Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / April 4

Tigers place RHP Justin Verlander (hip) on 15-day IL

Justin Verlander's first start back at Comerica Park will have to wait a bit more time. The Detroit Tigers on Saturday placed the three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2011 American League MVP on the 15-day injured list with left hip inflammation.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

Tigers Place Franchise Icon on Injured List

Justin Verlander‘s Comerica Park return will have to wait. The Detroit Tigers have placed the franchise icon on the 15-day injured list due to hip inflammation.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 4

Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander's tough week gets worse with IL placement

The Tigers announced that Justin Verlander has been placed on the 15-day injured list.

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Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

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Jack Flaherty News / Field Level Media / April 4

Tigers' Jack Flaherty out to wow his former team, the Cardinals, again

The Detroit Tigers snapped a four-game skid on Friday in their home opener and will look to build a winning streak in the second game of a three-game series against the St.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 4

Tigers Victory Over Cardinals Most Attended Home Opener Since 2017

The Detroit Tigers came home for the first time in the 2026 to a massive crowd. Coming off of a west coast road trip in which they dropped four out of six, a homecoming to Comerica Park was just what the Tigers needed to end their skid.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / April 4

Organizational sweep as LHP Ben Jacobs shows out in pro debut for Lakeland

Hens pitching was on point again against a good offense, and the Bats lit up Mets’ pitching again to take a 3-1 lead in the best of six series on Friday.

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 3

Framber Valdez Already Setting Tigers Records After Another Fantastic Start

Framber Valdez twirled another six-inning gem on Friday afternoon in his first game at Comerica Park in a Tigers uniform. After his elite six-inning, two-run (one earned), five-strikeout performance in the Tigers' win over the Padres in game two of the regular season, Valdez followed it up with a better outing.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3

Tigers’ feat not seen since 2017 proves 2026 hype is real

It is becoming increasingly more likely that Tarik Skubal, the face of the Detroit Tigers, will be wearing a different uniform next season. The idea of losing the two-time reigning American League Cy Young winner to the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees or another big-market ballclub is surely distressing to fans.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 3

Framber Valdez, Tigers take down Cardinals

Framber Valdez pitched six scoreless innings, Dillon Dingler blasted a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers blanked the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-0, in their home opener on Friday afternoon.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 3

Game Recap: Tigers Blank Cardinals; Snap Four-Game Skid

The St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers played the first game of their three-game series as the Tigers had their home opener. Framber Valdez got the ball for Detroit, facing off against Michael McGreevy for the Cardinals.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 3

Tigers 4, Cardinals 0: A warm welcome home

Happy Opening Day, Detroit! Today’s home opener marked the warmest Opening Day ever at Comerica Park (70 degrees Farenheit at game-time), and the warmest Tigers Opening Day in general since 1991.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 3

Detroit Tigers Absolutely Cannot Do This When Tarik Skubal Takes Mound

The Detroit Tigers' 2026 season opened with a little road trip to California to take on the San Diego Padres, then they were off to Arizona to face the Diamondbacks.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 3

Three MLB rookies who could be next in line for extensions

Three teams — the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates — have handed out long-term extensions to their top prospects.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 3

The Detroit Tigers 2026 draft bonus pool is announced

After three pretty successful drafts, the Detroit Tigers enter the 2026 edition of the amateur draft picking way down the board for the second straight year.

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 3

Framber Valdez Looks to Continue Comerica Park Success in Tigers Home Opener

The Detroit Tigers have arrived in Detroit and will host the St. Louis Cardinals for their 2026 home opener, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 P.M.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / April 3

'We Need A Win' – Tarik Skubal Fumes As Tigers Squander His Solid Outing To Continue Losing Streak

The Detroit Tigers made a huge commitment in the offseason to keep hold of Tarik Skubal for his final year of club control. The two-time Cy Young winner is undoubtedly paramount to their hopes of reaching the playoffs for a third consecutive year.

Jack Flaherty News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Tigers' Jack Flaherty Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season

The Detroit Tigers have one of the best rotations in MLB, and one player who could elevate it even further is right‑hander Jack Flaherty. The 30‑year‑old veteran signed a two-year, $35 million contract to return to Detroit during the 2024 offseason for a second stint with the organization.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2