http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:30:48 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/04/tigers-offense-erupts-four-home-runs-11-6-victory-over-cardinals/stories/20260404123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/04/tigers-offense-erupts-four-home-runs-11-6-victory-over-cardinals/stories/20260404123#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:58:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/04/tigers-offense-erupts-four-home-runs-11-6-victory-over-cardinals/stories/20260404123 DETROIT — Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling hit two-run homers and drove in three runs apiece, and the Detroit Tigers powered their way to an 11-6, rain-shortened victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter reacts to his two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals. Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Dillon Dingler (13). St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker celebrates his grand slam. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/04/tigers-place-verlander-on-15-day-injured-list-with-hip-injury/stories/20260404117 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/04/tigers-place-verlander-on-15-day-injured-list-with-hip-injury/stories/20260404117#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:32:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/04/tigers-place-verlander-on-15-day-injured-list-with-hip-injury/stories/20260404117 DETROIT — Justin Verlander's long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers was put on hold Saturday. Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander works against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of an opening-day baseball game March 30 in Phoenix. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/03/briggs-chris-ilitch-proving-critics-wrong-tigers-championship-moment-here/stories/20260403116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/03/briggs-chris-ilitch-proving-critics-wrong-tigers-championship-moment-here/stories/20260403116#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:26:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/03/briggs-chris-ilitch-proving-critics-wrong-tigers-championship-moment-here/stories/20260403116 DETROIT — For years, as the Detroit Tigers wandered the woods of a decade-long rebuild, the fans here were told to trust the plan. Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the St. Louis Cardinals. Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the St. Louis Cardinals. Detroit Tigers third baseman Kevin McGonigle throws to first base on a St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker force out at third base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/03/framber-valdez-dillon-dingler-help-tigers-snap-four-game-losing-streak/stories/20260403112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/03/framber-valdez-dillon-dingler-help-tigers-snap-four-game-losing-streak/stories/20260403112#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:18:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/03/framber-valdez-dillon-dingler-help-tigers-snap-four-game-losing-streak/stories/20260403112 DETROIT — Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener on Friday. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler hits a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/01/zac-gallen-outduels-tarik-skubal-diamondbacks-sweep-tigers/stories/20260401161 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/01/zac-gallen-outduels-tarik-skubal-diamondbacks-sweep-tigers/stories/20260401161#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:46:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/01/zac-gallen-outduels-tarik-skubal-diamondbacks-sweep-tigers/stories/20260401161 PHOENIX — Zac Gallen outdueled two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Corbin Carroll homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Wednesday to sweep the three-game series. Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game on April 1 in Phoenix. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game on April 1 in Phoenix. Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game on April 1 in Phoenix. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game on April 1 in Phoenix. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/03/26/kevin-mcgonigle-begins-career-4-hits-tigers-win-padres-opening-day/stories/20260326114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/03/26/kevin-mcgonigle-begins-career-4-hits-tigers-win-padres-opening-day/stories/20260326114#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:48:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/03/26/kevin-mcgonigle-begins-career-4-hits-tigers-win-padres-opening-day/stories/20260326114 SAN DIEGO — Kevin McGonigle got four hits and drove in two runs in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle (7) hits a double during the third inning of an opening-day baseball game against the San Diego Padres on March 26 in San Diego. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal delivers during the second inning of an opening-day baseball game against the San Diego Padres on March 26 in San Diego. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle (7) celebrates after hitting an RBI double as San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) looks on during the first inning of an opening-day baseball game on March 26 in San Diego. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler (13) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of an opening-day baseball game against the San Diego Padres on March 26 in San Diego. San Diego Padres pitcher Ron Marinaccio delivers during the fourth inning of an opening day baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on March 26 in San Diego. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/10/verlander-returns-tigers-13-million-one-year-contract/stories/20260210102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/10/verlander-returns-tigers-13-million-one-year-contract/stories/20260210102#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:24:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/10/verlander-returns-tigers-13-million-one-year-contract/stories/20260210102 LAKELAND, Fla. — For his 21st season in the majors, Justin Verlander is going back to the very beginning of his career. San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander warms up during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sept. 17 in Phoenix. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/09/mlb-produce-local-broadcasts-tigers-red-wings-with-fate-fanduel-sports/stories/20260209083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/09/mlb-produce-local-broadcasts-tigers-red-wings-with-fate-fanduel-sports/stories/20260209083#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:06:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/09/mlb-produce-local-broadcasts-tigers-red-wings-with-fate-fanduel-sports/stories/20260209083 DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season. Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is introduced before Game 1 against the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Wild Card baseball playoff series in Cleveland on Sept. 30, 2025. A microphone belonging to a field reporter for the San Diego Padres sits on top of audio cables during a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Padres, May 31, 2023, in Miami. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/05/skubal-wins-arbitration-case-tigers-32-million-dollars-mlb/stories/20260205121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/05/skubal-wins-arbitration-case-tigers-32-million-dollars-mlb/stories/20260205121#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:04:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/05/skubal-wins-arbitration-case-tigers-32-million-dollars-mlb/stories/20260205121 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal celebrates in the dugout after leaving Game 1 of an American League Wild Card series against the Cleveland Guardians on Sept. 30, 2025, in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/04/tigers-framber-valdez-pitcher-signing-115-million-dollars-3-years/stories/20260204145 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/04/tigers-framber-valdez-pitcher-signing-115-million-dollars-3-years/stories/20260204145#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:42:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/04/tigers-framber-valdez-pitcher-signing-115-million-dollars-3-years/stories/20260204145 Free agent pitcher Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $115 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told the AP on Wednesday night. Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez reacts after striking out Washington Nationals' Brady House during a game on July 28, 2025, in Houston. Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez throws to an Athletics batter during a game on Sept. 25, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez walks to the dugout during a game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 20, 2025, in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/04/Mickey-Lolich-hero-of-the-1968-World-Series-for-the-Detroit-Tigers-dies-at-85-1/stories/20260204124 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/04/Mickey-Lolich-hero-of-the-1968-World-Series-for-the-Detroit-Tigers-dies-at-85-1/stories/20260204124#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:54:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/02/04/Mickey-Lolich-hero-of-the-1968-World-Series-for-the-Detroit-Tigers-dies-at-85-1/stories/20260204124 DETROIT — Mickey Lolich, who had three complete-game victories for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last Major League Baseball pitcher to post the incredible feat, died Wednesday. He was 85. Detroit Tigers catcher Bill Freehan lifts pitcher Mickey Lolich off his feet as he screams with joy, after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 in the final game of the World Series on Oct. 10, 1968 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Joining the celebration is Norm Cash (25). Lolich became the twelfth pitcher to win three games in the World Series. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/01/09/skubal-arbitration-record-32-million-tigers-offer-19-mlb/stories/20260109111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/01/09/skubal-arbitration-record-32-million-tigers-offer-19-mlb/stories/20260109111#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:01:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/01/09/skubal-arbitration-record-32-million-tigers-offer-19-mlb/stories/20260109111 NEW YORK — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal asked for a record $32 million in salary arbitration on Thursday while the Detroit Tigers offered the left-hander $19 million. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal prepares to throw during Game 2 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners on Oct. 5, 2025, in Seattle.