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Jack Flaherty, Tigers aim to start series well vs. White Sox

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty took his team on a roller coaster ride during his six starts in August. The Tigers are hoping they will get the better version of Flaherty in the opener of a weekend series against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Friday.

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Tigers Predicted To Let All-Star Slugger Walk in Free Agency This Winter

It has been a very successful season for the Detroit Tigers, who are going to be the winners of the American League Central and should be pleased with how they have performed this year. Coming off making a surprise trip to the playoffs in 2024, the team will be trying to go even further than they did in the last campaign.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 4

Detroit Tigers Have 2 Future Superstars Down In MiLB Right Now

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the darlings of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Detroit is among the top contenders in the American League, to the surprise of some, but what should scare opposing teams is that the Tigers also have one of the best farm systems in the game right now.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 4

Tigers Clearly Made Correct Deadline Move as Mets Closer's Struggles Continue

Ahead of the trade deadline which now feels like a lifetime ago all the way back in July, the Detroit Tigers were being linked to just about every single reliever who may have been becoming available.

Detroit Tigers News / Sporting News / September 4

Tigers linked to signing of expected $200 million Blue Jays star to fix biggest issue

The Detroit Tigers are reportedly targeting a $200 million Blue Jays star this offseason to address their biggest team weakness.

Kevin McGonigle News / Sporting News / September 4

Tigers' top prospect Kevin McGonigle has a great chance to make the 2026 Opening Day roster

Will Detroit Tigers top prospect shortstop Kevin McGonigle make the 2026 opening day roster?

Parker Meadows News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 4

Jamhai Jones Gives Tigers Chance To Ease Parker Meadows' Return to Lineup

The Detroit Tigers have been patiently waiting for center fielder Parker Meadows to make his return to the lineup. Sidelined since July 28 because of a strained quad, the 2025 MLB regular season has been a bust for the 2018 second round pick.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 4

MLB News: Tarik Skubal Cy Young, Kyle Finnegan, Roman Anthony, Framber Valdez

It’s an off day for the Tigers today as they get ready to invite the White Sox to town. In the meantime, there’s a lot of Tigers pitching chatter. There’s

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 4

Tigers Magic Number to Win AL Central Gets Huge Boost With Royals Loss

The Detroit Tigers claimed a 6-2 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday, wrapping up a three-game series at Comerica Park. The Tigers won twice, to be honest.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 4

Max Clark and John Peck homer in SeaWolves victory; Whitecaps stomp the TinCaps

The Mud Hens battled back from an early deficit only to get walked off for their second straight loss to Lehigh Valley on Wednesday. The Hens scored first as Parker Meadows and Hao-Yu Lee drew walks to start the game.

Troy Melton News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

Rookie Troy Melton Emerging as Tigers’ Middle-Innings Savior

The Detroit Tigers’ bullpen hit its stride over the past month, posting a remarkable 2.98 ERA in August. That is the second-best mark in MLB during that span.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 3

Tigers Turn To Keider Montero As Chris Paddack's Replacement

The Detroit Tigers continue to maintain their prominent lead in the American League Central standings with a steady record of 81-60, far above the Kansas City Royals who sit in the second-place spot 9.5 games back.

Kyle Finnegan News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 3

Tigers Cannot Afford To Lose Kyle Finnegan Amidst Historic Stretch

Detroit Tigers fans and analysts alike came away feeling that the team’s moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year were underwhelming. There were clear needs to address and some impactful players available that would have helped the team.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 3

Kerry Carpenter, Tigers capture finale in home series with Mets

Kerry Carpenter blasted a three-run homer and the host Detroit Tigers salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 6-2 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon.

Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / September 3

Casey Mize looks to regain past form as Tigers host Mets

Casey Mize made the American League All-Star team this season, but he hasn't pitched like a star in his past eight outings. The Detroit Tigers right-hander will try once again to regain his early-season form in the finale of a three-game home series against the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon.

Chris Paddack News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3

Tigers’ Chris Paddack to go on leave after tough outing vs. Mets

The Detroit Tigers suffered a blow on and off the field Tuesday night, as right-hander Chris Paddack revealed he will be stepping away from the team on MLB bereavement leave following a difficult outing against the New York Mets.

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 2

AJ Hinch Believes Riley Greene’s Bat Is Punishing the League

Riley Greene is the kind of hitter who can change the temperature of a season with one swing. Lately, he’s been doing it a lot. The 24-year-old outfielder has caught fire just as the Tigers settle in for the stretch run, and AJ Hinch sees it as a payoff for Greene’s steady approach.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Tigers’ AJ Hinch gives ‘day-by-day’ Javier Baez update amid dreadful slump

Though Detroit Tigers star Javier Baez was selected to the MLB All-Star game earlier this season, there’s no denying that he is currently in a frustrating slump.

Chris Paddack News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Tigers move veteran righty to bullpen

He was acquired from the Twins ahead of the trade deadline.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 2

AJ Hinch Hints at Bigger Role for Troy Melton in Tigers’ October Plans

A month ago, Troy Melton was a young arm still trying to find his place. His first big-league start went sideways. Now? AJ Hinch sees him as a weapon. “He’s been incredible, and he’s been adaptable, and he’s been open,” Hinch told SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / September 2

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 9/2/2025

The Detroit Tigers will play the middle game of their series against the Mets tonight. The Tigers dropped the opener yesterday, 10-8. Ahead of tonight’s game, the Tigers are recalling right-handed pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long from Triple-A Toledo.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / September 2

Pitching Problems in Detroit as Stretch Run Begins

The Detroit Tigers are currently the number one seed in the American League and would have a bye to the Division Series if the season ended today, but one question still looms: Who would be pitching in Game 2?

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / September 1

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 9/1/2025

The Detroit Tigers start a series against the New York Mets today. The calendars have officially flipped to the final month of the 2025 season, and with that, rosters have also expanded.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Tarik Skubal Sets Tigers Franchise Season Record in Win Over Royals Sunday

The Detroit Tigers won their second game in three tries at Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday behind the power left arm of pitcher Tarik Skubal, seizing a series win after a disastrous four loss series in Sacramento against the Athletics earlier this week.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / August 31

Tarik Skubal shines as Tigers take down Royals

Tarik Skubal allowed four hits over seven strong innings and backup catcher Jake Rogers' two-run triple highlighted a four-run fifth as the visiting Detroit Tigers blanked the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Sunday.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30