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Tigers rally for rare victory against Braves

Gleyber Torres had three hits and capped a two-run rally with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to help the visiting Detroit Tigers score a 5-2 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

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Tigers 5, Braves 2: RBI hero Matt Vierling helps Detroit avoid sweep

After losing two in a row against the Braves and dropping below the .500 mark for season wins, the Tigers were hoping to dodge a series sweep before heading back to Detroit.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 30

Who Tigers Will Deploy Against the Texas Rangers Amidst Injuries

The Detroit Tigers suffered a series loss to the red-hot Atlanta Braves, but will return home for six consecutive games. The road trip didn't come without its share of injuries.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Tigers’ surprise breakout star behind Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers have yet to play their best baseball in 2026, but the team is still in second place in the American League Central standings. Ace Tarik Skubal is having another strong season, but the Tigers have had other players step up as well.

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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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Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / April 30

3 Tarik Skubal Trade Landing Spots After Recent Injury Scare, Tigers Struggles

The Detroit Tigers have the best pitcher on the planet on their roster with Tarik Skubal, but his contract expires at the end of this year, and he's expected to sign for over $400 million in free agency next offseason.

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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 / April 30

Tigers May Need to Start Worrying About Star Closer After Another Blown Save

The Detroit Tigers lost a devastating one on Wednesday night to drop the series against the Atlanta Braves despite holding a lead in the bottom of the ninth inning before failing to close it out.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 30

MLB Hall of Famer Believes in the Detroit Tigers' Chances in 2026

It's been a very weird season for the Detroit Tigers so far. The just under .500 record has been good enough to second the AL Central; however, it is a strong indication that this is the Tigers' division to lose at this point in the campaign.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 30

John Peck homers in Erie victory as Ben Jacobs makes a good High-A debut

Dylan File did a nice job navigating the Clippers lineup, and Ben Malgeri and Gage Workman stayed hot at the plate as the Hens took down the Clippers on Wednesday to even the series.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / April 29

Tigers 3, Braves 4: Atlanta walks it off as Kenley Jansen drops the ball

The Tigers were hoping to bounce back from their Tuesday evening loss to the Braves, and they were hoping Tarik Skubal would be the man on the mound to make that happen.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 29

Tigers put RHP Casey Mize (adductor), SS Javier Baez (ankle) on IL

Detroit Tigers' right-hander Casey Mize and shortstop Javier Baez were placed on the injured list on Wednesday after both were hurt during Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Kyle Hendricks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Tigers hire 2016 World Series champion as special assistant

The Detroit Tigers added championship experience to their organization on Wednesday by hiring former MLB pitcher Kyle Hendricks as a special assistant.

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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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 29

Detroit Tigers Make Unorthodox Hire in Attempt to Jumpstart Pitching Staff

The Detroit Tigers have made an interesting new hire on their coaching staff, which could shake up the way they operate and potentially offer a boost to their starting rotation and bullpen.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Tigers Place Casey Mize, Javier Báez On Injured List

The Tigers have placed righty-hander Casey Mize and utilityman Javier Báez on the injured list, per a club announcement. Mize heads to the 15-day IL due to a right adductor strain.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / April 29

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 04/29/2026

The Detroit Tigers tonight play the second game of their three-game series with the Atlanta Braves. The Braves won last night’s game 5-2 to start the series.

Kyle Hendricks News / Bless You Boys / April 29

Tigers hire former Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks as a special assistant

Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic Detroit broke news on Wednesday afternoon that the Detroit Tigers have hired long-time Chicago Cubs starting pitcher, Kyle Hendricks, as a special assistant to the front office.

Kevin McGonigle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

How Kevin McGonigle is already making Tigers history

While the Detroit Tigers are 15-15 through their first 30 games and are firmly in the mix of the AL Central, rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle is having himself a stellar start to his MLB career.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 29

Tigers vs. Braves Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 29

Tigers vs. Braves: The Detroit Tigers continue their road trip to the Atlanta Braves with Game 2 on Wednesday afternoon. The home team leads the series after beating the visitors 5-2 on Tuesday.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / April 29

Tarik Skubal, Tigers take aim at hot Braves

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will take the mound on Wednesday night when his Detroit Tigers face the host Atlanta Braves and their top rookie pitching prospect.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Tigers' A.J. Hinch Announces Javier Baez Update After Leaving Braves Game

Javier Baez’s tenure with the Detroit Tigers has been underwhelming since he signed a six-year, $140 million contract back in 2021. Detroit brought him

Javier Baez News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Javy Baez suffers an ugly ankle injury on ill-advised slide into first base

Javy Baez cost himself with a lapse in judgment during Tuesday’s game. The Detroit Tigers infielder Baez was up to bat in the fifth inning at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter Reacts to Historic Spencer Torkelson Development After Reds Game

The Detroit Tigers dropped their weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, but the bigger picture remains encouraging. After a sluggish start to the season, Detroit has won 11 of its past 16 games and now sits tied for first place in the American League Central.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / April 27

Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle staking early All-Star claim

Infielder Kevin McGonigle has been a revelation for the Detroit Tigers since making his debut in March.

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MLB The Show 26: How to Unlock 99 Miguel Cabrera Fast

A new content drop is live in MLB The Show 26, and it’s centered around the Legends and Flashbacks collection led by Miguel Cabrera. According to in-game collections and program details, the top reward is a 99 overall Cabrera that requires 21 vouchers.

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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Burch Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22

Tigers To Select Burch Smith

The Tigers are going to select the contract of right-hander Burch Smith. Left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding active roster move.