http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:42 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/03/tigers-complete-sweep-rays-7-2-victory/stories/20260603109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/03/tigers-complete-sweep-rays-7-2-victory/stories/20260603109#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:44:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/03/tigers-complete-sweep-rays-7-2-victory/stories/20260603109 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday. Detroit Tigers pitcher Troy Melton goes into his delivery to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler connects for a three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez during the fourth inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler (13) celebrates his three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez with Matt Vierling (8) and Gleyber Torres (25) during the fourth inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Mason Englert delivers to the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Williamson forces Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler (13) at second base on a fielder's choice by Kerry Carpenter during the seventh inning of a baseball game on June 3 in St. Petersburg, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/02/torres-perez-and-greene-go-deep-back-flaherty-tigers-beat-rays-8-0/stories/20260602130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/02/torres-perez-and-greene-go-deep-back-flaherty-tigers-beat-rays-8-0/stories/20260602130#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:56:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/06/02/torres-perez-and-greene-go-deep-back-flaherty-tigers-beat-rays-8-0/stories/20260602130 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0 on Tuesday night. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene celebrates his home run. Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty throws. Detroit Tigers' Gleyber Torres celebrates his home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/31/colson-montgomery-homers-white-sox-rally-7th-top-tigers-2-1/stories/20260531133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/31/colson-montgomery-homers-white-sox-rally-7th-top-tigers-2-1/stories/20260531133#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:51:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/31/colson-montgomery-homers-white-sox-rally-7th-top-tigers-2-1/stories/20260531133 CHICAGO — Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win. Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery runs after hitting a solo home run. Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth scores on a one-run single by Tristan Peters. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/30/quero-montgomery-and-benintendi-hit-hrs-white-sox-beat-tigers-7-1/stories/20260530102 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/30/quero-montgomery-and-benintendi-hit-hrs-white-sox-beat-tigers-7-1/stories/20260530102#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 02:46:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/30/quero-montgomery-and-benintendi-hit-hrs-white-sox-beat-tigers-7-1/stories/20260530102 CHICAGO (AP) — Edgar Quero, Colson Montgomery and Andrew Benintendi each homered, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami. Chicago White Sox starter Anthony Kay delivers a pitch. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/29/vargas-two-run-homer-10th-inning-tigers/stories/20260529121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/29/vargas-two-run-homer-10th-inning-tigers/stories/20260529121#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 03:47:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/29/vargas-two-run-homer-10th-inning-tigers/stories/20260529121 CHICAGO — Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargasof reacts to a Gatorade bath from Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth and Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery. Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas reacts after hitting a two-run walk-off home run. Chicago White Sox's Sam Antonacci hits a groundout. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/28/grayson-rodriguez-pitches-5-strong-innings-angels-7-1-win-tigers/stories/20260528119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/28/grayson-rodriguez-pitches-5-strong-innings-angels-7-1-win-tigers/stories/20260528119#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 21:16:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/28/grayson-rodriguez-pitches-5-strong-innings-angels-7-1-win-tigers/stories/20260528119 DETROIT — Grayson Rodriguez pitched five strong innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Thursday for their fifth victory in six games. Los Angeles Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on May 28 in Detroit. Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, left, slides safely into home plate as Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (34) receives the throw during the eighth inning of a baseball game on May 28 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers pitcher Ricky Vanasco throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning of a baseball game on May 28 in Detroit. Los Angeles Angels' Vaughn Grissom hits a one-run double against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game on May 28 in Detroit. Los Angeles Angels' Vaughn Grissom (5) celebrates scoring against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game on May 28 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/26/vaughn-grissoms-grand-slam-6-rbis-lead-angels-over-tigers-10-6/stories/20260526113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/26/vaughn-grissoms-grand-slam-6-rbis-lead-angels-over-tigers-10-6/stories/20260526113#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 02:55:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/26/vaughn-grissoms-grand-slam-6-rbis-lead-angels-over-tigers-10-6/stories/20260526113 DETROIT — Vaughn Grissom hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night. Los Angeles Angels' Vaughn Grissom (5) celebrates his grand slam with Logan O'Hoppe (14) and Zach Neto (9). Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene catches a Los Angeles Angels' Wade Meckler fly ball during the seventh inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/24/cowsers-3-run-homer-with-2-outs-9th-gives-orioles-5-3-win-deals-tigers-8th-loss/stories/20260524134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/24/cowsers-3-run-homer-with-2-outs-9th-gives-orioles-5-3-win-deals-tigers-8th-loss/stories/20260524134#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 22:39:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/24/cowsers-3-run-homer-with-2-outs-9th-gives-orioles-5-3-win-deals-tigers-8th-loss/stories/20260524134 BALTIMORE — Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight. Baltimore Orioles' Colton Cowser hits a walkoff three-run home run. Baltimore Orioles' Colton Cowser rounds the bases after hitting a walkoff three-run home run. Baltimore Orioles' Colton Cowser, center front, celebrates with teammates after hitting a walkoff three-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/24/briggs-detroit-tigers-spiraling-disaster-why-do-refuse-look-help/stories/20260524131 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/24/briggs-detroit-tigers-spiraling-disaster-why-do-refuse-look-help/stories/20260524131#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 21:34:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/24/briggs-detroit-tigers-spiraling-disaster-why-do-refuse-look-help/stories/20260524131 After the Tigers’ offense flatlined during their historic second-half collapse last season, Scott Harris defended mostly running back the same lineup, insisting improvement would come from within. Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris looks on before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/22/alonso-holliday-homer-orioles-hand-tigers-seventh-straight-loss/stories/20260522108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/22/alonso-holliday-homer-orioles-hand-tigers-seventh-straight-loss/stories/20260522108#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 03:22:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/22/alonso-holliday-homer-orioles-hand-tigers-seventh-straight-loss/stories/20260522108 BALTIMORE — Pete Alonso homered and drove in four runs, Jackson Holliday added a go-ahead two-run shot and the Baltimore Orioles handed the Detroit Tigers their seventh straight loss with a 7-4 victory on Friday night. Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday (7) hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning. Baltimore Orioles' Pete Alonso (25) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run. Baltimore Orioles' Pete Alonso (25) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/21/guardians-four-game-series-sweep-win-reeling-tigers/stories/20260521122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/21/guardians-four-game-series-sweep-win-reeling-tigers/stories/20260521122#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 21:50:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/05/21/guardians-four-game-series-sweep-win-reeling-tigers/stories/20260521122 DETROIT — Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run, Joey Cantillo threw 5⅔ shutout innings, and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game on May 21 in Detroit. Cleveland Guardians' Daniel Schneemann celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a baseball game on May 21 in Detroit. Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio reacts to his double against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a baseball game on May 21 in Detroit. Cleveland Guardians pitcher Matt Festa throws against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game on May 21 in Detroit. Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio, right, scores as Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler, left, looks on during the third inning of a baseball game on May 21 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/17/guerrero-homer-backs-gausmans-strong-outing-blue-jays-4-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260517107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/17/guerrero-homer-backs-gausmans-strong-outing-blue-jays-4-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260517107#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 22:11:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/17/guerrero-homer-backs-gausmans-strong-outing-blue-jays-4-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260517107 DETROIT — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Sunday. Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman throws. Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates as he runs the bases. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/16/daulton-varsho-drives-go-ahead-run-10th-blue-jays-beat-tigers/stories/20260516107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/16/daulton-varsho-drives-go-ahead-run-10th-blue-jays-beat-tigers/stories/20260516107#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 22:51:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/16/daulton-varsho-drives-go-ahead-run-10th-blue-jays-beat-tigers/stories/20260516107 DETROIT — Daulton Varsho drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the 10th inning and Yohendrick Pinango homered Saturday to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Miles throws. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize throws. Detroit Tigers second baseman Zach McKinstry, left, throws to first base after forcing out Toronto Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango at second base. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/15/torkelsons-2-out-single-ninth-lifts-tigers-3-2-victory/stories/20260515132 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/15/torkelsons-2-out-single-ninth-lifts-tigers-3-2-victory/stories/20260515132#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 03:32:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/15/torkelsons-2-out-single-ninth-lifts-tigers-3-2-victory/stories/20260515132 DETROIT — Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak by edging the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night. Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson, left, is doused with water by Riley Greene (31) after hitting an RBI single to drive in Matt Vierling. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/14/ewing-hits-1st-big-league-home-run-mets-beat-tigers-9-4/stories/20260514133 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/14/ewing-hits-1st-big-league-home-run-mets-beat-tigers-9-4/stories/20260514133#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 20:45:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/14/ewing-hits-1st-big-league-home-run-mets-beat-tigers-9-4/stories/20260514133 NEW YORK — A.J. Ewing hit his first big league home run to spark a comeback for the New York Mets, who completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 9-4 win on Thursday. New York Mets' A.J. Ewing (9) celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on May 14 in New York. New York Mets designated hitter Juan Soto (22) hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on May 14 in New York. New York Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean (26) reacts during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on May 14 in New York. Detroit Tigers center fielder Wenceel Perez (46) fails to catch a two-run home run ball hit by New York Mets' Brett Baty during the fourth inning of a baseball game on May 14 in New York. Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch argues with an umpire during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on May 14 in New York. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/12/briggs-after-disastrous-week-what-to-make-of-spiraling-detroit-tigers/stories/20260512090 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/12/briggs-after-disastrous-week-what-to-make-of-spiraling-detroit-tigers/stories/20260512090#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 18:03:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/12/briggs-after-disastrous-week-what-to-make-of-spiraling-detroit-tigers/stories/20260512090 Sparky Anderson famously said it takes 40 games to properly appraise a baseball team. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) rubs his arm during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Apr. 29 in Atlanta. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/09/wacha-shines-on-mound-witt-hits-an-inside-park-homer-royals-cruise-5-1/stories/20260509106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/09/wacha-shines-on-mound-witt-hits-an-inside-park-homer-royals-cruise-5-1/stories/20260509106#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 02:26:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/09/wacha-shines-on-mound-witt-hits-an-inside-park-homer-royals-cruise-5-1/stories/20260509106 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Saturday night. Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws. Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. dives home to score after hitting a inside-the-park home run. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Burch Smith hands the ball to manager A.J. Hinch (14) during a pitching change. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/08/isbel-gets-first-walk-off-hit-makes-pair-great-catches-lift-royals-over-tigers/stories/20260508125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/08/isbel-gets-first-walk-off-hit-makes-pair-great-catches-lift-royals-over-tigers/stories/20260508125#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 03:58:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/08/isbel-gets-first-walk-off-hit-makes-pair-great-catches-lift-royals-over-tigers/stories/20260508125 KANSAS CITY, Mo.  — Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 Friday night for their sixth win in eight games. Kansas City Royals players celebrate after Kyle Isbel hit a single to drive in the game-winning run. Kansas City Royals' Kyle Isbel watches his single to drive in the game-winning run during the ninth inning. Kansas City Royals' Nick Loftin slides home to score the game-winning run on a single by Kyle Isbel. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/05/rafaela-homers-and-drives-four-runs-red-sox-rout-tigers-10-3/stories/20260505129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/05/rafaela-homers-and-drives-four-runs-red-sox-rout-tigers-10-3/stories/20260505129#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 01:52:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/05/rafaela-homers-and-drives-four-runs-red-sox-rout-tigers-10-3/stories/20260505129 DETROIT — Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in four runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers for the second straight night with a 10-3 victory on Tuesday night. Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, left, talks with Boston Red Sox's Willson Contreras after Trevor Story was hit by a pitch during the fourth inning May 5 in Detroit. Boston Red Sox's Ceddanne Rafaela reacts after hitting a three-run home run May 5 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/04/two-time-al-cy-young-winner-tarik-skubal-elbow-surgery/stories/20260504098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/04/two-time-al-cy-young-winner-tarik-skubal-elbow-surgery/stories/20260504098#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 20:17:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/04/two-time-al-cy-young-winner-tarik-skubal-elbow-surgery/stories/20260504098 DETROIT — Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday’s start against the Boston Red Sox. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) rubs his arm during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on April 29 in Atlanta. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) during the first inning of a baseball game April 29 in Atlanta. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) talks to catcher Dillon Dingler (13) during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves on April 29 in Atlanta.