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Flaherty (left leg) departs early as rotation-mates near return

June 12, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Tigers were on the verge of a healthy rotation heading into a critical midseason run, with the impending returns of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize the next two days during a critical weekend series against the Guardians. Instead of getting a spark, they got insult added to

Quick first impression for Outman with diving catch, HR

Waguespack also pressed into duty in Tigers debut after roster shakeup
June 12, 2026

CLEVELAND -- The Tigers, on the verge of a rotation shakeup with Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize returning from the injured list over the next couple days, shook up other parts of their roster on Friday, adding outfielder James Outman and reliever Jacob Waguespack while reinstating closer Kenley Jansen from

Stream Tigers games on Detroit SportsNet 

March 26, 2026

The Tigers officially entered a new era of broadcast with the launch of Detroit SportsNet, a year-round TV and streaming home for the Tigers and Red Wings.

Finding a rhythm at High-A, Tigers' 2024 first-rounder mashes go-ahead HR

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After a slow month of May, things have finally begun to click for Bryce Rainer these past two weeks at High-A. The Tigers' No. 2 prospect played the role of hero in West Michigan’s 8-6 win over Lake County at Classic Auto Group Park, swatting a go-ahead two-run homer in

With rotation crunch looming, Montero not sweating role with Tigers

June 12, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Latest Tigers injuries and transactions

June 12, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Tigers injury news and transactions.

Keith gets silent treatment for first '26 homer as Tigers tee off

June 11, 2026

DETROIT -- The Tigers are one of the few teams that do not have a home run prop. They’ve had one in past years but went away from it. That did not stop them from having fun with Colt Keith as he rounded the bases Thursday on his first homer

Skubal to return Saturday for Tigers in big spot vs. Guardians

June 11, 2026

DETROIT -- Tarik Skubal is back, and just in time for one of the Tigers’ biggest series of the season to date. The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner will return from the injured list and start in Cleveland against the Guardians on Saturday, 38 days after undergoing surgery

The Draft is one month away! Check out our latest mock

June 11, 2026

I’m not the only one hearing the ticking clock get louder, right? It happens every year when we’re just one month away from the MLB Draft. There are still games to scout, from the College World Series starting in Omaha on Friday to high school playoff games (highly touted Massachusetts

Verlander, Jansen rehabs continue with mixed results at Triple-A

June 11, 2026

The last time Justin Verlander pitched in Toledo, he was a 32-year-old Tigers ace working back from a triceps strain to join a Detroit team looking for a fifth consecutive division title. The Triple-A Mud Hens were holding a Jurassic Park promotion that night, and the result was a giant

'You've just gotta ride the wave': Tigers win wild home run derby

June 10, 2026

DETROIT -- Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is an avid fan of watching other games on TV when he’s not at the ballpark, so he had an instant reaction watching the Brewers and Athletics slug 11 home runs in Las Vegas on Monday night. “I wouldn’t wish that upon any manager,

Mize (5 IP, 1 ER) joins Skubal in nearing return to Tigers' rotation

June 9, 2026

DETROIT -- While Tarik Skubal nears a return to the Tigers' rotation, likely Saturday in Cleveland, Casey Mize positioned himself to potentially join him this weekend, tossing five innings of one-run ball in a rehab start for Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday night in Clearwater. Mize allowed three hits and a

8 of the nastiest pitches on new miss distance leaderboard 

June 10, 2026

The nastiest pitchers in baseball miss bats by a lot. We finally know exactly how much "a lot" is thanks to the new swing timing and miss distance leaderboard on Baseball Savant. Mike Petriello explains all of the cool new stats here, but just know that we can now answer

Here is each team's top performer from the 2025 Draft

June 10, 2026

Several members of the 2025 Draft class are wasting no time tearing up pro ball. No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits (Nationals) already has hit his way to High-A at age 18. No. 3 selection Kade Anderson (Mariners) leads the Minor Leagues with a 43 percent strikeout rate and a

Logjam on the mound? Tigers embracing the 'dilemma'

June 9, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

1 trade chip for every team ahead of 2026 Deadline

June 7, 2026

Whether it's promising prospects, star players or veterans enjoying surprising seasons, every team has something to bargain with at the 2026 Trade Deadline (6 p.m. ET, Aug. 3). With the help of MLB.com's beat writers, here is one trade chip for all 30 teams this season.

Verlander slated for another rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday

June 7, 2026

DETROIT -- Justin Verlander will make another rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, putting him in line to potentially return to the Tigers' rotation the following week at another familiar spot: Houston.

Heartbreak no more as McGonigle's walk-off helps Tigers change fortunes over M's

June 7, 2026

DETROIT -- For a split second, as Cole Young seemingly hung in the air and stretched his glove at Kevin McGonigle's line drive, the Tigers seemed poised for another heartbreaker against the Mariners. Even McGonigle, who wasn’t part of last year’s AL Division Series, feared it.

Skubal twirls 5 scoreless in 1st rehab start, just a month after surgery

June 7, 2026

DETROIT -- While Jack Flaherty and the Tigers faced the Mariners on Sunday afternoon in the series finale of their ALDS rematch at Comerica Park, the most famous Tiger from that series -- and the most prominent figure in their hopes of getting back into the playoff race this summer

Best way to watch this walk-off? McGonigoggles!

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June 7, 2026

“McGonigoggles” might become a frequent sight (or future promotion) at Detroit’s Comerica Park in the near future. Just before Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle hit his fourth homer of the year on Sunday, the Detroit broadcast showed a young fan named Cece wearing homemade goggles with “McGonigoggles” written on a piece

Does Detroit have a new villain? Mariners' 1B Josh Naylor might be it

June 6, 2026

DETROIT -- Is it possible for Josh Naylor to more fully embrace his role as the Motor City’s new villain?