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The Detroit Tigers picked up a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday to improve to 9-8 in Grapefruit League play. The offense was led by Spencer Torkelson who went 2-3 with four RBI and a run scored, Torkelson hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the fourth and had a two-RBI single in the bottom of the fifth.

Casey Mize News / Fastball on SI / March 13

Casey Mize is Now Throwing 106 MPH For the Detroit Tigers According to Graphics Mistake

Fighting to make the Detroit Tigers starting rotation, right-hander Casey Mize has apparently upped his velocity to 106 MPH. At least that's according to the scorebug graphic that was present in his outing on Wednesday...

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12

Tigers manager provides update on injured outfielder

The Tigers are facing a few injuries in their outfield mix.

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Tarik Skubal News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Tarik Skubal Likely to Secure Major Contract Extension with Tigers

Coming off a unanimous American League Cy Young Award win, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal could sign the largest contract extension in franchise history.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Ex-Yankee All-Star Snubbed by GM and Manager, but Fans Welcomed Him Back

Gleyber Torres’ departure from the New York Yankees was marked by disagreements over positional changes, a perceived lack of support from the organization's management, and bad blood with the fans.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / March 10

Detroit Tigers Outfielder Wenceel Pérez Still Dealing With Back Tightness

Outfielder Wenceel Pérez, who was set to return to action Monday, was not in the Detroit Tigers' lineup against the New York Yankees after all. Pérez has been dealing with lower back tightness since last week.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Fatal flaw Detroit Tigers must address for 2025 MLB season

The Detroit Tigers were the best story of the 2024 MLB season. From the murky middle of the American League, they ripped off 30 wins in 43 games to sneak into the playoffs.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Javier Baez homer vs. Pirates draws praise from Tigers manager AJ Hinch

On Sunday, Javier Báez gave the Detroit Tigers something to feel good about launching a home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a spring training matchup.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / March 9

Spring training roundup: Tarik Skubal gains first win as Tigers top Pirates

Reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal earned his first victory of spring training on Sunday as the host Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 in Lakeland, Fla.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 9

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 3/9/25

The Detroit Tigers picked up a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates today to get back to .500 in Grapefruit League play. Before the game, they had sent Matt Manning and Tyler Mattison to Triple-A Toledo and reassigned Ricky Vanasco to minor league camp.

Matt Manning News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 9

Former Detroit Tigers Top Draft Pick Misses Out on Opening Day Roster Spot, Sent to Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers have optioned former top prospect Matt Manning to Triple-A Toledo. The following update comes from the Rotowire fantasy baseball portal but links to the original report in the Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 9

Detroit Tigers Trim Spring Training Roster to 54

The Detroit Tigers off a 5-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays dropped to 6-7 this spring. Today they will face the Pittsburgh Pirates with Tarik Skubal on the mound facing Andrew Heaney for the Pirates.

Jose Urquidy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9

Tigers sign World Series champion who’s still recovering from injury

The Detroit Tigers are adding to their pitching staff. Detroit is signing former World Series champion Jose Urquidy, per the Associated Press. Urquidy is still recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 9

Detroit Tigers Prospect Partially Credits Taylor Swift For Helping Him Learn English

Detroit Tigers top prospect Roberto Campos revealed an interesting thing to Tigers media the other day: That he's used Taylor Swift songs, partially, to help him learn English.

Jose Urquidy News / New Baseball Media / March 9

Jose Urquidy Signs with Astros: What to Make of Move

The Tigers made a depth signing on March 8, as veteran starter Jose Urquidy is coming to Detroit on a short-term deal. Urquidy, who will likely miss most of 2025, comes to the Tigers after a tough 2023 campaign and succumbing to UCL reconstruction last summer.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

Tigers Sign Former Astros Right-Hander to One-Year Deal

The Detroit Tigers are adding more pitching depth by signing former Houston Astros right-hander José Urquidy to a one-year, $1 million contract with an incentive-laden $4 million club option for 2026.

Jose Urquidy News / Field Level Media / March 8

Tigers sign RHP Jose Urquidy

The Detroit Tigers signed right-hander Jose Urquidy to a one-year, $1 million contract for the 2025 season with a $4 million club option for 2026. Per the Tigers, the club option features 2026 performance bonuses for Urquidy, who hasn't pitched since the 2023 season.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / March 8

Former Houston Astros World Series Champion Joins Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have reached a contract with veteran right-hander Jose Urquidy. Ari Alexander in Houston had the information on social media. No contract terms are available at this time.

Jose Urquidy News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 8

Tigers sign former Astros starter to one-year deal with team option

He spent the first six years of his MLB career with the Astros.

Tigers' Ty Madden diagnosed with rotator cuff strain

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Ty Madden News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Tigers' Ty Madden diagnosed with rotator cuff strain

The Tigers released medical updates on various players in camp, with Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press among those to pass them along. One of the more notable items on the list is that right-hander Ty Madden has a rotator cuff strain in his throwing shoulder.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 5

Watch: Tigers hit back-to-back-to-back first-pitch homers

It was a day for 27-year-old Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo to forget. Conversely, it's one that the Detroit Tigers may remember for a long time.

Tigers' Tarik Skubal already appears to be in midseason form

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Tigers outfielder ruled out for Opening Day due to rotator injury

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Detroit Tigers News / New Baseball Media / March 4

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Detroit Tigers

After a strong September to sneak into the postseason, the Detroit Tigers officially cracked their competitive window open. The Tigers have a bonafide ace and young building blocks on offense, highlighted by Kerry Carpenter, Jace Jung, and Riley Greene.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / March 3

Tigers' Tarik Skubal already appears to be in midseason form

Tarik Skubal was last season's AL Cy Young winner, and there's a realistic world in which he makes another run at MLB's top pitcher award again in 2025.

Chicago Cubs home run leader this spring in danger of going to Detroit Tigers

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Tigers $140 Million Bust Shares Three-Word Message Ahead of Potential Comeback Season

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez sounds ready to regain his All-Star form. You’re forgiven if you forgot Báez played for the Tigers, let alone in Major League Baseball.

Parker Meadows News / Field Level Media / March 1

Tigers OF Parker Meadows shut down with nerve issue

Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been shut down from baseball activities due to a nerve issue in his upper right arm. Meadows, however, was not ruled out of the team's season opener on March 27 against the host Los Angeles Dodgers.