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Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / August 25

Detroit Tigers Cut Ties With 27-Year-Old Pitcher

The Detroit Tigers designated 27-year-old right-hander Ricky Vanasco for assignment on Monday, clearing a 40-man roster spot after signing veteran reliever Tyler Kinley.

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 25

Framber Valdez's Latest Outing Proves Tigers Huge Contract Was Mistake

The Detroit Tigers and manager AJ Hinch dropped the first game of their recent series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Framber Valdez took the hill for Detroit looking to put up a quality start.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / August 25

Can the Tigers even up their series with the Rays? Find out on Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers made it six straight losses and ninth in the last 10 games with a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park on Monday night. Framber Valdez was just good enough to earn a quality start, but his offense failed to find any real momentum.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Jackson Jobe News / Field Level Media / August 25

Losers of 6 straight, Tigers hope Jackson Jobe can tame Rays

The Detroit Tigers' bullpen failed Jackson Jobe in his last start. That didn't diminish the fact that he's quickly establishing himself as a fixture in the rotation.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / August 24

Tigers skid extends to six as they drop series opener to Rays

The Tigers continue to lose at the worst possible time, dropping the first game of their series against the Rays 4-1. Let’s throw our memories back a ways, to the last time the Tigers squared off against the Rays.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Tigers Make Gleyber Torres Decision for Rays Game

Gleyber Torres is out of the Detroit Tigers’ starting lineup for Monday night’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park. The veteran second baseman is getting a scheduled day off after starting 23 consecutive games.

Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Tigers' Riley Greene Update Surfaces Before Rays Game

The Detroit Tigers received an encouraging update on All-Star outfielder Riley Greene ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Greene has returned to Detroit and will begin base-running and physical conditioning work at Comerica Park as he continues recovering from a right hamstring injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of Tyler Kinley

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley

The Detroit Tigers have signed Kinley to a major league deal to bolster their bullpen amid their recent struggles.

Rays' Drew Rasmussen eager to continue win streak in opener vs. Tigers

Royals outslug Tigers, polish off 7-0 homestand

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 24

Tigers Need Framber Valdez to Stop Their Season From Spiraling

The Detroit Tigers return home Monday night, desperately needing something to change after one of their worst stretches of the year. The Tigers have lost five consecutive games and eight of their last nine games, following Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Kansas City Royals.

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Tyler Kinley News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Tigers Sign Tyler Kinley To Major League Deal

The Tigers announced that they have signed right-hander Tyler Kinley to a major league deal. Righty Ty Madden has been optioned in a corresponding active roster move.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 24

Tigers Reveal Probable Starters for Must-Win Series vs Rays

The Detroit Tigers are running out of time to salvage a playoff berth. They return home after a miserable road trip, going 1-6 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Kansas City Royals.

Riley Greene News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Detroit Tigers Announce Riley Greene Decision on Sunday

The Detroit Tigers wrap up their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon, hoping to avoid a sweep after dropping the first two contests.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 23

Dodgers' Tarik Skubal set to face his former team in upcoming series

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be facing the Detroit Tigers in an upcoming series, which means that Tarik Skubal is in line to face his former team.

Return date revealed for Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow

Dodgers' Andy Pages receives brutal injury update after X-rays

Dodgers expected to call up Alek Thomas following Andy Pages injury

The 'A.L. Cy Young winners since 1967' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Tigers To Select Andrew Sears For MLB Debut

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters on Saturday that left-hander Andrew Sears will have his contract selected tomorrow. The prospect is expected to make his big-league debut as a bulk reliever against the Royals on Sunday.

Kevin McGonigle News / Just Baseball / August 20

Kevin McGonigle Is Exceeding All Early Expectations

The Detroit Tigers‘ improbable run to the postseason in 2024, followed by narrowly missing a chance to play for a World Series in 2025, pushed fans’ expectations for an aggressive offseason in 2026 sky-high.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Rafael Flores Jr.'s historic day salvages latest Paul Skenes dud for Pirates

Paul Skenes had another disappointing outing for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon, failing to get through five innings and allowing three earned runs with four walks.

Pirates hit two HRs in ninth to rally past Tigers 4-3

Concerns over Paul Skenes grow as struggles continue in start versus Tigers

Oneil Cruz proves worth to Pirates in return from injury, rough rehab assignment

The 'National League Cy Young winners' quiz

Kerry Carpenter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 18

Kerry Carpenter gets injury update as Tigers make playoff push

The Detroit Tigers are a surprising postseason contender despite trading ace Tarik Skubal before the deadline. One player who could certainly give Detroit a boost down the stretch of the season is outfielder Kerry Carpenter — who is currently injured.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 13

Tigers continue to catch fire without ace Tarik Skubal

Who would have thought that the Detroit Tigers would go on a hot streak following the departure of Tarik Skubal.

Former GM Says Mets 'Have to Sign' Tarik Skubal This Winter

Shohei Ohtani Going To Make Rehab Starts In MLB Games

Tigers make unfortunate Riley Greene announcement in midst of playoff push

The 'A.L. Cy Young winners since 1967' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 14

Tigers make obscure history in shutout victory over Guardians

Thursday's win moved the Tigers to 60-61 this season and put them in a tie with the Texas Rangers for the third AL wild-card spot.

Tigers make unfortunate Riley Greene announcement in midst of playoff push

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Riley Greene News / Yardbarker / August 14

Tigers make unfortunate Riley Greene announcement in midst of playoff push

Despite trading away Tarik Skubal ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers have remained well within striking distance of an AL wild-card spot. Detroit's chances of securing one of those spots took a major hit Wednesday afternoon with an injury announcement regarding an All-Star player.

Tigers executive reacts to Tarik Skubal's reunion comments

Athletics get rough news on All-Star slugger Nick Kurtz

Walt Weiss has grim update on Spencer Schwellenbach

A healthy Blake Snell could be exactly what Dodgers need

Francisco Lindor makes feelings on future clear amid trade rumors

Paul Sewald finds new home following DFA by Diamondbacks

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 11

'I'm not surprised': Tigers executive reacts to Tarik Skubal's reunion comments

During an appearance on MLB Network Radio, Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris addressed those words.

What's gone wrong for Skubal through first two Dodgers starts

Angels' firing of pitching coach Mike Maddux may be Pirates' gain

Phillies prez has honest take on Bryce Harper claiming team needed help

Two-time All-Star, former batting champion announces retirement

Former Mets player speaks out on landing role on Broadway

Troy Melton News / Yardbarker / August 9

Tigers' Troy Melton emerging as ace following dominant stretch

Troy Melton has emerged as an ace for the Detroit Tigers following his continued dominance in the rotation. In his last nine starts, he's held a 0.83 ERA with 55 strikeouts and a 0.85 WHIP across 54.1 innings pitched.

Jackson Jobe dominates in long-awaited 2026 debut for Tigers

Tarik Skubal says he'd 'love to' return to Tigers less than week after trade to Dodgers

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer reaches historic MLB milestone vs. Phillies

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

Jackson Jobe News / Yardbarker / August 8