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After beating ace Tarik Skubal, Twins ready for Tigers' Framber Valdez

The Minnesota Twins are coming off their toughest victory of the season. Less than 24 hours later, they must try to avoid a letdown. The Twins will go for their third consecutive win when they face the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

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Max Clark keeps rolling as Hens peck the Saints

The Mud Hens welcomed back their home crowd with a well pitched game and just enough offense to everyone home quickly and out of the cold with a victory on Tuesday afternoon.

Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 8

Riley Greene's Struggles Raising Questions About Spot in Tigers Lineup

The Detroit Tigers have lost three games in a row for the second time this season, after dropping the first two games of the four-game series against the Minnesota Twins.

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Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / April 8

Game Recap: Skubal Struggles and Tigers’ Bats Are Quiet in Loss

The Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins played the second game of their four-game series tonight. Tarik Skubal got the ball for Detroit as he faced off against Taj Bradley for the Twins.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 7

Ranking the Top 3 Detroit Tigers Standouts After 10 Games

The Detroit Tigers' 2026 campaign through 10 games hasn't started the way some would expect, definitely not if you ask the players, but there's still a long season ahead.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Tigers’ A.J. Hinch Shares Tarik Skubal Decision Before Twins Game

The Detroit Tigers enter their matchup against the Minnesota Twins with a 4–6 record, on a two-game losing streak. They are looking to rebound after a 5–3 loss on April 5.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 7

Tarik Skubal, Tigers Face Twins: Preview, Storylines

The Detroit Tigers played in frigid conditions at Target Field in Minneapolis on Monday. The Tigers' offense went quiet after the fourth inning, losing to the Minnesota Twins 7-3.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 7

Tigers hope bats heat up with temperature in clash vs. Twins

The good news for the Detroit Tigers is that the worst of the cold weather should be in the past. The bad news is that warmer temperatures do not guarantee hotter bats.

Kevin McGonigle News / Bless You Boys / April 7

Kevin McGonigle knows what he’s doing

It only took a week for Major League pitchers to realize they had a problem: how on Earth do you get Kevin McGonigle out? Examining his minor league track record gives no obvious answer.

Max Clark News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 7

MLB Experts Give Aggressive Potential Call-Up Date for Max Clark

Max Clark has absolutely dominated Triple-A pitching so far and earned plenty of respect. The 21-year-old prospect is batting .367/.474/.567 with six doubles and three stolen bases through eight games with the Toledo Mud Hens.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 7

Game Recap: Base Running Blunder Hurts Tigers; Twins Take First Game of Series

The Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins played the first game of their four-game series tonight. Casey Mize got the ball for Detroit as he faced off against the Twins’ ace Joe Ryan.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 6

Detroit Tigers Show Power Surge, Move Up HR Rankings After First Home Stand

The Detroit Tigers' 2026 campaign has gotten off to a much different start than their 2025 campaign did. After their first time playing in front of fans at Comerica Park, Detroit holds a 4-5 record and hits the road once again, this time to take on the Minnesota Twins.

Kerry Carpenter News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Kerry Carpenter News Emerges After Removal From Tigers Lineup

The Detroit Tigers are looking to get back on track this week after losing their series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Through their first nine games of the year, Detroit owns a 4-5 record.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 6

Tigers Series Opener at Twins: Preview, Storylines

After beginning the season with a tough road trip against the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks, the Detroit Tigers returned over the weekend to host the St.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 6

Three Catalysts Who Could Push Tigers Further Up MLB Power Rankings

The Detroit Tigers are now coming off a near-sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. The Tigers pulled off a stunning 4-0 shutout in Game 1, followed by an 11-6 victory on Saturday, but the Cardinals bounced back for a tight 5-3 comeback win on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 6

Tigers, Twins focus on turning the page

The Detroit Tigers do not have to spend much time dwelling about their prime-time loss against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. On Monday, the Tigers will welcome a new day, a new opponent and a new city.

Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 6

Spencer Torkelson Makes Corner-Turning Statement in Tigers Sunday Night Loss

The Detroit Tigers might have fallen short to the St. Louis Cardinals in the final game of their three-game set, but there was one positive individual takeaway that could spark the Tigers' offense for their upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins, which kicks off Monday night.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 5

Cardnals' 4-run 5th denies Tigers 3-game sweep

Ivan Herrera's tiebreaking two-run single capped a four-run, fifth-inning outburst as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals topped the Detroit Tigers, 5-3, on Sunday night.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / April 5

Top Storylines To Follow in the Tigers’ Farm System

The calendar has flipped to April, and minor league baseball is in full swing. The Detroit Tigers farm system has been near the top of the rankings for a few years, and 2026 is no different.