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Tigers blast Orioles 14-0 in hit parade

Gleyber Torres homered and drove in five runs and the host Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they batted in a 14-0 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.

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Kerry Carpenter Sends Message After Unfortunate Tigers News

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter didn't hold back Tuesday when asked about the Tigers' decision to designate catcher Jake Rogers for assignment, making clear the move hit hard in the clubhouse. The Tigers cleared a roster spot for shortstop Javier Baez, who returned from the injured list Tuesday and started in center field.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 28

Javier Báez Returns as Tigers DFA One of Their Longest-Tenured Players

The Detroit Tigers made some roster moves ahead of the second game of the three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park. As announced by Tigers PR on X (formerly Twitter), the Tigers today activated INF Javier Báez off the 60-day injured list.

Jake Rogers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Tigers Designate Jake Rogers For Assignment

The Tigers have designated catcher Jake Rogers for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the roster will go to veteran infielder/outfielder Javier Báez, who is returning from the injured list and will start tonight’s game in center field (via Jason Beck of MLB.com).

Tarik Skubal News / The Spun / July 28

Report: Tarik Skubal Trade Discussions Are About To Begin

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal has been mentioned in trade talks since the start of the 2026 season, and yet, no deal has been agreed to. That could change though since the trade deadline is less than a week away.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 28

The Biggest Mistake the Tigers Can't Make This Trade Deadline

Front offices are closely monitoring the Detroit Tigers trade deadline situation. It's still unclear what their stance is, and we may not know until the end of the week.

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Tigers’ A.J. Hinch Reveals Promising Javier Baez Update Before Orioles Game

The Detroit Tigers are set to receive a boost ahead of Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, with manager A.J. Hinch confirming Javier Báez is expected to return from the 60-day injured list.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / July 28

Top 10 Rental Starting Pitchers at the MLB Trade Deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline is just under a week a way. Rumors and reports, along with funky mock trades, are littering your timeline with who is, and isn’t, available changing by the day.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Jeff Passan ‘guesses’ Dodgers will trade for Tarik Skubal

The biggest name that could be moved at the MLB Trade Deadline is Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers. The New York Yankees are expected to make a play for Skubal, along with multiple other teams, including potentially the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Tigers seek a series-evening win against the Orioles on Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers opened up the back leg of their current homestand with an 8-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Keider Montero was far from his usual self, surrendering six runs in four-plus innings, while the offense just did not have enough to dig out of the hole.

Tarik Skubal News / HITC / July 28

Jeff Passan suggests ‘wild overpay’ mock trade that sees Tarik Skubal join LA Dodgers

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is nearly upon us, arriving on August 3 at 6pm ET. A lot could happen in the next six or so days, and one man who continues to be mooted for a move is Tarik Skubal.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 28

Troy Melton, opposing Orioles, attempts to end Tigers' skid

Dean Kremer gave up a season-high six runs in his latest start. The Baltimore Orioles right-hander will try to turn things around in the second contest of a three-game road series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers News / HITC / July 28

Black squirrel stole the show in Detroit Tigers defeat as ‘crazy’ scenes unfold at Comerica Park

Fans at Comerica Park witnessed another defeat for the Detroit Tigers as the Baltimore Orioles rolled into town. The two teams both sit under the .500 mark for the season and both sit fourth in their respective divisions.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Orioles-Tigers game interrupted by the wildest squirrel chase ever

The best action from Monday’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers came courtesy of one very elusive squirrel. The squirrel spiced up the 7th-inning stretch by invading the field and forcing the grounds crew into panic mode at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 27

Tigers rumors: Insider drops key Tarik Skubal update that could determine trade fate

The Detroit Tigers have been adamant about having a good team despite sitting comfortably below the .500 mark for the majority of 2026. A brutal stretch towards the end of May even put them at 16 games below .500 at one point, but they have at least been solid since the start of June.

Kerry Carpenter News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

Tigers Place Kerry Carpenter On Injured List

The Tigers placed designated hitter/outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list before tonight’s game against the Orioles. Rookie outfielder Eduardo Valencia was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to replace him on the active roster.

Keider Montero News / Field Level Media / July 26

Keider Montero tries to steady Tigers in opener vs. Orioles

A compelling case exists for Keider Montero as the Detroit Tigers' Most Valuable Player this season. Montero has bounced between the starting rotation and long relief, consistently providing quality innings in either role.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 26

What do other teams think Tigers will do with Tarik Skubal?

Despite a fairly disappointing and inconsistent first half of the season, the Detroit Tigers are still in the playoff picture, leaving them a tough decision to make regarding their ace.

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