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Details On Tarik Skubal Trade Discussions

It was a week ago today that Tarik Skubal was dealt to the Dodgers in a blockbuster move, with the Tigers receiving right-hander River Ryan and two prospects (outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander Brady Smith) in return for the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner.  ESPN’s Jeff Passan and The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal shared some interesting […]

“Told You”: Tigers Fans React To Tarik Skubal’s Recent Comments Of Potential Return

The Tarik Skubal era with the Detroit Tigers came to a close a week ago, as he was traded to the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in return for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith.However, Skubal’s arrival in Los Angeles coincided with a particularly rough stretch for the franchise, […] The post “Told You”: Tigers Fans React To Tarik Skubal’s Recent Comments Of Potential Return appeared first on HEAVY .

Tigers break things wide open in wild seventh inning for a win

It took seven innings, but the Tigers ended up with a blowout and a shutout against the Giants with an 8-0 win on Saturday. After dropping the first game in their series against the Giants, the Tigers were looking to pull even on Saturday evening. They would have the newly activated Jackson Jobe on the […]

Tigers Sign Seby Zavala To Minor League Deal

Veteran catcher Seby Zavala is joining the Tigers on a minor league deal, as reported by Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Zavala has spent the past couple of months in the Mexican League after being released by the Dodgers. The 32-year-old Zavala went 1-for-2 with a walk and strikeout in his debut with Triple-A Toledo on […]

8/8 Gamethread: Giants vs. Tigers

It’s time for Game 2 in the three-game series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers. Righty Landen Roupp takes the mound for San Francisco, as the 27-year old makes his 23rd start of the year. Roupp is 7-10 with a 4.34 ERA, a 3.47 FIP, and 120 strikeouts to 52 walks in […]

King Takes the Mound as Padres Eye Bounce-Back Win

The San Diego Padres looked to upgrade their depleted starting rotation at Monday’s trade deadline. In the final hours, the front office acquired Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers. However, both pitchers were less than impressive in their first start in new surroundings. Ray’s control betrayed him […]

Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch reportedly eye familiar face to replace Steve Yzerman

The Detroit Red Wings are determined to hit the nail on the head in their general manager search, and Chris Ilitch may be considering a familiar face from the MLB's Detroit Tigers. While the Detroit Red Wings have reportedly set a key condition for Dylan Larkin’s trade , their search for Steve Yzerman’s replacement is still ongoing. In fact, it’s the top priority heading into the NHL season. Amid speculation over who could succeed Yzerman, a report suggests Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch could...

Perfect in their imperfections

The Detroit Tigers outhit the Giants 11 to 5 on Friday night. They outwalked them too, 4 to 3, and earned 12 at-bats with a runner in scoring position while San Francisco had just 4. The visitors had hot bats in Kevin McGonigle, who reached base four times, and Spencer Torkelson, who reached thrice; and […]

Tigers look to even up series with Giants on Saturday

The Detroit Tigers dropped the series opener to the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, 5-2, at Oracle Park. The good guys outhit the hosts, but were plagued by LOBsters while Kieder Montero coughed up five runs over six innings to earn his seventh loss of the season. Making his first appearance for the Motor […]

The Opener: Red Sox, Waldschmidt, Dodgers, Sale, Cole

Jackson Jobe is set to make his return from Tommy John surgery when the Tigers right-hander starts against Landen Roupp and the Giants tonight.  The third overall pick of the 2021 underwent the surgery in June 2025, after posting a 3.91 ERA in his first 12 games and 53 innings as a big leaguer. 1. […]

Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal talking about Tigers reunion has LA radio host freaking out

Tarik Skubal has barely settled into Los Angeles, and he is already talking openly about a possible return to Detroit, a comment that did not sit well with at least one local radio voice. The two-time Cy Young winner opened up about his emotional departure from the Tigers, describing the scene in the clubhouse as […] The post Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal talking about Tigers reunion has LA radio host freaking out appeared first on ClutchPoints .

San Francisco Giants Announced Marcelo Mayer News Before Tigers Series

On Friday, the San Francisco Giants opened up a series with the Detroit Tigers at Oracle Park in California.The Giants won by a score of 5-2.Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area wrote: “The Giants won 5-2. The lineup is full of rookies and call-ups, but the veterans led the way: They got homers from […] The post San Francisco Giants Announced Marcelo Mayer News Before Tigers Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Plenty of hits but not enough runs downs Detroiters

After Thursday’s satisfying thumping of the Mariners, the Tigers skooched down the Pacific coast a state or two to open a three-game weekend series in San Francisco against the Giants. Detroit out-hit their hosts by an 11-5 tally, but those runners largely stayed on the bases as the Giants won the series opener 5-2. Keider […]

Tarik Skubal Already Wants Tigers Reunion Just Days After Stunning Dodgers Move

If the last few days have told us anything, it is that Tarik Skubal loves the Detroit Tigers, and that love runs deep. He came through the Tigers’ farm system and has played only for Detroit since his MLB debut in 2020. He has gone from having a temporary locker in the center of the […] The post Tarik Skubal Already Wants Tigers Reunion Just Days After Stunning Dodgers Move appeared first on EssentiallySports .

8/7 Gamethread: Giants vs. Tigers

The San Francisco Giants head back home to Oracle Park tonight to begin a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. As of the time this is being written, the Giants have not yet announced a starting pitcher for tonight’s game. Good old element of surprise. Gotta love the consistency there. Anyway, you can head down […]

Mariners Game #117: 8/7/26, Rays at Mariners

After yesterday’s shellacking at the hands of the deadline-selling Tigers during a series where they were outscored 4054 – 4, the Mariners limp into their 50th Anniversary Weekend to face the best team in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays. We’re already brainstorming names for what we’ll nickname this potential debacle, in the grand tradition […]

San Francisco Giants Demote 4-Year Pitcher Before Tigers Game

The San Francisco Giants enjoyed an off day on Thursday after recently dropping their series to the Texas Rangers earlier this week. It hasn’t been the season the Giants have hoped for. They sit at 48-67, but their next series, against the Detroit Tigers, is a better chance to pick up more wins, as the […] The post San Francisco Giants Demote 4-Year Pitcher Before Tigers Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Tigers Activate Jackson Jobe

The Tigers announced they’ve activated Jackson Jobe from the 60-day injured list. Reliever Brenan Hanifee was optioned to Triple-A Toledo to open a spot on the pitching staff. Detroit had a pair of 40-man roster openings after trading Casey Mize and Gage Workman to San Diego. Jobe will slot into Detroit’s rotation. He’ll make his season debut tomorrow […]

Giants Announce Devastating Matt Chapman Injury News Before Tigers Series

The San Francisco Giants will be without third baseman Matt Chapman for the rest of the season. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Chapman has a hernia and a core muscle tear. He’ll have surgery to address the issue on Tuesday, August 11. Matt Chapman has a hernia and a core muscle tear. […] The post Giants Announce Devastating Matt Chapman Injury News Before Tigers Series appeared first on HEAVY .

ESPN Insider names 3 biggest challengers to Dodgers

With the Los Angeles Dodgers making moves at the trade deadline this past Monday, like the blockbuster deal for Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, the team has seemed to lose its footing, though likely to be momentarily. As many teams in the National League (NL) look to catch up to the Dodgers, this analyst […] The post ESPN Insider names 3 biggest challengers to Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

San Francisco Giants Announce Starting Pitcher Decision Ahead of Tiger Series

The San Francisco Giants concluded their three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. They were shut out 6-0 in the series finale.Left-handed starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt threw 3 1/3 innings, giving up 4 runs before being pulled from the game. Whisenhunt’s ERA currently sits at 7.25.After an off day on Thursday, the Giants return […] The post San Francisco Giants Announce Starting Pitcher Decision Ahead of Tiger Series appeared first on HEAVY .