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On YouTubeDetroit 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
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.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 8
After a Nightmare Week, the Tigers Get Set For a Crucial Stretch
To say it's been a tough week in Motown would be a considerable understatement. Since the beginning of the work week, the Detroit Tigers announced that
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.
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 / 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.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 8
Malachi Witherspoon strikes out 10, Peyton Graham homers twice for Erie
Bryan Sammons threw a decent game, but the bullpen crumbled to dust on Thursday as the Redbirds ran away with this one. Sammons gave up a pair of runs in the top of the second, but otherwise kept things clean over five innings of work.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8
Tigers bring beleaguered rotation into weekend series at Kansas City
The Detroit Tigers are reeling coming into a weekend series against the host Kansas City Royals that begins on Friday. The Tigers had a much-needed off day on Thursday after being swept in three games by the visiting Boston Red Sox.
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.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 7
Tigers Manager A. J. Hinch Shares Important Update on Tarik Skubal's Elbow Surgery
The Detroit Tigers have been dealt blow after blow early this season, with the most significant coming in the form of losing ace Tarik Skubal for the foreseeable future.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Tigers’ perfect trade offer for Angels’ Jose Soriano after Tarik Skubal injury
Tarik Skubal, arguably the best starting pitcher in MLB, will miss around two months due to left elbow surgery. The procedure on his throwing arm will remove bone chips and has the Detroit Tigers scrambling for a potential replacement.
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.
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.
Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / May 6
Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (elbow) set for Wednesday surgery
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left elbow Wednesday. The surgery to remove loose bodies in his pitching elbow is being performed by prominent surgeon Dr.
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.
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.
Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Tigers' Triple-A manager abruptly fired under unclear circumstances
The Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A team, the Toledo Mud Hens, now has a new manager in a surprising turn of events.
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