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Tigers Star Riley Greene's Slump Puts Him in Contention For Horrible MLB History

The Detroit Tigers just have not been the same team over the last month or so that they were for the majority of the first half of the season. A divisional lead that was once double digits has shrunk to six games, the pitching staff continues to be in shambles, and even the team's best hitters are struggling to hit with any sort of consistency.

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Tigers' AJ Hinch Has Words of Warning for his Team After Guardians Narrow Gap in AL Central

The Detroit Tigers dropped a 9-4 game to the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on Wednesday, the same day last year's playoff conquerors, the Cleveland Guardians, defeated the New York Mets by a score of 4-1, closing to within six games of Detroit in the AL Central Division.

Alex Cobb News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 6

Tigers Veteran Alex Cobb Wants To Contribute to Team's Success No Matter How Small

The Detroit Tigers shocked a lot of people when it was announced that they had signed veteran starting pitcher Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million deal in free agency this past winter.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / August 6

Detroit Tigers Ace Enters Home Stretch as Unanimous AL Cy Young Favorite

In case there was any doubt about who had the strongest position in the annual awards race, one pitcher has already won over his entire base with less than two months to go.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 6

Tigers Bullpen Trade Deadline Acquisition Suffers Rough Debut with Team

The Detroit Tigers had a trade deadline which many were not thrilled with in terms of a lack of aggressiveness in pursuit of the top names available. Though adds were made to a bullpen in desperate need of reinforcements, outside of Kyle Finnegan it's a legitimate question how many if any are going to be able to make an actual impact.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 6

Tigers' Recent Struggles Expose Significant Concerns in One Key Area

After a brutal start to the second half of the season, the Detroit Tigers have started to play a little bit better of late. However, they have come back to the pack in the American League.

Jack Flaherty News / Field Level Media / August 6

Tigers turn to Jack Flaherty in decisive game vs. Twins

The Detroit Tigers added two starting pitchers, Chris Paddack and Charlie Morton, last week prior to the trade deadline. Getting consistently strong outings out of veteran right-hander Jack Flaherty is just as important.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 5

Tigers Could Fall Behind Other Contenders With Lack of Impact Deadline Additions

The Detroit Tigers were in as good a position as any team heading into the MLB trade deadline to make some impactful additions. There were clear-cut areas of need on the roster, with third base and their bullpen being the most pressing needs to address.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Tigers Announce Gleyber Torres News After Removal From Lineup

The Detroit Tigers are sitting in a comfortable lead in the AL Central, eight games ahead of the second-place Cleveland Guardians. Detroit did stumble out of the All-Star break, but they’ve picked it up again recently, winning six of their last eight games.

Kyle Finnegan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Kyle Finnegan reveals how Tigers are ‘different’ than Nationals

One of the biggest additions at the trade deadline for the Detroit Tigers was closer Kyle Finnegan, who came over in a trade with the Washington Nationals.

Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Tigers Make Unexpected Riley Greene Decision Before Twins Game

The Detroit Tigers have struggled as a team since the All-Star break, posting a 7–10 record after entering the second half with the most wins in MLB. Much

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / August 5

Tigers' Chris Paddack set to face former team, Twins

Chris Paddack started 21 games for Minnesota this season. The 29-year-old right-hander will now look to shut down the Twins when the Detroit Tigers host his former team on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / August 5

Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Preview, Prediction & Odds | August 5, 2025

The Minnesota Twins are on the road for the middle game of their three-game American League Central series at Comerica Park against the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 4

Tigers notch win over Twins in HR-filled showdown

Kerry Carpenter hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the sixth inning as the host Detroit Tigers downed the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Monday night. Wenceel Perez also hit a two-run homer for the Tigers, while Dillon Dingler delivered a solo shot in the opener of a three-game series.

Kerry Carpenter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter hits career milestone with jaw-dropping HR vs. Twins

The Detroit Tigers started an important divisional series on Monday against the Minnesota Twins, and outfielder Kerry Carpenter came up with a huge hit in the sixth inning of the game.

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Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 4

Tarik Skubal Gives Thoughts On Tigers' Trade Deadline Approach

Based on the first half the Detroit Tigers had, everyone knew they would be buying in some capacity ahead of the trade deadline. But no one quite knew what to expect.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Tigers’ Reese Olson holding out hope for postseason return

The Detroit Tigers received some bad injury news recently when they learned that starting pitcher Reese Olson was going to miss the rest of the season with a shoulder strain.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / August 4

Detroit Tigers' Trade Acquisition Shows Well in First Outing and Joins Rare Baseball History

New Detroit Tigers pitcher Charlie Morton, recently acquired from the Baltimore Orioles at the trade deadline, showed well on Sunday in his first appearance in a Detroit uniform.

PJ Poulin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Nationals claim left-hander off waivers from Tigers

The Nationals announced this afternoon that they’ve claimed left-hander PJ Poulin off waivers from the Tigers. Poulin was designated for assignment to make room for right-hander Charlie Morton on the club’s 40-man roster on the day of the trade deadline.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / August 3