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Tigers’ Tarik Skubal takes big step toward injury return on Tuesday

With fans wondering what the injury timeline for Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal looks like, the pitcher continues to make positive progress in his recovery.

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Tarik Skubal-Dodgers Trade Buzz Would Break Baseball

With each passing day, the noise around Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal continues to grow louder and louder. Detroit took down the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, 4-1.

Detroit Tigers News / HITC / May 26

There is no rescue in AAA Toledo for the collapsing Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are reaching the point where every struggling team asks the same question: who can they call up to fix this? Right now, the answer is probably nobody.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 26

Starting Pitchers Detroit Tigers Are Turning to Against Los Angeles Angels

And just like that, the Detroit Tigers are back at Comerica Park and will be hosting another three-game series, this time against the Los Angeles Angels.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 26

Mud Hens walk off the Clippers on Memorial Day

Ty Madden and Sawyer Gipson-Long split this Memorial Day start and the Hens rallied late to walk off the Clippers. Madden started things off firing three clean innings before giving up a double and an RBI single in the fourth.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 25

Detroit Tigers Depth Piece Getting Closer to MLB Return

As the Detroit Tigers prepare for a short homestand against the Los Angeles Angels, who've just swept the Texas Rangers this weekend before heading into Detroit, the Tigers have some encouraging developments regarding returning faces to the franchise.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 25

Tigers Starting Pitching Gives Team Reason for Optimism After Doubleheader

The Detroit Tigers split Sunday's doubleheader in Baltimore, losing the first game on a walkoff home run and winning the second game. Despite the split, the Tigers should definitely be encouraged by what they saw out of starters Framber Valdez and Troy Melton.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Tigers, Angels meet as both see reasons for optimism

The Detroit Tigers finally exhaled on Sunday. Their long losing streak ended in the second game of a doubleheader in Baltimore. They will now try to make the long climb back into division contention when they host the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series that begins Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 25

Max Clark hits second Triple-A homer

Toledo won the final game of the series against Indianapolis on Sunday, 8-4, to tie things at three games apiece. It was a good day for the offense, with Max Clark doubling and homering.

Max Clark News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Why the Tigers Need to Call Up Max Clark Now

The Detroit Tigers are running out of time to stop their season from falling apart. Once viewed as the clear favorite in the American League Central, Detroit now sits 10.5 games back in the division.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 25

Maximum Power: Two Tigers Prospects Are Heating Up in Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers earned themselves a strong win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday night, ending their eight-game losing streak before heading back home to Comerica Park to take on the Los Angeles Angels.

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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.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / May 25

How the Tigers could boost the trade market for ace Tarik Skubal

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal might be headed toward becoming the top prize of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, and there is one move his team could make to maximize the return in a potential deal.

Three Preseason Contenders at a Crossroads for the 2026 Season

Despite Power Outage, Riley Greene Is Thriving

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Tarik Skubal News / Trade Talk Sports / May 25

Tarik Skubal Trade Odds Rising; 4 Teams Seen as Frontrunners

The Detroit Tigers’ 2026 season has fallen off the rails in the month of May, and it has completely coincided with the injury absence of their ace and MVP, Tarik Skubal.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 25

Tigers Notes: Troy Melton Shines in Debut, Gleyber Torres Injury Concerns Grow

The Detroit Tigers' losing ways have come to an end, at least for one day, as they took the series finale and second game of the Sunday doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, heading back to Detroit for a day off.

Troy Melton News / Field Level Media / May 24

Troy Melton wins first start, helps Tigers snap eight-game skid

Troy Melton pitched into the sixth inning in his first outing of the season and the Detroit Tigers ended an eight-game losing streak by beating the host Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Sunday night to complete a day-night doubleheader.

Tarik Skubal News / Larry Brown Sports / May 24

Report: Four finalists have emerged for Tarik Skubal

A clearer picture is emerging of the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes. Rival executives believe that there are four finalists for the Detroit Tigers ace lefty Skubal ahead of the Aug.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Tigers Designate Connor Seabold For Assignment, Activate Troy Melton

The Tigers announced that right-hander Connor Seabold has been designated for assignment. The move opens up space on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters

Gleyber Torres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Tigers’ Gleyber Torres’ surprise extended injury absence absolutely ‘killing’ him

Not only are the Detroit Tigers struggling immensely right now, but they’re also not aided by the fact that their starting pitching rotation has been decimated by injuries.

Kevin McGonigle News / Total Pro Sports / May 24

'It’s Tough Right Now' – Kevin McGonigle Dwells on Tigers’ Playoff Chances Amidst Ongoing Slump

Kevin McGonigle is one of several top prospects making a big impact in the MLB this year. Aside from natural talent, the Detroit Tigers rookie plays the game with a maturity beyond his years.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / May 23

Tigers, O's to play Sunday doubleheader after postponement

Saturday's scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and Orioles in Baltimore has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game is scheduled to be made up Sunday at 12:35 p.m.

Riley Greene News / Just Baseball / May 23

Despite Power Outage, Riley Greene Is Thriving

The Detroit Tigers‘ season is off to a miserable start. A number of crucial players are on the injured list, and their offense, which was carried by an unusually high number of career years in 2025, has fallen flat.

Detroit Tigers News / HITC / May 23

Detroit Tigers collapse has become bigger than bad form

The Detroit Tigers collapse has become more than just a rough patch. Poor teams go through bad spells. Even decent teams can run into a tough fortnight.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / May 22

Tigers' Tarik Skubal emerging as top trade chip ahead of deadline

With the Detroit Tigers descending out of contention in the AL Central, their two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal, is emerging as a premier trade chip with the Aug. 3 deadline looming.

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal speaks out in wake of unexpected injury update

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Kevin McGonigle had unexpected rookie moment before Tigers home opener

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Justin Verlander News / Total Pro Sports / May 22

Detroit Tigers Hit With More Bad News On Justin Verlander

Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander was adamant about giving it another run in 2026. The future Hall of Famer surely has the skill, the tactics, and the experience, but staying healthy has been a huge problem.

Jack Flaherty News / Just Baseball / May 22

How Long of a Leash Do the Tigers Give Jack Flaherty?

The start to the 2026 season has been nothing but a disaster for Jack Flaherty. There’s no other way to slice it. The Detroit Tigers brought Flaherty back ahead of the 2025 season after they revitalized his career in 2024, shipped him off at the trade deadline, and singed him back to a two-year deal, $35 million deal.

Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Paul DeJong placed on full-season injured list in minors

It appears that Paul DeJong, who recently signed a minor league deal with the Tigers, is done for the year. The Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens have placed him on the full-season injured list, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

Kevin McGonigle News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Kevin McGonigle had unexpected rookie moment before Tigers home opener

Detroit Tigers rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle has wasted no time getting acclimated to the MLB level. McGonigle made the Opening Day roster after a stellar spring training, and as of May 21, he is hitting .285 with two home runs and 16 RBIs in 48 games.