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On YouTubeRHP Ryan, key piece in Skubal trade, shines in debut for Tigers 
River Ryan, acquired from the Dodgers in the Tarik Skubal trade, was outstanding in his Detroit debut Monday night, pitching three scoreless innings in a win against the Nationals.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 21
Tigers ride 3 home runs to blowout win over Nationals
Ben Malgeri hit a three-run homer and the host Detroit Tigers opened a three-game series with a 9-2 romp over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.
The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 21
Javier Báez’s 2027 Contract Year Created a $24 Million Tigers Problem
The Detroit Tigers are entering the offseason with an uncomfortable decision regarding Javier Báez. Báez remained under contract for $24 million in 2027, the final year of the six-year agreement he signed before the 2022 campaign.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 21
Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park for 2027
Officials with Fifth Third Bank and the Detroit Tigers held a press conference on Monday afternoon to announce a new name for Comerica Park. Back on February 2, Fifth Third Bancorp completed its merger with Comerica Incorporated.
Tarik Skubal News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 21
Tigers Call Up One of the Prospects Acquired in Tarik Skubal Trade
In early August, the Detroit Tigers were part of the blockbuster trade deadline move that sent left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 21
Tigers' AJ Hinch Points the Finger As To How Decisions Will Be Made Closing Out 2026
Going into the final couple of weeks of the regular season, the playoff chances for the Detroit Tigers were getting less and less by the day. Manager AJ Hinch and his team were officially eliminated from the postseason on Sunday afternoon with an 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Troy Melton News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Troy Melton Provides Update After Early Exit From Tigers Start
Troy Melton exited Sunday night’s start early after experiencing tightness in his throwing forearm, but the Detroit Tigers pitcher does not believe the issue is connected to his previous elbow injury.
River Ryan News / Just Baseball / September 21
River Ryan’s New Beginning Comes in the Midst of His Comeback
TOLEDO, Ohio — River Ryan’s phone rang around 9:00 p.m. He and his wife were getting their one-year-old ready for bed when the news came in. “It just kind of happened really quick,” Ryan said.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 21
Tigers return home to host Nationals in penultimate series of 2026
The Detroit Tigers wrapped up their seven-game road trip with an 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field, dropping the four-game series to the home team, three games to one.
MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 20
Melton struggles as White Sox take the series
On a blustery, wet Sunday evening in Chicago, Troy Melton struggled through a shaky outing and left in the fourth with an apparent injury. The Tigers didn’t swing the bats that well, though they had their chances, but the bullpen crumbled in the middle innings to put this one out of reach.
Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20
Justin Verlander's Last Tigers Start of 2026 Season Revealed
It is becoming quite evident that the Detroit Tigers are not going to make the 2026 MLB Postseason. But even with the Tigers about to be automatically
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 20
2026 Transactions: Tigers to Promote Ryan, Reds DFA Friedl
Heading into the final week, the Tigers will get a look at River Ryan, as the pitching prospect will make his Detroit big-league debut. Additionally, the Reds designated veteran outfielder TJ Friedl for assignment.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20
Tigers’ Surprise Front-Office Reunion Could Shape Their Next Big Decision
The Detroit Tigers’ most consequential September development did not happen on the field. MLB.com reported that Detroit was bringing back Jay Sartori as vice president for baseball operations, nearly a decade after he helped build the organization’s analytics and technology infrastructure.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20
Tigers Starting Lineup Revealed as Detroit Looks to Split Series vs. White Sox
The Detroit Tigers' best-case scenario for the rest of the 2026 season is to win out to finish with a .500 record, but they have a tall task to keep that scenario alive against the Chicago White Sox in the series finale.
MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 20
Tigers go for series split against White Sox on Sunday
The Detroit Tigers dropped the third game of their four-game weekend series against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Saturday, 3-1, ending any chance of the team finishing at the .500 mark this season.
Jack Flaherty News / Bless You Boys / September 20
Jack Flaherty rehabs in Mud Hens victory
Jack Flaherty’s rehab outing went well and the Hens pitching staff smothered the Bats all the way through Saturday’s second to last game of the season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18
Tigers wipe out 6-run deficit, knock White Sox out of first place
Dillon Dingler delivered the go-ahead single and Riley Greene followed with a two-run homer in a five-run eighth inning as the visiting Detroit Tigers stormed back from six runs down to beat the Chicago White Sox 11-8 on Friday.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 15
A look at the Tigers' last-ditch effort at a playoff push
The Tigers are 4.5 games out of the final wild-card spot with 12 games to play.
Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 13
Justin Verlander making progress for one last Tigers appearance
The 2026 season was supposed to be the perfect send-off for future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 13
A.J. Hinch Outlines the Plan for Final Justin Verlander Start
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has a target date in mind for Justin Verlander’s final start, although the team still has a few steps to complete before making it official.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
Tigers’ AJ Hinch can’t imagine a rookie as good as Kevin McGonigle
With only 15 games left for the Detroit Tigers in the 2026 MLB regular season, it’s only a matter of time before they get mathematically eliminated from the postseason hunt.
Spencer Torkelson News / Just Baseball / September 9
Should the Tigers Bring Back Spencer Torkelson in 2027?
When the Detroit Tigers selected Spencer Torkelson first overall in the 2020 draft, his name was tied to brighter days. After selecting Casey Mize with the first pick in 2018 and Riley Greene fifth in 2019, the trio was viewed as the group to pull the Tigers out of the bottom of the league and back into contention.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6
Tigers Activate Brant Hurter, Move Matt Vierling To 60-Day IL
The Tigers have activated left-hander Brant Hurter from the 60-day injured list and moved outfielder Matt Vierling from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 3
Tigers’ latest win can’t hide the ugly truth about their season
The Detroit Tigers' bullpen has not been up to task this summer. That's why the Tigers are unlikely to make the postseason.
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