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MLB News / Bless You Boys / May 18
Guardians 8, Tigers 2: Silent bats and sluggish defense stymie Tigers 
Happy Monday, everyone. The Tigers lost their weekend series against the Jays, but it’s a new week, so perhaps new opportunities lie ahead. The Tigers will start trying that today as they open their four-game home series against the Cleveland Guardians.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 18
Detroit Tigers Fans Will Like A.J. Hinch’s Latest Comments on Tarik Skubal
The baseball gods have given the 2026 Detroit Tigers something to look forward to in the near future, despite beating them down to a 20-27 record entering play May 18.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Tigers' Tarik Skubal News Emerges Before Guardians Game
The Detroit Tigers continue searching for consistency during a disappointing start to the 2026 MLB season, entering Monday’s game against the Cleveland
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 18
A Once-Hot Detroit Tigers Bat Has Become a Growing Concern
The Detroit Tigers entered 2026 with some of the highest expectations across Major League Baseball. In what could be the final year of having Tarik Skubal on the roster, the Tigers spent some money this offseason; however, the results haven't been in their favor despite the money being on the books.
Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Gleyber Torres Reacts to Former Yankees Teammate After Retirement Announcement
The Detroit Tigers are off to a disappointing and inconsistent start to the 2026 MLB season, entering Monday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians with a record of 20-27, fourth in the American League Central.
Kevin McGonigle News / Bless You Boys / May 18
Reverse Scouting Kevin McGonigle
By any measure, Tigers’ rookie Kevin McGonigle is having an excellent rookie year. The number two prospect in all of baseball coming into the year has an impressive .291/.397/.424 slash for the season and is walking more than he’s striking out.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 18
Tigers Series Opener vs Guardians: Preview, Storylines
The Detroit Tigers haven't been playing great baseball. They suffered their fourth consecutive series loss after a 4-1 defeat to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 18
Peck and Callahan homer in Erie victory, Charlie Christensen strikes out seven for Lakeland
Dylan File had a rough day on the mound, and the Hens offense just couldn’t string enough runs together as they dropped the series four games to two in Omaha on Sunday.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Jack Flaherty News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 17
Jack Flaherty Pitching Exact Opposite of What Tigers Need Right Now
It has been a brutal stretch for the Detroit Tigers, who have lost 10 of their last 12. While it isn't fair to blame any one part of the roster, it sure is hard to ignore what is going on with the team's pitching staff right now.
Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / May 17
Tarik Skubal's Trade Deadline Status Uncertain After Resuming Throwing
The Detroit Tigers are another team that has been performing well short of their expectations. This is a team that signed Framber Valdez to compliment back-to-back American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal in hopes of taking the AL Central.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17
Tigers Activate Will Vest, Place Ty Madden On 15-Day IL
The Tigers announced that right-hander Will Vest has been activated from the 15-day injured list. Vest will take the spot of Ty Madden, who is headed to the 15-day IL himself due to a right forearm contusion. Madden’s placement is retroactive to May 16.
Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 17
Casey Mize's Stellar Return from Injury Stifled by Tigers Offense
Casey Mize returned from a two-and-a-half-week injured-list stint and shoved in the Tigers' loss to the Blue Jays at Comerica Park on Saturday. Mize was sent to the injured list at the end of April with a right adductor strain, and no one would have known based on his performance over the weekend.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 17
Owen Hall throws three perfect frames in FCL play, Valencia homers again for Hens
Eduardo Valencia continues to swing a hot bat, but a bullpen day for the Hens did not go well. Things did start well, as Ben Malgeri led off the game with a double, and Max Clark smoked a drive to right for an RBI double, but was stranded.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17
Blue Jays, Tigers start pitchers on rebound from tough outings
Jack Flaherty still is seeking his first victory of the season. Kevin Gausman is coming off his worst outing of the campaign. Those two veteran right-handers will be the mound opponents in the finale of a three-game series between the Toronto Blue Jays and host Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.
Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 16
Riley Greene is Hitting .500 Lately and Nobody Is Talking About It
The Detroit Tigers have not been having fun. Without question, the last few weeks have been a struggle, and this was a team in need of a bright spot. They needed a “moment”.
Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 16
Detroit Tigers News & Notes 05/16/2026
The Detroit Tigers improved to 20-25 following their walk-off win over the Blue Jays last night. They trail the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central by 3.5 games.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16
Tarik Skubal Begins Throwing Progression
Tarik Skubal underwent arthroscopic surgery on May 6 to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, but the two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner has already started playing catch, Tigers manager A.J.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16
Spencer Torkelson walks off Blue Jays for epic Tigers win
Coming into Friday evening’s tilt against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers found themselves struggling with a 19-25 record, one spot out of last place in the American League Central Division.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / May 15
Tigers’ A.J Hinch Shares Casey Mize Decision After Tarik Skubal News
The Detroit Tigers are in desperate need of good news. Sitting at 19-25 and fourth in the American League Central heading into a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit has watched its starting rotation get picked apart by injuries all season long.
Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15
Latest Tigers’ Justin Verlander injury update will catch fans’ attention
Detroit Tigers veteran pitcher Justin Verlander is recovering from a hip injury. The Tigers are obviously being cautious with the 43-year-old. According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Verlander recently threw a 50-pitch batting practice.
Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 15
Detroit Tigers News & Notes 05/15/2026
The Detroit Tigers are 19-25 after being swept by the New York Mets. They trail the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central by 4.5 games.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
MLB completely blew replay review in Tigers-Mets game
Major League Baseball made an inexplicable decision on a replay review in Thursday’s game between the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets. Tigers second baseman Gage Workman tried to take third on a bloop single in the top of the fourth inning of Thursday’s game at Citi Field in New York, N.Y.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10
Tigers Place Kerry Carpenter On 10-Day IL, Select Gage Workman
The Tigers announced that outfielder Kerry Carpenter has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left AC joint sprain. Infielder Gage Workman‘s
Framber Valdez News / Yardbarker / May 6
Framber Valdez hurts himself, Tigers with lack of emotional control
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez delivered what may go down as the worst start of his career and displayed a lack of emotional control that hurt the Tigers and may have played a role in the pitcher's disappointing foray into free agency last offseason.
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