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All-Stars show why the Draft is crucial to Tigers' success 

July 7, 2026

The Tigers head into Saturday’s MLB Draft picking outside the top 20 for a second consecutive year. But for a glimpse of why the Draft remains vital for Detroit’s fortunes, look no further than next week’s All-Star Game. The Tigers are sending three players to the Midsummer Classic, all voted

Tigers remain AL's hottest team as McKinstry's squeeze bunt sparks 5-run inning 

Detroit has won nine of its last 10 and is an AL-best 22-12 since June 1
July 10, 2026

DETROIT -- Tigers manager A.J. Hinch rarely cares for the squeeze bunt … or any kind of bunt. He hates the idea of giving up the out, especially when a pitcher is struggling. But he saw the lefty-lefty situation Zach McKinstry faced with Phillies reliever Tim Mayza in the sixth

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.

Verlander feeling nostalgic heading into final All-Star Game

July 10, 2026

DETROIT -- Justin Verlander has had a long and varied history with All-Star Games. His Midsummer Classic debut in 2007 saw a 24-year-old hurler, fresh off a Rookie of the Year season, pitching for his manager, Jim Leyland, in San Francisco.

MLB Pipeline's final mock draft predictions!

12:06 AM EDT

The world will find out whom the White Sox will take with the No. 1 overall pick shortly after 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. And it sounds like they will be using every last minute to decide between two players. There is certainty about one thing: Chicago will add

Valencia makes dream debut, becomes 10th Tiger to homer in first MLB at-bat

July 9, 2026

DETROIT -- Eduardo Valencia spent eight years in the Tigers' farm system dreaming of a moment like Thursday, his first at-bat in the big leagues. He was a teammate of Kerry Carpenter, Riley Greene, Dane Myers and Keider Montero in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2019. “We were both

X-rays negative on Dingler's right hand; Valencia called up for depth behind Rogers

July 9, 2026

DETROIT -- Tigers catcher and American League All-Star Dillon Dingler is considered day to day with a right hand contusion after leaving Wednesday’s 6-1 win over the Athletics following a foul tip off his right hand. X-rays were negative for structural damage, manager A.J. Hinch said. However, Dingler is still

Latest Tigers injuries and transactions

July 10, 2026

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

Melton (9 K's) learning from a master, one move at a time

July 8, 2026

DETROIT – One of the first signs of Justin Verlander fitting in with a younger Tigers roster was a chessboard in the middle of the Spring Training clubhouse. There sat a future Hall of Famer, matching wits with Troy Melton, 18 years his junior. It was a perfect icebreaker for

Verlander, named All-Star Legend Pick, will retire after this season

July 8, 2026

DETROIT -- Justin Verlander, whose relentless desire to pitch deep into games and into age made him the greatest pitcher of his generation, is handing off the ball at last. The Tigers right-hander – all but certainly a future Hall of Famer – announced Wednesday that he plans to retire

'I drink a lot of milk': Tigers' No. 2 prospect bulks up with career-high 5-hit, 6-RBI game

July 8, 2026

Few prospects in baseball hit the ball harder than Bryce Rainer. The Tigers' No. 2 prospect continued to blister the baseball Wednesday night, going 5-for-5 with a pair of doubles, a homer and six RBIs in High-A West Michigan’s 14-1 win over Fort Wayne at LMCU Ballpark. Rainer’s five hits

Here is a look at each club's best Draft pick from the past 10 years

July 9, 2026

It’s always good to have a little perspective. The 2026 Draft -- set to begin Saturday in Philadelphia -- has fans and clubs alike dreaming of the future. But sometimes in order to understand the future best, we still must turn to the past. Within the last 10 years, clubs

Skubal strikes again as Tigers, fans savor every start

July 7, 2026

DETROIT -- The nitpicking from Tarik Skubal sounded almost accountant-like. “I counted about 20 noncompetitive pitches today,” he lamented after striking out nine Athletics over 96 pitches and five innings of one-run ball Tuesday night. “And that’s a high percentage of my outing there. Part of it is a good

Former All-Star pitcher, longtime coach Regan dies at 89

@ByJasonFoster
July 8, 2026

Phil Regan, a former All-Star pitcher who later managed the Orioles and spent decades as a pitching coach for teams including the Cubs and Mets, has died at age 89. Regan died Wednesday, according to a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan, citing Regan's attorney, Matt Blit. The righty made his

McGonigle holding steady atop latest AL Rookie of the Year poll

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July 8, 2026

Three rookies are among the exclusive group of players bound for Philadelphia ahead of next week's All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Citizens Bank Park. One of those players paces the American League atop our third Rookie of the Year poll. The NL leader had a compelling case, too: And

Detroit Tigers and Make-A-Wish Michigan create a day to remember

July 8, 2026

On June 24, the newest member of the Detroit Tigers signed a contract, answered questions from the media and took the field at Comerica Park. The new Tiger was 8-year-old Matt, who is in remission from leukemia and, through Make-A-Wish Michigan, spent the day becoming part of the organization he

Jobe touches triple-digits in rehab start in Lakeland 

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July 7, 2026

Jackson Jobe flashed his triple-digit fastball and showed off strikeout stuff as he returned to game action, a promising sign for the Tigers right-hander in his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

Tigers part ways with third-base coach Cora

July 7, 2026

DETROIT -- Joey Cora, whose aggressiveness as the Tigers’ third-base coach helped speed Detroit into its 2024 and 2025 playoff runs, is out. The Tigers and the veteran infielder-turned-coach agreed to part ways effective immediately, manager A.J. Hinch announced on Tuesday. Billy Boyer, in his first season on staff as

Redrafting the 2016 Draft class, 10 years later

July 7, 2026

Scouts didn't love the 2016 Draft at the time. The strongest demographic was also the riskiest (high school pitchers), none of the best college hitters were a lock to stay in the middle of the diamond and most of the top college arms didn't live up to expectations. "This is

Red-hot Greene rakes again as Tigers top Rangers

Detroit All-Star finishes with 4 RBIs, double shy of cycle against Rangers
July 5, 2026

ARLINGTON – Riley Greene has been swinging a hot bat in recent days. The Tigers' left fielder went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and finished a double shy of the cycle during Detroit’s 6-3 victory over the Rangers on Sunday at Globe Life Field.

'No limitations': Montero evolving into Tigers' ultimate weapon

July 5, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Keider Montero worked three scoreless innings on Saturday to earn what was described as his first Major League save in Detroit’s 3-0 victory over Texas. Yet, he managed to avoid the beer showers the Tigers have been throwing to celebrate milestones, a tradition as old as the game

JV joins McGonigle, Dingler, Greene as Tigers' reps at All-Star Game

July 8, 2026

ARLINGTON -- A year ago, Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle was still playing in the High-A Midwest League in West Michigan. Now, he’ll be playing in the MLB All-Star Game in his hometown. “It's really cool that I’m living out my dream right now,” McGonigle, a native of Drexel Hill, Pa.,