The Detroit Tigers jumped out to a six-run lead early but had to stave off a late rally by the Tampa Bay Rays to pull out a 10-9 victory Monday in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Detroit Tigers held off a late push by the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, securing a 10-9 victory on the road. Detroit got on the board early with a two-run RBI double from Riley Greene in the first inning before keeping Tampa Bay scoreless for the first three innings.
Two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal threw four innings of a simulated game on Monday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., and the ace lefty of the Detroit Tigers is trending toward a rehab start as soon as this weekend.
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May was horrible for the Detroit Tigers, and it shows in their 2026 standings. After making the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, it's looking very bleak for the Tigers to even attempt to make a comeback this season.
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
The Detroit Tigers had so much optimism coming into the month of May. They were 16-16 and at the top of the division. Their two-time AL Cy Young winner was anchoring a rotation that looked capable of being a serious contender.
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Ty Madden is set to return to the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff after the club decided to activate the right-hander from the injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Entering Monday with a 22-38 record, the Detroit Tigers sit 11.5 games back of the AL Central lead. Because of their struggles, the trade buzz surrounding reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal has only gotten louder.
The month of May has finally ended, and the Detroit Tigers are approaching June with a fresh start. With a record of 6-22 for May and another close loss by three runs or fewer—marking the ninth such loss this season—the team must adopt the mindset that things can only get better from here.
Maybe the Detroit Tigers would have arrested their losing skid on Sunday if manager AJ Hinch had just allowed starter Keider Montero to keep going a little longer on the mound.
The Detroit Tigers' starting rotation has been beaten down with injuries all season long, and it's greatly impacted how the franchise has played. As Tarik Skubal trade rumors and speculations increase, the Tigers are getting closer to adding a familiar face back on the mound.
The Detroit Tigers entered the weekend at 22-36, near the bottom of the American League Central, with an offense that has struggled through May while missing several key contributors.
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The Detroit Tigers made a big investment during the offseason to strengthen their position as a postseason contender for the 2026 campaign. They retained Tarik Skubal to a record-breaking $32 million arbitration deal for his final year of club control.