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Detroit Tigers Superstar Prospect Shoots in to Top 10 of New Rankings, Pulls Ahead of Max Clark

Detroit Tigers' electric prospect Kevin McGonigle has vaulted himself into the Top 10 of the latest MLB Pipeline prospect rankings, which were released on Tuesday.

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MLB Awards Watch: American League Cy Young race has stellar favorite in Tarik Skubal, but it's a loaded field

There are more than a few AL hurlers putting up amazing seasons

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 2

Five Detroit Tigers Targets to Watch as MLB Trade Deadline Approaches

The Detroit Tigers are the best team in baseball. That doesn’t mean the Tigers don’t need some help at the trade deadline. The Tigers still have an issue at third base, in addition to a secondary issue at shortstop.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Hall of Famer Calls Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal a Bully on the Mound

Pedro Martinez sees the next generation of MLB pitchers. The Hall of Famer sees the difference from his day. They are physically bigger and stronger. Their

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 1

MLB Insider Hypothesizes Tigers Could Make Former Top Prospect Available in Trade

What a difference a year makes for the Detroit Tigers. In 2024, they headed into the MLB trade deadline as surefire sellers, moving any veteran player on an expiring deal that had value around the league.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 1

Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Starting to Create Distance in Heated AL Cy Young Race

The Detroit Tigers are having a magical season that sees them creating incredible distance in the American League Central and establishing themselves as a real contender to push for a pennant.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 1

These Trade Targets Could Make or Break the Tigers Season

The trade deadline is now less than a month away and evolves with every win and loss across the league. The Detroit Tigers might be the biggest buyer, and Jeff Passan’s got a list for us to see what might be out there for them.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 1

Five Detroit Tigers Who Could be Dealt as MLB Trade Deadline Approaches

The Detroit Tigers have put together one of the most impressive seasons they’ve had in more than a decade. The Tigers lead the American League Central Division and have the best record in the league.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 1

Tigers Pitcher Elects Free Agency After Recently Being Designated for Assignment

When the Detroit Tigers elected the contract of Deitrich Enns to make a start last week against the Athletics, a corresponding roster move had to be made to clear the way.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Tigers Make Injury Move With Key Starter

Kerry Carpenter's place in the Detroit Tigers' lineup has remained steady for most of the last two-plus seasons. When he's been healthy. The 27-year-old

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Kerry Carpenter News / Field Level Media / July 1

Tigers place OF Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) on IL

The Detroit Tigers are placing outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring issue, manager AJ Hinch said Tuesday. The Tigers plan to recall infielder Trey Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals in Washington, D.C.

Matt Gage News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Matt Gage elects free agency

Tigers left-hander Matt Gage went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Rather than accept an assignment to Triple-A Toledo, Gage has opted to elect free agency, Jon Heyman of the New York Post adds, which is Gage’s right as a player who’s been outrighted previously in his career.

Kerry Carpenter News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Tigers slugger headed to injured list with hamstring injury

When healthy, he has quietly been one of Detroit’s top sources of power.

Tigers put best record in AL on the line at Nationals

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes more history in latest dominant performance

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Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 1

When Will Tigers Promote Star Prospect Kevin McGonigle to Next Level?

It has been a special season for the Detroit Tigers at the Major League level in more ways than one and they enter a new week tied for the best record in baseball at 53-32.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / July 1

Detroit Tigers' Division Lead Among Largest In MLB History Entering July

As the calendar turns to July, the Detroit Tigers have quite the cushion in the American League Central. At 53-32, they're 11.5 games ahead of the second-place Cleveland Guardians and 12.5 games in front of the Minnesota Twins.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / July 1

Detroit Tigers Prospect Report – July 2025

What a year it has been for Detroit Tigers baseball. From selling at the 2024 deadline to reaching the playoffs and winning a series, to now being the first team to 50 wins in 2025.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 1

Former Tigers Player Set To Suddenly Retire From Baseball

Some news broke on Monday that featured a former Detroit Tigers player. According to Robert Murry of FanSided, Tucker Barnhart's agent Steve Rath of the Ballengee Group told him that the catcher is set to retire from professional baseball.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 30

Tigers put best record in AL on the line at Nationals

The Detroit Tigers open a six-game road trip with a series at the Washington Nationals that begins Tuesday night. Detroit, tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in baseball (53-32), has won three of four after taking the rubber game of their series against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday night.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Apex Sports / June 30

Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Tarik Skubal Continues Tremendous 2025 Season

Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Tarik Skubal is the best pitcher in the league. He added to his lore with a great start last night at home against the Minnesota Twins.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30