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Tigers enter series with Rays on high after 'dramatic' win

The Detroit Tigers return home after an exhilarating weekend in Cleveland. They'll open a three-game homestand against Tampa Bay on Monday night. The Tigers completed a three-game sweep in Cleveland with a 7-2, 10-inning victory over the Guardians on Sunday.

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Four Tigers Headed to All-Star Game in Atlanta

MLB announced the reserves/pitchers for the 2025 All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon, with reigning AL Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal making his second straight appearance.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Cubs, Tigers among teams interested in Pirates star

He remains one of the sport’s best defenders at any position, as he is again posting fantastic numbers (+13 Outs Above Average, +11 Defensive Runs Saved) over 710 1/3 innings at the hot corner.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 6

Detroit Tigers Promote Three of Their Top Four Prospects

The Detroit Tigers High-A affiliate, the West Michigan Whitecaps, are 10-5 at the start of the second half. They are 54-26 this season and have already clinched a playoff spot in the Midwest League Playoffs.

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Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Tarik Skubal Calls Out Major League Baseball For Tigers All-Star Game Omissions Sunday

The Detroit Tigers improved their MLB best record to 57-34 with a 7-2 road win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday on the strength of a 10th-inning go-ahead three run homer off of the bat of shortstop Trey Sweeney.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 6

Detroit Tigers Promote Three Superstar Prospects to Double-A Erie

The Detroit Tigers and the Erie SeaWolves announced on Sunday the promotion of three Top 5 prospects to the Double-A level. On social media. The SeaWolves announced that infielder Kevin McGonigle, outfielder Max Clark and first baseman/catcher Josue Briceño would join the affiliate next week.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6

Tigers open it up in extras to hand Guardians tenth straight loss

Trey Sweeney and Riley Greene each belted homers in the 10th inning and Tarik Skubal threw seven innings of three-hit, shutout ball to help the Detroit Tigers hand the host Cleveland Guardians their 10th straight loss, 7-2 on Sunday.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Tigers' Gleyber Torres Announces Injury Update Before Guardians Game

Second baseman Gleyber Torres is in his eighth major-league season and first with the Detroit Tigers after signing a one-year deal this past offseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 6

Detroit Tigers Add Intriguing Left-Handed Relief Pitcher to 40-Man Roster

The Detroit Tigers have made a couple of interesting roster moves on Sunday afternoon which could indicate where they stand on a couple of different players.

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Detroit Tigers Pitching Staff Ranks Among Best Staffs in Franchise History

The Detroit Tigers have one of the best pitching staffs in baseball and, through July 4, it was one of the best rotations in franchise history. Per the Detroit Tigers PR account on X (formerly Twitter), the Tigers staff was tied for the fourth-lowest ERA in team history through July 4 at 3.53.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / July 6

Tigers' Tarik Skubal looks to hand Guardians 10th straight loss

Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal's quest for a second straight American League Cy Young Award continues Sunday, when Detroit wraps up a three-game series at the Cleveland Guardians.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 5

Tigers' pitching saves lack of offense again, strengthening division lead

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Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / July 5

Casey Mize shines as AL-leading Tigers edge Guardians

Spencer Torkelson hit a solo home run and Casey Mize pitched seven dominant innings in a combined four-hitter as the visiting Detroit Tigers edged the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Saturday night.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 5

Four Third Base Trade Deadline Options for the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers own the best record in baseball and with the trade deadline fast approaching in 26 days. Detroit will look to address third base at the trade deadline which has been a question mark all season since Alex Bregman was reportedly close to signing before agreeing to a deal with the Boston Red Sox.

Reese Olson News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

Reese Olson Set to Return to the Mound on Friday

On the 15-day injured list since May 19th, Detroit Tigers starter Reese Olson is set to return to the mound on Friday versus the Cleveland Guardians. Olson made three rehab starts for Triple-A Toledo, throwing 10 1/3 innings and striking out 14 while walking six.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3