The Detroit Tigers ended the first half of the 2026 campaign with a 44-52 record, and while that doesn't look the best, their resurgence as of late tells more of the story.
Tarik Skubal is not going to sign a multi year contract extension with the Detroit Tigers from a purely financial standpoint. Even if he’d had interest the time for that was sometime in the past two offseasons, and frankly neither party expressed any real interest in doing so.
After a horrible start to the 2026 season, the Detroit Tigers have rebounded nicely, posting the best record in the American League since June 1, leaving themselves in position to challenge for a playoff spot and a division title in the second half of the season.
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Tarik Skubal might not necessarily be clamoring to get out of Detroit just yet. The Detroit Tigers ace Skubal has informed friends that he badly wants to stay with the team for the rest of the season, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.
The finale and rubber match of a three-game weekend series against the Phillies in Detroit promised a sensational showdown of starting pitchers. The game lived up to its billing for a while, but a decisive inning filled with infield singles proved the difference in a 5-0 Phillies win.
The Detroit Tigers captured some momentum just before the All-Star break. The starting pitching has settled in with plenty of quality starts across the board.
Detroit Tigers' rookie Kevin McGonigle has truly had an impressive start to his career. The 21-year-old has emerged as one of the league's best and earned himself an All-Star nod in his first season.
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
The Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez this past offseason to a three-year, $115 million contract to form a dominant duo alongside left-hander Tarik Skubal.
The second day of the 2026 MLB draft is underway, and this is where the Tigers can get some good value. Remember, Tarik Skubal went in the ninth round, and Kerry Carpenter was a 19th-rounder, so some of these guys have a chance to make big impacts in Detroit.
Two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal has informed friends that he would like to remain with the Detroit Tigers, USA Today reported.
Just six starts ago, Jack Flaherty looked headed for a forgettable first half. He carried a 5.81 ERA through his first 12 outings, the Tigers had lost 10 of those games, and the right-hander was still searching for answers.
The Hens got really pretty good pitching in this one despite a dire lack of offense considering they drew 12 walks in this game. They can split the series now with a victory on Sunday.
The pitching matchup in Detroit on Sunday sounds like it belongs in Tuesday's All-Star Game. The Phillies' Zack Wheeler and the Tigers' Tarik Skubal were not named All-Stars this season, but they're easily among the best pitchers on the planet.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest received an injury update on Friday. According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Vest has a right elbow stress fracture, but he is expected to pitch again during the 2026 MLB season.
A baseball player will often remember his first game no matter what happens, but it becomes memorable for everyone when a milestone and history is made.
The Tigers announced that they have recalled catcher/first baseman Eduardo Valencia. In a corresponding move, outfielder Jahmai Jones has been designated for assignment.
After two decades in Major League Baseball, two-time World Series champion Justin Verlander has announced that 2026 will mark the end of his playing career.
Justin Verlander came into this season on a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers, the place where he spent the first chunk of his legendary MLB career.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch today informed reporters, including Jason Beck of MLB.com, that the team is parting ways with third base coach Joey Cora. Hinch framed the decision as mutual and purely based on baseball, not related to any off-field issues.
According to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, there is a 60% chance that Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize gets traded ahead of the upcoming Aug.
The 2024 and 2025 seasons ended in a similar fashion for the Detroit Tigers. A playoff loss with a depleted and injured rotation. In 2024, “pitching chaos,” a term sexier than bullpen games but effectively the same, was the solution.