LIVE: Draft Day 2 is underway for Tigers
Day 1 of the 2025 Draft included the Tigers' picks from Rounds 1-3, including Jordan Yost at No. 24 overall. Day 2 begins Monday at 11:30 a.m. ET through the conclusion of the Draft, spanning Rounds 4-20. Watch live on MLB.com and MLB.TV, and check back for updates throughout the
Tigers take athletic prep shortstop Jordan Yost at No. 24
DETROIT -- The names change, but for the Tigers under president of baseball operations Scott Harris and amateur scouting director Mark Conner, the Draft strategy remains the same. Jordan Yost entered the Draft at No. 50 in MLB Pipeline’s rankings, but with a reputation for elite contact skills. The left-handed
With a 'closer mentality,' Skubal hoping to bring the heat in All-Star Game
ATLANTA -- How do you top a pitching Triple Crown season and a unanimous vote for the American League Cy Young Award? An All-Star Game start would be one way for Tarik Skubal. But he has already found a way to one-up himself with a finishing kick.
Beleaguered Tigers bullpen ready for well-deserved break
DETROIT -- The Tigers’ clubhouse was a bevy of activity in the wake of Sunday’s 8-4 loss to the Mariners – not in transactions, but in travel. While a half-dozen Tigers players prepared for a flight to Atlanta and two-plus days of All-Star activities, others had their bags packed for
Latest Tigers injuries and transactions
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Draft Day 1: Pick-by-pick rundown, analysis
ATLANTA -- Day 1 of the 2025 Draft is in the books, as clubs made the first 105 selections on Sunday night, covering Rounds 1, 2 and 3, Competitive Balance Rounds A and B, plus two compensation picks. It was an unforgettable night for every player selected, but a few
Standout aces Skubal, Skenes tabbed to start Tuesday's All-Star Game
The starting pitching matchup for Tuesday night's All-Star Game presented by Mastercard will feature a pair of heavyweights. The Pirates’ Paul Skenes and Detroit’s Tarik Skubal, two of the best pitchers in baseball, will be the starters for this year's Midsummer Classic at Atlanta's Truist Park, Ken Rosenthal announced during
Greene's oppo pop calling up memories of former Tigers slugger
DETROIT -- The Tigers have been celebrating the 25th anniversary of Comerica Park this weekend for their series against the Mariners, the team that helped open the ballpark against Detroit back in April 2000. As part of the festivities, former Tigers slugger Dean Palmer returned to his old home park
Here’s how all 30 teams’ prospects fared in the Futures Game
The next generation took a turn in the spotlight in Saturday's All-Star Futures Game. The National League team hosted the festivities at Truist Park and took home a 4-2 victory behind the big bat of the game's Most Valuable Player Josue De Paula (Dodgers). Cubs top prospect Owen Caissie also
With addition of Mize to AL squad, Tigers have 6 All-Stars for the 4th time
DETROIT -- The Tigers will have a half-dozen All-Star players, tying their highest total ever and breaking a tie with the Dodgers for the most in the bigs this year. Casey Mize became their sixth on Friday, when the right-handed starter was named as a replacement for Boston’s Garrett Crochet.
Skubal frustrated by rare off night in last 1st-half start
DETROIT -- Contrary to his high-adrenaline persona, Tarik Skubal has worked to contain his emotions a bit this season, at least the negative ones. The glove tosses in the dugout that used to punctuate his rougher outings have been out of sight as Skubal has tried to save his rare
'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
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
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
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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