Latest news and updates about the Tigers
Do you like barrels? Hard hit balls? Dingers and gap-to-gap doubles? Too bad! We’ve got Bryan Woo facing off against Framber Valdez today. 174 pitchers have faced at least 500 batters since the start of 2024, and of them, Woo has the 6th lowest wOBAcon (damage on contact), and Valdez, the 23rd lowest. On the […]
The Detroit Tigers won a series this week!! And they did so by sweeping the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays, and will take that momentum into Friday’s series opener with the Seattle Mariners. Framber Valdez (2-4, 4.39 ERA, 54 SO) gets the start on Friday evening in Comerica Park, and the Mariners will send out Bryan […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Kevin McGonigle Change Before Mariners Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The good news for the Detroit Tigers is that they’ve recently completed their first sweep in seven weeks, brooming aside the American League East Division-leading Tampa Bay Rays in three straight games and bringing some hope back to the franchise that had sunk to the bottom of their own division standings.The bad news is that […] The post Detroit Tigers Lose Key Infielder For Remainder Of 2026 appeared first on HEAVY .
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch provided reporters with some updates on injured players today. Most notably, Hinch says that ace Tarik Skubal will make a rehab appearance on Sunday. That will take place with High-A West Michigan instead of Triple-A due to the weather forecast. If all goes well, he could rejoin the big league club […]
At first reported by CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Wake Forest will be heading to Baton Rogue for the ACC-SEC challenge to take on the LSU Tigers. This will be the 6th game between the Deacs and the Tigers since 2015, with LSU holding a 3-2 advantage in the recent series. The Deacs won the first […]
On Friday, Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch said Tarik Skubal is expected to make a rehab assignment outing on Sunday amid his elbow injury recovery, via Jason Beck. “Tarik Skubal will make a rehab start Sunday at High-A West Michigan, manager A.J. Hinch announced. The weather forecast in Grand Rapids is more favorable than in […] The post AJ Hinch’s Tarik Skubal rehab assignment announcement will excite Tigers fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It sounds like Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is another step closer to his return following his recovery from elbow surgery.
Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen was placed on the injured list in late May due to pelvic inflammation. While trade rumors are dominating Tigers headlines right now, the team is dealing with multiple injury concerns. According to Chris McCosky, Jansen is throwing a bullpen on Friday. “Kenley Jansen, who is eligible to come off the […] The post Tigers’ Kenley Jansen injury update announced on Friday appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs have often been mentioned as a trade suitor for Tarik Skubal. The Detroit Tigers have struggled and it seems likely that Skubal will end up getting moved. However, the Cubs have not exactly been dominating the competition. At 33-30, Chicago is in fourth place in the National League Central standings. Jesse Rogers […] The post Why Cubs may not trade for Tarik Skubal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
While the San Diego Padres are mired in a rut, they have financial resources coming their way like the cavalry. And here is why the Padres will trade for Tarik Skubal instead of the Dodgers. The Tigers seem to be on a path to trade Skubal. They are 25-38 and tied for last place in […] The post Why Padres will trade for Tarik Skubal instead of Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Mariners had their eight-game win streak snapped on Wednesday, but they maintained their 2.5 game lead over the Athletics with the series win over the Mets. Now the team embarks on their longest road trip of the season, a 10-day affair that will take them through Detroit, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Thanks to this […]
A sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays has Detroit Tigers fans dreaming of the possibility of Tarik Skubal remaining with the team past the trade deadline.
Good day everyone, and happy Friday! The M’s play an early afternoon game today, facing off against the Tigers at 3:40pm PT — set your reminders! Also, don’t forget to go vote for the Mariners in the first round of All-Star voting! Who’s got your vote on the National League side this year? In Mariners […]
Like so much of the Detroit Tigers’ 2026 season, Framber Valdez hasn’t exactly worked out as planned. Signed to a backloaded 3 year, $115M deal with an opt out after 2027, Valdez was supposed to stabilize a rotation that had Reese Olson injured and Jack Flaherty a total wildcard coming into the season. More importantly, […]
Suddenly, being a Detroit Tigers fan is fun again! Who knows how long it will last, but the Olde English D is coming off a three-game sweep of the best team in the American League, the Tampa Bay Rays — at Tropicana Field, no less. AJ Hinch and Co. look to keep things rolling back […]
San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller is known for his unfettered aggression in trades. If he can pry Tarik Skubal away from the Detroit Tigers at the deadline, watch out.
While there’s no guarantee that the Tigers will trade ace Tarik Skubal, they would be wise to entertain offers for him heading into the trade deadline. Set to become a free agent in 2027 with a potential lockout on the horizon, Skubal is a tantalizing trade chip — despite an injury* — thanks to Detroit […]
The Detroit Tigers remain one of the more interesting teams in deadline conversations, and Tarik Skubal is not the only name drawing attention. If Detroit moves toward selling, several veterans could shape the market beyond its ace. Skubal still headlines Tigers trade rumors because of his status near the top of the rotation. However, Detroit’s […] The post Tigers rumors: The players besides Tarik Skubal on trade block appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Yankees are reportedly expected to at least kick the tires on a potential deal for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal prior to the MLB trade deadline.
The Yankees took a disappointing loss on Wednesday, with Gerrit Cole allowing a trio of homers to the Guardians in the 5-4 defeat in the Bronx. Although the Bombers had their moments on offense, including bringing the deficit to one in the ninth, it was not enough to match Cleveland. Despite the loss, there was […]
The 2018 MLB draft was headlined by right-hander Casey Mize, but it was another Detroit Tigers selection who has developed into arguably the best pitcher in baseball as Tarik Skubal was a ninth-round pick.
While the Detroit Tigers suffered through one of their worst months in recent memory in May, the good news is that they’ve made a fresh start in June with three straight victories in the form of a series sweep over the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.While there is still plenty of work ahead if […] The post Latest Tigers Move Signals Potential Major Justin Verlander News appeared first on HEAVY .
It was not a good Wednesday for former Detroit Tigers first-round pick Nick Castellanos, who was already let go from the Philadelphia Phillies close to the start of spring training; he still had year and $20 million remaining on the original five-year contract that he signed with the organization.But after several months with the San […] The post Former Detroit Tiger Nick Castellanos Gets Brutal News appeared first on HEAVY .
The Detroit Tigers needed something to change Wednesday, and their first sweep in seven weeks delivered a jolt. Detroit finished a stunning road series vs. the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 win at Tropicana Field, completing a three-game sweep of the team with the American League’s best record. The series came after a difficult […] The post Tigers accomplish feat for first time in 7 weeks that will catch Tarik Skubal’s attention appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It’s been a rough go of it for the Detroit Tigers since ace pitcher Tarik Skubal underwent a surgical procedure – especially in the month of May, when they only won six of 28 games, falling to last place in the American League Central Division standings. However, the month of June has been a different […] The post Tigers Pull Off Feat They Hadn’t Achieved in 49 Days appeared first on HEAVY .