'Pretty cool': Versatile McKinstry becomes Tigers' fifth All-Star
DETROIT -- There was a lake in the Pacific Northwest in Zach McKinstry’s plans for the All-Star break, but he’ll be heading to Atlanta instead. As the latest Tiger to be named to the American League All-Star team, the do-everything, play-anywhere contributor gives Detroit five All-Star players for the first
The 2025 All-Star Game MVP will be ...
It's a very simple question: Who will be the Most Valuable Player in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard? We've learned that as long as you're playing in the game, you've got as good a chance as anyone. We've seen plenty of bona fide stars take home the
MLB.TV + 50% off = All-Star Sale you can't miss
The 2025 All-Stars have been announced, and it's now time to watch them all in action. During the All-Star Sale from now through July 13, an MLB.TV Yearly subscription is half off at $47.99, bringing you every out-of-market regular-season game, live or on demand. As an added bonus, U.S. fans
Each team's best Draft pick of the past decade
It's all but impossible to reach the postseason, let alone win a World Series, without identifying and signing future stars via the Draft. This year's Draft begins Sunday in Atlanta, with the Nationals holding the No. 1 overall pick. That makes this a great time to review each team's biggest
No. 2 prospect Clark swats first Double-A homer
The 26th annual All-Star Futures Game is coming this weekend to Truist Park, and a number of future stars seemed to be gearing up for the showcase on Wednesday. In his Triple-A debut, JJ Wetherholt (MLB No. 19) launched a homer, raced for a triple and added a double for
Latest Tigers injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Tigers injury news and transactions.
All-Stars, Derby sluggers highlight Hitter Power Rankings
We’re just four days away from Monday’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby and five days from Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game. So naturally, this edition of the Hitter Power Rankings has an All-Star feel to it. The 10 sluggers who make up this week’s rankings include eight players who had made the
Keith keeping beard (for now) as Tigers' win streak grows to 5 with HR
DETROIT -- Colt Keith started growing a beard last weekend in Cleveland almost by accident, not by superstition. The way the young Tigers slugger keeps hitting, he might be keeping it for a while. “It's really itchy,” he said after his second home run in as many games against the
Cy Young poll: New No. 1 in NL; AL fave steady
More than halfway through the 2025 MLB season, the races for the coveted offseason awards are coming into clearer focus. But in some cases, things aren't as clear-cut as we thought even a month ago. That's especially true in the race for NL Cy Young, where Phillies ace Zack Wheeler
Tigers aim to stick with what works: Draft strong, bloom from within
DETROIT -- The Tigers enter Sunday’s MLB Draft picking outside the top 20 for the first time since 2015. Such is the cost of success. Detroit’s late-season run to a Wild Card spot last year means they’ll be picking 24th overall. Yet if there’s any evidence needed for the continued
These are the top 9 storylines heading into the MLB Draft
Well, the big weekend is finally (almost) here. We are only a few days away from the 2025 MLB Draft, set to begin Sunday from Atlanta during All-Star Week, and excitement is starting to reach a fever pitch. MLB Pipeline's prospect gurus broke it all down on the latest MLB
Here is the best '25 Draft prospect from each state
A study of the 2025 Draft class may as well be a study in geography. The debate for the Nationals at No. 1 overall seems to be between a power-hitting high-school infielder from Oklahoma and a title-winning left-handed pitcher with a deep arsenal from Louisiana State. There are southpaws with
Super-versatile McKinstry flaunts endless skill set in Tigers' opener win
DETROIT -- There’s a lake in the Pacific Northwest in Zach McKinstry’s plans for the All-Star break. He would gladly change course and head to Atlanta if the American League All-Star team needs his bat … or his arm. “There’s hope. We’ll see,” McKinstry said. “If not, that’s OK, I’m
Tigers hoping ‘best bat boy in the league’ wins All-Star vote
DETROIT -- The American League All-Star rosters are set, with four Tigers set to go to Atlanta. But there’s one more guy Tigers players are lobbying for: Frankie Boyd.
McGonigle among prospects with the best tools in the Futures Game
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Sensational Skubal a no-brainer to make second All-Star team
CLEVELAND – The Tigers will have at least four All-Stars for the first time since 2015. Their latest was the least surprising of all.
How all 30 teams can upgrade at Trade Deadline
Whether it’s a contender hunting for the final piece of a championship puzzle, a bubble team trying to stay in the race or a rebuilding club looking to stock up for the future, every team has its share of needs to address prior to the Trade Deadline. No matter the
With Tigers down to their final strike, McKinstry's mad dash sets up sweep
CLEVELAND -- The Tigers completed a three-game series sweep of the Guardians at Progressive Field with a comeback victory reminiscent of their incredible late-season tear last year. Zach McKinstry’s mad dash home on a wild pitch with two outs and two strikes in the ninth extended the game for Trey
Tigers hold on to top spot in Power Rankings
As you’d probably expect, the announcement of the All-Star rosters on Sunday night was packed with players you’ll see among the teams atop these Power Rankings. It still must be shouted out how well Tigers fans -- who, as we’ve seen from some of their fanbase travels to road games
Mighty Tigers prospects McGonigle, Clark and Briceño moving up to Double-A together
Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark and Josue Briceno are headed to the All-Star Futures Game. But first, they're bound for Double-A and the two-time defending Eastern League champion Erie SeaWolves. The Tigers promoted their first-, second- and fourth-ranked prospects, all MLB Pipeline Top 100 members, from High-A West Michigan to Double-A
Mize twirls another gem as 'incredible' breakout year continues
CLEVELAND -- This is the type of consistent production the Tigers hoped to get out of Casey Mize when they drafted him first overall in 2018. It took plenty of perseverance and patience to get there, from Mize himself to the coaching staff to a new front office. But it’s
Torres avoids serious injury after scary collision on basepaths
CLEVELAND – Tigers All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres left Saturday’s game against the Guardians after an ugly collision on the basepaths with shortstop Brayan Rocchio, but appears to have avoided major injury.
With homer and throw, Pérez helps Tigers continue bounceback mindset
CLEVELAND -- The Guardians had Reese Olson on the ropes in his return from the injured list. Wenceel Pérez brought him back, and the Tigers, with a fastball and a long ball. That’s what teammates do. In a larger context, that’s what the Tigers have done this season, time and
'A good decision by all': All-Star Torres continues to blossom after Motown move
WASHINGTON -- It was a big offseason shift for an established player like Gleyber Torres and his family to move to Detroit after seven seasons in pinstripes in New York. In the early returns for 2025, Torres' bold move has been rewarded. For the third time in his career and