Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 5

Tigers Urged To Move On From Former First-Round Pick

The Detroit Tigers knew they needed to ugprade third base coming into this season. They went after Alex Bregman in an aggressive way before ultimately coming up short.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / July 5

If Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Doesn’t Start the All-Star Game, Something’s Wrong

Last summer, Tarik Skubal watched someone else get the All-Star start. This year, there’s no excuse. The Tigers’ ace isn’t just a Cy Young winner anymore.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 5

Tigers All-Star Bullpen Target 'Overwhelmingly' Expected To Be Dealt

The Detroit Tigers are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball and seem to continuously figure out new ways to win games as they keep creating space in their divisional lead.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Tigers on Historic Pace According to ESPN Midseason Rankings

ESPN Analyst Puts Tigers at No. 2 in Midseason Stock Watch It’s the year of the Tiger, according to ESPN. Halfway through the 2025 MLB season, the numbers are starting to reflect what Detroit Tigers fans have started to let themselves believe.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 5

Tigers Two Biggest Surprises Have Been Sensational On Offense and Defense

The Detroit Tigers are having a storybook season, cruising in first place of the American League Central with an ocean between them and second. In order for this to happen, the stars on the Tigers have had to be stars, and make no mistake, that has been the case.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 5

Four Third Base Trade Deadline Options for the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers own the best record in baseball and with the trade deadline fast approaching in 26 days. Detroit will look to address third base at the trade deadline which has been a question mark all season since Alex Bregman was reportedly close to signing before agreeing to a deal with the Boston Red Sox.

Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 5

Detroit Tigers Slugger Matches All-Star Break Franchise Offensive Benchmark

The All-Star Break is a week away and the Detroit Tigers are arguably the best team in baseball right now, fueled in part by All-Star outfielder Riley Greene. According to Tigers PR via X (previously known as Twitter), the Tigers' official communications account, Greene recently joined two franchise legends based on his first-half production.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / July 4

Wenceel Perez, Zach McKinstry solo homers lead Tigers over Guardians

Wenceel Perez and Zach McKinstry hit solo home runs and four Detroit pitchers combined for a nine-hitter, lifting the visiting Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the free-falling Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Predicting Tigers’ next big trade before deadline

The Detroit Tigers were a team of upstarts a year ago. They ended up making the playoffs and beat the Houston Astros in the Wild Card round before taking the Cleveland Guardians to the limit before bowing out in the Division series.

Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Why the Tigers’ Silence on This All Star's Future Is Concerning

Riley Greene is just 23 years old and already an All-Star. He a part of the heartbeat of a young Detroit Tigers team that suddenly looks like a legitimate contender.

Reese Olson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 4

Tigers Officially Activate Reese Olson, Option Extra Outfielder

As the Detroit Tigers get set for an important series against the Cleveland Guardians, they will be getting some help back in their starting rotation. Despite dealing with a plethora of injuries this season, both in the lineup and in the starting rotation, the Tigers have still been one of the best teams in baseball this year.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Tigers’ Bullpen Isn’t Built for October Without a Deadline Move

The Tigers might have a grip on the AL Central, but that’s not the goal. In the next few weeks, the Tigers' front office has to build this roster into one that can win in the playoffs.

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Riley Greene News / Field Level Media / July 4

Riley Greene, Tigers take aim at struggling Guardians

The holiday weekend in Cleveland features a rematch of the 2024 American League Division Series between the Guardians and Detroit Tigers. Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (4-3, 2.96 ERA) will be activated from the injured list to start against Guardians righty Slade Cecconi (3-3, 3.64) in the opener of the three-game series on Friday.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Tigers' Gleyber Torres Sends Heartfelt Message After Big Career News

Second baseman Gleyber Torres is in his first season with the Detroit Tigers after signing a one-year, $15 million contract for 2025, following seven seasons with the New York Yankees.

Reese Olson News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

Reese Olson Set to Return to the Mound on Friday

On the 15-day injured list since May 19th, Detroit Tigers starter Reese Olson is set to return to the mound on Friday versus the Cleveland Guardians. Olson made three rehab starts for Triple-A Toledo, throwing 10 1/3 innings and striking out 14 while walking six.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Failed trade will continue to haunt Mets in All-Star Game

Failed 2021 trade will continue to haunt Mets in the 2025 All-Star Game

It's just another (painful) reminder to avoid desperation in summer trade talks.

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Aj Hinch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

AJ Hinch admits to being in Tigers’ unsung hero’s ‘fan club’

The Detroit Tigers were one of the hottest teams in baseball to end the 2024 season, but even then, they were still struggling to get their bats going.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / July 3

Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez Makes History With Latest All-Star Selection

Javier Báez, once one of the brightest young stars in baseball, was widely viewed as one of the most overpaid players in the sport through his first three seasons with the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

3 Tigers’ prospects who must be untouchable in trade talks

The Detroit Tigers sit atop the American League Central division, more than ten games better than their competition. Detroit saw three players selected as starters in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Javier Baez News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2

Fans react to Javier Baez getting named a starter in MLB All-Star Game

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Tigers slugger headed to injured list with hamstring injury

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Max Clark News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 2

Detroit Tigers Superstar Prospect Shoots in to Top 10 of New Rankings, Pulls Ahead of Max Clark

Detroit Tigers' electric prospect Kevin McGonigle has vaulted himself into the Top 10 of the latest MLB Pipeline prospect rankings, which were released on Tuesday.

Kerry Carpenter News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Tigers slugger headed to injured list with hamstring injury

When healthy, he has quietly been one of Detroit’s top sources of power.

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Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / July 1

Detroit Tigers Prospect Report – July 2025

What a year it has been for Detroit Tigers baseball. From selling at the 2024 deadline to reaching the playoffs and winning a series, to now being the first team to 50 wins in 2025.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30