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Rival MLB executives identify frontrunner for Tarik Skubal

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is set to be the biggest name on the market at this year’s MLB trade deadline. It is still uncertain whether or not the Tigers will trade Skubal, who won the American League Cy Young Award in 2025.

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Tigers Place Will Vest On Injured List

The Tigers placed Will Vest on the 15-day injured list today, ahead of their afternoon game against the Yankees. In a corresponding move, the team recalled Beau Brieske from Triple-A Toledo to take Vest’s spot in the bullpen.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Tigers Add Struggling Reliever to the IL

The endless march to the injured list for Detroit Tigers pitchers continued on Wednesday when high-leverage reliever Will Vest hit the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1

Cross one AL East team off the potential destinations for Skubal

Cross one AL East team off the potential destinations for Tarik Skubal

Many expect the Tigers to trade Skubal, on a one-year, $32M contract, before the trade deadline on Aug. 3 for a haul.

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal claims first win in over two months in master class vs. Yankees

Yankees offense has taken a detour with fifth consecutive loss

Yankees have disappointing Aaron Judge update amid losing streak

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Detroit Tigers News / FCS Football on SI / July 1

Chandler (AZ) QB Jake Rogers Commits to Princeton

Princeton was the first FCS program to offer Chandler (AZ) Basha High School quarterback Jake Rogers on January 21, when Tigers’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mark Rosenbaum saw him throw when he visited Basha.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 1

Detroit Tigers Notebook: Tigers hit five home runs to beat Yankees, Skubal Returns to Form, and More

The Detroit Tigers picked up another win and claimed a series victory over the Yankees; they improved to 37-49. They’re nine games back of the White Sox for the American League Central.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Tigers focus on sweeping Yankees, losers of six straight

An impressive power display and some overpowering pitching are putting the Detroit Tigers in position for a sweep at Yankee Stadium. After jumping to big

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Detroit Tigers seek a road sweep of New York Yankees on Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers clinched their first series win since sweeping the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park with a 9-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.

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Josue Briceño homers in rehab assignment, Peyton Graham sparks Erie

Hens pitching was pretty good on Tuesday, but the bats faltered in the 90 degree heat of this cruel, noon start time. The Mud Hens did get on the board first.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / July 1

Riley Greene homers twice as Tarik Skubal, Tigers shut down Yankees

Riley Greene belted a pair of homers in consecutive at-bats off Cam Schlittler, Tarik Skubal pitched six innings and combined with two relievers on a four-hitter and the visiting Detroit Tigers cruised to a 9-3 victory over the slumping New York Yankees on Tuesday.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Tarik Skubal claims first win in over two months vs. Yankees

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal claims first win in over two months in master class vs. Yankees

As questions continue to loom over Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal's future, he returned to the mound and made his case for still being the best in the game on Tuesday night.

Yankees ace Max Fried takes encouraging step in injury recovery

Former Yankees star Anthony Rizzo calls out 'immaturity' from Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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MLB News / Bless You Boys / June 30

Early Schlittler impolsion leads to big win for Tigers

The Tigers took the second game of the series against the Yankees 9-3 with thanks to a dazzling start from Tarik Skubal. Start spreading the news… the Tigers were back in the Bronx for game two of their series against the Yankees, hoping to clinch the series win nice and early.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 30

This Tigers Streak Has Only Marginally Helped Detroit’s Playoff Case

The Detroit Tigers entered the season with a largesse of starting pitching. That perception has been tested. Tarik Skubal has missed time. Justin Verlander has missed time.

Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 30

The Historic Tigers' Achievement Only Casey Mize Can Say He's Done

The Detroit Tigers' series opener against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium Monday night was much more than just another Tigers victory. Not only did manager A.J.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30

Detroit Tigers Have Three Prospects in Updated Top-100

This morning, MLB Pipeline updated its top-100 prospects. The Detroit Tigers have three players on the list. First is outfielder Max Clark, who comes in at 14th.

Aj Hinch News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Tigers' A.J. Hinch Reaches 1,000 Career Wins

AJ Hinch became the 68th manager in big-league history to reach 1,000 regular-season wins after Detroit beat the Yankees 7-3 on Monday night at Yankee Stadium.

Aj Hinch News / Inside The Diamonds / June 30

Detroit Tigers Notebook: Tigers Take Series Opener, A.J. Hinch’s 1,000th Win, and More

The Detroit Tigers picked up a big win in the opener against the Yankees; they improved to 36-49. They’re nine games back of the White Sox for the American League Central.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Tigers pounce on skidding Yankees to begin series with win

Casey Mize tossed seven outstanding innings in his longest start of the season and the visiting Detroit Tigers scored seven runs in the first four innings during a 7-3 victory over the slumping New York Yankees on Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 29

Yankees offense has taken a detour with fifth consecutive loss

The Detroit Tigers handed the Yankees their fifth consecutive loss with a 7-3 victory on Monday night following a four-game sweep from the Boston Red Sox.

Jazz Chisholm in concussion protocol after getting clotheslined by his own teammate

Former Yankees star Anthony Rizzo calls out 'immaturity' from Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Yankees may have Gerrit Cole problem after terrible outing vs. Red Sox

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Max Anderson News / Just Baseball / June 29

Why Defensive Versatility Could Be Max Anderson’s Ticket to the Big Leagues

TOLEDO, Ohio — Keeping up on Nebraska baseball comes easily for Joba Chamberlain. While his time as a member of the Cornhuskers baseball team may have been limited, he has remained an ardent supporter of the program since being drafted by the New York Yankees in 2006.

Casey Mize News / Just Baseball / June 29

Should the Detroit Tigers Trade Casey Mize?

After a disastrous May, the Detroit Tigers rebounded in the start of June and finally started to look like the team many projected them to be. Health improved, hits started to fall in, hell, even Colt Keith had a moment of flashing power.

Jack Flaherty News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Tigers’ Jack Flaherty back off IL as trade buzz heats up

As rumors surround the Detroit Tigers regarding trades the team could make before the trade deadline, the latest move puts an emphasis on another player besides the main star that people think about when it comes to the ball club.

Framber Valdez News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Tigers Facing Framber Valdez Decision Ahead of Rangers Series

The Detroit Tigers are facing a rotation decision centered on Framber Valdez ahead of their upcoming series against the Texas Rangers. Manager AJ Hinch is weighing whether to implement a six-man rotation or move a starter to the bullpen, according to MLive.com's Evan Woodbery. The decision is being driven by a wave of returning starters.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / June 24

The Tigers Relied Too Heavily on False Production From 2025

If you were to ask Detroit Tigers fans about the 2025 season, you will get mixed responses. Some will tell you about how one run in a 15-inning game kept them from reaching the ALCS for a chance to play for the World Series.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19