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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 2

Tigers Major MLB Trade Deadline Acquisition Has Incredible Debut With Team

Heading into the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers had a few clear weaknesses that had to be upgraded. Atop that list was their bullpen, which has been performing worse and worse as the regular season has worn on.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / August 2

Javier Baez drives in 4, as Tigers defeat Phillies

Tarik Skubal struck out 10 in seven innings and Detroit's offense backed him with four homers as the Tigers topped host Philadelphia, 7-5, on Saturday.

Chris Paddack News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 2

Analyzing Why Tigers Received Shockingly Poor Grade in Chris Paddack Trade

To start the second half of the season, the Detroit Tigers were struggling, and it figured to push them toward being more aggressive buyers at the deadline.

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Charlie Morton News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 2

Tigers Surprisingly Send Down Red-Hot Relief Pitcher To Make Room for Charlie Morton

With the Detroit Tigers in the middle of a massive series against the Philadelphia Phillies, they have recently made some roster moves to get new faces on the team.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 2

Detroit Tigers Exciting Top Prospect Does Something He's Never Done at Double-A

Playing at Double-A Erie, Detroit Tigers top prospect Josue Briceno did something he's never done on Friday: Hit a home run. In fact, he hit his first two home runs at that level while playing against the Akron Rubberducks.

Chris Paddack News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 2

Breaking Down Why Tigers Acquiring Chris Paddack Could Be Sneaky Good Move

After a terrible start to the second half of the season, the Detroit Tigers are starting to play a bit better of late. The Tigers were a team that didn’t have too many bad stretches in the first half, which resulted in them having the best record in the American League for much of the year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2

Aces wild: Tigers' Tarik Skubal to square off vs. Phillies' Zack Wheeler

It's not often a regular-season game carries the weight of history, but Saturday afternoon's matchup between Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler and Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal just might.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 2

Tigers Boss Scott Harris Explains Reasoning For Underwhelming Trade Deadline

The Detroit Tigers had a largely underwhelming trade deadline this week, failing to land any of the big names they have been linked to all season long.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Once Written Off Gleyber Torres Hits Milestone in Tigers Resurgence

Gleyber Torres hit his 150th career home run Thursday night—and once again, the Phillies were on the receiving end. The Tigers infielder launched a solo shot at Citizens Bank Park, marking another milestone in a quietly steady career.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Tigers’ AJ Hinch gets real on Charlie Morton reunion after Orioles trade

The Detroit Tigers made several trades leading up to the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. In all, the AL Central leaders gave manager AJ Hinch more options to work with in the bullpen and starting rotation.

Chris Paddack News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 1

Tigers RHP Chris Paddack Takes Shot at Twins After First Start With New Team

One of the several deals that the Detroit Tigers made ahead of the MLB trade deadline to upgrade their pitching staff was acquiring Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / August 1

Tigers Opt for Quantity Over Quality at the Trade Deadline

After weeks of discussing all of the big names who could carry the Detroit Tigers through the playoffs, they landed a slew of names no one was talking about instead.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Analysts Slam Tigers for Playing It Safe at the Trade Deadline

In a blunt deadline-day assessment, The Athletic named Detroit among the “Losers” of the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Writer Stephen J. Nesbitt didn’t hold back.

Dietrich Enns News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Orioles acquire lefty from Tigers as trade deadline concludes

The Orioles and Tigers apparently made a last minute trade before the deadline.

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Charlie Morton News / Total Apex Sports / July 31

Veteran Starting Pitcher Charlie Morton Acquired By Detroit Tigers

Well, well, well. If it isn’t our old pal Charlie Morton making waves again. The 41-year-old pitcher has just been dealt to the Detroit Tigers from the Baltimore Orioles in what feels like an effort to plug a leaky starting rotation.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Twins gut nearly half of their MLB roster before trade deadline

The Twins were easily the biggest sellers of the deadline. In a span of roughly 24 hours, Minnesota traded nine players from their 26-man roster, including several stars.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Why Tigers' startling trade for Kyle Finnegan might quickly backfire

While Kyle Finnegan was acquired to shore up the Tigers’ bullpen, it isn’t clear if he can do that.

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Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Tigers Go Bargain Shopping For Relief Help

The Detroit Tigers knew that bullpen help was going to need to be addressed at the trade deadline, but rather than going after the big fish, they decided to find some guppies.

Paul Sewald News / Total Apex Sports / July 31

Detroit Tigers Acquire Veteran Pitcher Paul Sewald

The Detroit Tigers have made their latest bullpen move, snagging veteran Reliever Paul Sewald from the Cleveland Guardians. The haul? A player to be named later or cash considerations.