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Justin Verlander smiling

Justin Verlander open to return to his former team?

For a second straight season, Justin Verlander might be reuniting with a former team of his at the trade deadline. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Thursday that the Houston Astros righty Verlander would be a “prime candidate for …

Kerry Carpenter looks over

Tigers fan had epic line for Kerry Carpenter during autograph request

A young Detroit Tigers fan got quite a laugh out of Kerry Carpenter during a very memorable autograph request.

Andrew Navigato kicks the live baseball during Rays-Tigers spring training game

Tigers shortstop’s wild scorpion kick leads to inside-the-park HR

What was supposed to be a bloop single for Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kameron Misner turned into so much more during his team’s Sunday spring training clash against the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers were leading 9-4 with two outs and nobody on base …

A Detroit Tigers hat

Ex-Cy Young candidate signs with Tigers

The Detroit Tigers made a notable move in the free agent market on Thursday. The Tigers on Thursday agreed to a 1-year, $14 million deal with pitcher Jack Flaherty. Flaherty confirmed the news in a humorous way by sharing a photo of Detroit Pistons …

A Detroit Tigers hat

Tigers in heavy pursuit of ex-Cy Young finalist?

The Detroit Tigers appear to be locked in on one particular veteran arm. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Friday that the Tigers’ pursuit of free-agent righty Kenta Maeda has intensified in recent days. Morosi notes that previous reports had …

Jason Benetti smiling

Tigers hire TV announcer away from the White Sox

The Detroit Tigers poached talent from the Chicago White Sox this week. But rather than go after an active player or prospect, the Tigers pounced on respected White Sox announcer Jason Benetti. The Tigers’ official X account broke the news …

Miguel Cabrera in the dugout

Miguel Cabrera set for new role with Tigers after retirement

Miguel Cabrera is set to end his illustrious MLB career this weekend, but he will not be going far after retirement. The Detroit Tigers announced Friday that Cabrera will take on a new role as special assistant to the team president after retiring. …

Miami Marlins logo

Marlins took aim at Detroit with scoreboard taunts

The Miami Marlins are on pace for just their second winning season since 2009, and the success they have had seems to have emboldened their scoreboard operator. During Sunday’s series finale between the Marlins and Detroit Tigers, the …

A look at the Astros' scoreboard in Minute Maid Park

Astros, Rays in hot pursuit of 1 pitcher before MLB trade deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros both find themselves jockeying for the top spot in their respective divisions ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Apparently, they’re also eyeing the same trade target. According to MLB Network insider …

Umpire hit in mask by wild pitch

Video: White Sox get walk-off win after pitch hits umpire in face

The Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers on Saturday on a walk-off passed ball, but that does not even begin to describe the bizarre way the game ended. Tigers reliever Jose Cisnero was facing Chicago’s Tim Anderson with the bases loaded …

A look at an empty Tigers stadium

Attendance for the Tigers-Guardians game was embarrassing

The attendance for the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday between the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park was downright embarrassing. The first game of the series between the teams was supposed to be played on Monday, but it was …

Duque Hebbert off the mound

Nicaragua pitcher signs with MLB team after impressive outing at WBC

A pitcher from Nicaragua on Monday showcased what the World Baseball Classic is all about. Nicaragua lost to the Dominican Republic 6-1 in their Group D game on Monday at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. The loss dropped Nicaragua to 0-3 and eliminated …

Eduardo Rodriguez throwing a pitch

Tigers pitcher returns to team after lengthy absence

One of the Detroit Tigers’ biggest free agent acquisitions this past offseason is back with the team. Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on Friday was reinstated from the restricted list after an over two-month absence from the Tigers due to …

Chris Ilitch looking away.

Tigers owner throws former GM under the bus

Detroit Tigers owner Chris Ilitch blamed recently-fired Tigers GM Al Avila for trading away two veteran players who went on to enjoy career resurgences with other teams. The Tigers announced on Wednesday that they had fired Avila after seven years. …

Al Avila talks to the media

Tigers fire longtime GM Al Avila amid disappointing season

The Detroit Tigers have made a significant change at the top of their organization amid a disappointing season. The Tigers announced Wednesday that they have fired general manager Al Avila after seven years at the helm. Owner Christopher Ilitch said …

Miguel Cabrera in the dugout

Miguel Cabrera addresses whether he will retire

Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera has one year left on his current contract after this season and reportedly intends to play it out. According to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, Cabrera told McCosky directly that he does not plan on retiring …

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