http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Fri, 15 May 2026 05:33:38 GMT en-us hourly 1 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/03/torkelsons-home-run-mcgonigles-rbi-singles-lift-tigers-past-rangers-7-1/stories/20260503137 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/03/torkelsons-home-run-mcgonigles-rbi-singles-lift-tigers-past-rangers-7-1/stories/20260503137#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 02:50:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/03/torkelsons-home-run-mcgonigles-rbi-singles-lift-tigers-past-rangers-7-1/stories/20260503137 DETROIT — Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday night. Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson hits a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning. Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson pumps his fist after hitting a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers. Detroit Tigers pitcher Brant Hurter tosses the ball to first base for an out on a Texas Rangers' Brandon Nimmo ground ball. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/02/dillon-dinglers-3-run-homer-keider-monteros-efficient-start-help-tigers-win/stories/20260502122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/02/dillon-dinglers-3-run-homer-keider-monteros-efficient-start-help-tigers-win/stories/20260502122#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 03:36:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/02/dillon-dinglers-3-run-homer-keider-monteros-efficient-start-help-tigers-win/stories/20260502122 DETROIT — Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Saturday night. From left to right, Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler celebrates after his three-run home run with Riley Greene and Colt Keith as Texas Rangers catcher Danny Jansen looks on. Detroit Tigers pitcher Keider Montero throws against the Texas Rangers. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/01/danny-janssens-hr-josh-jungs-two-rbis-lead-rangers-past-tigers-5-4/stories/20260501123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/01/danny-janssens-hr-josh-jungs-two-rbis-lead-rangers-past-tigers-5-4/stories/20260501123#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 02:01:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/05/01/danny-janssens-hr-josh-jungs-two-rbis-lead-rangers-past-tigers-5-4/stories/20260501123 DETROIT — Danny Jansen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night. Texas Rangers right fielder Ezequiel Duran (20) catches a Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter fly ball/ Detroit Tigers right fielder Wenceel Pérez catches a Texas Rangers' Evan Carter fly ball. Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob Latz throws against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/30/tigers-rally-beat-braves-avoid-sweep/stories/20260430108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/30/tigers-rally-beat-braves-avoid-sweep/stories/20260430108#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:11:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/30/tigers-rally-beat-braves-avoid-sweep/stories/20260430108 ATLANTA — Gleyber Torres had three hits and drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep. Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) catches a fly-out hit by Detroit Tigers' Gleyber Torres (25) during the first inning of a baseball game on April 30 in Atlanta. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) delivers to an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning of a baseball game on April 30 in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves' Eli White hits an RBI single against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning of a baseball game on April 30 in Atlanta. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle (7) follows his fly-out against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game on April 30 in Atlanta. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts between Atlanta Braves batters during the second inning of a baseball game on April 30 in Atlanta. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/29/matt-olson-2-run-homer-braves-win-over-tigers/stories/20260429110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/29/matt-olson-2-run-homer-braves-win-over-tigers/stories/20260429110#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:10:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/29/matt-olson-2-run-homer-braves-win-over-tigers/stories/20260429110 ATLANTA — Matt Olson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Kenley Jansen, ruining a dominant performance by Tarik Skubal and rallying the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (28) hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game on April 29 in Atlanta. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on April 29 in Atlanta. 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' Riley Greene (31) during the second inning of a baseball game on April 29 in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves pitcher Jr. Ritchie (60) delivers during the first inning of a baseball game on April 29 in Atlanta. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/28/martin-perez-throws-5-scoreless-innings-braves-beat-tigers-5-2/stories/20260428110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/28/martin-perez-throws-5-scoreless-innings-braves-beat-tigers-5-2/stories/20260428110#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:16:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/28/martin-perez-throws-5-scoreless-innings-braves-beat-tigers-5-2/stories/20260428110 ATLANTA — Martín Pérez threw five scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Detroit 5-2 on Tuesday night for their 11th win in their last 13 games as the Tigers lost starter Casey Mize to an injury in the third inning. Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez (28) reacts after injuring his right leg running to first base on a ground ball against the Atlanta Braves, as Detroit Tigers first base coach Anthony Sanders (77) looks on. Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) slides in safe at second base with a leadoff double. Atlanta Braves pitcher Martin Perez (33) delivers to a Detroit Tigers batter. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/26/pinch-hitter-hao-yu-lees-first-mlb-homer-helps-tigers-8-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260426118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/26/pinch-hitter-hao-yu-lees-first-mlb-homer-helps-tigers-8-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260426118#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:59:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/26/pinch-hitter-hao-yu-lees-first-mlb-homer-helps-tigers-8-3-win-over-reds/stories/20260426118 CINCINNATI — Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee hit his first MLB home run and Spencer Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game as the Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds' Nathaniel Lowe hits a solo home run. Cincinnati Reds' Nathaniel Lowe runs the bases after hitting a solo home run. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder throws during the first inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/26/sal-stewarts-3-run-hr-5-rbis-help-reds-beat-tigers-9-2/stories/20260426103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/26/sal-stewarts-3-run-hr-5-rbis-help-reds-beat-tigers-9-2/stories/20260426103#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:05:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/26/sal-stewarts-3-run-hr-5-rbis-help-reds-beat-tigers-9-2/stories/20260426103 CINCINNATI — Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and drove in five runs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Detroit Tigers 9-2 on Saturday night. Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewart, left, celebrates after his three-run home run with teammate Elly de la Cruz, second from left, during the first inning. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer throws during the first inning. Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty throws. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/23/spencer-torkelson-hits-walk-off-home-run-tigers-win-brewers/stories/20260423129 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/23/spencer-torkelson-hits-walk-off-home-run-tigers-win-brewers/stories/20260423129#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:52:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/23/spencer-torkelson-hits-walk-off-home-run-tigers-win-brewers/stories/20260423129 DETROIT — Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a two-run homer, to rally the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson reacts to his walk off home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning of a baseball game on April 23 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning of a baseball game on April 23 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene (31) celebrates his two-run home run with Kevin McGonigle, right, against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game on April 23 in Detroit. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game on April 23 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning of a baseball game on April 23 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/22/mize-torkelson-power-tigers-victorybrewers/stories/20260422128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/22/mize-torkelson-power-tigers-victorybrewers/stories/20260422128#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:01:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/22/mize-torkelson-power-tigers-victorybrewers/stories/20260422128 DETROIT — Casey Mize struck out seven and allowed one run in six innings, Spencer Torkelson hit his first homer of the season, and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Wednesday night. Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game on April 22 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Riley Greene (31) against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning of a baseball game on April 22 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez scores against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning of a baseball game on April 22 in Detroit. Milwaukee Brewers' Luis Rengifo (13) celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game on April 22 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle throws to first base against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning of a baseball game on April 22 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/21/brice-turang-david-hamilton-power-brewers-tigers/stories/20260421108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/21/brice-turang-david-hamilton-power-brewers-tigers/stories/20260421108#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:19:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/21/brice-turang-david-hamilton-power-brewers-tigers/stories/20260421108 DETROIT — Brice Turang drove in four runs and David Hamilton had four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Detroit Tigers 12-4 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang runs out a one-run single against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning April 21 in Detroit. Milwaukee Brewers' David Hamilton (6) celebrates scoring against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jake Woodford throws against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers' Jake Rogers pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/20/rafaelas-tie-breaking-two-run-single-helps-red-sox-8-6-win-over-tigers/stories/20260420088 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/20/rafaelas-tie-breaking-two-run-single-helps-red-sox-8-6-win-over-tigers/stories/20260420088#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:07:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/20/rafaelas-tie-breaking-two-run-single-helps-red-sox-8-6-win-over-tigers/stories/20260420088 BOSTON — Pinch hitter Ceddanne Rafaela had a tiebreaking, two-run infield single in the seventh inning and the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 on Monday in Boston’s annual Patriots’ Day game to salvage a split of their four-game series. Boston Red Sox' Ceddanne Rafaela hits a two run pinch hit single down the right field line in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers on April 20 in Boston. Boston Red Sox' starting pitcher Sonny Gray, left, is visited on the mound by manager Alex Cora, right. Boston Red Sox' Caleb Durbin dives headfirst into home plate as he scores on a second inning throwing error by Detriot Tigers' pitcher Jack Flaherrty, right. Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran runs a gauntlet of young fans as he heads onto the field for the start of a baseball game. A giant national flag covered the Green Monster left field wall at Fenway Park before the annual Patriot's Day baseball game of the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/19/dillon-dingler-hits-3-run-hr-tigers-beat-struggling-crochet-red-sox-6-2/stories/20260419121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/19/dillon-dingler-hits-3-run-hr-tigers-beat-struggling-crochet-red-sox-6-2/stories/20260419121#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:54:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/19/dillon-dingler-hits-3-run-hr-tigers-beat-struggling-crochet-red-sox-6-2/stories/20260419121 BOSTON — Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer during Detroit’s four-run fifth inning against Boston’s struggling ace Garrett Crochet, leading the Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday at chilly and rainy Fenway Park. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler gestures after hitting a home run during the fifth inning. Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet throws from the mound during the first inning. Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez throws during the fourth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/18/tarik-skubal-fans-10-tigers-end-9-game-road-skid-4-1-win-over-red-sox/stories/20260418099 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/18/tarik-skubal-fans-10-tigers-end-9-game-road-skid-4-1-win-over-red-sox/stories/20260418099#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:58:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/18/tarik-skubal-fans-10-tigers-end-9-game-road-skid-4-1-win-over-red-sox/stories/20260418099 BOSTON — Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball, Kerry Carpenter hit a solo homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday, ending their nine-game road losing streak. Detroit Tigers' Tyler Holton delivers a pitch to a Boston Red Sox batter in the seventh inning. Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter (30) watches his home run in front of Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong, left. Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter (30) celebrates after his home run as he arrives at home plate.