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Hall Of Fame Pitcher Makes A Damning Statement Regarding Leadership Capability Of Framber Valdez

Framber Valdez is certainly one of the most reliable starting pitchers in the MLB over the past few years. Yet the 32-year-old has also carved a reputation as a hothead on the mound with a string of controversial incidents.

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Erie can’t win 10th in a row, West Michigan can lose 13th in a row

The Toledo Mud Hens put up a baker’s dozen to beat the Memphis Redbirds on Saturday and take control of the series. Toledo led from start to finish, scoring in the first inning and pulling away by the second.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10

Red-hot Royals chase series sweep of tumbling Tigers

Last month, the Detroit Tigers continued their recent dominance of Kansas City by sweeping a three-game series. On Sunday night, the host Royals can return the favor by handing the reeling Tigers a season-high sixth straight defeat.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 10

Tigers Avoid Being Swept by Royals: TV Channel, Stream, Radio

The biggest question for the Detroit Tigers entering Sunday's game with the Kansas City Royals is whether they can avoid a sixth straight loss? The Tigers (18-22) are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 9

Royals 5, Tigers 1: Sleepwalking towards the cellar

Once again, the Detroit Tigers did not swing the bats well in this one. The makeshift pitching combination didn’t actually do that badly, but they aren’t

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 9

Why the Detroit Tigers Are Relying on This Bat More Than Ever

The Detroit Tigers are not currently playing their best baseball. In fact, some might argue that they are their own worst enemies. The top teams in Major League Baseball typically lose around 60 games or more in a season, so losing is inevitable.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 9

Tigers Try to Snap Four-Game Losing Streak: TV Channel, Stream, Radio

The Detroit Tigers know they’re banged up across the roster. So they’re in survival mode right now. The Tigers (18-21) are tied with the Kansas City Royals (18-21) for second place in the AL Central as they face each other for the second time in a three-game series on Saturday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 9

Expect a close score when Tigers, Royals duke it out

The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers only know about playing close games against each other this season. After the Royals earned a comeback, walk-off win in the opener of a three-game series on Friday, they will look to hand the visiting Tigers a fifth consecutive defeat Saturday night.

Kevin McGonigle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle gets brutally honest on success in rookie season

The Detroit Tigers and Kevin McGonigle continue to enjoy one of baseball’s most exciting rookie seasons, but the top prospect is not pretending the transition has been easy.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / May 9

Detroit Tigers Get Huge Boost With Veteran Pitcher After Tarik Skubal Injury

The Detroit Tigers expressed strong intentions for the 2026 campaign by keeping hold of Tarik Skubal for his final year under club control. The 29-year-old lefty secured a landmark arbitration settlement in February for his final year before reaching free agency.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 9

Troy Melton perfect in rehab start, Jude Warwick and Gage Workman star on Friday

Sawyer Gipson-Long returned off the injury list for this one, and was pretty meh, but he did a lot better than lefty Pete Hansen did against the Hens. Gipson-Long gave up two runs in the top of the first, and then another run before departing in the fourth.

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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 / May 8

Tigers 3, Royals 4: Tigers go off the rails late, drop series opener

After a nice Thursday off day, the Tigers are in Kansas City hoping to get some games back in the AL Central and push their way back towards first. The AL Central is an extremely tight race at the moment, so every game really does count, even this early in the year.

Zack Short News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Tigers Re-Sign Zack Short To Major League Deal

The Tigers have re-signed infielder Zack Short to a major league deal. They had an open 40-man roster spot due to Short himself being designated for assignment earlier this week.

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Keider Montero News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 8

Keider Montero Carries Reputable Track Record Into Matchup vs. Kansas City Royals

The Detroit Tigers' first week of May was one to forget, as there were several reasons for doom and gloom within the organization. Despite being below .500, the Tigers are still in a position to fight for separation against their AL Central counterparts.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / May 8

Tigers' Tarik Skubal gets encouraging return timeline

When it rains, it pours for the Detroit Tigers. A.J. Hinch's team is dealing with a plethora of injuries on the mound, including star hurler Tarik Skubal.

Framber Valdez hurts himself, Tigers with lack of emotional control

Details emerge on 'inappropriate' behavior that led to firing of Tigers' Triple-A manager

Chicago Cubs linked to All-Star trade that would give fans chills

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 8

Tigers Notes: Focus Areas for Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson in Royals Series

It was a rough week at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers as they look to improve their brand of baseball on the road against the Kansas City Royals beginning Friday night.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Tigers Outright Yoniel Curet, Zack Short

The Tigers sent righty Yoniel Curet and infielder Zack Short through outright waivers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News was among those to relay. Short is still weighing whether to accept the assignment or elect free agency.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Tigers Receive Tarik Skubal News Before Royals Game

The Detroit Tigers worst-case scenario came true earlier this week when manager A.J. Hinch revealed that Tarik Skubal would need surgery on his left elbow to remove loose bodies.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

Details emerge on 'inappropriate' behavior that led to firing of Tigers' Triple-A manager

Details have surfaced on what led to this week’s unexpected firing of Gabe Alvarez.

Tigers' Triple-A manager abruptly fired under unclear circumstances

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / May 6

3 Players the Tigers Could Trade to Blow it Up After Tarik Skubal's Injury

The Detroit Tigers have a contending roster whenever Tarik Skubal is active and healthy. That's been the case for the last three years, but Skubal is going to be out for a few months after suffering an elbow injury that requires surgery.

Gleyber Torres News / Field Level Media / May 6

Tigers place 2B Gleyber Torres (oblique) on 10-day IL

The Detroit Tigers placed three-time All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain. Torres, 29, had progressed in recent days but continued to feel pain while swinging.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

MLB announces punishment for Framber Valdez

Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez will have to sit for a while after Major League Baseball determined that he intentionally threw at a batter in Tuesday’s game.

Trevor Story reacts to Valdez's plunking

MLB suspends Pirates manager, pitcher

Shohei Ohtani reacts to Dave Roberts' approach to his two-way status

Platooning Bryson Stott no longer makes sense for the Phillies

Cardinals' Jordan Walker is an early candidate for NL MVP

Detroit Tigers 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.

Trevor Story responds to Framber Valdez’s plunking

Tarik Skubal's injury leaves Tigers with two potential trade targets

Tigers Designate Zack Short For Assignment

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Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / May 6

The Detroit Tigers’ Defense Is Becoming Their Achilles’ Heel

The Detroit Tigers entered the season as the favorites to finish atop the AL Central. Offseason additions Framber Valdez, Justin Verlander, and Kenley Jansen, along with the returning Gleyber Torres and Kyle Finnegan, led to optimism, but this team still had legitimate questions.