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The Detroit Tigers have found a rhythm over the last two months. Since the start of June, the Tigers are 28-17 with a +68 run differential. It has prompted difficult conversations about Detroit's trade deadline stance. They did suffer a minor setback after two consecutive losses to the Kansas City Royals and settling for a series split.

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How the Tigers can keep Tarik Skubal without ruining their 2027 draft

Should the Detroit Tigers decide to keep Tarik Skubal through the August 3 trade deadline without signing him to a contract extension, they will still face one of the most complicated roster decisions of the Scott Harris era.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 27

How valuable is a good reliever?

Despite a 48-54 record, the Detroit Tigers have a bit of an embarrassment of riches when it comes to good starting pitching. At various points in time, any and all of Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize, Jack Flaherty, and Troy Melton have been on the injured list, yet the team has the 6th highest fWAR and 3rd lowest ERA of any rotation in baseball.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 27

Previewing Tarik Skubal's Potential Final Series and Outing with Tigers

The Detroit Tigers continue their seven-game homestand by hosting the Baltimore Orioles over the next three days. The pitching matchups are set, and a historic one will cap the series.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 27

Tigers wrap up homestand with 3-game set vs Orioles

The Detroit Tigers had to settle for a split in their four-game home series against the Kansas City Royals last weekend, succumbing to the visitors in a 5-4 finale on Sunday afternoon.

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

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 27

Tigers farm hits two grand slams to close out week

Lael Lockhart worked through a pair of homers in the first two innings — one being of the inside-the-park variety — and then it was smooth sailing for Toledo’s pitching staff in this one.

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.

Javier Baez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 26

Javier Baez Getting Closer to Returning to Tigers Lineup

The Detroit Tigers seem like they are going to get shortstop Javier Baez back from his ankle injury real soon as he has been rehabbing in Triple-A Toledo.

Kerry Carpenter News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Tigers Announce Kerry Carpenter Update After Loss to Royals

The Detroit Tigers are doing everything in their power to convince ownership not to sell the roster at this year's trade deadline. Despite Sunday's loss against the Kansas City Royals, Detroit has been one of the better teams in the American League since the month of June, although it may be too late given they sit six games under .500.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 26

Tigers considering unusual move ahead of trade deadline

The Detroit Tigers are in a very complicated situation with the MLB trade deadline a week away. The Tigers are considering a very unusual move at the trade deadline that would essentially involve them buying and selling at the same time.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 26

Tigers bullpen blows another late lead

Framber Valdez was mediocre at best once again on Sunday. Despite not swinging the bats well in this series, the Tigers did fight back and take a lead into the late innings, but once again their makeshift bullpen couldn’t lock it down.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 26

Tigers Seek Upgrade at Key Part of Pitching Staff at Trade Deadline

The Detroit Tigers are approaching the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline with buying and not selling being on their mind. And with wanting to buy at the deadline, it was recently revealed what the Tigers are looking to upgrade.

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.

Tarik Skubal has been linked to a new team in trade rumors

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

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The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 26

The Tigers' Biggest Trade Deadline Concern Is Showing Up in Close Games

Every close loss adds more pressure on the Detroit Tigers. Saturday’s 3-2 defeat against the Kansas City Royals was another sign of a trend that has defined their last month.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 26

What can the Tigers ask for in a Tarik Skubal trade?

Right now, the Detroit Tigers are on a 28-17 run going back to June 1, and have crept back into the fringes of the wild card conversation. They don’t want to sell, and there’s no word of even any exploratory talks on the subject, but their situation remains extremely difficult.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / July 26

Tigers seek series win over Royals on Sunday

The Detroit Tigers fell short of a series-clinching win on Saturday afternoon, falling to the Kansas City Royals, 3-2, as the offense continues to struggle and the bullpen once again failed to maintain a late lead.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 26

Jobe goes four innings in rehab start, Max Clark hits 10th HR

Sawyer Gipson-Long had another short yet intriguing outing. His strikeout numbers are decent — six today and five last week — but he couldn’t make it to the fourth inning this week.

Justin Verlander News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Justin Verlander Update: Has the Tigers Legend Thrown His Last Pitch in MLB?

Justin Verlander's decorated career could be nearing its end, but the Detroit Tigers are not ready to believe his final major league appearance has already happened.

Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / July 25

Another Tiger possibly on trade block, Casey Mize, faces Royals

The possibility of Tarik Skubal getting traded has loomed over the Tigers all season. But another key Detroit starter and impending free agent, Casey Mize, also could swap out uniforms if the Tigers choose to sell before the Aug.

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.

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?

Ron Marinaccio keeps knocking Dennis Santana off MLB rosters

Phillies giving former Yankees draft pick a chance amid search for fifth starter

Mets, Clay Holmes yet to have extension talks, and it makes sense

Red Sox plan to be aggressive buyers with eyes set on two top-notch players

MLB insider reveals reason Dodgers may be 'greedy' at MLB trade deadline

Mets 'concerned' after Juan Soto injury scare against Dodgers

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

Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / July 22

Tigers' Framber Valdez continues to be weakest link in rotation

The Tigers came into this season with high expectations for Valdez following his massive three-year, $115 million contract in the offseason.

Framber Valdez's meltdown makes Tigers' Tarik Skubal mistake look even worse

A.J. Hinch's latest comments may hint at Tigers' trade deadline plans for Tarik Skubal

Update emerges on Dodgers' Tarik Skubal trade stance amid Shohei Ohtani injury

The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Tigers Transfer Will Vest To 60-Day IL, Select Troy Watson

The Tigers announced this afternoon that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Troy Watson from Triple-A Toledo and immediately optioned him to Triple-A.