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Tigers Top Prospect Had Playoff Game To Remember

The Detroit Tigers are struggling to hold onto their lead in the American League Central. Though it has been a very strong season in the Motor City, there is cause for concern.

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How Tigers’ Charlie Morton trade turned into unmitigated disaster

The Detroit Tigers acquired starting pitcher Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and largely assumed that he would be able to help them make a deep Postseason run.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 22

Who is Most to Blame For Tigers Absurd Potential AL Central Collapse?

The Detroit Tigers are in the middle of the kind of collapse which would re-write the history books, leading the Cleveland Guardians by 15.5 games over the summer and now just one singular game clear going into the last week of the season.

Detroit Tigers News / Sporting News / September 22

Tigers DFA $15M 2-time World Series Champion, 2-time All-Star with postseason around the corner

The Detroit Tigers have made a change to their roster and it includes dropping a MLB veteran.

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The '450 MLB home runs' quiz

How many of the 41 players in Major League Baseball history to hit at least 450 home runs in their career can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 22

Tigers Face Massive Showdown with Guardians to Win AL Central Title

The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians are off on Monday. After that, the two teams will determine who wins the AL Central crown. The Tigers (85-71) are in a complete free-fall after being swept by the Atlanta Braves with Sunday’s 6-2 loss.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 22

Baseball America ranks Tigers farm system among top in the league

This might not be the best time for this conversation. Or maybe Detroit’s uninspiring play at the major league level makes this the perfect time for a future looking piece on the farm.

Aj Hinch News / Athlon Sports / September 22

AJ Hinch Reframes Tigers' Struggles With Optimistic Message Ahead of Guardians Series

The Detroit Tigers' lead in the American League Central has shrunken to a single game heading into the team's final two series against the Cleveland Guardians and Boston Red Sox, both away from the friendly confines of Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Detroit Tigers Set Impressive 2025 Attendance Mark Not Seen in Nearly A Decade

The Detroit Tigers finished up their 2025 home regular season at Comerica Park on Sunday with a 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves that dropped AJ Hinch's team's record to 85-71 on the season.

Detroit Tigers News / New Baseball Media / September 22

2025 Transactions: Tigers DFA Morton, D-Backs Promote Pope

After what was a difficult two months with the Tigers, Charlie Morton’s time with Detroit ended on September 21. The Tigers designated him for assignment before their final regular-season game at home and released him shortly thereafter.

Aj Hinch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21

Tigers’ AJ Hinch still not panicking amid potential AL Central collapse

It’s difficult to imagine that things could go this badly for the Detroit Tigers. They were the dominant team in the American League through the early part of September, but manager A.J.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 21

Tigers Change Rotation Plan to Make Ace Tarik Skubal Available Twice

The Detroit Tigers are in the midst of a complete and utter collapse, suffering a second straight sweep and now losing nine of their last 10 headed into the final week of the season.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 21

Tigers Clearly Made Wrong Decision Releasing Young Reliever at Trade Deadline

The Detroit Tigers are in a complete free fall right now where nothing seems to be going right , and no matter what they do, they can't get in the win column while their hated rival, the Cleveland Guardians, can't seem to lose.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Tigers Announce Tarik Skubal News on Sunday

The Detroit Tigers are entering Sunday with just a one-game lead in the AL Central over the Cleveland Guardians, as the teams have gone in completely opposite directions during the most crucial stretch of the season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Tigers Make Big Decision After Second Straight Loss to Braves

The Detroit Tigers entered the 2025 season with playoff hopes after a strong start, but their recent performance has cooled off sharply. After leading the American League for months, they have struggled recently, winning just two of their last 10 games, including back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Braves.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 21

Tigers Decide To DFA Charlie Morton After Disastrous Tenure

In the blink of an eye, the Detroit Tigers went from owning the best record in the American League to there being a real chance they miss the playoffs altogether if they don't turn things around in a hurry.

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Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / September 21

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 9/21/2025

The Detroit Tigers wrap up their series with the Atlanta Braves today as they look to avoid being swept. The Tigers once had complete control of the American League Central, but now their lead is down to just one game as the Cleveland Guardians have closed in.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21

Desperate Tigers out to stop bleeding in series finale vs. Braves

The Detroit Tigers are hardly in a festive mood heading into their regular-season home finale. An American League Central Division title seemed like a foregone conclusion, but that's no longer the case.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 20

It's officially time for the Detroit Tigers to panic

The Detroit Tigers were the feel-good story of 2024 in the American League Central. One year later, the Tigers could become a head-shaking example of what happens when you go cold at the wrong time.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Tigers desperate to end skid against suddenly hot Braves

The Detroit Tigers are slumping at the worst possible time with first place in the American League Central at stake. The Tigers (85-69) have lost seven of their past eight games, and they got hammered by Atlanta 10-1 on Friday in the opener of the three-game series.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

Detroit Tigers’ Current Skid Could Have Disastrous Consequences

The Detroit Tigers wasted little time in stamping their status as the American League Central’s best team. Powered by a versatile lineup and another Cy Young-caliber campaign from Tarik Skubal, Detroit seamlessly continued its torrid streak from the end of the 2024 season.

Colt Keith News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Tigers' playoff pursuit takes hit after injury to key player

The Tigers announced that infielder Colt Keith has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to right rib cage inflammation.

Tigers activate RHP Paul Sewald, DFA RHP Jose Urquidy

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Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / September 19

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 9/19/2025

The Detroit Tigers begin a series against the Atlanta Braves tonight. They are coming off being swept by the Cleveland Guardians during the week and were outscored 14-6.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Tigers Activate Paul Sewald, Release Codi Heuer

The Tigers have activated reliever Paul Sewald from the 60-day injured list and opened a spot on the 40-man roster by releasing fellow right-hander Codi Heuer, who’d been pitching in Triple-A Toledo.

Kyle Finnegan News / Just Baseball / September 17

The Tigers Bullpen Looks Very Different Without Kyle Finnegan

After the trade deadline had come and gone, many Detroit Tigers fans were left less than impressed. The team’s only additions? A couple of underwhelming starters and a number of bullpen arms who were either past their prime, injured, or never really had a prime to begin with.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / September 12