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MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 17
Tigers Series Opener vs. Red Sox: Preview, Storylines
Don't look now, but the Detroit Tigers are on a six-game winning streak after completing a sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Thursday at home. Sitting at 4-9 last week, the Tigers are one game over .500 and just one game back of the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central Division after this homestand.
MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 17
Tigers Add More Infield Depth in Powerful Former Mets Top Prospect
The Detroit Tigers have made a move to add some more depth into the organization in the infield. According to a report from Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the team signed former New York Mets highly-rated prospect Luke Ritter to a minor league deal, and he will be reporting to Triple-A Toledo.
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 17
Zach MacDonald homers again in Lakeland loss, Julks stays hot for the Hens 
The Mud Hens hammered Bats pitching all night, while Ty Madden put together a pretty decent start as the Hens cut the Bats’ series lead to two games to one.
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.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 17
Tigers Amazing Homestand Makes Detroit’s Best MLB Home Team
After a slow start the Detroit Tigers have nearly clawed their way back to the top of the American League Central Division. Their play at home is a huge reason why.
Aj Hinch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16
Tigers’ AJ Hinch drops powerful statement after stunning ending to Royals win
AJ Hinch was very proud of the Detroit Tigers being resilient throughout the clutch 10-9 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Going into the game, Detroit was rolling with five straight wins.
MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 17
Game Recap: Tigers Walk-off Royals; Win Sixth Straight
In a real nail-biter this afternoon. The Tigers came back from three runs down in the ninth inning to walk off the Royals. The Tigers had to come back from being down or tied late in the game in all three games.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 16
An Inside Peek at How Tigers Elite Pitching Powered 6–0 Homestand Sweep
The Detroit Tigers are riding their longest winning streak of the season straight into Boston this weekend, and it can be credited to the pitching staff.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16
Tigers use 9th-inning rally to beat Royals for 6th straight win
Colt Keith's single capped a three-run, ninth-inning rally, allowing the Detroit Tigers to stretch their winning streak to six games with a wild 10-9 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Thursday.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 16
Tigers 10, Royals 9: Colt Keith is the walk-off hero
After a rain delay at Comerica Park, the Tigers were looking to wrap up their hopeful sweep of the Royals before heading to Boston for the weekend to take on the Red Sox.
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.
Kevin McGonigle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16
Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle wastes no time shining at 3rd base after $150 million contract
So far, it’s been a season of streaks for the Detroit Tigers. Two wins, followed by four losses. Two more wins ensued, then five straight losses. Now, the Tigers are winners of five in a row and are looking to sweep their second straight opponent, the Kansas City Royals.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 16
Tigers’ A.J. Hinch Shares Zach McKinstry Injury Update Before Royals Game
Detroit Tigers utility man Zach McKinstry is being monitored after bruising his hip during Wednesday’s 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. Tigers manager A.J.
Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / April 16
Tigers' Justin Verlander: Recovery 'slower than expected'
Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander's recovery from a hip injury is "going a little slower" than anticipated, manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 16
Tigers Future Core of Stars Emerging Right Before Their Eyes This Season
The Detroit Tigers entered the regular season with World Series hopes coming off their most headline-filled winter in some time to follow up back-to-back trips deep into the ALDS.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 16
MLB News: Kevin McGonigle extension, Shohei Ohtani Cy Young, Davey Lopes, Jackie Robinson Day
While we’re all still on cloud nine from the Kevin McGonigle extension (do Tarik Skubal next, Tigers!) we have some fun little tidbits from after the big announcement as McGonigle spoke to the press about his long-term commitment to the team.
Kevin McGonigle News / Just Baseball / April 16
Detroit Tigers and Kevin McGonigle Ink 8-Year Extension
On Wednesday afternoon, hours before the Detroit Tigers take the field against the Royals, the team announced that they had reached an eight-year, $150 million extension with infielder Kevin McGonigle.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 16
Baseball America mocks Tigers to Aiden Ruiz, HS SS
Everyone loves the MLB Draft, right? It’s April, which means it’s time to cover the second edition of Baseball America’s Mock Draft season! Yes, it’s irresponsibly early, and yes, here I am anyways.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16
Modest offense aside, Tigers vie for series sweep of Royals
The Detroit Tigers have scored only four runs during the first two games of their home series against the Kansas City Royals. It's still been enough to keep their winning streak going.
Kyle Finnegan News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 16
What Reliever Kyle Finnegan Is Doing for Tigers Right Now Is Unreal
The Detroit Tigers went into this season knowing that they would have one of the better back-end bullpens in Major League Baseball. Adding Kenley Jansen completed the three-headed monster, as he accompanies Will Vest, who emerged as the closer in 2025, and last year's trade deadline acquisition Kyle Finnegan.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 15
Tigers' A.J. Hinch Announces Zach McKinstry News After Leaving Royals Game
The Detroit Tigers won their fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals by a final score of 2-1. While the Tigers are hot and playing well after a sluggish start to the season, the night did not come without concern.
Javier Baez News / Ball Exclusives / April 15
Watch: Tigers’ Javier Baez pulls off spectacular home-plate slide
The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals matched up on Wednesday, and Javier Baez put on a show in the bottom of the third inning. As he was taking home plate after a fly ball hit by Jake Rogers, Royals catcher Salvador Perez caught the ball and turned to make the tag.
Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / April 15
Detroit Tigers Lock Up Top Prospect
The Detroit Tigers enter play today off a 2-1 win against the Kansas City Royals as they started their three-game series last night. The Tigers enter play today sitting at 8-9 and 2.5 games back of first place in the American League Central.
Kevin McGonigle News / Yardbarker / April 15
Kevin McGonigle becomes latest MLB rookie to cash in with massive Tigers contract
The youth are getting paid. On Wednesday, Detroit Tigers third baseman and shortstop Kevin McGonigle, 21, became the latest MLB rookie to sign a lucrative extension.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / April 11
Tigers' Parker Meadows hospitalized after terrifying outfield collision
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was transported to a Minneapolis hospital for overnight observation after a frightening head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.
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