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Tigers Get Encouraging First Look at Key Piece From Tarik Skubal Trade

Tigers Get Encouraging First Look at Key Piece From Tarik Skubal Trade

The season is nearly over for the Detroit Tigers, given that they won’t be partaking in any postseason action. That means the final week of baseball is full of evaluations of players who could make or break 2027.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 22

Tigers aim to clinch series vs Nationals on Tuesday night

The Detroit Tigers opened up the penultimate series of the 2026 campaign with a 9-2 victory at Comerica Park — soon to be Fifth Third Park — on Monday night.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 21
Tigers aim for more long balls in middle game of series vs. Nats

Tigers aim for more long balls in middle game of series vs. Nats

The Detroit Tigers showed off their power in the opener of a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals on Monday. They'll look for more long balls in the middle game of the series on Tuesday.

MLB News / ESPN / September 21

RHP Ryan, key piece in Skubal trade, shines in debut for Tigers

River Ryan, acquired from the Dodgers in the Tarik Skubal trade, was outstanding in his Detroit debut Monday night, pitching three scoreless innings in a win against the Nationals.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 21
Tigers ride 3 home runs to blowout win over Nationals

Tigers ride 3 home runs to blowout win over Nationals

Ben Malgeri hit a three-run homer and the host Detroit Tigers opened a three-game series with a 9-2 romp over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 21
Javier Báez’s 2027 Contract Year Created a $24 Million Tigers Problem

Javier Báez’s 2027 Contract Year Created a $24 Million Tigers Problem

The Detroit Tigers are entering the offseason with an uncomfortable decision regarding Javier Báez. Báez remained under contract for $24 million in 2027, the final year of the six-year agreement he signed before the 2022 campaign.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 21

Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park for 2027

Officials with Fifth Third Bank and the Detroit Tigers held a press conference on Monday afternoon to announce a new name for Comerica Park. Back on February 2, Fifth Third Bancorp completed its merger with Comerica Incorporated.

Tarik Skubal News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 21
Tigers Call Up One of the Prospects Acquired in Tarik Skubal Trade

Tigers Call Up One of the Prospects Acquired in Tarik Skubal Trade

In early August, the Detroit Tigers were part of the blockbuster trade deadline move that sent left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 21
Tigers' AJ Hinch Points the Finger As To How Decisions Will Be Made Closing Out 2026

Tigers' AJ Hinch Points the Finger As To How Decisions Will Be Made Closing Out 2026

Going into the final couple of weeks of the regular season, the playoff chances for the Detroit Tigers were getting less and less by the day. Manager AJ Hinch and his team were officially eliminated from the postseason on Sunday afternoon with an 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox.

Troy Melton News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Troy Melton Provides Update After Early Exit From Tigers Start 

Troy Melton Provides Update After Early Exit From Tigers Start 

Troy Melton exited Sunday night’s start early after experiencing tightness in his throwing forearm, but the Detroit Tigers pitcher does not believe the issue is connected to his previous elbow injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

River Ryan News / Just Baseball / September 21
River Ryan’s New Beginning Comes in the Midst of His Comeback

River Ryan’s New Beginning Comes in the Midst of His Comeback

TOLEDO, Ohio — River Ryan’s phone rang around 9:00 p.m. He and his wife were getting their one-year-old ready for bed when the news came in. “It just kind of happened really quick,” Ryan said.

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MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 21

Tigers return home to host Nationals in penultimate series of 2026

The Detroit Tigers wrapped up their seven-game road trip with an 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field, dropping the four-game series to the home team, three games to one.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 20

Melton struggles as White Sox take the series

On a blustery, wet Sunday evening in Chicago, Troy Melton struggled through a shaky outing and left in the fourth with an apparent injury. The Tigers didn’t swing the bats that well, though they had their chances, but the bullpen crumbled in the middle innings to put this one out of reach.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20
Justin Verlander's Last Tigers Start of 2026 Season Revealed

Justin Verlander's Last Tigers Start of 2026 Season Revealed

It is becoming quite evident that the Detroit Tigers are not going to make the 2026 MLB Postseason. But even with the Tigers about to be automatically

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 20
2026 Transactions: Tigers to Promote Ryan, Reds DFA Friedl

2026 Transactions: Tigers to Promote Ryan, Reds DFA Friedl

Heading into the final week, the Tigers will get a look at River Ryan, as the pitching prospect will make his Detroit big-league debut. Additionally, the Reds designated veteran outfielder TJ Friedl for assignment.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20
Tigers Rookie Keeps Impressive Hit Streak Alive Despite Loss Saturday

Tigers Rookie Keeps Impressive Hit Streak Alive Despite Loss Saturday

To say it was a disappointing season for the Detroit Tigers might be an understatement. They went into the year with World Series aspirations and became sellers at the trade deadline, where both Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize were dealt away to contenders.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18
Tigers wipe out 6-run deficit, knock White Sox out of first place

Tigers wipe out 6-run deficit, knock White Sox out of first place

Dillon Dingler delivered the go-ahead single and Riley Greene followed with a two-run homer in a five-run eighth inning as the visiting Detroit Tigers stormed back from six runs down to beat the Chicago White Sox 11-8 on Friday.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 15
A look at the Tigers' last-ditch effort at a playoff push

A look at the Tigers' last-ditch effort at a playoff push

The Tigers are 4.5 games out of the final wild-card spot with 12 games to play.

Justin Verlander making progress for one last Tigers appearance
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Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 13
Justin Verlander making progress for one last Tigers appearance

Justin Verlander making progress for one last Tigers appearance

The 2026 season was supposed to be the perfect send-off for future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander.

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 13
A.J. Hinch Outlines the Plan for Final Justin Verlander Start

A.J. Hinch Outlines the Plan for Final Justin Verlander Start

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has a target date in mind for Justin Verlander’s final start, although the team still has a few steps to complete before making it official.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
Tigers’ AJ Hinch can’t imagine a rookie as good as Kevin McGonigle

Tigers’ AJ Hinch can’t imagine a rookie as good as Kevin McGonigle

With only 15 games left for the Detroit Tigers in the 2026 MLB regular season, it’s only a matter of time before they get mathematically eliminated from the postseason hunt.

Spencer Torkelson News / Just Baseball / September 9
Should the Tigers Bring Back Spencer Torkelson in 2027?

Should the Tigers Bring Back Spencer Torkelson in 2027?

When the Detroit Tigers selected Spencer Torkelson first overall in the 2020 draft, his name was tied to brighter days. After selecting Casey Mize with the first pick in 2018 and Riley Greene fifth in 2019, the trio was viewed as the group to pull the Tigers out of the bottom of the league and back into contention.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6
Tigers Activate Brant Hurter, Move Matt Vierling To 60-Day IL

Tigers Activate Brant Hurter, Move Matt Vierling To 60-Day IL

The Tigers have activated left-hander Brant Hurter from the 60-day injured list and moved outfielder Matt Vierling from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 4
A.J. Hinch Delivers Jack Flaherty Update Before Tigers Game

A.J. Hinch Delivers Jack Flaherty Update Before Tigers Game

Jack Flaherty is getting closer to a return for the Detroit Tigers, with manager A.J. Hinch providing an encouraging update on the veteran right-hander before Friday’s game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 3
Tigers’ latest win can’t hide the ugly truth about their season

Tigers’ latest win can’t hide the ugly truth about their season

The Detroit Tigers' bullpen has not been up to task this summer. That's why the Tigers are unlikely to make the postseason. 

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