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Tarik Skubal Begins Throwing Progression

Tarik Skubal underwent arthroscopic surgery on May 6 to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, but the two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner has already started playing catch, Tigers manager A.J.

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Detroit Tigers News & Notes 05/16/2026

The Detroit Tigers improved to 20-25 following their walk-off win over the Blue Jays last night. They trail the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central by 3.5 games.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 16

3 Reasons Why Tigers Must Take Down Blue Jays Saturday at Comerica Park

To say the Detroit Tigers' season has not been what the organization was hoping for would be quite the understatement, as injuries, ejections, suspensions, and simply bad luck have plagued the 2026 season.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 16

Thayron Liranzo homers again in Erie victory, Vest and Brieske rehab

Beau Brieske got the start in this one as his rehab progression advanced to Triple-A. He gave up a run in the first, but tossed a clean second inning. Brieske averaged 95.9 mph on his fourseamer, and mixed in some good changeups in his outing.

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Spencer Torkelson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Spencer Torkelson walks off Blue Jays for epic Tigers win

Coming into Friday evening’s tilt against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers found themselves struggling with a 19-25 record, one spot out of last place in the American League Central Division.

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Spencer Torkelson News / Field Level Media / May 15

Tigers edge Blue Jays on Spencer Torkelson's late hit

Spencer Torkelson's two-out RBI single brought home the winning run in the ninth inning as the host Detroit Tigers edged the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-2, on Friday night.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / May 15

Tigers 3, Blue Jays 2: Tork walks it off

The Tigers came home from New York with their tails between their legs, hoping their fortunes would change with some home-cooking. An unexpected bullpen

Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 15

Casey Mize Set to Rejoin Tigers Rotation Saturday as Detroit Looks to Climb Back

Finally, some good news for the Detroit Tigers. Some much-needed reinforcement is coming this weekend, but first the struggling team needs to get through Friday’s game against the Blue Jays.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / May 15

Tarik Skubal Could Send Shockwaves Through the AL Central

Things are about to get very interesting in the American League Central. Right now, the Cleveland Guardians are in first place in the American League Central at 24-21.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Tigers’ A.J Hinch Shares Gleyber Torres Update Before Blue Jays Game

Plagued by injuries and inconsistency, the Detroit Tigers are off to a disappointing start to the 2026 MLB season. The club that was one win away from

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Tigers’ A.J Hinch Shares Casey Mize Decision After Tarik Skubal News

The Detroit Tigers are in desperate need of good news. Sitting at 19-25 and fourth in the American League Central heading into a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit has watched its starting rotation get picked apart by injuries all season long.

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Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Latest Tigers’ Justin Verlander injury update will catch fans’ attention

Detroit Tigers veteran pitcher Justin Verlander is recovering from a hip injury. The Tigers are obviously being cautious with the 43-year-old. According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Verlander recently threw a 50-pitch batting practice.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / May 15

Report: Tigers ace Tarik Skubal already playing catch

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal already is playing catch, just nine days after undergoing elbow surgery, the New York Post reported Friday. The left-hander underwent an arthroscopic procedure on May 6 to remove loose bodies in his pitching elbow.

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Detroit Tigers News & Notes 05/15/2026

The Detroit Tigers are 19-25 after being swept by the New York Mets. They trail the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central by 4.5 games.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

MLB completely blew replay review in Tigers-Mets game

Major League Baseball made an inexplicable decision on a replay review in Thursday’s game between the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets. Tigers second baseman Gage Workman tried to take third on a bloop single in the top of the fourth inning of Thursday’s game at Citi Field in New York, N.Y.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14

Detroit Tigers News & Notes 05/14/2026

The Detroit Tigers are 19-24 after last night’s walk-off loss. They trail the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central by four games.

Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / May 13

With suspension served, Tigers' Framber Valdez set to face Mets

Framber Valdez is eligible to pitch again on Wednesday night, and the Detroit Tigers are eager to get him back on the mound. Valdez served a five-game league suspension and will start the middle contest of a three-game road series against the New York Mets.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Tigers Place Kerry Carpenter On 10-Day IL, Select Gage Workman

The Tigers announced that outfielder Kerry Carpenter has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left AC joint sprain. Infielder Gage Workman‘s

Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / May 6

Framber Valdez hurts himself, Tigers with lack of emotional control

Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez delivered what may go down as the worst start of his career and displayed a lack of emotional control that hurt the Tigers and may have played a role in the pitcher's disappointing foray into free agency last offseason.

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