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Tigers hope to steal a series from Rangers

Aggressiveness on the bases could become a new dynamic for the Detroit Tigers. As the Tigers look for a series win in the finale of a three-game home set with the Texas Rangers on Sunday night, Detroit's sudden penchant for stealing bases could be a key.

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Dillon Dingler, Keider Montero guide Tigers past Rangers

Dillon Dingler had a three-run home run and a double to spark the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 home win against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Keider Montero (2-2) gave up one run on five hits, walked two and struck out two in 6 2/3 innings as Detroit evened the three-game series.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Tigers Announce Gleyber Torres Update After Leaving Rangers Game

The Detroit Tigers have had an inconsistent start to the 2026 MLB season, hovering around the .500 mark after one month of play. Gleyber Torres has slowed down at the plate in his second season with the club.

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Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 2

MLB Execs Share Updated Views on Tarik Skubal Trade Possibility

After getting eliminated by the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS last season, the Detroit Tigers have heard the same question over and over again: Will the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal?

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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.

Kenley Jansen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Tigers’ Kenley Jansen gets important injury update before Rangers game

Before the 2026 MLB season, the Detroit Tigers owned one of the best bullpens in the American League on paper. That once-promising piece of parchment has since been torn to shreds.

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.

Kenley Jansen News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 2

The $9 Million Free Agency Signing the Detroit Tigers May Already Regret

When the Detroit Tigers signed Kenley Jansen to a one-year, $11 million contract in December of 2025, the math made sense for the team. It was a team-friendly contract of $9 million base salary and a $12 million club option for 2027.

Jack Flaherty News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 2

Tigers Starter Jack Flaherty Opens Up About Frustrations After Recent Starts

The Detroit Tigers' season hasn't gone exactly how the front office, coaches, players, and fans would have thought coming out of spring training. Continuing to hover around the .500 mark, the Tigers have another area they have to address, once again focused on the pitching staff.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 2

Tigers Have Huge Issue Brewing That Could Impact Deep Postseason Run

Professional baseball is officially a month underway and some teams are starting to separate themselves from others, but most of the American League is slumped together with teams all around the .500 mark including the Detroit Tigers.

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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 2

John Peck homers in fourth straight game, Mud Hens pummel Columbus

Sawyer Gipson-Long was scratched prior to this game, fueling talk that he might be part of a spot start plan against the Rangers on Sunday in Casey Mize’s regular turn.

Jack Flaherty News / Bless You Boys / May 1

Rangers 5, Tigers 4: Flaherty flounders again

After a road trip full of late heartbreaks and near-misses, it was time for a little home-cookin’ with a three-game weekend series on tap with the Texas Rangers.

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Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Justin Verlander news included in latest Tigers injury updates

With the Detroit Tigers dealing with injuries currently, the one piece that fans are waiting for updates on is veteran starting pitcher Justin Verlander.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 1

The Best Part of Austin Meadows' Tigers Golf Reunion Wasn't the Golf

As the Detroit Tigers enter May with a 16-16 record, currently sitting in second place in the AL Central, let's take a trip to the past. We don't have to go far, as this past journey will bring us to before the 2026 season got underway in the first place.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 1

Baseball America projects first three draft picks for Tigers

Another week, another Baseball America staff draft to cover. Why not? I love the draft, probably because it was the only chance for hope for much of the Al Avila years; even now, with the Detroit Tigers in first place, I can’t shake the habit.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / May 1

3 Trades the Tigers Could Make to Go All-In With Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers have a very tough decision to make this season. Tarik Skubal is in the final year of his contract. They can either keep him on the roster and attempt to make a World Series run with him, or they can trade him for a haul of MLB players and prospects to kickstart their team into the future.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30

Tigers rally for rare victory against Braves

Gleyber Torres had three hits and capped a two-run rally with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to help the visiting Detroit Tigers score a 5-2 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / April 30

3 Tarik Skubal Trade Landing Spots After Recent Injury Scare, Tigers Struggles

The Detroit Tigers have the best pitcher on the planet on their roster with Tarik Skubal, but his contract expires at the end of this year, and he's expected to sign for over $400 million in free agency next offseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 29

Tigers put RHP Casey Mize (adductor), SS Javier Baez (ankle) on IL

Detroit Tigers' right-hander Casey Mize and shortstop Javier Baez were placed on the injured list on Wednesday after both were hurt during Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Tigers Place Casey Mize, Javier Báez On Injured List

The Tigers have placed righty-hander Casey Mize and utilityman Javier Báez on the injured list, per a club announcement. Mize heads to the 15-day IL due to a right adductor strain.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Tigers' A.J. Hinch Announces Javier Baez Update After Leaving Braves Game

Javier Baez’s tenure with the Detroit Tigers has been underwhelming since he signed a six-year, $140 million contract back in 2021. Detroit brought him

Javier Baez News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Javy Baez suffers an ugly ankle injury on ill-advised slide into first base

Javy Baez cost himself with a lapse in judgment during Tuesday’s game. The Detroit Tigers infielder Baez was up to bat in the fifth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter Reacts to Historic Spencer Torkelson Development After Reds Game

The Detroit Tigers dropped their weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, but the bigger picture remains encouraging. After a sluggish start to the season, Detroit has won 11 of its past 16 games and now sits tied for first place in the American League Central.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 27