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On YouTubeTarik Skubal News / Bless You Boys / May 6
The Tigers options are thin in the wake of Tarik Skubal’s injury 
In case you’ve been living under a rock, it was announced on Monday that Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been diagnosed with loose bodies in his elbow and will require surgery, sidelining him for a minimum of two months.
Tarik Skubal News / CBSSports.com / May 6
MLB's mediocre 2027 free-agent class looks even worse after Tarik Skubal's elbow injury
From the Skubal injury to many other circumstances, the upcoming class of free agents is rather thin
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 6
MLB News: Tarik Skubal, Kevin McGonigle, Matt Vierling, John Sterling, George Springer
Well, friends, we certainly don’t need to talk about last night’s game against the Red Sox, but we also don’t have much good news to share in today’s news brief either.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / May 6
The Detroit Tigers’ Defense Is Becoming Their Achilles’ Heel
The Detroit Tigers entered the season as the favorites to finish atop the AL Central. Offseason additions Framber Valdez, Justin Verlander, and Kenley Jansen, along with the returning Gleyber Torres and Kyle Finnegan, led to optimism, but this team still had legitimate questions.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Beau Brieske News / Bless You Boys / May 6
Beau Brieske rehabs while Whitecaps losing skid hits nine games
This was just as well in the wake of manager Gabe Alvarez’s sudden firing on Tuesday. The team could probably use the time to absorb the news, as whatever his violation, Alvarez has had a reputation as a pretty popular and well-liked manager.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 6
'It Was Weak' – Chad Tracy Slams Framber Valdez For Intentionally Hitting Trevor Story
Chad Tracy became the interim manager of the Boston Red Sox under tough circumstances following the dismissal of Alex Cora last month. However, the Red Sox have not shown any considerable improvement on the field since the managerial change.
Jack Flaherty News / Field Level Media / May 6
Tigers' Jack Flaherty looks to regain past form vs. Red Sox
The Detroit Tigers have dropped one game under .500 after losing the first two games of a three-game home series against the Boston Red Sox. They will look to a struggling starter to prevent a sweep.
Framber Valdez News / Total Pro Sports / May 6
Why Was Framber Valdez Ejected Against The Red Sox?
Framber Valdez remained an unsigned free agent for almost the entirety of the offseason in spite of being arguably the best starting pitcher available.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5
Tigers’ AJ Hinch addresses Framber Valdez incident that got pitcher ejected
The Detroit Tigers lost to the Boston Red Sox 10-3 on Tuesday, clinching a series loss at home. It was a disastrous start from Framber Valdez, who was ejected after allowing ten runs in 3+ innings.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 5
Tigers 3, Red Sox 10: Tempers flare in a blow-out as Detroit’s bats fall largely silent
The Tigers find themselves in a precarious position early in the season. They’ve lost two starters as Casey Mize and now Tarik Skubal are out of commission, and they just dropped the first game of the series to one of the most struggling teams in the AL.
Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 5
Framber Valdez's Ejection Could Lead to Further Concerns for Tigers
Following a series win over the weekend, the Detroit Tigers has been hit with a lot of bad news. Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal will miss significant time due to surgery to remove loose bodies in his pitching elbow.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5
Tigers’ perfect trade offer for Sandy Alcantara after Tarik Skubal injury
It was recently revealed that Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow. He could miss two to three months with the injury concern.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 5
One Stat Shows Why Tigers May Have Huge Offensive Explosion Brewing
The Detroit Tigers have had a little bit of a roller coaster start to the season as they look to find some more consistency with the calendar now turned to May.
Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5
4 pitchers Tigers must trade for after Tarik Skubal injury
The Detroit Tigers are going to have to move on from the sudden injury to star pitcher, Tarik Skubal. Seeing one of the best pitchers in the game go down makes the game worse, but the Tigers still contain a very good roster worthy of winning the AL Central division once again.
Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Tigers' Triple-A manager abruptly fired under unclear circumstances
The Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A team, the Toledo Mud Hens, now has a new manager in a surprising turn of events.
Aj Hinch News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Zack McKinstry Update: A.J. Hinch Shares Update Before Red Sox Game
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch announced that second baseman Zack McKinstry will be activated from the injured list and add him back into the starting lineup.
Zack Short News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
Tigers Designate Zack Short For Assignment
The Tigers announced that infielder Zach McKinstry has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Fellow infielder Zack Short has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / May 5
Tigers dismiss Triple-A Toledo manager Gabe Alvarez
The Detroit Tigers fired Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez on Tuesday, saying the decision stemmed from a "violation of club policy." Alvarez, 52, was in his second season as manager of the Toledo Mud Hens, who had a 17-16 record through Monday's minor league play and were tied for fourth place in the International League West.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 5
Tarik Skubal's injury leaves Tigers with two potential trade targets
The two-time American League Cy Young award winner will miss some time after undergoing surgery, leaving a massive hole in the Tigers' rotation.
Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / May 5
Tarik Skubal Injury: Orthopedic Surgeon Shares Important Update On Tigers Ace
The Detroit Tigers faced a huge blow when the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal, was placed on the injured list. It turns out Skubal is struggling with loose bodies in his elbow, a condition that can damage the joint.
Kevin McGonigle News / Athlon Sports / May 4
Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle Update Emerges After Missing Red Sox Game
The Detroit Tigers have leaned heavily on their young core through the first month of the 2026 season, and 21-year-old shortstop Kevin McGonigle has emerged as the face of that group.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
TV broadcast captures the moment lightning struck during Tigers-Red Sox game
The Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox were out there battling the elements on Monday. Detroit and Boston met on Monday for a game that was played in inclement weather at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.
Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / May 4
Tigers star Tarik Skubal to undergo surgery on left elbow
The Detroit Tigers have received some unfortunate news with ace Tarik Skubal.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2
Tigers Place Will Vest On 15-Day IL, DFA Yoniel Curet, Select Ricky Vanasco
The Tigers have placed right-hander Will Vest on the 15-day injured list due to right lateral forearm inflammation. Righty Ricky Vanasco‘s contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo in the corresponding move, and right-hander Yoniel Curet was designated for assignment to create space for Vanasco on the Tigers’ 40-man roster.
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