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Jake Rogers Highlights Tigers' Recent Ineptitude in Tuesday Game at Pirates

The Detroit Tigers looked to return to their winning ways against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Tuesday as they took on former Tigers utility man Don Kelly's team.

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Tigers rumors: Insider names 4 impact closer trade targets

The Detroit Tigers have the best record in the American League at 60-41. But they are still in a dry spell, entering Tuesday’s action having lost eight of their last nine games.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Tarik Skubal Might Be MLB’s Most Unique Pitchers And Most Dominating

Tarik Skubal’s rise into the elite category of baseball’s best is well-documented—scouts rave about his velocity, command, and growing buzz for a second straight Cy Young appearance.

Kerry Carpenter News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Tigers Announce Kerry Carpenter News After 16 Straight Missed Games

Designated hitter Kerry Carpenter is in his fourth season with the Detroit Tigers after making his MLB debut in 2022. The left-handed power bat has primarily operated as a platoon bat who dominated right-handed pitching.

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Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

Here are our rankings of 25 parks and stadiums still worth holding near and dear to our baseball hearts.

Troy Melton News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Report: Tigers to Promote #10 Prospect Troy Melton for MLB Debut

Per Detroit Tigers’ beat writer Evan Petzold, Troy Melton, MLB Pipeline’s #10 prospect in the Tigers organization, will make his Major League debut Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Aj Hinch News / Athlon Sports / July 22

A.J. Hinch Preps Tigers Rookie for Debut With a Dose of Brutal Honesty

There’s no sugarcoating a big-league debut—especially when your manager is A.J. Hinch, and his version of a pep talk is reminding you that, the hitters have probably seen better.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 22

Tigers Top Prospect Kevin McGonigle Already Making Strong Transition to Double-A

The Detroit Tigers entered the season with what was seen as the best farm system of Major League Baseball, and as the year has gone on, it has started to look even better.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Tigers Could Fill Two Key Needs in One Deadline Deal

With the best record in baseball, the Detroit Tigers don’t have a long list of trade deadline needs. But they do have one clear gap: a lockdown closer with swing-and-miss stuff.

Kerry Carpenter News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Tigers Announce Kerry Carpenter Injury Update Before Trade Deadline

With nine days until the trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers’ most significant impending lineup upgrade could be a player they know all too well. At least in this instance, we’re not talking about Arizona Diamondbacks slugger and former Tigers prospect Eugenio Suárez.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 22

MLB Insiders Deem Diamondbacks Star Best Fit for Tigers at Trade Deadline

It wasn’t an ideal start to the second half of the season for the Detroit Tigers, who lost two out of three games to the Texas Rangers. Even though the Tigers have been one of the best teams in baseball this year, they have slipped up a bit late.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 22

Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Possesses Second Most Dominant Pitch in Baseball

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was the unanimous 2024 American League Cy Young Award winner and has put himself in position to accomplish the impressive feat again in 2025.

Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / July 22

Tigers' Casey Mize, back from All-Star debut, faces Pirates

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize is enjoying a season of validation, and he hopes to keep adding positive results when he opposes Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.

Jack Flaherty News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22

Tigers’ Jack Flaherty gets real on ‘weird’ outing in Pirates loss

The Detroit Tigers are one of the best teams in MLB heading into the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. However, they have entered quite a rough patch on the field.

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Javier Baez News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Javier Baez Misses Monday's Game After Encouraging Update on Shoulder Scare

When Javier Baez left Sunday’s game early with a shoulder issue, it sent a ripple of panic through Tigers fans and for good reason. It looked painfully familiar.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal shares selfless take amid Cy Young defense

Tarik Skubal won the American League Cy Young award last year, and he is looking to do it again this season. It’s hard to argue that any pitcher in baseball has been better than Skubal as he is putting up another outstanding season, but he isn’t worried about the individual success.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Buster Olney believes Tarik Skubal will sign with one of 3 teams

Tarik Skubal has become one of the most dominant pitchers in MLB. He is set to earn a ton of money when he becomes a free agent, and Buster Olney thinks there will be three teams competing for him.

Troy Melton News / New Baseball Media / July 22

What to Expect from Tigers Pitcher Troy Melton

After a dominant run in Double-A and Triple-A this season, Tigers pitching prospect Troy Melton will get the call to the Majors. Melton will take the ball this week against the Pirates, and he’ll take his fastball/slider/cutter/curve combo to the Motor City.

Detroit Tigers News / 5 GOATs / July 21

2025 MLB Draft: Malachi Witherspoon contract details revealed for Detroit Tigers second-round pick

Just over a week after being selected in the second round by the Detroit Tigers in the 2025 MLB Draft, former Oklahoma RHP Malachi Witherspoon has signed his pro contract.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 21

Tigers need to find way to keep free-agent bargain

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Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / July 21

The Detroit Tigers Are in a Tough Spot at This Year’s Deadline

The trade deadline is everyone’s favorite hypothetical part of the season. Discussing the ways your team can improve and the players your team will acquire is always interesting.

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 21

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview, Prediction & Odds | July 21, 2025

The Detroit Tigers are on the road to open a three-game interleague series at PNC Park on Monday evening to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Tigers are coming off a 2-1 road win on Sunday against the Texas Rangers while the Pirates are coming off Sunday’s 7-2 home loss against the Chicago White Sox.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20