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Detroit Tigers Depth Piece Getting Closer to MLB Return

As the Detroit Tigers prepare for a short homestand against the Los Angeles Angels, who've just swept the Texas Rangers this weekend before heading into Detroit, the Tigers have some encouraging developments regarding returning faces to the franchise.

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Tigers Starting Pitching Gives Team Reason for Optimism After Doubleheader

The Detroit Tigers split Sunday's doubleheader in Baltimore, losing the first game on a walkoff home run and winning the second game. Despite the split, the Tigers should definitely be encouraged by what they saw out of starters Framber Valdez and Troy Melton.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Tigers, Angels meet as both see reasons for optimism

The Detroit Tigers finally exhaled on Sunday. Their long losing streak ended in the second game of a doubleheader in Baltimore. They will now try to make the long climb back into division contention when they host the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series that begins Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 25

Max Clark hits second Triple-A homer

Toledo won the final game of the series against Indianapolis on Sunday, 8-4, to tie things at three games apiece. It was a good day for the offense, with Max Clark doubling and homering.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

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Max Clark News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Why the Tigers Need to Call Up Max Clark Now

The Detroit Tigers are running out of time to stop their season from falling apart. Once viewed as the clear favorite in the American League Central, Detroit now sits 10.5 games back in the division.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 25

Maximum Power: Two Tigers Prospects Are Heating Up in Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers earned themselves a strong win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday night, ending their eight-game losing streak before heading back home to Comerica Park to take on the Los Angeles Angels.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / May 25

How the Tigers could boost the trade market for ace Tarik Skubal

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal might be headed toward becoming the top prize of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, and there is one move his team could make to maximize the return in a potential deal.

Three Preseason Contenders at a Crossroads for the 2026 Season

Despite Power Outage, Riley Greene Is Thriving

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Trade Talk Sports / May 25

Tarik Skubal Trade Odds Rising; 4 Teams Seen as Frontrunners

The Detroit Tigers’ 2026 season has fallen off the rails in the month of May, and it has completely coincided with the injury absence of their ace and MVP, Tarik Skubal.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 25

Tigers Notes: Troy Melton Shines in Debut, Gleyber Torres Injury Concerns Grow

The Detroit Tigers' losing ways have come to an end, at least for one day, as they took the series finale and second game of the Sunday doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, heading back to Detroit for a day off.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Tigers finally ends agonizing 8-game skid in Orioles series finale

The Detroit Tigers entered the season with high hopes of an AL Central crown. The season is not going well for the team, to the point Bob Nightengale has called for the Tigers to trade Tarik Skubal.

Troy Melton News / Field Level Media / May 24

Troy Melton wins first start, helps Tigers snap eight-game skid

Troy Melton pitched into the sixth inning in his first outing of the season and the Detroit Tigers ended an eight-game losing streak by beating the host Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Sunday night to complete a day-night doubleheader.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 24

Tigers 4, Orioles 1: Troy Melton returns and the Tigers win a game

After yet another gut-wrenching loss in the first of two on Sunday, the Detroit Tigers and their fans really needed a win. They got it with some early offense and strong performances from Troy Melton, Tyler Holton, and Drew Anderson, who closed out a 4-1 victory with a nice six-out save.

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Kenley Jansen News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 24

One Kenley Jansen Stat Proves Detroit Tigers Need New Closer

The Detroit Tigers were one pitch, one out away from ending their seven-game losing streak, but once again, it wasn't in the stars. Holding a 3-2 lead going into the ninth inning of Game 1 of their doubleheader with Baltimore on Sunday, manager A.J.

Tarik Skubal News / Larry Brown Sports / May 24

Report: Four finalists have emerged for Tarik Skubal

A clearer picture is emerging of the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes. Rival executives believe that there are four finalists for the Detroit Tigers ace lefty Skubal ahead of the Aug.

Gleyber Torres News / ESPN / May 24

Tigers' Torres halts hitting amid oblique recovery...

Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday that his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and that he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Tigers Designate Connor Seabold For Assignment, Activate Troy Melton

The Tigers announced that right-hander Connor Seabold has been designated for assignment. The move opens up space on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 24

Orioles 5, Tigers 3: Jansen gives up a walkoff shot in Game 1 of the doubleheader

Desperately needing a win in the first of Sunday’s doubleheader, the Detroit Tigers had it in their grasp. They scratched out a small lead behind a quality Framber Valdez outing and took it into the eighth.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / May 23

Tigers, O's to play Sunday doubleheader after postponement

Saturday's scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and Orioles in Baltimore has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game is scheduled to be made up Sunday at 12:35 p.m.

Riley Greene News / Just Baseball / May 23

Despite Power Outage, Riley Greene Is Thriving

The Detroit Tigers‘ season is off to a miserable start. A number of crucial players are on the injured list, and their offense, which was carried by an unusually high number of career years in 2025, has fallen flat.

Detroit Tigers News / HITC / May 23

Detroit Tigers collapse has become bigger than bad form

The Detroit Tigers collapse has become more than just a rough patch. Poor teams go through bad spells. Even decent teams can run into a tough fortnight.

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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Kevin McGonigle had unexpected rookie moment before Tigers home opener

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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.

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.

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.

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.