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Tigers Tarik Skubal Predicted To Win Prestigious Award by Former MLB Executive

What held Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal back from truly breaking out earlier in his career was an inability to stay on the mound. Injuries plagued him, keeping him out of the rotation for a stretch of time.

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This Key Area Has Been Biggest Failure for Detroit Tigers This Season

As the Detroit Tigers seek to win the American League Central and officially punch their ticket into the playoffs, they haven't been able to build much momentum of late.

Kyle Finnegan News / Sporting News / September 17

Tigers' Kyle Finnegan amps up injury rehab in latest update

After suffering an adductor strain in early September, Detroit Tigers RHP Kyle Finnegan is in line to start a rehab assignment this week.

Aj Hinch News / Sporting News / September 17

Tigers could be priced out of perfect target with A.J. Hinch ties

Detroit Tigers could be priced out of their perfect target even with A.J. Hinch ties helping the team’s pursuit this offseason.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 17

Tigers Infield Prospect Receives High Honor After Strong 2025 Season

The Detroit Tigers are fighting to have home-field advantage through the American League Championship Series, assuming that they make it to the postseason for the second consecutive year.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Tigers Notes: Skubal, Bullpen, Vierling

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal gave the team a scare last week when he exited his start due to tightness in his left side. The obvious initial concern was that Skubal had suffered an oblique or intercostal strain that could necessitate a notable absence, but subsequent testing did not reveal a major injury.

Matt Vierling News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 17

Tigers Latest Injury Update Provides Grim Outlook for Utility Man Matt Vierling

The Detroit Tigers, like just about every other team in baseball, have dealt with a significant number of injuries to some of their most important players, which has derailed them a bit at times.

MLB News / Sporting News / September 17

Detroit Tigers get massive return before showdown with Cleveland Guardians

Big relief for the Tigers

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 17

Tigers Could Have Potential Free Agent Pitching Target For Discount

The Detroit Tigers have had an incredible season and are looking to wrap up their first divisional title in over a decade. Right now in the clubhouse, that is fully where the focus lies.

Kyle Finnegan News / Just Baseball / September 17

The Tigers Bullpen Looks Very Different Without Kyle Finnegan

After the trade deadline had come and gone, many Detroit Tigers fans were left less than impressed. The team’s only additions? A couple of underwhelming starters and a number of bullpen arms who were either past their prime, injured, or never really had a prime to begin with.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Pressure situation prevails as Tigers try to stave off charging Guardians

Jack Flaherty made five postseason appearances during the Los Angeles Dodgers' run to the World Series title last season. He's looking forward to starting pressure-packed games for the American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers in the coming weeks.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 17

Guardians Stifling Tigers Pursuit of AL Central Title Magic Number

Just a few weeks ago, the Detroit Tigers winning the American League Central Division title seemed inevitable. Now, not so much. The Cleveland Guardians

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 17

Flying Tigers and Whitecaps claim titles, Altoona thumps SeaWolves in Game 1

Toledo got out to an early lead in the this one and then had to fight off the Cubs and rally to win this first of six on Tuesday night. Hao-Yu Lee led off the game with a single, and Akil Baddoo quickly did likewise on a swinging bunt down the third base line to old friend Dixon Machado.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 16

Guardians 7, Tigers 5 (F/10): Tenth inning flame-out

The first game of a midweek three-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians saw the Detroit Tigers dramatically tie the game down with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, only to melt down spectacularly in the tenth for a 7-5 loss.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / September 16

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal throws bullpen, ‘penciled in’ for next start

Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal is trending towards a return on Thursday, manager A.J. Hinch revealed to MLB Network Radio on Tuesday. The left-hander exited Friday's 8-2 loss against the Miami Marlins after experiencing tightness on his left side in his rib cage area.