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Tigers Outright Tanner Rainey

The Tigers sent reliever Tanner Rainey outright to Triple-A Toledo, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports that the righty will accept the minor league assignment.

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Tigers snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and somehow win anyway in 12 innings

Well this game had everything. A nice early lead, defensive miscues from rookie defenders, bad bullpen work, heroics, more shaky bullpen work, and finally 12th inning heroics as the Tigers staved off the sweep with an 11-6 victory over the Twins very late on Wednesday night.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 2

Detroit Tigers Are Running Out of Time to Stop Their Collapse

The Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins conclude their three-game series on Wednesday after Detroit suffered a pair of lopsided losses to begin its visit.

Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Detroit Tigers Agree to Sign 12-Year-Old on $4 Million Deal

The Detroit Tigers have reportedly reached a pre-agreement with 12-year-old Dominican hitter Kevin Sosa that would pay him a $4 million signing bonus when he becomes eligible to join an organization.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 2

Detroit Tigers Reportedly Plan $4 Million Bet on 12-Year-Old Prospect

The Detroit Tigers reportedly made a remarkable investment in their distant future, reaching a pre-agreement that could eventually give 12-year-old Kevin Sosa a $4 million signing bonus.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Jack Flaherty News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Will Jack Flaherty return this season? Here’s the latest injury update

On July 21, Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty was placed on the injured list as a result of right flexor inflammation. The Tigers received a progress report on Tuesday showing Flaherty is making inroads, per MLB.com.

Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 2

A.J. Hinch Makes Troubling Admission After Tigers' Latest Loss to Twins

After trading away Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers made a surprise push for an American League playoff spot, but things have slowly gone south for manager A.J.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 2

Ben Jacobs is finishing the season strong in West Michigan

Left-handed pitching prospect Ben Jacobs was the Detroit Tigers third round pick in the 2025 amateur draft out of Arizona State University. We liked the pick at the time for his fastball shape, strike throwing, and his developing bag of secondary pitches, but there was also a bet placed on his physical projection.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 2

Detroit Tigers Make Unwanted History During Disastrous Sixth Inning

The Detroit Tigers were hoping that when they turned the calendar over from August to September, the final game of August would stay in August. Unfortunately, it only got worse in the first game of the new month, dropping game two against the Minnesota Twins, 15-2.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 2

Tigers try to salvage series vs Twins on Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers took a spanking at the hands of the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, succumbing to a 10-run rally in the sixth inning en route to a 15-2 defeat.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 2

Jackson Strong, Bryce Rainer, and Zyhir Hope all homer in Tuesday’s action

Austin Gomber had a rough outing, but so did Indians’ starter Noah Davis. The Hens bullpen wasn’t good in this one, but it was enough to hang on and win.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Hao Yu Lee News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 1

Hao-Yu Lee Continues to Show Just How Underrated His Power Is

The Detroit Tigers found little to celebrate during Monday’s 11-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins, but Hao-Yu Lee gave them another reason to reconsider the limits of his offensive ceiling.

Riley Greene News / Field Level Media / September 1

Riley Greene expected to boost Tigers' offense vs. Twins

After a forgettable end to August, the Detroit Tigers will aim for a memorable September when they kick it off looking to even their three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

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Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 31

Framber Valdez’s Tigers Rebound Included His Best Number in 13 Months

The Detroit Tigers did not receive the result they needed from Framber Valdez on Sunday, but they finally saw a version of the left-hander that looked capable of reversing his troubling August.

Tanner Rainey News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Tigers Designate Tanner Rainey For Assignment

The Tigers announced that they have selected infielder John Peck to the roster and recalled right-hander Yilber Díaz. In corresponding moves, they have optioned outfielder Corey Julks to Triple-A and designated right-hander Tanner Rainey for assignment.

Javier Baez News / Viral Sports News / August 31

Detroit Tigers Announce Javier Baez Decision on Monday

The Detroit Tigers posted their batting order Monday ahead of the series opener against the Minnesota Twins, and veteran infielder Javier Baez was not in it.

John Peck News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Tigers To Select John Peck

The Tigers are calling up infield prospect John Peck from Triple-A Toledo, reports Emily Waldon of Baseball America. Detroit will have to make transactions on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters to formally select Peck’s contract.

Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / August 30

Framber Valdez, Tigers aim to get on track in finale vs. Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers and host Detroit Tigers have split a pair of 2-1 games in their weekend series. They'll play the rubber match on Sunday afternoon as both clubs try to get on a hot streak.

Kevin McGonigle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29

Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle shocks Dodgers with clutch walk-off hit

The Detroit Tigers took home a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. It was an incredibly close game throughout, which was capped off by an amazing walk-off hit by rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / August 29

Kevin McGonigle, Javier Baez help Tigers tame Dodgers

Kevin McGonigle delivered a bases-loaded single in the ninth to drive in the winning run as the host Detroit Tigers topped the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.

Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Tigers Receive Riley Greene Update Before Dodgers Game

Riley Greene is officially taking the next step in his return from a hamstring injury. The Detroit Tigers All-Star outfielder will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday night with Triple-A Toledo, giving him a chance to test his recovery in game action before a potential return to the major league roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 28

Dodgers' Tarik Skubal pitches gem in return to Detroit

Tarik Skubal was back in Detroit for the first time on Friday night and gave his former team a different perspective on his dominance. It did not go well for them.

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Justin Verlander News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Justin Verlander Hoping for One Last Appearance After Tigers Update

Justin Verlander is getting closer to a potential final appearance with the Detroit Tigers, giving the veteran right-hander a new reason to believe he can return before the end of the season.

Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Tigers Reveal the Plan for Riley Greene Before Dodgers Matchup

The Detroit Tigers are getting closer to having Riley Greene back in the lineup, with the All-Star outfielder now set to take another important step in his recovery.