Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Source: Braves Have Strong Interest in Casey Mize

With ace Tarik Skubal being dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night, the Detroit Tigers can now shift their focus to trading another starting pitcher before Monday's 6 pm MLB trade deadline.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2

Reports: Dodgers acquire 2-time Cy Young LHP Tarik Skubal from Tigers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are landing the biggest trade piece at this year's deadline in two-time defending American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, according to multiple reports on Saturday night.

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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

Dodgers get prize of trade deadline in Tarik Skubal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have emphatically declared themselves as the team to beat once again in 2026.

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Yankees rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

Braves get needed depth in trade with Royals

Matt Olson hits monumental HR, climbs Braves' all-time list

Brewers acquire catcher Bo Naylor from Guardians

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 1

Tigers Trade Partners Lining up to Acquire Detroit’s ‘Other’ Starting Pitcher

There is so much attention surrounding Tarik Skubal that it’s easy to forget that the Detroit Tigers have another pitcher worth trading for. His market is starting to heat up, too.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Why Dodgers must trade for Tarik Skubal from Tigers before deadline

When the calendar officially turned over from July to August, the pressure on teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers to make a move before the 2026 MLB trade deadline kicked into overdrive.

Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / August 1

Detroit Tigers Finalize Trade Before MLB Deadline

The Detroit Tigers have completed a minor transaction that began more than two weeks earlier, finalizing the player-to-be-named-later portion of their deal that sent outfielder and designated hitter Jahmai Jones to the Boston Red Sox.

Ben Malgeri News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 1

How Ben Malgeri Is Making the Most of His Opportunities With the Tigers

What a memorable night for the Detroit Tigers on the final day of July, pummeling the Athletics 13-1. With all the outside noise surrounding the Tigers' franchise, it was refreshing to see the young talent come through when the team needed it most, especially following a brutal 10-9 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles after leading 7-0.

Casey Mize News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Several Teams Showing Interest In Casey Mize

Tarik Skubal is the prize of the 2026 deadline — so much so that it’s easy to forget the Tigers have multiple quality starting pitchers to peddle if they do indeed end up selling off veteran pieces, as they’re expected to do now.

Detroit Tigers News / Stadium Rant / August 1

Detroit Tigers 2026: A Lost Season Filled With Hope For The Future?

The 2026 season has been one of frustration for the Detroit Tigers. After entering the year with legitimate postseason expectations, injuries, inconsistent offense, and uncertainty surrounding the roster have left Detroit fighting to stay relevant in the American League playoff race.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 1

Tigers make telling Tarik Skubal move ahead of trade deadline

Despite their disappointing start to the season, the Detroit Tigers can still sneak into the playoffs. However, A.J. Hinch's team might still need to part ways with Tarik Skubal.

Tarik Skubal has a preferred trade destination

Money not an issue in Brewers' pursuit of Tarik Skubal

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Max Clark News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 1

Recapping and Grading Max Clark's MLB Debut With the Tigers

The Detroit Tigers welcomed their No. 1 overall prospect, Max Clark, to the show on Friday night in Sacramento against the Athletics, and what a debut it was.

Will Vest News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Will Vest Undergoing Season-Ending Surgeries

The Tigers will be without one of their late-game relievers for the rest of the season. Righty Will Vest underwent surgery to address a stress fracture in his elbow this week, the team informed reporters (including Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic).

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Rays' Junior Caminero joins list of MLB legends with latest HR

At only 23, Caminero joined a group of MLB legends when he hit his 30th home run of the season in the fourth inning.

White Sox use four homers to top Rays in opener

Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline

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Troy Melton News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Troy Melton Fantasy Outlook: The Real Signal Behind His Rookie Breakout

Few MLB players have had the “Tale of Two Seasons” energy that Troy Melton has had in 2026. The Detroit Tigers right-hander got a much later start to his season than most when an elbow injury postponed his 2026 debut.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Money not an issue in Brewers' pursuit of Tarik Skubal

The Brewers have already been willing to take on salary in the right deal this season.

Tarik Skubal has a preferred trade destination

The Tarik Skubal era may have had brutal ending for Tigers

Who are the 'biggest threats' to Dodgers in Tarik Skubal sweepstakes?

Dodgers are keeping two players off the table in trade talks

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Tigers Scratch Casey Mize From Friday Start

Tigers right-hander Casey Mize might’ve thrown his last pitch with the club. Detroit scratched him from his scheduled start tonight, according to multiple reports, including from Chris McCoskey of the Detroit News.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 30

Tigers promote top outfield prospect Max Clark

The Detroit Tigers are slowly fading in the standings (51-58), sitting 6 games out of the American League Central standings and 4.5 games back of the last Wild Card spot in the AL.

The Tarik Skubal era may have had brutal ending for Tigers

Tarik Skubal reaches career milestone in what could be final start as a Tiger

Hao Yu Lee News / Just Baseball / July 30

Hao-Yu Lee Has Been a Difference Maker for the Detroit Tigers

Kevin McGonigle has been the talk of the Detroit Tigers since he debuted earlier this season. He hit the ground running, providing an answer at the top of the lineup, and is currently the favorite for American League Rookie of the Year.