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The Phillies stumbled into the All-Star break last season, losing two out of three close games against the Padres in San Diego. This year’s Phillies are going through a similar slump, as they dropped the first game against the Detroit Tigers in the last series before the break by a final of 10-2. Pending the […]
Talk about opening a series in style as the Tigers beat the Phillies 10-2 to open the last weekend series of the first half. For the last weekend series before the All-Star Break, the Tigers were squaring off against the club that would be hosting the All-Star Game in the Phillies. They were hoping to […]
The White Sox have lost a season-high three games in a row and are the only MLB team yet to lose four consecutive games at any point this season. They're tied for first place in an AL Central where four teams, including the resurgent Detroit Tigers, are within five games of the division lead. But Munetaka Murakami has been activated off the injured list , so pretty much every question in Will Venable's pregame media availability was at least Murakami-adjacent. The post Pregame notes: Munet...
Detroit Tigers (43-50) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (52-42) Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: The Good PhightMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Jack Flaherty (2-8, 4.60 ERA) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (3-6, 5.87 ERA)
Last year at about this time, the Mariners got stomped by the Yankees and looked ready to limp into the All-Star break with a final series against the best team in baseball. Then they went to Detroit and beat the pants off the Tigers, setting up one of the most important second halves in team […]
Here are the lineups for game one in Detroit, let’s discuss! For the Phillies: For the Tigers:
The Phillies (52-42) roadtrip continues with some interleague play against the Detroit Tigers (43-50) at Comerica Park, with first pitch […]
The unofficial first half of the season wraps up with a three-game series in Detroit. For whatever reason, recent Phillies teams haven’t done well in “getaway” games, so I’m worried that they might just try to coast through what is somewhat of a “getaway” series. I’m especially pessimistic about Sunday’s game when about half the […]
On Verlander, Tolbert, and a trade deadline that doesn't feel like it's getting any closer. The post Five & Dive Episode 561: I’m So Sick of Deck appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The end has officially arrived for Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, who confirmed earlier this week that he’ll retire upon season’s end. Verlander is al
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed when rookie Eduardo Valencia will make his first MLB start after his unforgettable debut home run.
Scott Harris’ second draft with scouting chiefs Rob Metzler and Mark Conner followed a similar set of preferences, but in a much more challenging position as the Tigers had the 11th overall selection, and their compensation pick was set after the second round this time around. As a result, they were working with a much […]
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for July 10, 2026, covering 15 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Jack Flaherty DET PHI 6.0 2 2 6 3 86 16 18.6% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – July 10, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
Dan Dickerson delivered another unforgettable call as Eduardo Valencia homered in his first Major League at bat for the Detroit Tigers.
Eduardo Valencia reflected on his unforgettable Tigers debut after launching a home run in his first Major League at bat.
Bats were hot on Thursday, as hitters around the league combined for 39 homers and a .185 isolated power. Tigers rookie Eduardo Valencia went deep in his very first big league at-bat, while Mike Yastrzemski hit a ninth-inning grand slam for the Braves. Matt Olson also homered for Atlanta on the same day that he […]
The Detroit Tigers appear to be charging headfirst into the All-Star break after securing a 4-1 win over the Athletics on Thursday night to secure the sweep and make it six victories in seven tries so far in July. Jake Rogers hit another homer and Eduardo Valencia cranked one as well in his first MLB […]
The white-hot Detroit Tigers went for the home sweep of a three-game weeknight series against the Homeless A’s on Thursday evening, after winning the first two games in fun fashion. They made it eight wins in the past nine games with a 4-1 win to complete the sweep. It was Framber Valdez’s turn in the […]
The squad just can’t seem to get their feet right. The losing ways continued on Thursday afternoon in Detroit as the Athletics dropped their sixth straight game, falling to Detroit 4-1 and dropping their record to 41-52, which is the third-worst record in the American League. Weren’t we just in first place? How did it […]
Will three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander wear a Detroit Tigers or Houston Astros logo on his Hall of Fame plaque?
Detroit Tigers (42-50) vs. Athletics (41-51) Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Athletics NationMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Framber Valdez (4-6, 4.29 ERA) vs. RHP Jack Perkins (2-4, 6.75 ERA)
Okay, so the first two games haven’t gone our way and the club is now riding a 5-game losing streak. That just means it’s time for a win to get us back in the win column and rolling again. It’s time. The A’s will be going with an opener/bulk pitcher strategy today, giving left-handed reliever […]
The Tigers announced that they have recalled catcher/first baseman Eduardo Valencia. In a corresponding move, outfielder Jahmai Jones has been designated for assignment. Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase reported on the Valencia promotion prior to the club announcement. Though catcher Dillon Dingler wasn’t mentioned in today’s moves, they are related to him. Dingler took a […]
The Detroit Tigers have moved on from a bench piece who could not recapture last year's magic. The Tigers designated outfielder Jahmai Jones for assignment on Thursday, recalling catcher/first baseman Eduardo Valencia in the corresponding move. The Move Behind the Move The decision was tied to a health scare behind the plate. Catcher Dillon Dingler took a foul ball off his hand on Wednesday and was replaced in the game by Jake Rogers, though X-rays came back negative. The Tigers have DFA...
Well, the day was bound to come. Pinch-hit specialist Jahmai Jones has struggled mightily all season long, and while the Detroit Tigers were more patient than most liked, he just hasn’t been able to turn things around. Dillon Dingler’s hand contusion isn’t going to put him on the injured list, but it did precipitate a […]