Sox

Happy Friday, everyone. We’re heading into the final Tigers’ series of the season, and as devastating as it is to be done in September, we have the final bow of Justin Verlander to look forward to this weekend.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 25

Tigers host Pirates in final series of 2026 starting on Friday

The Detroit Tigers open up the final series of the 2026 campaign on Friday night against their designated intraleague rivals, the Pittsburgh Pirates. It has been a long season filled with lofty highs and deep lows, and now, the end is mercifully near.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 24

One Incredible Stat Sums Up Tigers' Bizarre 2026 Season

The 2026 season for the Detroit Tigers has been, in a word, bizarre. There is also a statistic that backs up that assertion. With just three games left in the season, Detroit is sitting at 74-85 and 8.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 24

Tigers Legend Justin Verlander’s Trade Advice to Tarik Skubal Revealed

The 2026 season didn't go the way that the Detroit Tigers would have wanted, with playoff aspirations and a Top 10 payroll to being sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline and finishing under .500.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Dillon Dingler News / Bless You Boys / September 24

Dillon Dingler has put together a fine season despite the slump

On Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers announced that starting catcher Dillon Dingler was the recipient of the team’s 2026 Heart and Hustle award. There couldn’t be a more deserving candidate.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 24

Tigers Have Decisions to Make on 3 Players with Upcoming Team Options

With the Detroit Tigers playing out the string of what has been a disappointing 2026 season, the focus - apart from one final Justin Verlander start - shifts to what is poised to be a critical off-season.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 24

Dan Dickerson and Jason Benetti sign multi-year extensions with the Tigers

The Detroit Tigers announced today that broadcasters Dan Dickerson and Jason Benetti have signed long-term extensions with the club. This keeps them locked in as the lead voices for Detroit SportsNet and Tigers baseball for several more years to come.

Kenley Jansen News / CBSSports.com / September 24

Kenley Jansen, closing in on rare MLB milestone, reflects on career of saves and the loss that stays with him

Jansen, now three saves shy of becoming the third pitcher in MLB history with 500, has played with a heavy heart since losing his mother in 2025

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 24

Tigers Framber Valdez Joined Select Company in Start Against Nationals

When the Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez back in February, right before spring training started, they were hoping he was going to give them durability in the starting rotation behind ace Tarik Skubal.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 23

Tigers drop final game of series against Nationals

This hasn’t turned out to be the week the Tigers hoped for, as they lost their third game of the series against the Nationals 4-2. The Tigers were hoping to come away with a series win over the Nationals in their afternoon game on Wednesday and cruise into their farewell-to-Verlander weekend series on a high note.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Detroit Tigers News / HITC / September 23

‘Stop!’ – MLB star Justin Verlander breaks silence on Kate Upton’s shocking 2016 MVP rant

Justin Verlander is set to hang up his boots on an illustrious MLB career, but one of the more shocking moments in his career has to do with Kate Upton.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 23

Detroit Tigers News: Justin Verlander returns, Dillon Dingler, Aaron Judge, Alex Bregman, Paul Skenes

Happy Wednesday, everyone! While the season might be winding down, we still have things to look forward to. First and foremost, this weekend the Tigers will bid farewell to Justin Verlander in the best way possible: with a confirmed final start on Saturday.

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Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 23

Tigers Set Final Farewell for Franchise Legend Justin Verlander

It has been a disappointing season for the Detroit Tigers. They went into 2026 with World Series aspirations and will instead finish well under .500 and out of the playoffs.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 23

Tigers can seize series win on Wednesday afternoon against Nationals

The Detroit Tigers missed a chance to secure a series win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, dropping the second of the three-game series, 3-1.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 23

Reading crushes Erie to win the Eastern League championship

SeaWolves pitching held up in the postseason about as well as one could hope as the club had similar issues to their parent club all year. The magic finally evaporated in the sixth inning of Tuesday’s Game 2 of the Eastern League championships, as the Phils launched a pair of grand slams to bury the SeaWolves and claim the title.

Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / September 23

Tigers' Framber Valdez looks to end season on high note against Nats

Framber Valdez will make his final start of the season when the Detroit Tigers wrap up a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon.

Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / September 23

Tigers' Justin Verlander expected to make final career start Saturday

The Detroit Tigers may be out of playoff contention, but Saturday's penultimate game of the season is expected to be a tough ticket to get in the Motor City.

Zyhir Hope News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 22

Tigers Prospect Zyhir Hope Brings Power Swing to Double-A Playoffs

The Detroit Tigers' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Zyhir Hope, has officially carried his success at the plate into the minor league postseason. Hope, MLB Pipeline's No.