Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tigers' Wednesday Game vs. Rays Given New Start Time Due to Inclement Weather

The Detroit Tigers took the first two games of their series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park in Motown, giving manager AJ Hinch's team a chance

Colt Keith News / Field Level Media / July 8

Colt Keith drives in 3 as Tigers nip Rays to win 5th straight

Colt Keith hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh and the host Detroit Tigers stretched their winning streak to five games with a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.

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Kerry Carpenter News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Tigers Announce Kerry Carpenter Update After Eight Straight Missed Games

Kerry Carpenter is in his fourth major-league season with the Detroit Tigers after making his debut in 2022. During his first three seasons in Detroit, Carpenter faced primarily right-handed pitching and dominated the platoon advantage, consistently delivering against right-handed pitching.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 8

Tigers Underrated Signing Set To Begin Bullpen Sessions, Could Return This Year

The Detroit Tigers are expected to be contending for an American League pennant down the stretch and into October, meaning they will need all hands on deck for a late-season push.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 8

Well-Rounded Tigers Are ‘Baseball’s Most Pleasant Surprise’

There may not have been a team in the MLB that had as much positive momentum coming into the 2025 season as the Detroit Tigers. Their unprecedented run in the second half of the 2024 campaign, which included them being sellers ahead of the trade deadline and overcoming a double-digit deficit in the standings, was incredibly impressive.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Tigers Bring in Former Twins Lefty for Pitching Depth

The Tigers are making a low-risk pitching addition. Detroit signed left-hander Devin Smeltzer to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Toledo.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 8

Tigers Promoting Star Prospects Together Shows Confidence in Franchise's Future

The Detroit Tigers made some absolutely massive news on Sunday afternoon when it was announced they were promoting not one, not two, but three of their top prospects to Double-A Erie.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 8

Tigers Sign Veteran Reliever, Part Ways With Offseason Outfield Addition

The Detroit Tigers are assessing their current roster and figuring out ways they can improve. As the best team in Major League Baseball, they are virtually guaranteed a spot in the playoffs.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 8

ESPN’s Analyst Shows Tigers Have the Prospects to Swing a Blockbuster Trade

With the trade deadline just weeks away, ESPN analyst David Schoenfield dreamed up three blockbuster trades that involved some of the biggest names in the game.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 8

Detroit Tigers All-Star Is 'Going To Get Paid' if He Can Maintain Production

The Detroit Tigers didn’t spend as much money this offseason as many people thought they would, and it wasn’t for a lack of trying. They were right in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes to the very end, but he ended up signing a deal with the Boston Red Sox instead.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7

Tigers achieve feat not seen in 12 years in Rays win

The Detroit Tigers are off to a tremendous start this season. And they achieved a feat following Monday’s win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Detroit hasn’t had much success in the last decade, posting two winning seasons in the last 10 seasons.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 7

MLB Shouts Out Tigers’ Milestone After Rays Win

Detroit closed out Monday night at Comerica Park with a 5‑1 win over Tampa Bay, marking a major season milestone. It is the first time since 2013 the Tigers have been 24 games over .500.

Keider Montero News / Fastball on SI / July 7

Detroit Tigers' Right-Hander Keider Montero Shows Out In First Start Since June 1

In a 5-1 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, starting pitcher Keider Montero returned to the rotation in style. After optioning Montero to Triple-A Toledo on June 20, the Tigers recalled the 25-year-old Venezuela native to make the start.