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Tigers Trending in Wrong Direction in Critical Offensive Category

The Detroit Tigers are heading backwards in May. After winning their first series of the month against the Texas Rangers, A.J. Hinch's club has lost 14 of its last 16 games.

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Orioles 7, Tigers 4: The bats warmed up, but Jack Flaherty faltered

After a bleak four-game sweep against the Guardians to start the week, the Tigers left home and headed to Baltimore, asking themselves one important question: if two teams who just got swept by their league opponents face off against each other, which team is most likely to lose?

Detroit Tigers 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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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / May 22

A.J. Hinch Reveals Next Step in Tarik Skubal's Recovery Timeline

Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal has been on the injured list for the entirety of the month of May. He was originally placed on the 15-day IL by the Tigers on May 4 after it was revealed that he had loose bodies in his left elbow.

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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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 22

One Tough Trade the Detroit Tigers May Have No Choice but to Make

The story of the offseason has come back around, much sooner than expected, for the Detroit Tigers when it comes to talking about trading Tarik Skubal.

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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.

Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 22

Riley Greene Joins Elite Company on SI’s Top Outfielders List

Things have not been going well for the Detroit Tigers lately, to put it mildly. Fresh off a four-game home sweep at the hands of the division rival Cleveland Guardians, the club has now lost six in a row and nine of their last 10 to fall to an AL Central-worst 20-31, 9.5 games back of the Guardians.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Insider Reveals What It Would Take to Trade for Detroit Ace Tarik Skubal

The biggest story of the offseason is back, as trade speculation surrounding Tarik Skubal is heating up once again. Staring down the final year of his contract, the Detroit Tigers and Skubal's camp led by agent Scott Boras met for arbitration.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 22

Tigers Notes: Tarik Skubal Trade Speculation Builds While Troy Melton Nears Return

Things are getting worse for the Detroit Tigers, having just been swept by the Cleveland Guardians in a four-game series at home and dropping to 20-31, 9.5 games back of the division lead.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 22

Thayron Liranzo’s big day goes to waste in SeaWolves’ loss, Witherspoon struggles for Lakeland

Patient at-bats from the Hens along with excellent work from the bullpen carried them to victory on Thursday. Bryan Sammons started this game, but left after slipping and hitting the dirt while pitching to the first hitter.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / May 21

Latest Tarik Skubal Report Could Shake Up Major League Baseball

The Detroit Tigets cannot catch a break right now and that could end up being a gift for another team out there across Major League Baseball. Detroit employs one of the very best pitchers on the planet in Tarik Skubal.

Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 21

What’s Driving Riley Greene’s Terrific Season for Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are in the middle of a sluggish stretch of baseball. They have a 4-15 record in May and have dropped to a shocking 20-31 record. For a team with high aspirations after two consecutive playoff berths, the Tigers need to figure things out quickly.

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.

Dillon Dingler News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Dillon Dingler Might Be the Biggest Sleeper Available in Your League Right Now

You would think that being one of the hottest-hitting catchers in the league would put a player on every fantasy manager’s radar. But that somehow isn’t the case for Dillon Dingler.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Tigers’ AJ Hinch drops Justin Verlander ‘inching forward’ injury update

While most of the attention when it comes to Detroit Tigers injuries is on Tarik Skubal’s elbow surgery recovery at the moment, veteran Justin Verlander is also recovering from an injury.

Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / May 21

Casey Mize, Tigers out to stop Guardians' bid for sweep

Casey Mize made a stellar return from the injured list last weekend. The Detroit Tigers need him to retain that form on Thursday as they try to prevent the visiting Cleveland Guardians from completing a four-game sweep.

Gleyber Torres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

The ‘hurdle’ Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres is facing amid injury recovery

The Detroit Tigers continue closely monitoring Gleyber Torres as the veteran infielder works through the final stages of recovery from a left oblique strain.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 20

Detroit Tigers News & Notes 05/20/2026

The Detroit Tigers dropped to 20-29 after suffering their fourth straight loss. They trail the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central by 7.5 games.

Keider Montero News / Just Baseball / May 19

Keider Montero Has Stepped Up When the Tigers Needed Him Most

The Detroit Tigers‘ two biggest additions came late in the offseason when they landed Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander to round out their rotation. Two proven veterans with a winning pedigree, World Series rings, and an ability to lift the rotation’s ceiling.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Tigers Activate Will Vest, Place Ty Madden On 15-Day IL

The Tigers announced that right-hander Will Vest has been activated from the 15-day injured list. Vest will take the spot of Ty Madden, who is headed to the 15-day IL himself due to a right forearm contusion. Madden’s placement is retroactive to May 16.