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Detroit Tigers Slugger Has Improved Offense with Patient Approach

The Detroit Tigers are off to a fantastic start to the season and a major reason why is their improved offensive production. Last year, the Tigers were able to go on a great run to the playoffs thanks to an ability to pitch at a very high level.

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Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes to pitch in DH, but not against each other

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers will have their aces on the mound Thursday, though apparently not in the same game. The teams will play a doubleheader in Detroit due to a Wednesday rainout.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Fans upset as Tarik Skubal vs. Paul Skenes duel gets shut down

Rain pummeled the Midwest on Wednesday and cancelled numerous Major League Baseball games in the region. One of them was set to go down in Detroit as Tarik Skubal was going to lead the Detroit Tigers against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 18

Padres' Overpaid Slugger Could Help Fix Problem at Shortstop for Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are running away with the American League Central so far this season, and now their sights should be set on a larger goal. After a strong second half of the year in 2024, the Tigers have proven that last campaign was no fluke with the success they have had so far.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Pirates-Tigers postponed, will play doubleheader Thursday

The Wednesday night contest between the Pittsburgh Pirates and host Detroit Tigers was postponed due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday.

Don Kelly News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Tigers Pay Tribute to Pirates Manager, Fan Favorite Don Kelly Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 7-3 at Comerica Park on Tuesday as manager AJ Hinch's team improved its MLB best wins total to 47 on the season.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / June 18

Javier Báez Has Special Night With Detroit Tigers, Reaches 10 Years Of MLB Service

Javier Báez has always had a flare for the dramatic. So it was only fitting that on the night that marked his 10th year of MLB service time, "El Mago" came to play.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 18

Detroit Tigers Can Bolster Bullpen in Proposed Trade With Pittsburgh Pirates

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the best teams in baseball throughout the 2025 MLB regular season, currently owning the best record in the game. They are rolling, cementing their status as one of the true World Series contenders in baseball.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 18

Tigers Have Blown Away Expectations to Become Top World Series Contenders

The Detroit Tigers took the baseball world by storm with the unprecedented run they went on during the 2024 season. Despite being sellers at the MLB trade deadline and facing a double-digit deficit in the standings, they caught fire and earned the second wild card spot in the American League.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / June 18

Pirates tasked with solving stingy Tigers ace Tarik Skubal

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been nearly unbeatable at home since the start of last season. The Pittsburgh Pirates have the unenviable task of facing the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner on Wednesday.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Detroit Tigers Trade Idea Nets Recent Cy Young Award Winner From Faltering National League Team

The Detroit Tigers overcame adversity to take down the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night as manager AJ Hinch's team closed out their road foes with a 7-3 win at Comerica Park. The Tigers improved their record to 47-27 on the season while the Pirates fell to 29-45 with two more games to go in the series.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Tigers’ Javy Báez doubles down with 2 home runs against the Pirates

The Detroit Tigers brought the best record in baseball into a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. After dropping a set to the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend, they were looking to get back on track against Pittsburgh.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / June 17

Javier Baez hits two HRs as Tigers knock off Pirates

Javier Baez hit a pair of solo home runs and the host Detroit Tigers downed the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Tuesday. Baez's power display made a winner of Casey Mize, who allowed three runs (two earned) and five hits in six innings.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

3 Detroit Tigers who must make 2025 All-Star Team

The Detroit Tigers are still riding the momentum from last summer, carrying the American League’s best record. While they keep racking up wins atop the AL Central, their best players are racking up votes for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / June 17

Potential Trade Deadline Targets for the MLB-Leading Tigers

The Detroit Tigers find themselves with the best record in baseball (46-27), but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement within the roster. While the team has had consistent success this season, they could use another starting-caliber pitcher and some offensive help.

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Reese Olson News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Tigers Share Injury News on Starting Pitcher Reese Olson Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers took on the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night, jumping out to a 2-1 lead in the top of the third inning as Casey Mize battled Bailey

Jackson Jobe News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Tigers Make Big Jackson Jobe Announcement Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe began rounding into form this season at the ripe age of 22 years old, giving Tigers fans hope for a strong season and potentially a strong postseason from the Irving, Texas native.

Alex Lange News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Detroit Tigers Announce Big Alex Lange News Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers lost starting pitcher Jackson Jobe to a season-ending injury on his right elbow recently, prompting concerns about the team's pitching staff headed toward the second half of the 2025 season.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 17

Detroit Tigers May Ship Out Fan Favorite Star at Trade Deadline Amid Struggles

The Detroit Tigers are the best team in Major League Baseball approximately six weeks ahead of the trade deadline at the end of July, a reality not many expected before the season began.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 17

Detroit Tigers See Three Intriguing Pitching Matchups in Series Against Pirates

The Detroit Tigers enter another week still holding onto the best record in Major League Baseball with a perceived chance to build on that mark. Coming into Comerica Park this week is going to be the last place Pittsburgh Pirates, who arrive to the series with a paltry 29-44 record and sit nearly 16 games out in the National League Central.

Will Vest News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Tigers’ Will Vest avoids IL after injury scare

The Detroit Tigers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday to kick off a three-game series. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch walks into the series with good news regarding the leader of his bullpen.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 16

Detroit Tigers Superstar Prospect Wins Prestigious Award at High-A Affiliate

Detroit Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle was named as the Hitter of the Week in the High-A Midwest League on Monday. The No. 23 prospect in the sport, per MLB Pipeline, McGonigle is part of a loaded West Michigan Whitecaps roster that also features top prospects Josue Briceno and Max Clark.