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Tigers Offense Rallies Past Mariners to Force Decisive Game 5 in ALDS

The Detroit Tigers were in a do-or-die situation going into Game 4 of the American League Divisional Series against the Seattle Mariners. With the Mariners were up 2-1 in the series, if they won, then the Tigers' season would be over.

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Tigers Force Game Five of ALDS Against Mariners

The Detroit Tigers forced a winner-take-all game, winning game five of the ALDS, 9–3, against the Seattle Mariners. Once the Tigers started scoring in the fifth, they took over from there.

Detroit Tigers News / Sporting News / October 8

Tigers' Spencer Torkelson praises teammate as 'one of the best hitters I have ever seen'

Tigers' slugger heaps praise for teammate's heroic efforts in Game 4 of the ALDS

Riley Greene News / ESPN / October 8

Tigers claw back in Game 4, force decider vs. M's

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Tigers forced a Game 5 against the Mariners by winning at Comerica Park for the first time in more than a month.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / October 8

Tigers smack 3 HRs in rout of Mariners to even ALDS

DETROIT - Riley Greene, Javier Baez and Gleyber Torres each hammered home runs to help the Detroit Tigers to an 9-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division series on Wednesday.

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Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Tigers’ Javier Baez, Riley Greene lead middle-inning comeback in Game 4 vs. Mariners

Facing elimination, the Detroit Tigers used their bats to keep themselves alive. The Tigers took down the Seattle Mariners in Game 4, 9-3, after trailing 3-0 to begin the contest.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 8

Watch: Tigers Take Control of Game 4 With Massive Home Runs From Struggling Stars

The Detroit Tigers have taken control of their must-win Game 4 matchup at home against the Seattle Mariners in the American League Divisional Series. Entering Wednesday needing a victory in order to keep their season alive, things did not look good early at Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 8

Tigers Named Free Agency Fit for Star Reliever to Fix Biggest Weakness

No matter how far they go in the playoffs, the Detroit Tigers are going to have some serious work to do this offseason in order to set themselves up to compete again in 2026.

Detroit Tigers News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Jack Flaherty Caught in Crossfire After 30YO Tigers Teammate Sparks Uproar With Detroit Near Elimination

The Seattle Mariners had their pulse racing after all that drama of their first two games. But lucky for them, Game 3 for them was free of that playoff pulse, all thanks to the Detroit Tigers.

Aj Hinch News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Detroit Finally Gives Up On Tigers As AJ Hinch’s Risky Do-Or-Die Call vs Mariners Sparks Outrage

The Detroit Tigers are fighting to survive in this postseason. With Game 4 against the Mariners just minutes away, what should have been a time of desperation and new strategies has become a point of disagreement.

Aj Hinch News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Dejected AJ Hinch Makes Glaring Confession as Tigers Face Another Must-Win Showdown vs Mariners

Jack Flaherty looked helpless, sitting in the dugout with his elbows on his knees and his eyes locked on the field. It was the fourth inning, and Tommy Kahnle was on the mound trying to clean the mess that he had left behind.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Facing Elimination The Tigers Updated Tarik Skubal’s Status

Tarik Skubal, the reigning Cy Young winner, went 13–6 with a 2.21 ERA this season Rookie catcher Dillon Dingler says the team is energized knowing Skubal is lined up for a potential Game 5 The decision runs against the “all hands on deck” mantra often heard in October The Detroit Tigers have spent all season building around their ace.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / October 8

Detroit Tigers Look To Stave Off Elimination In Game 4 Against the Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners just made the kind of decision that either turns you into a hero or sends you packing your bags early. With a chance to close out the Detroit Tigers and punch their ticket to the ALCS for the first time since 2001, Seattle is rolling the dice on Bryce Miller.

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Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 8

Tigers Need Casey Mize to Live Up to His Hype by Producing Elite Outing in Game 4

When the Detroit Tigers selected Casey Mize with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, they undoubtedly believed they were getting a future ace. After all, what he did during his amateur career was special, with him dominating the high school ranks before having a great career at Auburn.

Casey Mize News / Field Level Media / October 8

Tigers ask Casey Mize to save season vs. Mariners

DETROIT -- A year ago, Detroit pitcher Casey Mize was told that he was not going to be on the Tigers' roster for the American League Division Series. On Wednesday, the Tigers will call upon the former No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8

MLB playoff takeaways: Yankees stay alive; Mariners inch closer to ALCS

The 2025 MLB playoffs continued on Tuesday with both American League Division Series matchups in action.

Yankees wipe out Blue Jays' five-run lead, stay alive in ALDS

David Ortiz savagely trolls Yankees before Game 3 of ALDS

Bad Bunny catches a foul ball at the Yankees-Blue Jays ALDS game

Derek Jeter missed his daughter's school event due to ALDS rain delay

Mariners club three homers, push Tigers to brink of elimination

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / October 7

Game 3 Of ALDS Between Seattle Mariners-Detroit Tigers In a Weather Delay

Just when you thought the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners couldn’t add any more drama to their already nail-biting ALDS matchup, “Mother Nature” decided to throw her own curveball.

Detroit Tigers News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Jack Flaherty Banks on Detroit After Unsatisfied Tarik Skubal Delivers Bitter Reality Check to Tigers Clubhouse

The Tigers are heading back home with the ALDS tied 1-1 with the Mariners, and the moment has begun to build. After playing the first 2 games in Seattle, the Tigers will play Game 3 on October 7 at Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Tigers' A.J. Hinch Announces Reason for Kerry Carpenter Move Before Mariners Game

The Detroit Tigers enter Game 3 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners with the series tied at one apiece, as both teams split the first two games. Kerry Carpenter played a pivotal role in helping the Tigers stun the Mariners in Game 1, launching a two-run home run off Seattle’s ace George Kirby.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / October 6

Detroit Tigers’ Playoff Success Will Ride on Their Clutch Gene

The Detroit Tigers are in a much rosier situation than they could have been. After infamously blowing a 15.5 division lead and home-field advantage in the American League Wild Card series to the Cleveland Guardians, Detroit proved why they were the top team in the AL Central for the vast majority of the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / October 6

Tigers, Mariners expect another nail-biter as series shifts to Detroit

Not much has separated the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers over the first two games of the American League Division Series. Both clubs won a game with a 3-2 final score, and the tightness of series figures to continue when the Mariners battle the Tigers in Game 3 on Tuesday in Detroit.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 6

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Tigers Flip The Script In The ALDS

Hinch sets Jack Flaherty for Game 3 and Casey Mize for Game 4 Flaherty on regular rest to preserve rhythm and execution Mize gets an extra day to sharpen the splitter and routine work Comerica’s space fits Flaherty’s fly-ball lean; bullpen shadows third trip Plan stays flexible: quick hooks, matchup pockets, no overexposure A.J.

Zach McKinstry News / Total Apex Sports / October 5

Tigers Stun Mariners In 11-Inning Thriller As McKinstry Delivers Game-Winning Hit

An instant classic ended in favor of the Detroit Tigers in Game One of the ALDS on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. The 3-2 win in 11 innings now puts the Tigers in a strong position, up one game with ace Tarik Skubal set to take the mound in Game 2 tomorrow at 8 p.m.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4

Tigers, Mariners announce ALDS rosters

The Tigers and Mariners get their AL Division Series underway tonight in Seattle, with rookie Troy Melton starting for Detroit against former All-Star George Kirby.

Troy Melton News / Yardbarker / October 4