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Miguel Cabrera News / Athlon Sports / April 26

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.

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.

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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.

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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 / 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.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / April 25

Reds 9, Tigers 2: Bad Jack strikes again

Jack Flaherty had zero command of anything in this one and was mauled for six runs in two innings of work. Even accounting for Flaherty’s usual rollercoaster nature, this is two in a row where he really couldn’t put the fastball remotely where he wanted it with any consistency.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 25

Detroit Tigers Are Seeing the Best of Spencer Torkelson Again

The Detroit Tigers organization might not have said it publicly, but the way that Spencer Torkelson started his 2026 campaign was very worrying. While he had been drawing walks, the first base slugger wasn't meeting the expectations that the league has for first basemen.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 25

Kevin McGonigle Set Another Impressive Milestone for the Tigers

Kevin McGonigle seems to offer something to marvel at every single game. The Detroit Tigers knew they had a special player from Opening Day, where he went 4-5 with two doubles and two RBIs.

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Kelvis Salcedo News / Bless You Boys / April 25

Rayner Castillo spins a gem in Whitecaps victory, Kelvis Salcedo returns to Lakeland

This one lasted just long enough as the Mud Hens seized the lead in the bottom of the fifth, and then the game became official as rain washed out the rest of the day.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 24

Why Dillon Dingler and Riley Greene Are Key to Detroit Tigers Right Now

After a slow start, the Detroit Tigers enter play on Friday in a first-place tie with the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central division. On the backs of clutch pitching and even more clutch hitting, the Tigers have been one of the hottest teams in the American League, nearing the end of April.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 23