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Kerry Carpenter Posts Massive Turnaround Leading Tigers to Recent Success

It might not seem relevant at this point in time to still be talking about what the Detroit Tigers did throughout this last offseason. But it directly coincides with the team's 2026 game plan, which was not going well at the beginning of the year.

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Tigers' Biggest Regret From Offseason Creates One Real Hole on Roster

The Detroit Tigers have one of the best all-around pitching staffs in baseball, led by the most dominant starter, Tarik Skubal. The starting rotation is lethal this season, but the team is still barely keeping its head above water.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 18

Tarik Skubal fans 10 in 6 innings as Tigers take down Red Sox

Tarik Skubal pitched six dominant innings and Kerry Carpenter highlighted his multi-hit game with a home run, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 18

Game Recap: Tigers Take Second Game of Series Against Red Sox

The Detroit Tigers took the second game of the four-game series with the Boston Red Sox 4-1 this afternoon. The Tigers were the first to get on the board in the first inning when Kerry Carpenter drew a bases-loaded walk, scoring one run.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 18

Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Looking to Kick Fenway Park Demons

Wherever the Detroit Tigers go in 2026, one of the biggest talking points will be surrounding Tarik Skubal's future in the Motor City. A free agent at the end of the season, it has been widely reported that there is no extension in place with the Tigers, and the offseason had its fair share of drama with Skubal.

Max Clark News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 18

Tigers’ Max Clark Smashes First Triple-A Homer, Adds to Strong Case for Promotion

Max Clark added to his elite statistical season on Friday night with his first Triple-A homer, a 414 ft blast at 108 MPH. The 21-year old has been on fire to begin his tenure with the Toledo Mud Hens, and his 4-for-5 evening was just another night at the ballpark.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / April 18

Against Red Sox, Tarik Skubal strives to squash Tigers' road losing streak

With two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal taking the mound, a pitchers' duel could be on tap as the visiting Detroit Tigers look to even their four-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 18

Comerica Sale Means Tigers' Ballpark Will Get New Name in Offseason

With Detroit Tigers fans already bracing for the potential winds of change that could emerge following the 2026 season amidst Tarik Skubal's pending free agency.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / April 17

Red Sox 1, Tigers 0 (10 innings): An old-fashioned pitchers’ duel

After a spotless homestand, the Tigers hit the road and headed to Boston for a four-game wrap-around series against the Red Sox. Sadly, Detroit’s winning streak would end with the opening game of said series, after falling to Boston 1-0 in 10 innings.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

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Hao Yu Lee News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17

Tigers Recall Hao-Yu Lee For MLB Debut

The Tigers announced that infielder Zach McKinstry has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 16th, with left hip/abdominal inflammation.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 17

Zach MacDonald homers again in Lakeland loss, Julks stays hot for the Hens

The Mud Hens hammered Bats pitching all night, while Ty Madden put together a pretty decent start as the Hens cut the Bats’ series lead to two games to one.

Aj Hinch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Tigers’ AJ Hinch drops powerful statement after stunning ending to Royals win

AJ Hinch was very proud of the Detroit Tigers being resilient throughout the clutch 10-9 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Going into the game, Detroit was rolling with five straight wins.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 17

Game Recap: Tigers Walk-off Royals; Win Sixth Straight

In a real nail-biter this afternoon. The Tigers came back from three runs down in the ninth inning to walk off the Royals. The Tigers had to come back from being down or tied late in the game in all three games.

Kevin McGonigle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle wastes no time shining at 3rd base after $150 million contract

So far, it’s been a season of streaks for the Detroit Tigers. Two wins, followed by four losses. Two more wins ensued, then five straight losses. Now, the Tigers are winners of five in a row and are looking to sweep their second straight opponent, the Kansas City Royals.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Tigers’ A.J. Hinch Shares Zach McKinstry Injury Update Before Royals Game

Detroit Tigers utility man Zach McKinstry is being monitored after bruising his hip during Wednesday’s 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. Tigers manager A.J.

Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / April 16

Tigers' Justin Verlander: Recovery 'slower than expected'

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander's recovery from a hip injury is "going a little slower" than anticipated, manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday.

Kevin McGonigle News / Just Baseball / April 16

Detroit Tigers and Kevin McGonigle Ink 8-Year Extension

On Wednesday afternoon, hours before the Detroit Tigers take the field against the Royals, the team announced that they had reached an eight-year, $150 million extension with infielder Kevin McGonigle.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Tigers' A.J. Hinch Announces Zach McKinstry News After Leaving Royals Game

The Detroit Tigers won their fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals by a final score of 2-1. While the Tigers are hot and playing well after a sluggish start to the season, the night did not come without concern.

Javier Baez News / Ball Exclusives / April 15

Watch: Tigers’ Javier Baez pulls off spectacular home-plate slide

The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals matched up on Wednesday, and Javier Baez put on a show in the bottom of the third inning. As he was taking home plate after a fly ball hit by Jake Rogers, Royals catcher Salvador Perez caught the ball and turned to make the tag.

Kevin McGonigle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

What Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle said after landing $150 million contract extension

The Detroit Tigers made a major long-term commitment Wednesday, agreeing to a contract extension with one of baseball’s brightest young stars. The move signals a clear shift toward building around elite homegrown talent.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / April 15

Detroit Tigers Lock Up Top Prospect

The Detroit Tigers enter play today off a 2-1 win against the Kansas City Royals as they started their three-game series last night. The Tigers enter play today sitting at 8-9 and 2.5 games back of first place in the American League Central.

Kevin McGonigle News / Yardbarker / April 15

Tigers 3B becomes latest rookie to cash in with massive contract

Kevin McGonigle becomes latest MLB rookie to cash in with massive Tigers contract

The youth are getting paid. On Wednesday, Detroit Tigers third baseman and shortstop Kevin McGonigle, 21, became the latest MLB rookie to sign a lucrative extension.

Astros pitcher blames 'American lifestyle' for his arm injury

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Scott Boras gets fired by All-Star client

MLB umpire robbed and assaulted in Philadelphia, still worked Phillies series