Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Tarik Skubal 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.

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.

Tarik Skubal 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.

Dodgers have a big edge to trade for Tarik Skubal

Ken Rosenthal: Braves among five teams inquiring on Tarik Skubal

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 29

Tigers Turn Historic Night Into Ultimate Proof of Their Offensive Transformation

Records rarely happen by accident. When an offense scores in every inning in which it comes to the plate, a starting pitcher throws seven scoreless innings, and a rookie hits two home runs in just his seventh Major League game, it usually means something bigger is happening than just a single victory.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / July 29

Tigers' Tarik Skubal eyes 'cool' milestone ahead of game vs. Orioles

Unless the front office decides against dealing him, Tarik Skubal will make his last start as a member of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29

Dodgers have a big edge to trade for Tarik Skubal

Can anyone stop the Dodgers if they decide to pursue Skubal?

Shohei Ohtani moves up multiple career lists with leadoff HR

Chilling audio reveals how Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter stole $200,000

Ken Rosenthal: Braves among five teams inquiring on Tarik Skubal

The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / July 29

Tigers go for the home series win against the Orioles on Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers evened up their home series with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night with an authoritative 14-0 thumping of the visitors. Javy Baez

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Tigers make 91-year history in blowout win vs Orioles

We’re only days away from the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, and the Detroit Tigers will be the focus of speculation about the future of ace pitcher Tarik Skubal, who has been heavily embroiled in trade rumors.

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.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

Javier Baez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Tigers’ Javier Baez hilariously gets real about Triple-A stint before return

The Detroit Tigers reinstated Javier Baez from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, ending a three-month absence caused by a high right ankle sprain. Baez returned to the lineup in center field vs.

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.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Tigers Reveal Tarik Skubal Decision Amid Trade Rumors

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch shut down any immediate uncertainty surrounding Tarik Skubal on Tuesday, confirming the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner will make his scheduled start Wednesday despite ongoing trade speculation.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 28

Javier Báez Returns as Tigers DFA One of Their Longest-Tenured Players

The Detroit Tigers made some roster moves ahead of the second game of the three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park. As announced by Tigers PR on X (formerly Twitter), the Tigers today activated INF Javier Báez off the 60-day injured list.

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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 28

The Biggest Mistake the Tigers Can't Make This Trade Deadline

Front offices are closely monitoring the Detroit Tigers trade deadline situation. It's still unclear what their stance is, and we may not know until the end of the week.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 28

Troy Melton, opposing Orioles, attempts to end Tigers' skid

Dean Kremer gave up a season-high six runs in his latest start. The Baltimore Orioles right-hander will try to turn things around in the second contest of a three-game road series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

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

Tigers Place Kerry Carpenter On Injured List

The Tigers placed designated hitter/outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list before tonight’s game against the Orioles. Rookie outfielder Eduardo Valencia was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to replace him on the active roster.