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Tigers Could Have Fewer Options To Address Bullpen Needs Than Rivals

The Detroit Tigers are one of several contending teams that are on the lookout for some bullpen help ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Ideally, the Tigers would be able to acquire someone that has high-leverage and late-game experience to add to their duo of Will Vest and Tommy Kahnle, who have run into some struggles recently.

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Tigers may regret their approach to MLB trade deadline

The Tigers have a chance to make 2025 a year to remember in the Motor City, but the decisions made between now and the MLB trade deadline may make it a season to forget.

Blue Jays stay atop the AL, take advantage of slumping Tigers

Tigers continue slide in blowout loss to Blue Jays

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Ryan Helsley News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 25

Tigers Trade Target Ryan Helsley Believes He'll Get Dealt at Deadline

The Detroit Tigers have been struggling, losing 10 of their last 11 games during the worst stretch they've had since turning the corner late last year.

David Bednar News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 25

What Could Tigers Trade to Pirates to Acquire Reliever David Bednar?

The Detroit Tigers have some clear needs to address ahead of the MLB trade deadline, with arguably their most pressing being in the bullpen. It was a unit that was lacking pitchers capable of generating swings and misses at a high rate, but now their production overall has begun to wane.

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The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?

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Reese Olson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 25

Reese Olson’s confident message amid Tigers’ brutal slump

Things have not gone smoothly at all for the Detroit Tigers since coming out of the All-Star break. They’ve been frigid on all facets of the ball, and they’ve won just one out of the six games they’ve had since the break heading into their Thursday night ballgame against the surging Toronto Blue Jays.

Aj Hinch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

AJ Hinch gets real on Tigers’ 10th loss in 11 games

The Detroit Tigers continue to be in a brutal rut after their embarrassing 11-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. Going into the series, Detroit suffered numerous losses.

Josh Naylor News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Tigers Well Positioned to Strike After Mariners Trade for Josh Naylor

The Detroit Tigers may have just seen a path open to a major trade deadline upgrade. On Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners acquired Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, likely taking them out of the Eugenio Suarez sweepstakes.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25

Blue Jays stay atop the AL, take advantage of slumping Tigers

In a showdown between two of the best teams in baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays got the better of the slumping Detroit Tigers.

Blue Jays aren't getting enough from their $500M man

Most-traded player in MLB history announces his retirement

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The '2024 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

Tigers Trending in the Wrong Direction to Start Second Half

The Detroit Tigers have been the best team in baseball, but these last 11 games have been a different story. After just getting swept by the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates on the road and dropping the first game of the home series to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Tigers have now lost 10 of their last 11 games.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 24

Eugenio Suarez Is Perfect MLB Trade Deadline Addition To Boost Tigers Ailing Offense

It wasn’t too long ago that the Detroit Tigers had the best record in baseball, putting some distance between themselves and the competition. Now, entering play on July 24, they are riding a brutal skid, losing nine out of their last 10 games.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 24

Two Braves Stars Could Fill Needs for Tigers at MLB Trade Deadline

Despite an excellent first-half record, the Detroit Tigers have been in quite a rut since the All-Star break. In their first six games coming out of the break, the Tigers have a 1-5 record and were recently swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Eugenio Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

What Tigers won’t trade for Eugenio Suarez

At the moment, the Detroit Tigers would be in the postseason if the season ended tomorrow. The team currently leads the AL Central by eight and a half games over the Cleveland Guardians.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 24

Struggling Tigers Make Interesting Roster Moves Ahead of Blue Jays Series

With the Detroit Tigers in their worst slump of the season, the team has recently made a roster move to try and help improve the bullpen. More News: Tigers Stumble Through Season Worst Skid with One Win in Last 10 Games Things have not been going well for the Tigers in the second half of the season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

Tigers designate recent waiver claim for assignment

The Tigers announced that they have selected the contact of right-hander Geoff Hartlieb. Fellow righty Carlos Hernández has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 24

Tigers Should Be Candidate For Eugenio Suárez Backup Plan at Trade Deadline

The Detroit Tigers have had a tough time lately on the heels of what was an incredible first half, losing nine of their last ten right ahead of the trade deadline and potentially complicating the strategy.

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Eugenio Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Tigers’ ‘minimum’ trade idea if they don’t land Eugenio Suarez

While the Detroit Tigers have been linked to Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks, there are a ton of other teams in the MLB that are gunning for the coveted slugger.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 24

Tigers Can Secure Cheap Rotation Upgrade with Available Cardinals Star

The Detroit Tigers are having a rough stretch right now, dropping now nine of their last 10 games as their lead in the American League Central continues to shrink.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Who Tops MLB’s Midseason Prospect Rankings? The Tigers Own the List

The Tigers might be building something real. And it starts at the top. In The Athletic’s new midseason prospect rankings, analyst Keith Law placed Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark at No.

Troy Melton News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 24

Tigers' Troy Melton Opens Up About Shaky MLB Debut Against Pirates

When the Detroit Tigers took the field against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon, it was more than just a momentous occasion. It wasn’t just the Tigers’ 101st game of the 2025 MLB regular season.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / July 23

Tigers star LHP Tarik Skubal placed on paternity list

Detroit Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal was placed on the paternity list Wednesday with his wife close to giving birth to the couple's second child.

Troy Melton News / Field Level Media / July 23

Tigers hope rookie Troy Melton can provide spark vs. Pirates

The Detroit Tigers are looking for something to break them out of their recent struggles. They will turn to prospect Troy Melton, who will make his major league debut on Wednesday afternoon against the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series.

Troy Melton News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Report: Tigers to Promote #10 Prospect Troy Melton for MLB Debut

Per Detroit Tigers’ beat writer Evan Petzold, Troy Melton, MLB Pipeline’s #10 prospect in the Tigers organization, will make his Major League debut Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Buster Olney believes Tarik Skubal will sign with one of 3 teams

Tarik Skubal has become one of the most dominant pitchers in MLB. He is set to earn a ton of money when he becomes a free agent, and Buster Olney thinks there will be three teams competing for him.

Gleyber Torres News / Yardbarker / July 21

Tigers need to find way to keep free-agent bargain

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Paul Skenes tries to lift skidding Pirates against MLB's best in Tigers

Tigers first team to 60 wins thanks to another Tarik Skubal gem

Tigers sign former Pirates reliever to minor league contract

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Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / July 21

The Detroit Tigers Are in a Tough Spot at This Year’s Deadline

The trade deadline is everyone’s favorite hypothetical part of the season. Discussing the ways your team can improve and the players your team will acquire is always interesting.