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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 26

Paging bullpen support for the Detroit Tigers

It’s a given year, and a given baseball season, and so the Detroit Tigers’ bullpen is a problem. Despite a nice run of 3-1-1 in their last five series, things still feel too precarious for any comfort.

Casey Mize News / Bless You Boys / April 26

Casey Mize is pitching better than ever in 2026

Casey Mize has had an interesting career since being drafted 1st overall in 2018. Despite career highlights that include a Minor League no-hitter in his AA debut and a 2025 All-Star Game appearance, Mize has often felt underwhelming for a one-time top prospect.

Jack Flaherty News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 26

Jack Flaherty’s Early Struggles Becoming Concern for Detroit Tigers

Jack Flaherty is becoming an unpredictable piece in the Detroit Tigers’ rotation. After making his return to Detroit this offseason and signing a $35 million contract, expectations were higher.

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Bryce Rainer News / Bless You Boys / April 26

Rainer notches three hits, MacDonald finishes a single shy of cycle

Toledo and Omaha each had five hits on Saturday, but the Mud Hens were the only team to score in a 2-0 win over the Storm Chasers. Sawyer Gipson-Long outdueled Mitch Spence in a battle of minor-league veterans.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / April 25

Reds 9, Tigers 2: Bad Jack strikes again

Jack Flaherty had zero command of anything in this one and was mauled for six runs in two innings of work. Even accounting for Flaherty’s usual rollercoaster nature, this is two in a row where he really couldn’t put the fastball remotely where he wanted it with any consistency.

Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 25

Detroit Tigers Are Seeing the Best of Spencer Torkelson Again

The Detroit Tigers organization might not have said it publicly, but the way that Spencer Torkelson started his 2026 campaign was very worrying. While he had been drawing walks, the first base slugger wasn't meeting the expectations that the league has for first basemen.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 25

Kevin McGonigle Set Another Impressive Milestone for the Tigers

Kevin McGonigle seems to offer something to marvel at every single game. The Detroit Tigers knew they had a special player from Opening Day, where he went 4-5 with two doubles and two RBIs.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 25

Tigers' Second Best Starting Pitcher Emerges from Veteran's Shadow

When someone thinks of the Detroit Tigers, typically the first name that comes to mind is two-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Tarik Skubal. The Tigers then decided to beef up their starting rotation this offseason by adding both Framber Valdez and future Hall-of-Fame inductee Justin Verlander.

Kelvis Salcedo News / Bless You Boys / April 25

Rayner Castillo spins a gem in Whitecaps victory, Kelvis Salcedo returns to Lakeland

This one lasted just long enough as the Mud Hens seized the lead in the bottom of the fifth, and then the game became official as rain washed out the rest of the day.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 24

How Tigers Offense Saved Tarik Skubal with Two Clutch Home Runs

The Detroit Tigers played one of their best overall games of the 2026 season on Thursday afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers, and it all started with Tarik Skubal on the mound.

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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 / Bless You Boys / April 24

Malgeri and Julks stay hot for the Hens

Ben Malgeri and Corey Julks stayed red hot, while Dylan File threw a really good game for the Hens on Thursday. File cruised through the early innings while his teammates built up a big lead.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / April 24

Tarik Skubal Goes Bonkers in the Dugout After Brutal Outing

Tarik Skubal has undoubtedly been the best starting pitcher in the MLB over the past couple of years. The 29-year-old left-hander has powered the Detroit Tigers to the playoffs in consecutive seasons.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 23

Brewers' bullpen struggles continue in walk-off loss to Tigers

The loss sealed a 2-1 series defeat in Detroit and capped Milwaukee’s road trip at 3-3, following a two‑of‑three series win in Miami.

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Spencer Torkelson News / Ball Exclusives / April 23

Watch: Spencer Torkelson hits walk-off homer for the Tigers

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run to clinch a comeback win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The final score was 5-4. Both teams exchanged runs early in the game, but the Brewers got out to a 4-3 lead in the seventh inning thanks to a 3-run inning.