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Tigers Announce Tarik Skubal News on Sunday

The Detroit Tigers are entering Sunday with just a one-game lead in the AL Central over the Cleveland Guardians, as the teams have gone in completely opposite directions during the most crucial stretch of the season.

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Tigers' homegrown trio has made franchise history this season

The Detroit Tigers have really developed these players well.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Tigers Make Big Decision After Second Straight Loss to Braves

The Detroit Tigers entered the 2025 season with playoff hopes after a strong start, but their recent performance has cooled off sharply. After leading the American League for months, they have struggled recently, winning just two of their last 10 games, including back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Braves.

Charlie Morton News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 21

Tigers Decide To DFA Charlie Morton After Disastrous Tenure

In the blink of an eye, the Detroit Tigers went from owning the best record in the American League to there being a real chance they miss the playoffs altogether if they don't turn things around in a hurry.

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Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / September 21

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 9/21/2025

The Detroit Tigers wrap up their series with the Atlanta Braves today as they look to avoid being swept. The Tigers once had complete control of the American League Central, but now their lead is down to just one game as the Cleveland Guardians have closed in.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 21

Tigers Now on Verge of Biggest Collapse in Major League Divisional Era

The Detroit Tigers lost their fifth straight game, and their eighth in the last nine, after falling to the Atlanta Braves, 6-5, on Saturday. This was a game Detroit (85-70) rallied to get into position to win.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 21

Valencia homers in Toledo win, Goose guest stars

The Mud Hens came out swinging. Well, actually, Justyn-Henry Malloy walked to lead off, but you know what I mean. Akil Baddoo also walked as Cubs starter Jaxon Wiggins reached eight balls in a row.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21

Desperate Tigers out to stop bleeding in series finale vs. Braves

The Detroit Tigers are hardly in a festive mood heading into their regular-season home finale. An American League Central Division title seemed like a foregone conclusion, but that's no longer the case.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 20

It's officially time for the Detroit Tigers to panic

The Detroit Tigers were the feel-good story of 2024 in the American League Central. One year later, the Tigers could become a head-shaking example of what happens when you go cold at the wrong time.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20

Tigers Potential AL Central Collapse Would Be Historically Horrific

The Detroit Tigers are in the middle of a complete free fall at the moment, dropping seven of their last eight and seeing their hated rival Cleveland Guardians pull within 2.5 games of the lead for the American League Central.

Aj Hinch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20

Even AJ Hinch isn’t sure ‘what’s going on’ with Tigers

The Detroit Tigers (85-70) are sending their fans to the cardiologist’s office for the second straight September, but this time, it is for very different reasons.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Tigers Facing Decision Immediately After Fifth Straight Loss

The Detroit Tigers are spiraling. Once leading the Cleveland Guardians by 15.5 games in the American League Central division, Detroit has dropped five straight games and now leads Cleveland by just one in the loss column.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 20

Braves 6, Tigers 5: Bullpen meltdown brings doom

The Tigers battled back from an early deficit on Saturday, only for Kyle Finnegan and Will Vest to lose a late lead and the game. That is five straight losses and a 2-8 stretch in their last 10 games.

Colt Keith News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20

Tigers Manager Explains Why Team Moved Colt Keith to Injured List

The Detroit Tigers are in the middle of what potentially would be a massive and historic collapse in the American League Central as the Cleveland Guardians surge and they can't seem to get in the win column.

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Gleyber Torres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20

Tigers shortstop Gleyber Torres accomplishes impressive feat vs. Braves

The Detroit Tigers received a timely lift from shortstop Gleyber Torres on Saturday, as the 28-year-old reached a major career milestone during the team’s clash with the Atlanta Braves.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20

Trade Deadline Decisions Are Coming Back to Haunt Tigers During Stretch Run

After being swept by the Cleveland Guardians, the Detroit Tigers might be getting a little bit nervous with their lead in the American League Central dropping to 3.5 games.

Detroit Tigers News / Sporting News / September 20

Tigers' A.J. Hinch non-committal regarding Charlie Morton's rotation spot

Charlie Morton might not have a spot in the Tigers' rotation anymore.

Kyle Finnegan News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20

Injury Has Not Kept Tigers Acquisition of Kyle Finnegan off Top Trades List

The Detroit Tigers were one of several franchises around the league that were seeking some bullpen help ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They had a clear need for a relief pitcher that could solidify the back end of their staff.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Tigers desperate to end skid against suddenly hot Braves

The Detroit Tigers are slumping at the worst possible time with first place in the American League Central at stake. The Tigers (85-69) have lost seven of their past eight games, and they got hammered by Atlanta 10-1 on Friday in the opener of the three-game series.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

Detroit Tigers’ Current Skid Could Have Disastrous Consequences

The Detroit Tigers wasted little time in stamping their status as the American League Central’s best team. Powered by a versatile lineup and another Cy Young-caliber campaign from Tarik Skubal, Detroit seamlessly continued its torrid streak from the end of the 2024 season.

Colt Keith News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Tigers' playoff pursuit takes hit after injury to key player

The Tigers announced that infielder Colt Keith has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to right rib cage inflammation.

Tigers activate RHP Paul Sewald, DFA RHP Jose Urquidy

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Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

Tigers’ announcer jinx can be blamed for Jhonkensey Noel homer off Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers entered Thursday’s matchup with hopes of keeping pace in the AL Central. However, one swing from Jhonkensey Noel quickly shifted the outcome.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 18

Tigers activate RHP Paul Sewald, DFA RHP Jose Urquidy

Right-hander Paul Sewald joined the Tigers on Thursday for the first time since his trade deadline acquisition. Detroit activated the 35-year-old reliever from the 60-day injured list, where he landed with a right shoulder strain.

Kyle Finnegan News / Just Baseball / September 17

The Tigers Bullpen Looks Very Different Without Kyle Finnegan

After the trade deadline had come and gone, many Detroit Tigers fans were left less than impressed. The team’s only additions? A couple of underwhelming starters and a number of bullpen arms who were either past their prime, injured, or never really had a prime to begin with.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / September 12