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Tigers outright catcher Tomas Nido

The Tigers announced that catcher Tomás Nido cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo. The veteran backstop has the right to decline the assignment in favor of free agency, though the team did not provide any indication that he’d do that.

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Tigers Legend Miguel Cabrera Makes Personal Announcement on Friday

The Detroit Tigers have had a great start to the season as they currently hold the best record in the American League. Detroit has started the 2025 MLB season 33-18, which is not only the best record in the AL, but also in the entire MLB.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 23

Will Detroit Tigers Finally Acquire Dream Third Baseman From Red Sox in Free Agency?

With the best record in baseball so far, the Detroit Tigers are exceeding their expectations this season. As the year rolls on for the Tigers, the franchise has a comfortable lead in the American League Central and is proving that the second half of the last campaign was no fluke.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Tigers getting key weapon back ahead of Guardians clash

The Detroit Tigers lost their season opener against the Cleveland Guardians 7-0 on Thursday. The matchup between the leaders in the American League Central division got off to a bad start for Detroit.

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Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / May 23

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 5/23/2025

The Detroit Tigers play the second game of their four game series against the Cleveland Guardians tonight. The Tigers will have Jackson Jobe on the mound facing off against Slade Cecconi for the Guardians.

Max Clark News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 23

Tigers Top Prospect Mashes Grand Slam, Continues Dazzling Minor League Season

The Detroit Tigers have the best farm system in Major League Baseball, and with some graduations there is now a new face of the future for the organization.

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Cleveland Guardians Vs. Detroit Tigers Preview, Predictions & Odds | May 23, 2025

The Cleveland Guardians take on the Detroit Tigers in game two of the four-game weekend series. Cleveland dominated the Tigers in the opening game, winning 7-0.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 23

Detroit Tigers May Find Themselves Without Key Star Due to Injury

The Detroit Tigers have been receiving incredible contributions from everyone on their roster, helping propel them to the best record in baseball at 33-18.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 23

Detroit Tigers' Top Prospect HIs Mammoth Grand Slam on Thursday Night, Continues to Impress

Max Clark, the No. 7 overall prospect in baseball, continues to excel for the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps, hitting a big-time grand slam on Thursday night.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Tigers rumors: Ken Rosenthal hints at clear trade need despite amazing start

The Detroit Tigers are off to a sensational start as they are currently sitting at 33-18, which is good for the best record in baseball. The Tigers were one of the hottest teams to end the 2024 season as they miraculously made a late playoff push and ended up getting a Wild Card spot.

Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 23

Tigers Superstar Has Heated Up Tremendously After Horrific Slump

The Detroit Tigers are the best team in baseball and to get to that point, different players have had to step up on different nights. This has been true on offense, on defense, and within the pitching staff, but the lineup has really seen some different faces have their day in order to put the Tigers in the position they are in.

Gleyber Torres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Gleyber Torres gets cryptic injury update after Tigers’ loss to Guardians

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians got together for the first time this season on Thursday night, and it was an ugly one for the Tigers. Detroit is off to a fantastic start as it currently has the best record in baseball, but the Guardians were the better team in Game 1 of this four-game series.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 23

Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Falls from Top Spot in Pitcher Power Rankings

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is in the midst of another dominant season in his quest to repeat as the American League's Cy Young award winner. A year ago, Skubal cruised to the honor by going 18-4 with a 2.39 ERA and 228 strikeouts as he led the Tigers back to the postseason after a lengthy drought.

Jackson Jobe News / Field Level Media / May 23

Tigers aim to rebound vs. Guardians behind Jackson Jobe

Rookie Jackson Jobe hasn't been flawless this season, but he has been a good luck charm for the Detroit Tigers, who are undefeated in his eight starts.

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Guardians prove themselves in win over division-leading Tigers

Cleveland's 7-0 win included four insurance runs in the top of the ninth inning, crushing Detroit's hope of mounting a comeback before even stepping up to the plate.

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Gleyber Torres News / Inside The Diamonds / May 22

Gleyber Torres Leaves Game Against Guardians

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres exited Thursday’s matchup against the Cleveland Guardians due to apparent lower leg discomfort, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming stretch of games.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / May 22

How Will the Detroit Tigers Fit in Their Returning Players?

Detroit baseball is back, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. The Tigers have proven that their postseason run last year was not a fluke, but instead a new standard.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Apex Sports / May 21

Detroit Tigers Continue Impressing During 2025 Season

The Detroit Tigers have continued to succeed during the 2025 season. They defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 earlier today and made history in the process.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Last Time Tigers Did This, They Made the World Series

The Detroit Tigers have spent most of the last decade as one of the worst teams in baseball. Think back a touch further, though, and Detroit was literally one of the best.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / May 21

Detroit Tigers Do Something Not Seen in Last 19 Years of Team History Thru 50 Games

The Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon at Busch Stadium, moving to 33-17 on the season. That marks a historic accomplishment for Detroit, who now has the best record in baseball.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / May 21

Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson lead Tigers past Cardinals

Riley Greene scored three runs as the visiting Detroit Tigers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon. Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-2 with two walks, a run and an RBI as the Tigers took the rubber game of the three-game set.

Riley Greene News / Field Level Media / May 20

Riley Greene's fourth RBI of game rescues Tigers vs. Cards

Riley Greene went 3-for-4 with a homer, the decisive double in the ninth inning and four RBIs, powering the visiting Detroit Tigers past the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / May 20

Tigers to be without righty Reese Olson for some time

It's been a great season for the Detroit Tigers so far in 2025, but they've hit another bump in the road as it relates to the starting rotation, which has long been a strong point for Detroit.

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Tomas Nido News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20