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Tigers Reportedly Calling Up Max Clark as Roster Decision Looms

The Detroit Tigers, after dropping a heartbreaker to the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday afternoon, leading 7-0 with ace Tarik Skubal on the mound, to a final score of 10-9 in extra innings, have forced the front office to make another move ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

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Detroit Tigers Top Prospect Gets Called Up

Today is an off day for the Detroit Tigers as they are heading out to Sacramento, CA to start a three-game series against the Athletics. The Tigers will be on the road for the next nine games as they face the A’s, Mariners, and Giants.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 30

Tigers Need to Make Smart Decision on Trading Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers are about to have to make a really hard decision on ace Tarik Skubal and it needs to be the correct one. The Tigers just lost back-to-back series to the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles and keep slipping in the American League Wild Card playoff picture.

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Hao Yu Lee News / Just Baseball / July 30

Hao-Yu Lee Has Been a Difference Maker for the Detroit Tigers

Kevin McGonigle has been the talk of the Detroit Tigers since he debuted earlier this season. He hit the ground running, providing an answer at the top of the lineup, and is currently the favorite for American League Rookie of the Year.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / July 30

What Direction Will the Tigers Pick at the Trade Deadline?

Detroit Tigers fans seem to be pretty split on what direction the team should go in over the next week leading up to the trade deadline. On one hand, they are several games under .500, have a few of the biggest assets on the market, and obviously need more talent in a system that many rank in the bottom third of the league.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 30

Max Clark and Josue Briceño go yard, Ben Jacobs strikes out 8 for Whitecaps

Relievers Luke Taggart and Jack Little were lit up for seven runs in the first inning. The Hens’ offense fought back all game long but couldn’t make up the deficit.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Tigers’ Jeff Passan didn’t hesitate with huge Tarik Skubal trade prediction

Heading into the 2026 MLB trade deadline, the single biggest question surrounding the Detroit Tigers has been the fate of Tarik Skubal. While some fans

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 29

Tigers Casey Mize Speaks on Tarik Skubal Before Historic and Possibly Last Start

It is somewhat difficult not to get emotional about the game of baseball, especially when looking at the situation that the Detroit Tigers and their ace Tarik Skubal find themselves in.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29

Tigers’ A.J. Hinch wastes no time shutting down Tarik Skubal question

There is a very real chance that Wednesday’s start represented Tarik Skubal’s final outing with the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers were defeated by the Baltimore Orioles 10-9 despite an extra inning comeback in the 11th inning of the game.

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Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 29

The Tarik Skubal era may have had brutal ending for Tigers

Even in what could have been Skubal's final game with the team, there was still a massive letdown.

Skubal reaches career milestone in what could be final start as a Tiger

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 29

Why the Tigers Hold the Keys to the MLB Trade Deadline

The MLB trade deadline is nearly here. With a potential lockout on the horizon for the 2027 season, these next few days could operate differently than previous trade deadlines.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Tarik Skubal makes Tigers history as trade rumors swirl

There is a chance that Tarik Skubal made his final start as a member of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. If so, he is going out with a bang. Skubal struck out Taylor Ward in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park, and the Tigers pitcher became the 17th player in franchise history to record 1,000 strikeouts.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / July 29

Tarik Skubal reaches career milestone in what could be final start as a Tiger

In what could be his final start for the Detroit Tigers, left-hander Tarik Skubal reached a career milestone when he punched out the first batter of the game in Baltimore Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 28

Tigers blast Orioles 14-0 in hit parade

Gleyber Torres homered and drove in five runs and the host Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they batted in a 14-0 rout of the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.

Kerry Carpenter News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Kerry Carpenter Sends Message After Unfortunate Tigers News

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter didn't hold back Tuesday when asked about the Tigers' decision to designate catcher Jake Rogers for assignment, making clear the move hit hard in the clubhouse. The Tigers cleared a roster spot for shortstop Javier Baez, who returned from the injured list Tuesday and started in center field.

Jake Rogers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Tigers Designate Jake Rogers For Assignment

The Tigers have designated catcher Jake Rogers for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the roster will go to veteran infielder/outfielder Javier Báez, who is returning from the injured list and will start tonight’s game in center field (via Jason Beck of MLB.com).

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Tigers’ A.J. Hinch Reveals Promising Javier Baez Update Before Orioles Game

The Detroit Tigers are set to receive a boost ahead of Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, with manager A.J. Hinch confirming Javier Báez is expected to return from the 60-day injured list.

Detroit Tigers News / HITC / July 28

Black squirrel stole the show in Detroit Tigers defeat as ‘crazy’ scenes unfold at Comerica Park

Fans at Comerica Park witnessed another defeat for the Detroit Tigers as the Baltimore Orioles rolled into town. The two teams both sit under the .500 mark for the season and both sit fourth in their respective divisions.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Orioles-Tigers game interrupted by the wildest squirrel chase ever

The best action from Monday’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers came courtesy of one very elusive squirrel. The squirrel spiced up the 7th-inning stretch by invading the field and forcing the grounds crew into panic mode at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.

Kerry Carpenter News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27