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As mentioned in few other profiles, a part of the Detroit Tigers draft strategy under Scott Harris has been tilted toward allocating their bonus pool to lure prep talent from their college commitments.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 20

Improvements and Milestones Kerry Carpenter is Chasing This Year with Tigers

One of the more popular players for the Detroit Tigers in recent years has been right fielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter. The former 19th-round pick has blossomed into one of the better homegrown talents for the Tigers, and he's closing in on an impressive career milestone in 2026.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 14

Tigers Power Hitter Lands in MLB Network's Top 100 Players

Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter earned recognition as one of baseball's top players, landing at No. 94 in MLB Network's Top 100 Players Right Now rankings.

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How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter Makes Announcement on Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers came just one win short of reaching the ALCS for a second straight year. Pressure is mounting on the front office to build a more complete roster capable of making a deeper run in the MLB playoffs.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 25

Kerry Carpenter, Wenceel Perez Continued Platoon of Right Field for Tigers in 2025

Despite being competitive in each of the last two seasons, the Detroit Tigers have actually used a ton of platoons with players splitting time at multiple positions.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Mariners’ $10.9M Star Sparks NL Legends’ Fury Amid Questionable Kerry Carpenter Move

Game 4 of the ALDS between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers was filled with chaos. Even though the Tigers won this game, the main talking point was Josh Naylor.

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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 5

Kerry Carpenter's Dominance of George Kirby Keys Tigers' Game 1 ALDS Win

Going into Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners, the Detroit Tigers knew they were facing a tall task against pitcher George Kirby.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5

MLB playoff takeaways: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shines; Tigers in strong position

The divisional round of the 2025 Major League Baseball playoffs kicked off on Saturday with four games. There were two blowouts and two close games, including an extra-innings thriller in Seattle.

Brewers' 'scary' injury concern darkens their NLDS Game 1 shellacking of Cubs

Brewers' Jackson Chourio undergoes MRI for hamstring injury

Craig Counsell ripped for his controversial decision in NLDS Game 1

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2

Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter sends savage parting message to Guardians

The events of the 2025 MLB postseason thus far have only proven that momentum is not a legitimate determining factor in baseball. The Detroit Tigers certainly are the epitome of this.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 3

Kerry Carpenter, Tigers capture finale in home series with Mets

Kerry Carpenter blasted a three-run homer and the host Detroit Tigers salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 6-2 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 7

Tigers Lineup Kept Afloat by Kerry Carpenter's Dominant Return From Injury

The Detroit Tigers have had a rough stretch as a team over the last month or so as they try to find their form and get back to being one of the better teams in baseball.

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Detroit Tigers 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.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / July 27

Tigers activate OF Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) from IL

The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Carpenter has been sidelined with a right hamstring injury.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 23

Tigers Slugger Kerry Carpenter Close to Returning From Injury As Team Struggles

The Detroit Tigers are ice-cold right now. It's spanned both before and after their return from the All-Star break, losing eight of their last nine games and struggling the most they have all season.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Tigers Announce Kerry Carpenter News After 16 Straight Missed Games

Designated hitter Kerry Carpenter is in his fourth season with the Detroit Tigers after making his MLB debut in 2022. The left-handed power bat has primarily operated as a platoon bat who dominated right-handed pitching.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Tigers Announce Kerry Carpenter Injury Update Before Trade Deadline

With nine days until the trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers’ most significant impending lineup upgrade could be a player they know all too well. At least in this instance, we’re not talking about Arizona Diamondbacks slugger and former Tigers prospect Eugenio Suárez.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Tigers Announce Kerry Carpenter Update After Eight Straight Missed Games

Kerry Carpenter is in his fourth major-league season with the Detroit Tigers after making his debut in 2022. During his first three seasons in Detroit, Carpenter faced primarily right-handed pitching and dominated the platoon advantage, consistently delivering against right-handed pitching.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / July 1

Tigers place OF Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) on IL

The Detroit Tigers are placing outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring issue, manager AJ Hinch said Tuesday. The Tigers plan to recall infielder Trey Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals in Washington, D.C.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Tigers slugger headed to injured list with hamstring injury

When healthy, he has quietly been one of Detroit’s top sources of power.

Tigers put best record in AL on the line at Nationals

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes more history in latest dominant performance

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Tarik Skubal makes more history in dominant performance

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes more history in latest dominant performance

Something that should surprise no one at this point, ace Tarik Skubal led the Detroit Tigers to a win on Sunday.

Matthew Liberatore, Nolan Gorman complete Cards' first sweep of Guardians

Dodgers win sixth straight series, extend Royals' misery

White Sox take series from Giants in Jonathan Cannon's return

Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

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Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / June 3

Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter Ends Decade-Long Drought With 3-Home Run Game

When Kerry Carpenter blasted a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night, it was merely a sign of things to come for the Detroit Tigers slugger.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 2

Watch: Carpenter hits three HRs in Tigers rout over White Sox

Watch: Kerry Carpenter hits three HRs in Tigers rout over White Sox

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Kerry Carpenter had his first career three HR game during Monday's 13-1 blowout win over the Chicago White Sox.

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Watch: Angels' Mike Trout blasts HR over Green Monster vs. Red Sox

Mariners will retire Ichiro’s No. 51 again for a different player

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Rockies give encouraging injury news on young pitcher Chase Dollander

Mets' Juan Soto addresses his possible breakout performances

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5

Kerry Carpenter’s warning to MLB amid Tigers’ insane power surge

The Detroit Tigers were one of the hottest teams in baseball last season as they miraculously turned on the jets in the final couple of months to secure a playoff spot.