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Tigers Test Strong Track Record With Unexpected First Round Picks in MLB Draft

The Detroit Tigers have a propensity for selecting prep position players recently, and that strategy was no different on Sunday for their first selection in the MLB draft.

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'Young and Dumb' and in First Place, Riley Greene Explains the Tigers’ Rise

They don’t overthink it in Detroit, and maybe that’s the key. The Tigers climbed to the top of baseball by the All-Star break not through analytics or special training.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / July 15

All-Star Tarik Skubal Doesn’t Dress Loud He Just Throws Hard

The only fashion Detroit Tigers’ ace Tarik Skubal cares about is uniforms. And for the reigning American League Cy Young winner, make them classic. Walking the MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet on Tuesday, the Tigers' ace showed up in a simple, elegant all-black outfit. He wore a clean, upscale, yet laid-back outfit.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Tigers’ Javier Baez Makes Opinion on Francisco Lindor Very Clear

Six years after his last All-Star appearance, Javier Baez of the Detroit Tigers has been selected for the third All-Star game of his career this year. After a rough few seasons, the one-time World Series Champion is having a bit of a career resurgence and is playing a big role in Detroit's recent success.

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The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Tigers' Gleyber Torres Surprised After Aaron Boone's All-Star Game Decision

Second baseman Gleyber Torres is in his first season with the Detroit Tigers after signing a one-year, $15 million contract this past offseason, bringing veteran infield experience to a young and talented roster.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 15

Tigers Ugly Finish Before All-Star Break Display Critical Trade Deadline Needs

The Detroit Tigers head into the All-Star break with the best record in Major League Baseball during what has been an incredible campaign over the first half of the year.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 15

Detroit Tigers Linked to Two Relievers

The Detroit Tigers entered the All-Star break with the best record in baseball at 59-38. They lead the Los Angeles Dodgers by one game for the best record and are 2.5 games ahead of the Houston Astros for the best record in the American League.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 15

Respected Draft Analyst Comes Away Disappointed in Tigers Day 1 Haul of MLB Draft

Under their president of baseball operations, Scott Harris, the Detroit Tigers have done an excellent job of landing impact talent early in the draft. In his first two years on the job, the team came away with center fielder Max Clark, shortstop Kevin McGonigle and shortstop Bryce Rainer.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Tarik Skubal Honors Casey Mize During All-Star Week They Earned Together

When Tarik Skubal takes the mound to start the All-Star Game for the American League, Casey Mize will be right there with him, not just as a teammate but as a friend who knows exactly what it took to get there.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / July 15

Detroit Tigers Trade Deadline Guide 2025

For the first time in many years, the Detroit Tigers are approaching the deadline as a buyer instead of a seller. A 11.5-game cushion as the first-place team in the AL Central goes to show just how good the Tigers have been and how disappointing their divisional foes are.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers from the MLB All-Star Game since 1998 can you name in six minutes?

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Gleyber Torres Gets All-Star Spotlight as Yankees Manager Offers Belated Respect

Aaron Boone had kind words this week for Gleyber Torres. That’s more than he had when the infielder left Yankees’ unceremoniously as a free agent. “He’s had an outstanding year for what’s been the best record in the American League so far, the Detroit Tigers,” Boone said during All-Star media availability.

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Tigers Prospect Shines in Futures Game, Showcases Elite Potential

As the Detroit Tigers finish the first half of the season, they have proven to be the team to beat in the American League. The Tigers have been able to exceed some higher expectations in 2025 thanks to a lot of improvement from within.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 14

Tigers Reportedly Eyeing Blockbuster Trade With Rival Twins

The Detroit Tigers are expected to be fairly aggressive when it comes to making upgrades at the trade deadline in a couple of weeks. With 59 wins in the first half going into the All-Star break and a chance to capitalize on a weak American League, there is no reason for them to not go all in right now.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / July 14

Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal Make History As 2025 MLB All-Star Game Starters

Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Paul Skenes and Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Tarik Skubal are set to start the 2025 MLB All-Star Game tomorrow in Atlanta.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 14

Tigers Sluggers Hitting One-Two in AL's All-Star Game Starting Lineup

The Detroit Tigers might have stumbled to the finish line in the first half of the season, but they still own the best record in baseball. It's been a

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 12

Mariners prove strength of lineup in season-best performance

In a bit of an odd development, the Seattle Mariners dominated the Detroit Tigers on Saturday for a season-high in runs and hits without much help from slugger Cal Raleigh.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh keeps chasing history in win over Tigers

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Tigers limping to break as they host Mariners in first-half finale

The Detroit Tigers will head into the All-Star break with the best record in the majors, but they're stumbling toward the layoff. The Tigers have lost three straight, including two at home to the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 12

Paul Skenes joins exclusive club with 2nd straight All-Star start

Paul Skenes joins exclusive club with second straight All-Star Game start

It was announced on Saturday that Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' phenom starting pitcher, is slated to start for the National League in the 2025 All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta.

Skenes, Tarik Skubal among those named ASG starters

Jacob Misiorowski’s All-Star selection sparks controversy

...and had one rival team fuming

Misiorowski's selection highlights changing landscape of ASG

Phillies make Cristopher Sanchez decision amid All-Star snub

Kenny Serwa News / Just Baseball / July 12

It Takes a Village: How Tigers Prospect Kenny Serwa Is Climbing the Minor League Ladder

It still feels a bit surreal to Kenny Serwa. After signing a professional contract with the Detroit Tigers in January, the 27-year-old now finds himself knee-deep in the Eastern League.

Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / July 11

Tigers' All-Star Casey Mize hunts 10th win vs. Mariners

Casey Mize got some big news before his final start prior to the All-Star break. The Detroit Tigers right-hander was named as an All-Star replacement, his first trip to the annual event.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 12

Mariners' Cal Raleigh keeps chasing history in win over Tigers

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh clubbed two more home runs in a 12-3 win against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night, including a grand slam to help break the game open in the top of the ninth inning.

Red Sox stay hot with walk-off win

Red Sox reportedly showing interest in breakout starter

Mariners' Bryan Woo had classy reaction to losing his no-hitter

Cardinals' bats wake up to earn series win over Nationals

Fired GM Mike Rizzo has cool gesture for Nationals fans

Casey Mize News / Last Word On Sports / July 11