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Injuries & Moves: No timeline for Carpenter (lumbar spine stress fracture)

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Maeda adds to previous struggles at Fenway Park in loss 

May 31, 2024

BOSTON -- In his second start since returning from the IL due to illness, Kenta Maeda was cruising early on a before things unraveled in a big fourth inning for the hosts, leading the Tigers to a 7-3 defeat on Fridat night and leaving their starter with yet another loss

Tigers pitching prospect taking pro ball by storm

May 31, 2024

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.

'Tremendous' Flaherty flirts with no-no during 9-K gem

May 30, 2024

BOSTON -- Jack Flaherty kicked off a four-game series against the Red Sox in style, tossing 6 2/3 innings of one-hit ball as his teammates backed him during a 5-0 Tigers victory at Fenway Park on Thursday night.

One-of-a-kind Lou Gehrig Day cards to be auctioned

@ByJasonFoster
May 31, 2024

Lou Gehrig's life and legacy continue to be remembered and celebrated more than 80 years after his passing. Now, baseball fans of all teams have an opportunity to keep his memory alive while also giving hope to those fighting the disease that took his life. Starting Sunday, June 2, to

Skubal's stuff silences Pirates as ace authors another gem

May 29, 2024

DETROIT -- The sudden rain shower following Tarik Skubal's first pitch Wednesday afternoon felt like a bad omen after Tuesday’s rainout. Turns out the more fitting sign was the flash of lightning and loud rumble of thunder as Pirates rookie sensation Jared Jones threw his first pitch of the day.

MLB.TV available at new low price for rest of season

@Theo_DeRosa
May 31, 2024

Whether you need to see how Aaron Judge will follow up his historically huge May or track Elly De La Cruz's push for 100 stolen bases, there’s plenty of exciting baseball left to be played in 2024. Now, you can follow the action on MLB.TV for a new low price.

See who the Tigers select in latest mock draft

May 30, 2024

Just a few years ago, the scouting industry and, as a result, those of us who cover the Draft, would just about be in “Go” mode. The recently completed conference tournaments used to be the last looks decision-makers would get at the college crop in a class. Perhaps area scouts

After 'long road,' Montero holds his own in MLB debut

May 29, 2024

DETROIT -- When Keider Montero began his season at Triple-A Toledo with 12 consecutive scoreless innings across three starts, the last four innings came in an April 12 duel with then-Indianapolis starter and baseball’s top pitching prospect, Paul Skenes. They combined for 7 1/3 scoreless innings and 14 strikeouts that

30 hottest pitching prospects -- one for each team

@SamDykstraMiLB
May 29, 2024

At the beginning of this month, we took a look at the hottest hitting prospects for each team. Now it’s time to shine a light on the arms. Here are the hottest pitching prospects for each organization for the month of May, as of Wednesday. Some have been lights out

NEW: Top 200 Draft Prospects list features new No. 1

May 29, 2024

With just over six weeks before the Cleveland Guardians make the first selection of the 2024 Draft, MLB Pipeline has a newly expanded, and re-ranked Top 200 Draft prospects list to digest. A lot can happen between now and then in terms of figuring out who goes where, and there

Tigers' aggressive baserunning pays off

May 28, 2024

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. DETROIT -- The Tigers have spent most of the 2024 season pushing the tempo on the basepaths, taking chances and testing defenses with the

Tigers outslug Blue Jays as Vierling's walk-off HR caps off wild finish

May 26, 2024

DETROIT -- The Tigers debuted their City Connect uniforms a few weeks ago, but they were initially planning to wear them only for Friday home games. The way Detroit played this weekend has already made them a more regular fixture. “They will make their Tuesday debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates,”

1 player each team is eager to get back from the IL

@Theo_DeRosa
May 28, 2024

Two months into the 2024 season, no MLB team can say it’s truly at full strength. Every club deals with injuries, and all 30 teams have at least one Major League player on the injured list. Some players are out for the rest of the season, while some are due

Olson's gem rewarded as historic winless streak ends

May 25, 2024

DETROIT -- Reese Olson never made a big deal about his winless start to the season. Still, as he walked off the mound in the seventh inning of Saturday’s 2-1 victory over the Blue Jays, the combination of numbers were startling. With no earned runs over 6 1/3 innings, Olson

Watch Clark, McGonigle play FREE in Sunday matinee

@brendan_samson and @benweinrib
May 31, 2024

Once again in 2024, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and At Bat subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost, while all MiLB games will be available on MiLB.TV, on the web

'Weight off my shoulders': Keith hits long-awaited first homer

May 24, 2024

DETROIT -- Colt Keith had envisioned homering in the Major Leagues since he was a kid. It remained a vision for nearly two months since his big league debut with the Tigers on Opening Day. His patience was getting tested, so maybe it was fitting that Keith had to wait

How a call from Leyland impacted Vance Wilson's career

May 24, 2024

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.

Rebeka Islam named AAPI Heritage Month Game Changers honoree

Executive Director of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote Michigan recognized for advocacy work, contributing to positive change in community
May 24, 2024

DETROIT -- Rebeka Islam was 5 years old when she and her family moved to the United States from Bangladesh. They eventually settled in Hamtramck, where Islam said she first remembered feeling inspired to make a difference in her community. “Growing up in Hamtramck, it was very diverse,” Islam said.

Close play at plate shows risk and reward of aggressive baserunning

May 23, 2024

DETROIT -- The concept of a no-hitter thrown during a power outage sounds more like a cheesy commercial for a utility provider than a baseball game. The symbolism would have been too obvious -- at least until Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman went to work on the Tigers' lineup in

Skubal continues trend of struggling at Kauffman Stadium

May 22, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- Tarik Skubal has been nearly superhuman for the Tigers since Opening Day. When he gets to Kauffman Stadium, however, he has been mortal. It’s a statistical kryptonite he has been aware of since well before his recent stretch of dominance. It was on his mind when he

Which southpaw reigns in latest SP Power Rankings?

May 23, 2024

Our latest Starting Pitcher Power Rankings voting featured a battle between three sensational southpaws, each with a viable claim on the top spot but wildly different paths to this point. Our MLB.com panel had to weigh the relative merits of the Cubs’ Shota Imanaga, who has made a triumphant transition