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Tigers Announce Probable Starters for Final Series of Homestand vs Red Sox

There is one team in the American League that has yet to win 14 games on the year, the Boston Red Sox. The Sox are now starting a road trip, which begins at Comerica Park in Detroit to face the Tigers, who sit right around .500.

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Tigers’ AJ Hinch gives Gleyber Torres injury update before Rangers game

The Detroit Tigers have been off to an okay start to the 2026 MLB season, as their 18-17 start has them tied for first place in the AL Central standings.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / May 4

Reeling Red Sox draw Tigers ace Tarik Skubal for second time in '26

Tarik Skubal racked up a season-high 10 strikeouts against Boston last month. The Red Sox have the misfortune of facing the two-time Cy Young Award winner in the opener of a three-game series in Detroit on Monday night.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

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Tigers break open close game, earn series win vs. Rangers

Spencer Torkelson smacked a two-run homer, Kevin McGonigle supplied a pair of run-scoring hits and the host Detroit Tigers downed the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Sunday in the rubber game of a three-game series.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / May 3

Tigers 7, Rangers 1: A Torkelson blast and a good bullpen game

The Detroit Tigers bullpen put together a really impressive game as six different relievers handled the Rangers without much trouble. Meanwhile, Spencer Torkelson supplied some power, and a parade of soft hits that found holes helped them pile up the runs and win this series two games to one on Sunday night.

Spencer Torkelson News / NBC Sports / May 3

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Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 3

Kevin McGonigle's Success Overshadowing Key Tigers Infielder's Breakout Season

To say it has been incredible to watch Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle play this season would be the understatement of the season, especially since he skipped Triple-A altogether.

Gleyber Torres News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 3

Tigers’ Gleyber Torres To Miss Nightcap Versus Rangers With Injury

The Detroit Tigers will be taking the field for their series finale and nightcap against the Texas Rangers without their usual second baseman. Gleyber Torres left Saturday's game pretty early and did not return to the game.

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Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3

Tigers Recall Zack Short, Designate Grant Holman For Assignment

The Tigers announced that they are selecting the contract of infielder Zack Short for tonight’s game with the Rangers. Fellow infielder Jace Jung was

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 3

Tigers on Sunday Night Baseball: Preview, Storylines

The Detroit Tigers got early offense en route to a 5-1 victory on Saturday. After a pair of base hits from Gleyber Torres and Riley Greene, a three-run home run hit by catcher Dillon Dingler quickly put the Tigers ahead.

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McKinstry goes deep in Toledo debut

Zach McKinstry hit a home run in his Triple-A debut on Saturday, but Toledo’s offense didn’t do much else in a 5-3 loss to Columbus. McKinstry hit his bomb in the fourth with Max Burt on base.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 3

Rangers vs. Tigers Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 3

Rangers vs Tigers: The Texas Rangers finish up their three-game series with the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Sunday evening. The Tigers drew level in the series after beating the Rangers 5-1 on Saturday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

Tigers hope to steal a series from Rangers

Aggressiveness on the bases could become a new dynamic for the Detroit Tigers. As the Tigers look for a series win in the finale of a three-game home set with the Texas Rangers on Sunday night, Detroit's sudden penchant for stealing bases could be a key.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 3

Tigers Star Prospect Meeting Moment After Rock-Solid Month at Toledo

When an organization starts seeing players hit the injured list it is nice to know that there might be an option for reinforcements sitting inside the pipeline.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / May 2

Dillon Dingler, Keider Montero guide Tigers past Rangers

Dillon Dingler had a three-run home run and a double to spark the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 home win against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Keider Montero (2-2) gave up one run on five hits, walked two and struck out two in 6 2/3 innings as Detroit evened the three-game series.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Tigers Place Will Vest On 15-Day IL, DFA Yoniel Curet, Select Ricky Vanasco

The Tigers have placed right-hander Will Vest on the 15-day injured list due to right lateral forearm inflammation. Righty Ricky Vanasco‘s contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo in the corresponding move, and right-hander Yoniel Curet was designated for assignment to create space for Vanasco on the Tigers’ 40-man roster.

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Justin Verlander news included in latest Tigers injury updates

With the Detroit Tigers dealing with injuries currently, the one piece that fans are waiting for updates on is veteran starting pitcher Justin Verlander.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / May 1

3 Trades the Tigers Could Make to Go All-In With Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers have a very tough decision to make this season. Tarik Skubal is in the final year of his contract. They can either keep him on the roster and attempt to make a World Series run with him, or they can trade him for a haul of MLB players and prospects to kickstart their team into the future.

Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / April 30

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