http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:33:44 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/19/lowe-flores-homer-pirates-rally-past-tigers/stories/20260819113 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/19/lowe-flores-homer-pirates-rally-past-tigers/stories/20260819113#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:04:01 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/19/lowe-flores-homer-pirates-rally-past-tigers/stories/20260819113 PITTSBURGH  — Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday. Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe follows through on a walk-off solo home run off Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenley Jansen during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19. Pittsburgh Pirates' Rafael Flores Jr., right, crosses home plate past Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19. Pittsburgh Pirates' Rafael Flores Jr. (43) is met at the dugout steps by manager Don Kelly, left, and Billy Cook (25) after hitting a solo home run off Detroit Tigers pitcher Jacob Waguespack during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) returns to the dugout after being pulled by manager Don Kelly during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Pittsburgh on Aug. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/18/braxton-ashcraft-works-8-efficient-innings-oneil-cruz-homers-pirates-top-tigers/stories/20260818123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/18/braxton-ashcraft-works-8-efficient-innings-oneil-cruz-homers-pirates-top-tigers/stories/20260818123#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:01:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/18/braxton-ashcraft-works-8-efficient-innings-oneil-cruz-homers-pirates-top-tigers/stories/20260818123 PITTSBURGH — Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft delivers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/16/murakami-hits-go-ahead-7th-inning-homer-white-sox-sweep-tigers-7-5-win/stories/20260816128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/16/murakami-hits-go-ahead-7th-inning-homer-white-sox-sweep-tigers-7-5-win/stories/20260816128#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:32:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/16/murakami-hits-go-ahead-7th-inning-homer-white-sox-sweep-tigers-7-5-win/stories/20260816128 DETROIT — Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami (5) celebrates with Davis Martin (65) after hitting a two-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/15/benintendis-tie-breaking-rbi-single-sends-white-sox-crucial-4-3-win-tigers/stories/20260815108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/15/benintendis-tie-breaking-rbi-single-sends-white-sox-crucial-4-3-win-tigers/stories/20260815108#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:51:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/15/benintendis-tie-breaking-rbi-single-sends-white-sox-crucial-4-3-win-tigers/stories/20260815108 DETROIT — Andrew Benintendi had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers on Saturday for the second straight day, 4-3. Chicago White Sox's Randal Grichuk (34) celebrates scoring against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/14/vargas-hits-2-hrs-peters-murakami-power-five-run-inning/stories/20260814115 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/14/vargas-hits-2-hrs-peters-murakami-power-five-run-inning/stories/20260814115#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:35:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/14/vargas-hits-2-hrs-peters-murakami-power-five-run-inning/stories/20260814115 DETROIT — Miguel Vargas homered twice, Tristan Peters and Munetaka Murakami went deep once each, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5 on Friday night Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas hits a two-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/13/tigers-shut-guardians-strikeout-first-mlb-2014/stories/20260813123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/13/tigers-shut-guardians-strikeout-first-mlb-2014/stories/20260813123#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:02:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/08/13/tigers-shut-guardians-strikeout-first-mlb-2014/stories/20260813123 DETROIT — Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout. Detroit Tigers pitcher Keider Montero throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game on Aug. 13 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Eduardo Valencia reacts to his home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 13 in Detroit. Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) takes the ball from pitcher Parker Messick, left, against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 13 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/11/mcgonigle-drives-three-lead-tigers-past-guardians-6-4/stories/20260811110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/11/mcgonigle-drives-three-lead-tigers-past-guardians-6-4/stories/20260811110#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:09:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/11/mcgonigle-drives-three-lead-tigers-past-guardians-6-4/stories/20260811110 DETROIT — Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4 on Tuesday night. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle hits a two-run double against the Cleveland Guardians. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/09/lees-pinch-hit-single-10th-sends-tigers-past-giants-3-1/stories/20260809108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/09/lees-pinch-hit-single-10th-sends-tigers-past-giants-3-1/stories/20260809108#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:28:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/09/lees-pinch-hit-single-10th-sends-tigers-past-giants-3-1/stories/20260809108 SAN FRANCISCO — Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Sunday in the rubber game of their series. Detroit Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee, right, hits an RBI single in front of San Francisco Giants catcher Drew Cavanaugh, left. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/08/jackson-jobe-sparkling-debut-help-the-tigers-rout-giants-8-0/stories/20260808093 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/08/jackson-jobe-sparkling-debut-help-the-tigers-rout-giants-8-0/stories/20260808093#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:29:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/08/jackson-jobe-sparkling-debut-help-the-tigers-rout-giants-8-0/stories/20260808093 SAN FRANCISCO — Jackson Jobe held the San Francisco Giants to one hit in five scoreless innings in his first outing in the majors more than a year and the Detroit Tigers broke it open with a six-run seventh inning in an 8-0 victory Saturday night. Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe throws against the San Francisco Giants. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/06/dingler-homers-helping-tigers-11-0-win-mariners/stories/20260806127 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/06/dingler-homers-helping-tigers-11-0-win-mariners/stories/20260806127#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:20:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/06/dingler-homers-helping-tigers-11-0-win-mariners/stories/20260806127 SEATTLE — Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0 Thursday. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler hits an RBI single to score Kevin McGonigle against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a baseball game on Aug. 6 in Seattle. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a baseball game on Aug. 6 in Seattle. Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller walks back to the dugout after the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 6 in Seattle. Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Brenan Hanifee, facing, greets catcher Dillon Dingler as they celebrate a win over the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game on Aug. 6 in Seattle. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/tigers-beat-as-11-0-complete-their-first-season-series-sweep-vs-al-team/stories/20260802128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/tigers-beat-as-11-0-complete-their-first-season-series-sweep-vs-al-team/stories/20260802128#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:06:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/tigers-beat-as-11-0-complete-their-first-season-series-sweep-vs-al-team/stories/20260802128 WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics on Sunday. Detroit Tigers pitcher Keider Montero throws to the Athletics. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/briggs-skubal-deal-bad-tigers-worse-fans-who-want-baseball-2027/stories/20260802122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/briggs-skubal-deal-bad-tigers-worse-fans-who-want-baseball-2027/stories/20260802122#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:20:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/briggs-skubal-deal-bad-tigers-worse-fans-who-want-baseball-2027/stories/20260802122 This is like Warren Buffett winning the lottery. Jeff Bezos buying another island. Scottie Scheffler getting strokes. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal tips his hat after his 1,000th career strikeout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles July 29 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/max-clark-hits-his-first-career-homer-to-lead-the-tigers-past-the-a-s-8-6/stories/20260802106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/max-clark-hits-his-first-career-homer-to-lead-the-tigers-past-the-a-s-8-6/stories/20260802106#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:35:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/max-clark-hits-his-first-career-homer-to-lead-the-tigers-past-the-a-s-8-6/stories/20260802106 WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night before trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Detroit Tigers' Max Clark celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Aug. 1 in West Sacramento, Calif. Detroit Tigers' Max Clark, right, greets third base coach Billy Boyer (88) after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics on Aug. 1 in West Sacramento, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/dodgers-land-cy-young-ace-tarik-skubal-in-a-blockbuster-deadline-deal/stories/20260802105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/dodgers-land-cy-young-ace-tarik-skubal-in-a-blockbuster-deadline-deal/stories/20260802105#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:33:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/02/dodgers-land-cy-young-ace-tarik-skubal-in-a-blockbuster-deadline-deal/stories/20260802105 WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 29 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/29/orioles-rally-7-0-down-beat-tigers-12-innings/stories/20260729119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/29/orioles-rally-7-0-down-beat-tigers-12-innings/stories/20260729119#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:02:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/29/orioles-rally-7-0-down-beat-tigers-12-innings/stories/20260729119 DETROIT — Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 on Wednesday and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit. Baltimore Orioles' Dylan Beavers (12) celebrates scoring against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of a baseball game on July 29 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) hugs Jack Flaherty in the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on July 29 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/29/tigers-score-in-every-inning-of-14-0-rout-of-the-orioles-1/stories/20260729083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/29/tigers-score-in-every-inning-of-14-0-rout-of-the-orioles-1/stories/20260729083#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:32:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/29/tigers-score-in-every-inning-of-14-0-rout-of-the-orioles-1/stories/20260729083 DETROIT — Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. Detroit Tigers' Eduardo Valencia celebrates his home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game July 28 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Gleyber Torres reacts to his two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the fourth inning of a baseball game July 28 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers pitcher Troy Melton throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game July 28 in Detroit. Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras catches a Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry fly ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game July 28 in Detroit. Baltimore Orioles pitcher Josh Walker throws against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning of a baseball game July 28 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/28/holliday-s-4-hits-orioles-3-homers-leads-to-an-8-5-victory-over-the-tigers-1/stories/20260728081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/28/holliday-s-4-hits-orioles-3-homers-leads-to-an-8-5-victory-over-the-tigers-1/stories/20260728081#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:21:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/28/holliday-s-4-hits-orioles-3-homers-leads-to-an-8-5-victory-over-the-tigers-1/stories/20260728081 DETROIT — Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Baltimore Orioles' Leody Taveras watches his home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers July 27 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith singles during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles July 27 in Detroit. Comerica Park grounds crew attempt to capture a squirrel during the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles July 27 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/26/briggs-either-way-tigers-keep-skubal-some-will-look-very-stupid/stories/20260726112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/26/briggs-either-way-tigers-keep-skubal-some-will-look-very-stupid/stories/20260726112#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:22:07 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/26/briggs-either-way-tigers-keep-skubal-some-will-look-very-stupid/stories/20260726112 One way or another, there are going to be receipts, mine included. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal throws to the plate during the second inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/26/michael-masseys-2-run-2-out-homer-8th-helps-royals-beat-tigers-5-4/stories/20260726111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/26/michael-masseys-2-run-2-out-homer-8th-helps-royals-beat-tigers-5-4/stories/20260726111#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:54:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/26/michael-masseys-2-run-2-out-homer-8th-helps-royals-beat-tigers-5-4/stories/20260726111 DETROIT — Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Sunday. Kansas City Royals' Michael Massey (19) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/25/nick-loftin-salvador-perez-hit-late-inning-home-runs-royals-rally-beat-tigers/stories/20260725109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/25/nick-loftin-salvador-perez-hit-late-inning-home-runs-royals-rally-beat-tigers/stories/20260725109#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:21:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/07/25/nick-loftin-salvador-perez-hit-late-inning-home-runs-royals-rally-beat-tigers/stories/20260725109 DETROIT — Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Kansas City Royals' Nick Loftin is congratulated after hitting a home run. Kansas City Royals designated hitter Salvador Perez, center, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run. Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez, center, is doused by teammates.