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Tigers can clinch series win vs Royals with win on Saturday afternoon

The Detroit Tigers took the second of the four-game home series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night with a narrow 2-1 victory. Tarik Skubal was his dominant self over 7 1/3 innings of work and the offense managed to muster up just enough for the win for the second night in a row.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 25

Edian Espinal stays hot for Lakeland, Justice Bigbie’s hit streak reaches 23 games

Dylan File went seven innings in this one while the Mud Hens were clutch in cashing in their scoring opportunities on Friday. The Hens opened the scoring with a run in the bottom of the second.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / July 24

Tarik Skubal (12 K's) dominates Royals in 2-1 Tigers win

Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 12 in 7 1/3 innings as the host Detroit Tigers edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Friday night. Skubal, who is headed to free agency, has been the subject of massive speculation over whether the Tigers will deal him before the Aug.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 24

Why Tigers Could Take Swing at a Talented Outfielder at Trade Deadline

The Detroit Tigers remain a mystery ahead of the August 3rd trade deadline. A month ago, it was a foregone conclusion that they would be selling at the deadline.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 24

Tarik Skubal Makes Clear What He Wants Before Trade Deadline

The Tarik Skubal trade saga has lasted far too long for any Detroit Tigers fan's liking. Fortunately, the answer will become clear no later than Aug. 3.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 24

Three paths for the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline

The Detroit Tigers are doing their very best to get back into the playoff picture. After a 22-14 run from June 1 to the All-Star break, they’ve won five of seven, including a 4-2 road trip, to start the unofficial second half of the season.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 24

Dillon Dingler's Timely Hitting Is Fueling the Tigers' Success

The Detroit Tigers have been on fire, and their series-opening victory over the Kansas City Royals Thursday night only proves it. While many at Comerica Park thought the game was going to end without a fight, more late-inning heroics from Dillon Dingler got the job done again.

Aj Hinch News / Athlon Sports / July 24

A.J. Hinch Sends Message Following Tigers Comeback Win

The Detroit Tigers had a thrilling 4-3 late inning comeback win against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. The Tigers have seemingly bounced back following their weak start to the Major League Baseball season.

Kerry Carpenter News / Bless You Boys / July 24

Kerry Carpenter’s more selective approach isn’t working out

If you’d told me on March 1st that Kerry Carpenter would be batting 6th on July 20th, I would have assumed the Tigers had the best offense in baseball, or at least that a lefty was on the mound.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / July 24

Tigers look to take Game 2 from Royals on Friday night

The Detroit Tigers opened up their four-game home series against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night with a white-knuckle 4-3 victory. Troy Melton

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 24

Edian Espinal powers Lakeland with his second straight walkoff knock

Max Clark and Brett Callahan posted three hit games as the Hens crushed Bats pitching all game long to win quite comfortably on a bullpen day. Callahan led off the second with a line drive double to right.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 24

Tarik Skubal sends big message to Tigers, interested teams as trade deadline approaches

As The Athletic noted for a piece published on Thursday, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is seen as "the main character of" the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline. But how does Skubal feel about it?

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Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / July 24

Royals aim to extend record of success vs. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal

Fresh off his best performance since undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his pitching elbow, Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal will try to keep his team on a roll against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Friday evening.

Javier Baez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Tigers’ Javier Baez gets big injury update before trade deadline

There is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the Detroit Tigers heading into the trade deadline. The team believes that they can continue turning things

Dillon Dingler News / Field Level Media / July 23

Dillon Dingler, Tigers maintain second-half burst with rally past Royals

Dillon Dingler gave the Detroit Tigers the lead with a two-out RBI double in the eighth and they held on for a 4-3 win against the visiting Kansas City Royals in the opener of their four-game series on Thursday evening.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

Mistretta’s Musings: Everyone wants Tarik Skubal. Almost nobody should trade for him

If you have been paying any bit of attention to the MLB news cycle, you have undoubtedly heard some report or some rumor about the potential of a Tarik Skubal trade.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23