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Tigers Bounce Back from Struggling July to Win 16 Games in August

The Detroit Tigers ran into their worst stretch of baseball in July. They had a pair of six-game losing streaks and, if not for their four-game winning streak to finish the month, the Tigers would not have amassed more than a single digit amount of wins.

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Mets 10, Tigers 8: Slugfest in Motown

After winning a weekend three-game series against the division-rival Royals, the Tigers came home to start a three-gamer with a team in the thick of the National League Wild Card race, the New York Mets.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 1

Tigers Bullpen Find Stride in August, Posting Second-Best ERA in MLB

The Detroit Tigers have put together some extremely impressive baseball stints over the course of the 2025 season, but lately, they have really started to kick things up a notch.

Tarik Skubal News / Sporting News / September 1

Tarik Skubal did something on Sunday that's never been done in Tigers' franchise history

Tarik Skubal sets a Tigers' franchise record with seven inning, shutout outing on Sunday.

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Tigers Officially Call up Young Outfielder, Relief Pitcher as Rosters Expand

The Detroit Tigers are adding some reinforcements as they enter the final month of the season to win the American League Central title. The Tigers announced that they promoted outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy and pitcher Chase Lee to the active roster in advance of Monday’s game with the New York Mets.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 1

Tigers Magic Number to Win AL Central Gets Huge Boost Entering September

The Detroit Tigers want to reach the playoffs for the second straight year and winning the American League Central for the first time since 2014. Entering September, the Tigers (80-58) received a significant boost in both endeavors after beating the Kansas City Royals, 5-0, at Kauffman Stadium.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 1

Tigers Reportedly Decide Who Their September Call-Ups Will Be As MLB Rosters Expand

The Detroit Tigers will have two new players on their roster. As part of the September call-ups when rosters expand from 26 men to 28 across Major League Baseball, according to Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are set to recall both Justyn-Henry Malloy and Sawyer Gipson-Long from Triple-A Toledo.

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Kevin McGonigle homers, Kelvis Salcedo deals for Lakeland and the Whitecaps win the division again

After three straight losses to St. Paul, a series loss for Toledo felt all but certain. Not so fast, my friend. The Mud Hens put together a three-game streak of their own to split the series, ending with Sunday’s 2-1 walk-off victory.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal makes more franchise history amid Cy Young chase

The Detroit Tigers cruised to a comfortable 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, as Tarik Skubal made more franchise history, tossing seven shutout innings in his stellar 2025 season.

Kyle Finnegan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31

Tigers’ Kyle Finnegan making rare history with hot streak since Nationals trade

Kyle Finnegan made unique MLB history after the Detroit Tigers’ matchup against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday evening. Finnegan began the year with the Washington Nationals, who he represented since 2019.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 31

Was Tigers Closer Kyle Finnegan Best MLB Trade Deadline Acquisition?

The Detroit Tigers have built their now nearly two-year run of success around acquiring talented pitchers and using innovative strategies to deploy them in ways most optimal for limiting runs.

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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 31

Tigers Potential Bullpen Free Agent Target off Board After Agreeing to Extension

The Detroit Tigers have a few areas of their roster that they will be looking to upgrade this offseason. A lot of focus will be on their lineup, specifically, the left side of their infield.

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'Best player in baseball' takes aim for Royals vs. Tarik Skubal, Tigers

The Kansas City Royals are pushing for a playoff spot, and Bobby Witt Jr. is doing his part to help them get there. Riding a majors-best 18-game hitting streak after recording single in the first inning Saturday, Witt crushed a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth in the Royals' 3-1 win against the visiting Detroit Tigers.

Jack Flaherty News / Field Level Media / August 30

Jack Flaherty, Tigers look to upend Royals

Jack Flaherty does not need to wait long for a chance at redemption against the Kansas City Royals. The veteran right-hander will look to rebound from

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30

Tigers shut down righty reliever due to elbow soreness

Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg told reporters Friday that right-hander Beau Brieske had a setback during a recent bullpen session.

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Gleyber Torres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29

The stat that proves why Tigers’ Gleyber Torres should be leading off

The Detroit Tigers enter the weekend sitting at 78-57. AJ Hinch has put together another elite season as Detroit’s manager, but credits the fanbase for his team’s dominance.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Braves select pair of right-handers

The Braves announced Friday that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander John Brebbia from Triple-A Gwinnett. Atlanta also recalled righty Nathan Wiles from Gwinnett, while lefty Austin Cox and righty Wander Suero were optioned to Triple-A.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Tigers Mourn World Series-Winning Pitcher’s Death at 81

The Detroit Tigers and the baseball world mourn former relief pitcher Daryl Patterson, who passed away earlier this week at 81. Originally from California, Patterson went 11-9 with a 4.09 ERA over parts of five big-league seasons.

Cris Rodriguez News / Just Baseball / August 29

The Curious Case of Cris Rodriguez

At just 17 years old, Tigers outfielder Cris Rodriguez is already flashing grown-man power. With a 90th percentile exit velocity of 107 mph and a 113 mph max that rivals big leaguers, his raw juice is undeniable.

Izaac Pacheco News / Just Baseball / August 28

Head Down and Keep Working: How Izaac Pacheco Is Carving His Own Path to the Majors

COMSTOCK PARK — Step, step, step, step…scoop, throw. Step, step, step, step…scoop, throw. The West Michigan Whitecaps had just concluded their pregame work and were making their way back to the clubhouse to prepare for the game.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Former MLB GM Says Tigers Must Avoid Classic Playoff Trap

The Detroit Tigers own the best record in the American League at 78–56. They carry a 9½-game cushion in the Central. They have nine different hitters with double-digit home runs before the end of August, a Cy Young winner at the top of the rotation, and a bullpen that shortens games.

Alex Cobb News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27