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How Tigers Kevin McGonigle’s On-Base Rate Puts Him Among MLB Legends

Another day, another Kevin McGonigle milestone. The Detroit Tigers don’t mind. Last weekend, McGonigle became the second player in Tigers history age 21 or younger with his first 100 hits coming in fewer than his first 100 games.

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Framber Valdez Returns as Tigers Reveal Starting Lineup vs. Cubs

The Detroit Tigers came away with one of the biggest wins of their 2026 campaign, taking down the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Monday night in an 8-6 extra-inning thriller.

Kerry Carpenter News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Tigers Share Troubling Kerry Carpenter Update After Cubs Game

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter is dealing with a bruised heel after exiting Monday night's 10-inning win against the Chicago Cubs, putting his status in doubt for the remainder of the series.

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The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least five 20-home run seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Playoff strikeout-leaders' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Insider drops ‘shrug emoji’ on Tigers, Orioles’ trade deadline outlooks

The MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away. A flurry of activity over the next 13 days is widely expected, as a slew of teams stand in a gray area.

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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.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Latest Tarik Skubal Trade Update Changes Everything

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is now less than two weeks away, and no player is drawing more attention than Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Trade speculation surrounding Skubal has gone back and forth over the last month.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 21

Dillon Dingler Makes Tigers History After Another Monster Performance

The Detroit Tigers picked up a thrilling 8-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. The Tigers grabbed an early 4-0 lead courtesy of a Riley Greene three-run homer, but the Cubs quickly cut the deficit to one before tying the game in the eighth inning.

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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.

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The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

Dillon Dingler News / Field Level Media / July 21

Tigers ride all-around effort of Dillon Dingler into clash against Cubs

Dillon Dingler showed again how he can be the Detroit Tigers' difference-maker. The Tigers catcher had two home runs, a successful pickoff and the go-ahead RBI single as Detroit defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-6 in 10 innings in the first contest of a three-game set on Monday, all while managing six pitchers in a big-game environment.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 21

Updated Detroit Tigers Playoff Odds After Thrilling Win Over Chicago Cubs

The Detroit Tigers found a way to come away with a series-opening victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Monday night, with a final score of 8-6 in 10 innings.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / July 21

Tigers look to clinch road series vs Cubs on Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers opened up their three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night with a nail-biting 8-6 victory in 10 innings. It began with a half-hour rain delay and ended in extra frames, and in between the two was plenty of action and zaniness.

Dillon Dingler News / Field Level Media / July 21

Dillon Dingler homers twice as Tigers beat Cubs in 10

Dillon Dingler hit two home runs and added the go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning to help the visiting Detroit Tigers survive a comeback by the Chicago Cubs in an 8-6 extra-innings win on Monday night.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / July 21

Home runs giveth, home runs taketh away in extra innings win

It took 10 innings about three and a half hours, but the Tigers beat the Cubs 8-6. After dropping the final game of their series against the Angels, the Tigers were hoping to have a good series against the Chicago Cubs, knowing they can’t really afford to lose multiple games in a row.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 20

The Tigers Just Got Encouraging News on Javier Báez

The Detroit Tigers got bad injury news recently as starting pitcher Casey Mize exited Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Angels with a groin injury. But they are getting good injury news on shortstop Javier Baez, according to manager AJ Hinch.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Why McGonigle and Wetherholt Don't Have Real Flagship Rookie Cards Yet, and What It Means for Short Print Prices Now

Today we discusses the unique distribution trends shaping the modern baseball memorabilia industry. Collectors are targeting young talent, but notice a distinct lack of standard baseline cardboard.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Tigers Announce Move After Gleyber Torres News

The Detroit Tigers are 46-53 right after the start of the second half of the 2026 MLB season. After dropping to a 30-44 record on June 17, the team has won 16 of their last 25 games.

Tarik Skubal News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

MLB insider reveals his top suitor for a Tarik Skubal trade

Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal is the biggest name on the market ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. Skubal is the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner and is expected to have plenty of suitors.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20

Update emerges on Dodgers' Tarik Skubal trade stance amid Shohei Ohtani injury

Given the way they've operated in recent years, it's normal to link the Los Angeles Dodgers to every big name available in the market. And, with Shohei Ohtani's knee injury and the uncertainty about his return to the mound, some fans naturally wondered whether they would be in on Tarik Skubal.

Ohtani announcement could pivot Dodgers at MLB trade deadline

Dodgers face uncomfortable Ohtani decision after latest injury

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. has blunt admission after win over Dodgers

Yankees could be denied Mason Miller trade for one reason

The Nationals should be selling at the trade deadline

Detroit Tigers News / New Baseball Media / July 20

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Detroit Tigers

After two straight exits in the ALDS, the Tigers made splashes in the offseason for Framber Valdez, Kenley Jansen, and franchise icon Justin Verlander.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19

Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle in Ty Cobb territory with hot start to career

Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle continues to turn heads during his first season, with his latest accomplishment placing him alongside Hall of Famer Ty Cobb in an exclusive section of the franchise record book.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19

1 trade Tigers must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Detroit Tigers could try to fool themselves, but they are not a playoff team. The Tigers are 46-52 and in fourth place in the American League Central.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Tigers Transfer Will Vest To 60-Day IL, Select Troy Watson

The Tigers announced this afternoon that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Troy Watson from Triple-A Toledo and immediately optioned him to Triple-A.

Bailey Horn News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Tigers’ Bailey Horn Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Tigers reliever Bailey Horn underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, the team announced (relayed by Chris McCosky of The Detroit News). He’ll miss the rest of the season and most or all of 2027.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 16

Tigers can make push for playoffs with easy remaining schedule

Tigers can make push for playoffs with second-easiest remaining schedule

While their 44-52 record doesn't look playoff-worthy, they came into the All-Star break on a hot streak.

Three prominent MLB trade chips that are likely to not be traded

Three teams that could shake up the MLB trade deadline

Miguel Vargas makes White Sox franchise history in first All-Star Game

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14

Miguel Vargas makes White Sox franchise history in first All-Star Game

Vargas made history in his first All-Star Game on Tuesday night.

Dylan Cease in rare company after dominant first inning in All-Star Game

Yankees teammates make history in first inning of All-Star Game

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

Justin Verlander News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Alex Rodriguez had the most awkward interview with Justin Verlander

Alex Rodriguez inexplicably seemed way out of his depth on Monday when interviewing Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander at the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia.

Framber Valdez News / Just Baseball / July 14

How Much Should the Tigers Worry About Framber Valdez?

When the Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez, it was a statement. Losing the Tarik Skubal arbitration case could have been a reason for the team to go with cheaper options, but instead, the Tigers made Valdez one of the highest-paid left-handed pitchers, inking him to a three-year, $115 million contract.

Kevin McGonigle News / Yardbarker / July 7