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The Detroit Tigers finally appears to be trending in the right direction. They swept the Miami Marlins over the weekend, as the pitching staff allowed three total runs.

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Tigers Go Prep Route Again in Latest MLB Draft First-Round Mock

The Detroit Tigers have feasted on prep players in the first round of the MLB draft. And that doesn't include Kevin McGonigle. The Tigers’ rookie sensation wasn’t a first-round pick when Detroit picked him out of Drexel Hill, Penn., in 2023.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 14

Tigers May Need to Make Early Trade in Order to Address Pitching Depth

The Detroit Tigers started to steady the ship this past weekend with a sweep over the Miami Marlins that fans hope is an indicator this team is ready to hit the ground running this week.

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MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 14

Tigers Claim Powerful Young Pitcher from Phillies with Immense Potential

The Detroit Tigers have bolstered their pitching depth via the waiver wire, and the name they added might just have a real chance at finding big league success here.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Parker Meadows News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 13

Tigers Latest Parker Meadows Update Paints Grim Picture for Return Hopes

The Detroit Tigers delivered a grim update on star center fielder Parker Meadows on Monday following his scary looking injury running into Riley Greene last week.

Grant Holman News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 13

Tigers Bolster Pitching Depth with Claim on Dodgers Veteran Right-Hander

The Detroit Tigers have made a move over the weekend which will add to their pitching depth, and potentially weaken the depth of their biggest competitor for a World Series title.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Tigers Claim Yoniel Curet, Transfer Parker Meadows To 60-Day IL

The Tigers announced Monday that they’ve claimed righty Yoniel Curet off waivers from the Phillies, who’d designated him for assignment last week. In order to open a spot on the 40-man roster, Detroit transferred center fielder Parker Meadows from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 13

Tigers Steal Intriguing Young Outfielder Away from Division Rival

The Detroit Tigers bolstered their outfield depth over the weekend by acquiring a former minor league standout from one of their hated division rivals.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 13

Tigers' confidence renewed entering home series with Royals

The Detroit Tigers enjoyed a confidence-building weekend at home. They'll try to keep the good vibes going when they host Central Division rival Kansas City in a three-game series that begins on Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 13

Walk-off grand slam gives Toledo series win

Toledo took the series, 4-3, against the St. Paul Saints on Sunday with an 11-8 win that ended on a walk-off grand slam. The Mud Hens scored seven runs in the ninth to rally back from a four-run deficit.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 13

Detroit Tigers Weekend Bounce Back Inspires Hope Ahead of Massive Week

The Detroit Tigers finally looked like the Detroit Tigers for the first time this season over the weekend, handling the Miami Marlins with ease in a three-game sweep coming off what had been a very tough start to the year.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / April 13

How Concerned Should We Be With the Tigers’ Early Struggles?

The Detroit Tigers are viewed as one of the favorites to come out of the American League. Back-to-back playoff appearances, a top notch farm system ready to debut, and significant offseason additions had fans feeling like 2026 would be the Tigers’ best chance to make a run.

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Max Clark News / Bless You Boys / April 13

Max Clark starts hot in Toledo as the Tigers 2025 draft picks debut

The Detroit Tigers might have the deepst group of position player prospects the organization has ever amassed at one time in the farm system. Certainly

Tarik Skubal News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

Tarik Skubal had an unexpected reaction to his gem against the Marlins

Tarik Skubal twirled another excellent outing on the mound on Sunday, but it was a bit hard to tell based on how the Detroit Tigers star pitcher assessed his performance against the Miami Marlins at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 12

Tarik Skubal deals, Tigers go yard to complete sweep of Marlins

Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Kevin McGonigle blasted his first career homer and the host Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins with an 8-2 victory on Sunday afternoon.

Aj Hinch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Tigers manager AJ Hinch joins elite company after defeating Marlins

Ahead of Saturday’s matchup, Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch stood just one win shy of reaching 400 wins with the franchise. The Tigers ensured the milestone was not delayed any further by handling the Miami Marlins 6-1 at Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / April 12

Game Recap: Tigers Bats Woke Up; Detroit Wins Second Straight

The Miami Marlins and Detroit Tigers played the middle game of their three-game series today. Casey Mize got the ball for the Tigers, making his third start of the season.

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Tigers plan for Justin Verlander amid injury recovery

The Detroit Tigers are taking a measured approach with Justin Verlander as his recovery becomes the focus of the team’s latest injury update. Rather than rushing the veteran back, the organization is prioritizing a structured rehab plan and its impact on the rotation.