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How Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal is Managing Workload For Postseason Run

The Detroit Tigers sit in first place in the American League Central by a wide margin. At 10.5 games up on the Kansas City Royals, that's the biggest gap between first and second place in the league.

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Tigers Averted Disaster Allowing Veteran Pitcher To Depart in Free Agency Last Year

The Detroit Tigers have done well, for the most part, over the last few years identifying starting pitchers to make short-term commitments to and extracting as much value out of them as possible.

Detroit Tigers News / Sporting News / August 26

Detroit Tigers 2026 season opener revealed as part of schedule release

Who do the Tigers open up their 2026 season with?

Jack Flaherty News / Sporting News / August 26

One Jack Flaherty statistic that should concern Tigers fans

Jack Flaherty is allowing too many fly balls.

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Can you name the player with the most home runs in one MLB season for each position on the diamond?

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 26

Tigers Need Veteran Relief Pitcher To Find Second Wind Down Stretch of Season

One of the areas of their roster that the Detroit Tigers were looking to upgrade ahead of the MLB trade deadline was their bullpen. Adding a bona fide late-game option for manager A.J.

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Tarik Skubal News / Bless You Boys / August 26

MLB News: Tarik Skubal, Scott Harris, Jacob deGrom, Ron Washington

How are we feeling, folks? Bleary-eyed and tired? Wondering why the West Coast exists? Well, we only have two more days (nights?) of it to go, so stock up on energy drinks, get the coffee brewing, and let’s have a look at some news bites to keep us entertained until tonight’s game.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / August 26

Better Together: Tigers Trio of Top Prospects Have Bonded Through a Memorable 2025 Season

ERIE – Outside of the Erie SeaWolves’ clubhouse, 20-year-old Max Clark shuffled out of a hitter’s meeting and took a seat on the bench. While Clark has never been one to miss out on an opportunity to analyze development, the chance to talk about his teammates hits a little different.

Max Clark News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 26

Tigers Prospect Max Clark’s Nickname Fitting Complement to His Talent

The Detroit Tigers are banking that young outfielder Max Clark is going to be a star one day. He already has a nickname that befits that promise. Clark is the organization’s No.

Charlie Morton News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 25

Tigers Starter Charlie Morton Admits This One Thing Is Still Bothering Him

The Detroit Tigers were busy ahead of the trade deadline, but they didn't land anyone who analysts -- or fans for that matter -- deemed to be a difference maker.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 25

Talented Tigers Prospect Could Be September Call Up Due To One Reason

There are a lot of talented prospects in the Detroit Tigers' pipeline, which is one of the main reasons why this franchise is considered to have one of the brightest futures in baseball.

How Kyle Bradish Did During His Rehab Assignment

It’s been a difficult year for the Orioles, a team that entered play on August 25 with a 60-70 record after making the postseason in 2023 and 2024. There have been positives, though, namely with the likes of Trevor Rogers and Jackson Holliday.

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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 25

Newly Acquired Tigers Pitcher Has Bought Into 'Team First' Mentality

For the Detroit Tigers, the season has been a revelation. Success was expected internally in the ballclub, but the team has turned what was believed to be one of the closest division races before the year into the widest gap in the MLB.

Jack Flaherty News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Tigers' Jack Flaherty Nears $17 Million Decision After Loss to Royals

The Detroit Tigers have emerged as true title contenders in 2025 after returning to the postseason last year. They currently hold a double-digit lead in the AL Central and continue to build momentum heading into September.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / August 24

Royals 10, Tigers 8: Flaherty flails and flounders, gritty rally falls short of moving goalposts

What began as a pleasant day at the ballpark quickly soured, then sweetened, then soured again. Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty walked eight steps closer to opting into his 2026 player option, and eight steps further away from starting ALDS game 2 this postseason, allowing eight earned runs and blowing two very different one-run leads on the day.

Aj Hinch News / Athlon Sports / August 24

AJ Hinch's Reason for Unexpected Tigers Lineup Change on Sunday

The Detroit Tigers have had an excellent month of August, improving their record to 78–53 and riding a five-game winning streak heading into Sunday. Following

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / August 24

From One-Year Flier to Free Agency’s Top Second Baseman

Gleyber Torres came into Detroit as a proven hitter with something to prove. The Tigers bet that would push him into a solid rebound season, getting out

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Three best landing spots for Adley Rutschman this offseason

The Baltimore Orioles (59-70) made a potentially franchise-altering move this week, and it could lead to a significant addition to the trade market this offseason.

Orioles place IF Jordan Westburg, P Brandon Young on injured list

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Jack Flaherty News / Field Level Media / August 24

Tigers' Jack Flaherty bids to build momentum in finale vs. Royals

Jack Flaherty's last outing alleviated any concerns about the veteran right-hander's effectiveness. Flaherty will try to build off that performance when the Tigers host the Kansas City Royals in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

Pair of timely homers help Tigers top Royals, win 5th straight

Spencer Torkelson and pinch hitter Andy Ibanez hit solo homers and the host Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23

Call-ups for top Tigers prospects not likely to come soon

Some of baseball’s top prospects have made their MLB debuts within the last week, but don’t expect any of the Tigers’ top minor leaguers to be appearing in 2025.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / August 23

It’s Time for the Tigers To Call Up Kevin McGonigle

There’s nothing fans love more than demanding a prospect get called up to the big league club. All problems are always solved by a 22-year-old joining your favorite team, right?

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / August 22

Riley Greene's 30th HR helps Tigers top Royals

Riley Greene hit his 30th homer, a two-run shot, and the host Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Friday. Zach McKinstry supplied a solo homer, triple and single, while Gleyber Torres contributed two hits, two runs scored and an RBI as Detroit won its fourth straight and 10th of its last 12.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Utilityman Ryan Kreidler designated for assignment

The Tigers announced Friday that they’ve designated utilityman Ryan Kreidler for assignment.

Tigers to select lefty reliever for his MLB debut

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Alex Lange News / Last Word On Sports / August 21

Long-Awaited Return of Alex Lange Will Boost Tigers’ Struggling Bullpen

Alex Lange quickly became a staple of the Detroit Tigers’ pitching corps after joining the team in 2021. He only continued to progress with more service time under his belt, eventually serving as the franchise’s full-time closer, adding 26 saves to his resume in 2023.

Kevin McGonigle News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 20

Kevin McGonigle Keeps Showing Detroit Tigers, Fans Why He Is Baseball's No. 2 Prospect

The Detroit Tigers seem to be keeping the seat warm until their top prospect, Kevin McGonigle, arrives to claim his starting spot in the infield. That could come as early as 2026.