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Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 27
Tigers Have One Clear Chance to Spoil Tarik Skubal’s Return to Motown
The Detroit Tigers will not have much time to process Tarik Skubal’s departure before confronting him from the opposite dugout. Less than four weeks after Detroit traded its two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, Skubal will return to Comerica Park as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher Friday night.
Max Anderson News / Bless You Boys / August 27
Ben Jacobs and Cameron Flukey shine on the mound, Max Anderson homers for Mud Hens 
The Hens built an early lead and held on in a contest that featured a lot of traffic on the bases, but not a whole lot of run scoring. The Hens missed an opportunity in the second, but in the third they opened the scoring in this one.
Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 26
A.J. Hinch's Message to Tigers Fans Rings Hollow After Brutal Stretch
The Detroit Tigers have looked lifeless over the last 12 games. They've gone 2-10 during that stretch and are drifting further down the American League standings.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Zach McKinstry News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 26
Tigers Have a Zach McKinstry Problem That Won't Be Easy to Solve
The Detroit Tigers ended their six-game losing streak Tuesday, but Zach McKinstry’s night provided no individual relief. The veteran utility player went 0-for-4 with one strikeout in a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Riley Greene News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26
Riley Greene injury update is crucial as Tigers hope to stay in postseason contention
The Detroit Tigers are doing everything they can to avoid falling out of the postseason race. The Tigers initially found success after trading Tarik Skubal, but the team is now just 2-8 over its past 10 games.
Nick Sandlin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Tigers Release Nick Sandlin
Right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin was released from the Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. It’s possible the righty had an opt-out provision in his deal, as he’d been pitching pretty well over the past couple months.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Braves Claim Ricky Vanasco
The Braves announced that they have claimed right-hander Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. Detroit designated him for assignment earlier this week when they signed Tyler Kinley, who had been released by Atlanta.
Gleyber Torres News / Viral Sports News / August 26
Detroit Tigers Announce Gleyber Torres Decision on Wednesday
The Detroit Tigers changed their batting order Wednesday for the finale of their series against the Tampa Bay Rays, moving three-time All-Star Gleyber Torres out of the leadoff spot he occupied a night earlier.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 26
Tigers Starting Lineup Looks to Top AL-Leading Rays in Series Finale
Just when the Detroit Tigers looked to be taking themselves out of playoff contention, they took down the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of the series at Comerica Park on Tuesday night, by the final score of 4-1.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
1.70 ERA Pitcher Listed as Starter in Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays August 26th Matchup
The Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays are very far apart in terms of where each team stands regarding their playoff hopes. For Tampa Bay, they are sitting in a fantastic spot with a 78-53 record, which, to no surprise, places them first in the AL East.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / August 25
Max Clark's blast lifts Tigers past Rays, snaps skid
Max Clark hit his second career home run to help propel host Detroit to a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, ending the Tigers' six-game losing streak.
James Outman News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Tigers outright James Outman
Outfielder James Outman has cleared waivers and been sent to Triple-A, according to multiple reports, including from Chris McCosky of the Detroit News.
Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / August 25
Detroit Tigers Cut Ties With 27-Year-Old Pitcher
The Detroit Tigers designated 27-year-old right-hander Ricky Vanasco for assignment on Monday, clearing a 40-man roster spot after signing veteran reliever Tyler Kinley.
Jackson Jobe News / Field Level Media / August 25
Losers of 6 straight, Tigers hope Jackson Jobe can tame Rays
The Detroit Tigers' bullpen failed Jackson Jobe in his last start. That didn't diminish the fact that he's quickly establishing himself as a fixture in the rotation.
Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / August 24
Tigers Make Gleyber Torres Decision for Rays Game
Gleyber Torres is out of the Detroit Tigers’ starting lineup for Monday night’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park. The veteran second baseman is getting a scheduled day off after starting 23 consecutive games.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / August 24
Tigers' Riley Greene Update Surfaces Before Rays Game
The Detroit Tigers received an encouraging update on All-Star outfielder Riley Greene ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Greene has returned to Detroit and will begin base-running and physical conditioning work at Comerica Park as he continues recovering from a right hamstring injury.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24
Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley
The Detroit Tigers have signed Kinley to a major league deal to bolster their bullpen amid their recent struggles.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 23
Dodgers' Tarik Skubal set to face his former team in upcoming series
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be facing the Detroit Tigers in an upcoming series, which means that Tarik Skubal is in line to face his former team.
Kevin McGonigle News / Just Baseball / August 20
Kevin McGonigle Is Exceeding All Early Expectations
The Detroit Tigers‘ improbable run to the postseason in 2024, followed by narrowly missing a chance to play for a World Series in 2025, pushed fans’ expectations for an aggressive offseason in 2026 sky-high.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19
Rafael Flores Jr.'s historic day salvages latest Paul Skenes dud for Pirates
Paul Skenes had another disappointing outing for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon, failing to get through five innings and allowing three earned runs with four walks.
Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 13
Tigers continue to catch fire without ace Tarik Skubal
Who would have thought that the Detroit Tigers would go on a hot streak following the departure of Tarik Skubal.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 14
Tigers make obscure history in shutout victory over Guardians
Thursday's win moved the Tigers to 60-61 this season and put them in a tie with the Texas Rangers for the third AL wild-card spot.
Riley Greene News / Yardbarker / August 14
Tigers make unfortunate Riley Greene announcement in midst of playoff push
Despite trading away Tarik Skubal ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers have remained well within striking distance of an AL wild-card spot. Detroit's chances of securing one of those spots took a major hit Wednesday afternoon with an injury announcement regarding an All-Star player.
Troy Melton News / Yardbarker / August 9
Tigers' Troy Melton emerging as ace following dominant stretch
Troy Melton has emerged as an ace for the Detroit Tigers following his continued dominance in the rotation. In his last nine starts, he's held a 0.83 ERA with 55 strikeouts and a 0.85 WHIP across 54.1 innings pitched.
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