Tigers face win-now deadline or trade Skubal
#MLBTradeDeadline #DetroitTigersTigers must win to keep All-Star Tarik Skubal before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Manager A.J. Hinch says they've played "Game 7 since May." Detroit trails by 4½ games in wild-card race, focusing on AL Central surge to avoid trading their ace. read more
Tigers rookie homers in debut, honors Venezuela
#MLB #DetroitTigersEduardo Valencia homered in his first MLB at-bat for the Tigers, becoming the 10th Detroit player to do so. The emotional catcher dedicated his historic 425-foot shot to family and earthquake-stricken Venezuela, helping secure a 4-1 win over the Athletics. read more
Cy Young winner Skubal returns to Tigers rotation
#MLB #DetroitTigersTarik Skubal, back-to-back Cy Young winner, returns to the Tigers’ rotation Saturday vs. Guardians after elbow surgery. Manager Hinch called him “the best pitcher in baseball.” Skubal had a 2.70 ERA in seven starts before injury. read more
Tigers Meadows Breaks Arm, Concussed in Outfield Collision
#MLBInjuries #DetroitTigersTigers outfielder Parker Meadows is on the injured list with a broken arm and concussion after a violent outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene. The incident occurred during a game against Minnesota. read more
Skubal Exits WBC, Returns to Tigers Camp
#WBC #DetroitTigersTigers pitcher Tarik Skubal will not pitch again for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, sticking to his original plan. He considered staying after his debut but will return to Detroit for spring training. read more
Verlander Returns to Tigers in Nostalgic Homecoming
#MLB #DetroitTigersVeteran pitcher Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a one-year, $13 million contract. The 43-year-old, three-time Cy Young winner began his career with the team and joins a rotation featuring Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez. read more
Tigers Land Ace Valdez in Record $115M Deal
#MLBFreeAgency #DetroitTigersStar lefty Framber Valdez agrees to a three-year, $115 million deal with the Detroit Tigers. The contract sets records for a left-handed pitcher's average annual value. Valdez, a former Astro, brings elite groundball rates and playoff experience. read more