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Casey Mize looks to regain past form as Tigers host Mets

Casey Mize made the American League All-Star team this season, but he hasn't pitched like a star in his past eight outings. The Detroit Tigers right-hander will try once again to regain his early-season form in the finale of a three-game home series against the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon.

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Jose Urquidy pitches well for Mud Hens, Pacheco homers again in Whitecaps win

Jose Urquidy was good in his rehab outing, but otherwise the Hens staff was lit up the rest of the night while the offense didn’t do a whole lot at the plate.

Chris Paddack News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3

Tigers’ Chris Paddack to go on leave after tough outing vs. Mets

The Detroit Tigers suffered a blow on and off the field Tuesday night, as right-hander Chris Paddack revealed he will be stepping away from the team on MLB bereavement leave following a difficult outing against the New York Mets.

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Mets 12, Tigers 5: Jake Rogers, bullpen icon

The Tigers continued their homestand against the Mets on Tuesday evening, hoping to rebound from the rough loss on Monday and set a better tone for the week ahead.

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 2

AJ Hinch Believes Riley Greene’s Bat Is Punishing the League

Riley Greene is the kind of hitter who can change the temperature of a season with one swing. Lately, he’s been doing it a lot. The 24-year-old outfielder has caught fire just as the Tigers settle in for the stretch run, and AJ Hinch sees it as a payoff for Greene’s steady approach.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 2

Tigers Have Successfully Reinvented Veteran Relief Pitcher to Remarkable Results

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year, the No. 1 item on the Detroit Tigers’ to-do list was to upgrade their bullpen. They were on the lookout for some backend help.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Tigers’ AJ Hinch makes huge Chris Paddack move amid Mets series

The Detroit Tigers lost the opening game of a three-game set against the New York Mets on Monday. Juan Soto had six RBIs to pull the Amazins through despite tough pitching performances.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Tigers’ AJ Hinch gives ‘day-by-day’ Javier Baez update amid dreadful slump

Though Detroit Tigers star Javier Baez was selected to the MLB All-Star game earlier this season, there’s no denying that he is currently in a frustrating slump.

Chris Paddack News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Tigers move veteran righty to bullpen

He was acquired from the Twins ahead of the trade deadline.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 2

AJ Hinch Hints at Bigger Role for Troy Melton in Tigers’ October Plans

A month ago, Troy Melton was a young arm still trying to find his place. His first big-league start went sideways. Now? AJ Hinch sees him as a weapon. “He’s been incredible, and he’s been adaptable, and he’s been open,” Hinch told SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 2

Tigers Drop Slightly in Latest MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Month

The Detroit Tigers had an up and down month of August in which they showed both flashes of brilliance along with some disappointing and head scratching stints.

Kerry Carpenter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Kerry Carpenter calls Tigers’ season a 'dream come true' in emotional message

The Detroit Tigers shocked the Major League Baseball world last season. Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson led the team to an upset win over the Houston Astros in the 2024 postseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / September 2

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 9/2/2025

The Detroit Tigers will play the middle game of their series against the Mets tonight. The Tigers dropped the opener yesterday, 10-8. Ahead of tonight’s game, the Tigers are recalling right-handed pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long from Triple-A Toledo.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 2

Tigers Key Slugger Has Failed to Produce in Important Clutch Area This Season

The Detroit Tigers have a commanding 9.5-game lead over the Kansas City Royals in the American League Central entering September. The team is virtually a lock to make the postseason for a second consecutive year.

Carlos Santana News / Bless You Boys / September 2

MLB News: Detroit Tigers postseason, Carlos Santana, Taylor Ward

After splitting their weekend series against the Royals, the Tigers invited the Mets to town and dropped the first game of the series in a rough Labor Day outing.

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Tigers AL Central Magic Number Stuck After Labor Day Loss to Mets

The Detroit Tigers fell to the New York Mets, 10-8, on Monday, a win that frankly the Mets needed more than the Tigers. Detroit (80-59) has a significant cushion in the American League Central, while the Mets are fighting for the final National League Wild Card berth.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / September 2

Pitching Problems in Detroit as Stretch Run Begins

The Detroit Tigers are currently the number one seed in the American League and would have a bye to the Division Series if the season ended today, but one question still looms: Who would be pitching in Game 2?

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Tarik Skubal Sets Tigers Franchise Season Record in Win Over Royals Sunday

The Detroit Tigers won their second game in three tries at Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday behind the power left arm of pitcher Tarik Skubal, seizing a series win after a disastrous four loss series in Sacramento against the Athletics earlier this week.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / August 31

Tarik Skubal shines as Tigers take down Royals

Tarik Skubal allowed four hits over seven strong innings and backup catcher Jake Rogers' two-run triple highlighted a four-run fifth as the visiting Detroit Tigers blanked the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Sunday.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / August 31

'Best player in baseball' takes aim for Royals vs. Tarik Skubal, Tigers

The Kansas City Royals are pushing for a playoff spot, and Bobby Witt Jr. is doing his part to help them get there. Riding a majors-best 18-game hitting streak after recording single in the first inning Saturday, Witt crushed a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth in the Royals' 3-1 win against the visiting Detroit Tigers.