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Tigers' Jack Flaherty Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season

The Detroit Tigers have one of the best rotations in MLB, and one player who could elevate it even further is right‑hander Jack Flaherty. The 30‑year‑old veteran signed a two-year, $35 million contract to return to Detroit during the 2024 offseason for a second stint with the organization.

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Tigers Reportedly in Discussions with Young Superstar On Contract Extension

The Detroit Tigers have apparently had some talks with their young rookie about potentially getting ahead of what could be a very expensive contract down the line.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2

Tigers Release Phil Bickford, Colin Poche

The Tigers have released right-hander Phil Bickford and left-hander Colin Poche, reports Jason Beck of MLB.com. Both pitchers signed minor league deals with Detroit this offseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 2

Don’t Overreact to the Detroit Tigers’ 2-4 Start—Here’s Why

The Detroit Tigers started their 2026 season on the right foot by defeating the San Diego Padres in two of the three games, and brought a 2-1 record into Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 2

Tigers’ strengths and weaknesses were on display in opening road trip

For many years, fans of Midwest and northeast teams wondered why MLB didn’t schedule most early series in warmer weather. Now, for two seasons they’ve made it happen.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 2

How the Detroit Tigers Have Fared in Home Openers Over the Past Decade

The Detroit Tigers bring the game of baseball back to Comerica Park on Friday afternoon to host the St. Louis Cardinals for the home opener of 2026! These Tigers just spent six games on the road, walking away with a 2-4 record, the exact record they held last season before playing at Comerica Park for the first time in 2025.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 2

Tumbling Tigers look to get right in home opener vs. Cards

The Detroit Tigers would have preferred more momentum coming into their home opener on Friday afternoon. The Tigers, however, still will have a capacity crowd and plenty of optimism heading into their weekend series against the St.

Max Clark News / Bless You Boys / April 2

Clark doubles twice, bullpen crumbles late in Hens’ loss

So far, the Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate has mirrored the big league club to a degree. Wenceel Pérez has the sole home run through five games. Of course that’s a lot more understandable when you’re playing in upstate New York this time of year.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 2

Tigers Walkoff Winners and Losers: Assessing Best, Worst After Six Games

The Detroit Tigers are returning to town with a losing record, which was certainly not the hope when they made their first west coast swing of the season.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 1

Tigers Offense Struggling as 2025 Season Leaders Continue Demise at Plate

To say the Detroit Tigers have already found themselves in a rut would be an understatement. The offense, specifically their studs, have been unable to find a groove yet this season.

Tarik Skubal News / Bless You Boys / April 1

Tigers 0, Diamondbacks 1: Tarik Skubal’s solid start squandered by silent bats

West Coast game times, we won’t miss you! The initial two series of the Tigers season have been rough for anyone with a strict bedtime, and the results have been more mixed than fans would have liked, but the Tigers took to the field on Wednesday hoping to keep the Diamondbacks from completing the series sweep.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 1

Tigers’ Casey Mize Off to Incredible Start in Contract Year

The Detroit Tigers lost their third consecutive game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, despite arguably the best start of Casey Mize's career.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 1

Tigers turn to ace Tarik Skubal in effort to avoid sweep by Diamondbacks

The risk-it side of Zac Gallen won out. Gallen said he turned down multi-year offers in his foray into the free-agent marketplace this past winter to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year deal, in part, to "prove my worth again," he said.

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MLB News / Bless You Boys / April 1

Diamondbacks 7, Tigers 5: That escalated quickly

A night after a not-quite-comeback in Arizona on Monday, the Tigers were the ones with the comfortable lead for most of the game on Tuesday before it all went belly-up late in the game, ending up with a 7-5 loss.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 31

AJ Hinch moves Colt Keith and Kevin McGonigle up in the order

Kerry Carpenter has been in a pretty rough place this spring. After a fairly good, but again injury plagued 2025 season, the Tigers’ right fielder and designated hitter came into camp looking to put together a more consistent 2026 and hopefully finally banish the back and hamstring injuries that have nagged at him for much of his career.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 31

Game Recap: Verlander Roughed up in First Tigers Start in over Eight Years

The Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks played the first game of their three-game series. Justin Verlander made his return to the mound for the Tigers

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Justin Verlander comments on his concerning first start in Tigers reunion

Justin Verlander did not have a feel-good 2026 debut with the Detroit Tigers.

MLB All-Star pitches immaculate inning in debut with his new team

Juan Soto has the most embarrassing strikeout of MLB season

MLB umpire got a call so wrong that it glitched the ABS system

Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena turn heads with their interaction after beating the Yankees

Grading the Yankees rotation early in the 2026 season

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / March 31

D-backs hold on, spoil Justin Verlander's return to Tigers

Corbin Carroll homered, tripled and drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks survived a late Detroit rally to spoil Justin Verlander's return to the Tigers with a 9-6 victory in Phoenix on Monday.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30

Giants To Acquire Dylan Smith

The Giants are acquiring right-hander Dylan Smith from the Tigers, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Detroit designated him for assignment when setting their Opening Day roster last week and will get cash considerations in return.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29

Tigers’ Scott Harris gives encouraging updates on 2 injured pitchers

After making the playoffs the last two seasons, the Detroit Tigers are looking to go on an even deeper run in 2026. Having some extra pitchers in the mix could be what Detroit needs to get over the hump.

Zach McKinstry News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Tigers Announce Zach McKinstry Decision on Opening Day

The Detroit Tigers lineup is much deeper now that top prospect Kevin McGonigle has made the 26‑man Opening Day roster. The Tigers starting rotation remains the team’s biggest strength, especially after signing left‑hander Framber Valdez in free agency, but if they want to make real noise in October, the offense will have to produce.