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Tigers Set Final Farewell for Franchise Legend Justin Verlander

It has been a disappointing season for the Detroit Tigers. They went into 2026 with World Series aspirations and will instead finish well under .500 and out of the playoffs.

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Tigers can seize series win on Wednesday afternoon against Nationals

The Detroit Tigers missed a chance to secure a series win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, dropping the second of the three-game series, 3-1.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 23

Reading crushes Erie to win the Eastern League championship

SeaWolves pitching held up in the postseason about as well as one could hope as the club had similar issues to their parent club all year. The magic finally evaporated in the sixth inning of Tuesday’s Game 2 of the Eastern League championships, as the Phils launched a pair of grand slams to bury the SeaWolves and claim the title.

Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / September 23

Tigers' Framber Valdez looks to end season on high note against Nats

Framber Valdez will make his final start of the season when the Detroit Tigers wrap up a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon.

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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?

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Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / September 23

Tigers' Justin Verlander expected to make final career start Saturday

The Detroit Tigers may be out of playoff contention, but Saturday's penultimate game of the season is expected to be a tough ticket to get in the Motor City.

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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.

Zyhir Hope News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 22

Tigers Prospect Zyhir Hope Brings Power Swing to Double-A Playoffs

The Detroit Tigers' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Zyhir Hope, has officially carried his success at the plate into the minor league postseason. Hope, MLB Pipeline's No.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 22

Pair of home runs spells doom for the Tigers in loss

After a convincing victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night, the Tigers looked to win their penultimate series of the season on Tuesday night.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 22

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle Is Entering Rare Territory in Historic Rookie Season

There are several impressive feats that we can highlight from young Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle, starting with his ability to get on base and the command he has demonstrated of the strike zone in his rookie season.

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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.

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Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 22

Tigers announce date for Justin Verlander's final career start

The impact that Verlander has left on the game can't be overstated.

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 22

A.J. Hinch Just Revealed Ben Malgeri’s Possible 2027 Tigers Role

Ben Malgeri’s breakthrough performance Monday gave the Detroit Tigers more than another encouraging result from a young player. It also prompted manager A.J.

Justin Verlander News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Tigers Announce Justin Verlander As Saturday’s Starter

The Tigers announced that Justin Verlander will start Saturday’s game. It will be the final start of his excellent career. He will need to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list but the Tigers have several candidates to head onto the 60-day IL, thus opening a 40-man spot for him.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 22

Tigers Broadcaster Gets Roasted by His Own Crew After Niche Reference

The Detroit Tigers have had a long and disappointing season. Expectations were high coming into this year, and the Tigers came up short of those goals.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 22

Tigers Get Encouraging First Look at Key Piece From Tarik Skubal Trade

The season is nearly over for the Detroit Tigers, given that they won’t be partaking in any postseason action. That means the final week of baseball is full of evaluations of players who could make or break 2027.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 22

Tigers aim to clinch series vs Nationals on Tuesday night

The Detroit Tigers opened up the penultimate series of the 2026 campaign with a 9-2 victory at Comerica Park — soon to be Fifth Third Park — on Monday night.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 21

Tigers aim for more long balls in middle game of series vs. Nats

The Detroit Tigers showed off their power in the opener of a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals on Monday. They'll look for more long balls in the middle game of the series on Tuesday.

MLB News / ESPN / September 21

RHP 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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 making progress for one last Tigers appearance

On deck: White Sox-Guardians, Red Sox-Rays, Yankees-Diamondbacks

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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.