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Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Continues To Prove He Is in a League of His Own

As the Detroit Tigers get closer to wrapping up the American League Central Division, the team is trying to build some momentum in what has been a disappointing second half. Despite the success of the Tigers overall this season, they haven't quite been the same squad since the All-Star break.

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Early projections for the Tigers’ Arizona Fall League roster

The 2025 A-ball level regular seasons are now over with their postseasons getting underway. The Double-A Eastern League has one series remaining before the postseason, while the Triple-A calendar stretches two more weeks.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 7

White Sox 6, Tigers 4: Disappointment in Detroit

The rubber match of a three game series with the White Sox was a sloppy game full of poor pitching and poor hitting. Unfortunately for the home team, the visitors came out on top after multiple Tigers pitchers imploded and the bats snoozed.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 7

Why Tigers' Starting Rotation Should Be Top Concern This Postseason

As the Detroit Tigers try to build some momentum in September, this has been a team that hasn't been the same in the second half of the season. To start the year, the Tigers were arguably the best team in baseball.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 7

Tigers Impending Free Agent Projected to Receive Massive Contract This Winter

The Detroit Tigers have had an incredible season, sitting firmly on top of the division and primed to lock up their first AL Central title in more than a decade.

Charlie Morton News / Field Level Media / September 7

Tigers' Charlie Morton aims to get back on track vs. White Sox

Charlie Morton had one of his best outings of the season against the Chicago White Sox. Following two subpar performances, though, the veteran right-hander will look to bounce back in the finale of the Detroit Tigers' three-game home series against the White Sox on Sunday afternoon.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 7

Tigers Shut Out White Sox to Cut Magic Number to Clinch AL Central Crown

The best way for the Detroit Tigers to bounce back from a loss is to start Tarik Skubal. It helps the magic number to win the American League Central, too.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 7

Urquidy sharp for Toledo, Briceno goes deep in Erie win

A Brant Hurter meltdown in the sixth inning cost Toledo on Saturday, as Lehigh Valley rallied back for a 5-4 win. The Mud Hens came out of the gate hot.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / September 6

Tarik Skubal has another shutout as Tigers handle streaking White Sox

Tarik Skubal extended his franchise record by pitching seven scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers ended the visiting Chicago White Sox's six-game winning streak with a 6-0 shutout Saturday.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal ties Adam Wainwright’s record with gem vs. White Sox

The Detroit Tigers are closing in on one of the best seasons in team history. AJ Hinch handed the ball to Tarik Skubal against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday to lead his team to its 82nd win of the season.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 6

Tigers Have Major Problem Brewing With Pitching Staff Down the Stretch

One of the focuses of the Detroit Tigers last offseason was upgrading their pitching staff, specifically the starting rotation behind their ace, Tarik Skubal.

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Alex Cobb News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Tigers veteran righty to conclude lost season with hip surgery

Hip issues have kept him on the injured list all season, and the veteran righty officially announced the end of his lost year by telling reporters (including The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen) that he’ll be undergoing resurfacing surgery on his right hip.

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Wenceel Perez News / Just Baseball / September 6

Wenceel Perez is Establishing Himself as a Big Part of the Tigers’ Future

The Detroit Tigers currently sit at 81-61, the second-most wins in the American League. Spencer Torkelson having a huge bounce back, Dillion Dingler elevating to an unexpected level, and Zach McKinstry having, by far, the best year of his career are big reasons why the Tigers are were they are.

Parker Meadows News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 5

Tigers’ Parker Meadows launches 1st pitch HR in return from injury

Parker Meadows finally returned to the Detroit Tigers lineup after missing some time with a right quad injury. He turned heads in his first at-bat on Friday by going yard on the first pitch.

Kyle Finnegan News / Total Apex Sports / September 5

Detroit Tigers Pitcher Kyle Finnegan Sidelined With Groin Injury

Just when the Detroit Tigers felt a surge of momentum, a crucial piece of their late-game puzzle was abruptly pulled off the board. In a gut-punch moment for the team and its fans, Kyle Finnegan suffered a right groin injury while warming up for what would have been his 13th appearance in a Tigers uniform.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Tigers Receive Unfortunate News Before White Sox Game

The Detroit Tigers are enjoying one of their best seasons in recent memory, sitting atop the AL Central with an 81–60 record and looking like a strong playoff contender.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Tigers' key bullpen acquisition placed on IL

The Tigers announced Friday that right-hander Kyle Finnegan has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right adductor strain.

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Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / September 5

MLB Insider Predicts Gleyber Torres Could Twist Knife With AL East Return

Gleyber Torres will get a chance to show the Yankees they were wrong in person this week. The former Yankees’ All-Star returns as a rejuvenated second

Max Clark News / Just Baseball / September 5

Tigers’ Max Clark is Using ‘Self-Competition’ to Adjust to Double-A

ERIE – If you were to sit and talk with Max Clark for any period of time, you would learn quickly that he’s as eager to talk about failure as he is to talk about success.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 4

Detroit Tigers Have 2 Future Superstars Down In MiLB Right Now

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the darlings of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Detroit is among the top contenders in the American League, to the surprise of some, but what should scare opposing teams is that the Tigers also have one of the best farm systems in the game right now.

Troy Melton News / Last Word On Sports / September 3