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The Detroit Tigers are searching for anything that can get them back in the winner's circle. This stretch of ineptitude has come at the worst time, and if it weren't for the similar freefall the Houston Astros are going through right now, there's a chance the Tigers would be outside of a playoff spot looking in.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 23

Struggling Tigers Star Could Become MLB Trade Deadline Chip to Watch

The Detroit Tigers are one of baseball’s best teams and have a legitimate chance to win a World Series for the first time since 1984. For a team like the Tigers, that means the MLB trade deadline, which is July 31, is an important benchmark.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 5

Tigers Urged To Move On From Former First-Round Pick

The Detroit Tigers knew they needed to ugprade third base coming into this season. They went after Alex Bregman in an aggressive way before ultimately coming up short.

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The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 2

Tigers Reportedly Among Teams 'Closely Monitoring' Pirates Star

Third base seems like an area the Detroit Tigers will go after ahead of the trade deadline. Jace Jung has not given them the production they were expecting, and that has forced them to utilize Zach McKinstry as more of the everyday guy instead of all around the infield.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Tigers May Deal Former First-Round Pick for an All-Star Third Baseman

Once viewed as a core piece of the Tigers’ future, Jace Jung may now be viewed as a trade chip. MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand reported this week that the Tigers could be open to moving the 2022 first-round pick if it means plugging a more urgent hole at third base before the trade deadline.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 24

Tigers Could Make Frustrating Young Infielder Major Trade Chip at Deadline

The Detroit Tigers are among the best teams in Major League Baseball and as a result should be aggressive at next month's trade deadline in pursuing improvements to become a World Series contender.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 7

Texas Rangers Select Another San Antonio Star in Latest MLB Mock Draft

In the 2019 MLB draft, the Texas Rangers selected Texas Tech third baseman Josh Jung. But he also has San Antonio roots. Jung went to MacArthur High School in San Antonio before he started his collegiate career with the Red Raiders.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 25

Tigers Frustrating Rookie Continues to Rake in Triple-A After Ugly Start in MLB

The Detroit Tigers have had the luxury this season of owning the best record in baseball for significant portions of the first two months. Because of how competitive the team has been, they have not been in the business of wasting at-bats, and getting the most out of their roster has been an absolute must.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 14

Detroit Tigers Option Former Top Infield Prospect Down to Triple-A Toledo

After hitting just .111 in 18 games this season, Detroit Tigers infielder Jace Jung has been sent to Triple-A Toledo. Outfielder Akil Baddoo has been called up to take his place, per an announcement from the team on social media: Jung just graduated off the MLB Pipeline Top 30 prospects list, but he was ranked as the No.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Tigers select Akil Baddoo, option Jace Jung

The Tigers announced that they have selected outfielder Akil Baddoo to the 40-man roster. Infielder Jace Jung has been optioned as the corresponding active roster move.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

What made Mother’s Day ‘best day ever’ for Jace, Josh Jung

The Detroit Tigers squared off with the Texas Rangers in Detroit on Mother’s Day, and it was a special game for Jace and Josh Jung. Jace got the started at third base for the Tigers, and Josh got the start at third for the Rangers.

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Jung brothers deliver special gift to their mother on Mother's Day

Josh Jung, Jace Jung deliver special gift to their mother on Mother's Day

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung and his younger brother, Detroit Tigers third baseman Jace, certainly gave their mother an unforgettable Mother's Day.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 11

Family reunion for Jung brothers when Tigers host Rangers

The weekend series between Texas and Detroit has featured a brotherly sideshow. Third basemen Josh Jung of the Rangers and Jace Jung of the Tigers have been holding a family reunion as their teams square off.

MLB News / Texas Rangers on SI / May 10

Josh Jung Faces Brother Jace for First Time in MLB in Rangers-Tigers Showdown

DETROIT — One thing is clear — this won’t be like growing up in San Antonio. Josh Jung and Jace Jung won’t get to walk away in a huff. “Growing up we were

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

Tigers recall infielder prospect Jace Jung

Jace Jung is back in the big leagues, as the Tigers recalled the third base prospect from Triple-A Toledo. Detroit optioned Ryan Kreidler in a corresponding move.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Tigers call up former top prospect with playoff experience

The Detroit Tigers are red hot to begin the season as they own a 13-9 record through their first 22 games played. With the team fighting to remain atop the AL Central, the club officially decided to call up one of its top prospects who gained some experience playing for the organization in the 2024 playoffs.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 21

Detroit Tigers Recall Former Top 100 Prospect to Aid First-Place Roster

Infielder Jace Jung is returning to the Detroit Tigers, called up from Triple-A Toledo on Monday. He was at Comerica Park Monday morning as the Tigers prepared to host the San Diego Padres for a three-game series that pits the leaders of the American League Central against the top team in the National League West.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 17

Detroit Tigers Prospect 'Trying to Force His Way' Back onto Major League Roster

According to MLB Pipeline, Detroit Tigers prospect Jace Jung could be a potential impact call-up after failing to make the roster out of of spring training.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 29

Detroit Tigers Top Prospect Cracks First Home Run of Minor League Season

After failing to make the major league roster out of spring training, Detroit Tigers top prospect Jace Jung wasted no time getting going at Triple-A Toledo on Friday night.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18

AJ Hinch gets real on 3rd base outlook after Jace Jung demotion

The Detroit Tigers aggressively pursued Alex Bregman in MLB Free Agency all winter long. In some ways, they centered their entire offseason around signing the two-time World Series champion.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / March 17

Tigers make shocking move after top prospect struggles in spring training

Jace Jung still has a chance to be a big part of Detroit's future, but this is undoubtedly a step back for the former 12th overall selection in the 2022 MLB Draft.

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Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / March 17

Tigers narrow 3B pool, send Jace Jung to Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers optioned Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, ending his chances of taking over the vacant starting third-base spot for Opening Day.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 17

Tigers option Jace Jung

In their latest round of Spring Training roster moves ahead of Opening Day, the Tigers announced this morning that they’ve optioned infielder Jace Jung and left-hander Sean Guenther.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 29

Cincinnati Reds Could Upgrade Third Base With a Trade With the Detroit Tigers

The Cincinnati Reds have alluded to the fact they aren’t quite settled at third base. One upgrade that would fit their mold could come from the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9, 2024

Tigers announce third baseman underwent wrist surgery

Tigers third baseman Jace Jung underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right wrist in October.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / August 26, 2024

'Baseball Really Is Poetry.' Watch Texas Rangers' Josh Jung Record Brother Jace's At-Bat During Chicago Off Day

Josh Jung wasn't able to be there when his younger brother record his first MLB hit. But he was there for his eighth. The Texas Rangers All-Star third baseman was in a suite at Guaranteed Rate Field for brother Jace Jung's Detroit Tigers game Monday evening against the Chicago White Sox.