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The Detroit Tigers currently have the second-best record in the American League at 85-65. They lead the AL Central by 6 1/2 games over the Cleveland Guardians.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 15

Tigers Top Prospect Kevin McGonigle Makes Incredible Team History

The Detroit Tigers have one of the better farm systems in Major League Baseball, and while it is extremely deep and has the chance to produce tons of stars, it's the names at the top who are garnering the most attention.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 14

3 Tigers Prospects Who Could Become Breakout Stars At Arizona Fall League

The Detroit Tigers are in a spot where they have one of the best teams in Major League Baseball while also owning one of the most talented farm systems in the sport.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 14

Tigers Insider Projects Which Top Prospect Could Make Opening Day Roster

The Detroit Tigers have one of the most fertile farm systems in baseball and several prospects that are ranked among the Top 100 in the game, per MLB Pipeline.

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 13

Toledo bullies Louisville, McGonigle homers in Erie win

Lael Lockhart ran into trouble at the end of his 4.2 innings on Friday night, but the Toledo Mud Hens did enough scoring early on to ensure a comfortable, 12-4, win.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Tigers No. 1 Prospect Kevin McGonigle Headlines Arizona Fall League Rosters

As the summer comes to a close, minor league teams across the country begin to wrap up their 2025 seasons. But that doesn't mean the end of competition for some of baseball's top prospects.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 10

Kevin McGonigle, Sebastian Walcott Headline 2025 Arizona Fall League Rosters

On September 10, Major League Baseball confirmed the list of players headed to the Arizona Fall League for 2025. The six rosters, as expected, include many names who missed time due to injury.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 9

Tigers Boss Scott Harris Explains Why Top Prospects Have Not Reached MLB Yet

The Detroit Tigers have one of the best farm systems in all of Major League Baseball, and the load is largely carried by a terrific trio of names at the top of the list.

Detroit Tigers News / Sporting News / September 4

Tigers' top prospect Kevin McGonigle has a great chance to make the 2026 Opening Day roster

Will Detroit Tigers top prospect shortstop Kevin McGonigle make the 2026 opening day roster?

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 1

Kevin McGonigle homers, Kelvis Salcedo deals for Lakeland and the Whitecaps win the division again

After three straight losses to St. Paul, a series loss for Toledo felt all but certain. Not so fast, my friend. The Mud Hens put together a three-game streak of their own to split the series, ending with Sunday’s 2-1 walk-off victory.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / August 27

Kevin McGonigle’s 11th inning homer carries Erie

The Hens grabbed an early lead, and starter Randy Dobnak threw a decent game, but the bullpen fumbled a late lead to lose on Tuesday. After a scoreless top of the first from Dobnak, the Hens offense got right to work.

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Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / August 26

Better Together: Tigers Trio of Top Prospects Have Bonded Through a Memorable 2025 Season

ERIE – Outside of the Erie SeaWolves’ clubhouse, 20-year-old Max Clark shuffled out of a hitter’s meeting and took a seat on the bench. While Clark has never been one to miss out on an opportunity to analyze development, the chance to talk about his teammates hits a little different.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23

Call-ups for top Tigers prospects not likely to come soon

Some of baseball’s top prospects have made their MLB debuts within the last week, but don’t expect any of the Tigers’ top minor leaguers to be appearing in 2025.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / August 23

It’s Time for the Tigers To Call Up Kevin McGonigle

There’s nothing fans love more than demanding a prospect get called up to the big league club. All problems are always solved by a 22-year-old joining your favorite team, right?

Detroit Tigers News / Sporting News / August 20

MLB analyst shares exciting take on Tigers' top prospect Kevin McGonigle

Kevin McGonigle has sky-high potential.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 20

Kevin McGonigle Keeps Showing Detroit Tigers, Fans Why He Is Baseball's No. 2 Prospect

The Detroit Tigers seem to be keeping the seat warm until their top prospect, Kevin McGonigle, arrives to claim his starting spot in the infield. That could come as early as 2026.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 14

Tigers Top Prospect Kevin McGonigle Heating Up with Third Home Run in Two Games

At the start of the season, the farm system for the Detroit Tigers was praised as one of the best in all of Major League Baseball, with several prospects who have the chance to be future stars.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / August 14

Kevin McGonigle homers again in Erie victory, Izaac Pacheco powers West Michigan

The Mud Hens got good pitching as usual, but the bats had a very rough go in this one. Tanney Rainey started the game and tossed two strong innings with four strikeouts before turning it over to lefty Carlos Pena who is just up from Erie.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 16

A Tigers Prospect Just Became Baseball’s New No. 1

The Detroit Tigers have the No. 1 prospect in baseball. And no, it's not Max Clark. Baseball Prospectus released its midseason Top 50 rankings on Wednesday, and Kevin McGonigle, Detroit’s 19-year-old shortstop, is at the very top.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 6

Detroit Tigers Promote Three of Their Top Four Prospects

The Detroit Tigers High-A affiliate, the West Michigan Whitecaps, are 10-5 at the start of the second half. They are 54-26 this season and have already clinched a playoff spot in the Midwest League Playoffs.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 6

Detroit Tigers Make Flurry of Key Prospect Promotions, Including Kevin McGonigle

The Detroit Tigers, owners of the best record in the American League (57-34), have some important headlines at the minor league-levels as well, as the organization promoted a trio of top prospects on Sunday.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / June 14

Tigers Prospect Kevin McGonigle Looking to Round Out Lineup in the Future

After looking out of it midway through August 2024 with a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs, the Detroit Tigers turned everything around. Following a loss to the San Francisco Giants on August 10th, the Tigers then finished the season with a 31-13 record.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 9

Detroit Tigers Provide Update on Injury to Top Infield Prospect Kevin McGonigle

The Detroit Tigers issued a report on injured players throughout their farm system on Wednesday, shedding a bit of information on the injury suffered by Kevin McGonigle, a top infield prospect, in the season opener for the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps last Friday.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Tigers’ high value prospect hit with unfortunate injury update

The Detroit Tigers revitalized an entire fan base in the final months of the 2024 MLB campaign, overcoming a massive midseason deficit to earn a playoff berth for the first time in 10 years.