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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 7

Extend Struggles of Tigers Bullpen Could Spell Doom for Franchise in Postseason

Despite having a comfortable lead in the American League Central, the Detroit Tigers have run into some problems of late. Since the start of the second half of the season, the Tigers have been playing some mediocre baseball at best.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / August 7

Tigers relying on ace as Angels star chases milestone

The Detroit Tigers possess a built-in mechanism for their recent troubles -- a Tarik Skubal start. Skubal can't cure all of the team's troubles, but he can sure make everyone in the organization breathes easier every fifth game.

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Brenan Hanifee News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 7

Tigers Willingly Weakened Bullpen Optioning Brenan Hanifee To Triple-A Post-Deadline

The Detroit Tigers left a lot of people disappointed with how they handled business ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They had several areas of their roster that needed to be addressed, including the left side of their infield and depth for their entire pitching staff.

Parker Meadows News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 7

Will Parker Meadows’ Return Give Tigers the Midseason Lift They’ve Been Missing?

Despite still holding a significant lead in the American League Central, it’s hard to say that the Detroit Tigers have been playing well of late. For most of the first half of the season, the Tigers were the team to beat in the AL.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Tigers president points to ‘bright future’ amid sluggish stretch

A lot has changed during the last month for the Detroit Tigers. Back in July, the Tigers had the best record in baseball by three games at one point, and they had a 15-game lead in the AL Central.

Kerry Carpenter News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 7

Tigers Lineup Kept Afloat by Kerry Carpenter's Dominant Return From Injury

The Detroit Tigers have had a rough stretch as a team over the last month or so as they try to find their form and get back to being one of the better teams in baseball.

Aj Hinch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

AJ Hinch reveals Tigers’ mentality as Guardians tighten up division race

The Detroit Tigers were starting to look better after a dreadful 1-12 stretch, but a series loss at home against the Minnesota Twins was a big step in the wrong direction.

Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 6

Tigers Star Riley Greene's Slump Puts Him in Contention For Horrible MLB History

The Detroit Tigers just have not been the same team over the last month or so that they were for the majority of the first half of the season. A divisional lead that was once double digits has shrunk to six games, the pitching staff continues to be in shambles, and even the team's best hitters are struggling to hit with any sort of consistency.

Aj Hinch News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Tigers' AJ Hinch Has Words of Warning for his Team After Guardians Narrow Gap in AL Central

The Detroit Tigers dropped a 9-4 game to the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on Wednesday, the same day last year's playoff conquerors, the Cleveland Guardians, defeated the New York Mets by a score of 4-1, closing to within six games of Detroit in the AL Central Division.

Alex Cobb News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 6

Tigers Veteran Alex Cobb Wants To Contribute to Team's Success No Matter How Small

The Detroit Tigers shocked a lot of people when it was announced that they had signed veteran starting pitcher Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million deal in free agency this past winter.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / August 6

Detroit Tigers Ace Enters Home Stretch as Unanimous AL Cy Young Favorite

In case there was any doubt about who had the strongest position in the annual awards race, one pitcher has already won over his entire base with less than two months to go.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 6

Tigers Bullpen Trade Deadline Acquisition Suffers Rough Debut with Team

The Detroit Tigers had a trade deadline which many were not thrilled with in terms of a lack of aggressiveness in pursuit of the top names available. Though adds were made to a bullpen in desperate need of reinforcements, outside of Kyle Finnegan it's a legitimate question how many if any are going to be able to make an actual impact.

Jack Flaherty News / Field Level Media / August 6

Tigers turn to Jack Flaherty in decisive game vs. Twins

The Detroit Tigers added two starting pitchers, Chris Paddack and Charlie Morton, last week prior to the trade deadline. Getting consistently strong outings out of veteran right-hander Jack Flaherty is just as important.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 5

Tigers Could Fall Behind Other Contenders With Lack of Impact Deadline Additions

The Detroit Tigers were in as good a position as any team heading into the MLB trade deadline to make some impactful additions. There were clear-cut areas of need on the roster, with third base and their bullpen being the most pressing needs to address.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Tigers Announce Gleyber Torres News After Removal From Lineup

The Detroit Tigers are sitting in a comfortable lead in the AL Central, eight games ahead of the second-place Cleveland Guardians. Detroit did stumble out of the All-Star break, but they’ve picked it up again recently, winning six of their last eight games.

Kyle Finnegan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Kyle Finnegan reveals how Tigers are ‘different’ than Nationals

One of the biggest additions at the trade deadline for the Detroit Tigers was closer Kyle Finnegan, who came over in a trade with the Washington Nationals.

Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Tigers Make Unexpected Riley Greene Decision Before Twins Game

The Detroit Tigers have struggled as a team since the All-Star break, posting a 7–10 record after entering the second half with the most wins in MLB. Much

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 5

Tigers Work Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline Summed Up in One Word

The Detroit Tigers were a team that many people were keeping a close eye on heading into the MLB trade deadline. As the team with the best record in baseball for most of the time this year, it made sense that they would be seeking upgrades to fortify their standing atop the MLB.

Chris Paddack News / Field Level Media / August 5