http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:29:41 GMT en-us hourly 1 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/16/tigers-extend-win-streak-rallying-9th-rain-delayed-victory-royals/stories/20260416119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/16/tigers-extend-win-streak-rallying-9th-rain-delayed-victory-royals/stories/20260416119#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/16/tigers-extend-win-streak-rallying-9th-rain-delayed-victory-royals/stories/20260416119 DETROIT — Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-9 on Thursday in a wild game delayed twice by rain. Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith hits a one-run single against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning of a baseball game on April 16 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene slides safely into home plate past the tag of Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen during the ninth inning of a baseball game on April 16 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith, center, celebrates his one-run single with Jake Rogers, left, andSpencer Torkelson (20) against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning of a baseball game on April 16 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith, right, celebrates his one-run single against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning of a baseball game on April 16 in Detroit. Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, right, celebrates his three-run home run with Carter Jensen (22) against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning of a baseball game on April 16 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/wenceel-perez-hits-8th-inning-homer-tigers-beat-royals-5th-straight-win/stories/20260415134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/wenceel-perez-hits-8th-inning-homer-tigers-beat-royals-5th-straight-win/stories/20260415134#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:05:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/wenceel-perez-hits-8th-inning-homer-tigers-beat-royals-5th-straight-win/stories/20260415134 DETROIT — Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night. Kansas City Royals' Jac Caglianone, left, runs into Detroit Tigers third baseman Zach McKinstry during the seventh inning of a baseball game on April 15 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Wenceel Pérez, right, celebrates his home run with Jake Rogers, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals on April 15 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Wenceel Pérez celebrates his home run against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning of a baseball game on April 15 in Detroit. Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, right, tags Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry, left, out at home plate during the third inning of a baseball game on April 15 in Detroit. Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez blows a bubble before a baseball game on April 15 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/tigers-rookie-mcgonigle-agree-to-8-year-150-million-extension/stories/20260416063 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/tigers-rookie-mcgonigle-agree-to-8-year-150-million-extension/stories/20260416063#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:57:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/15/tigers-rookie-mcgonigle-agree-to-8-year-150-million-extension/stories/20260416063 DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers announced Wednesday they have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle celebrates his home run against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning of a baseball game April 12 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle bats against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning of a baseball game April 12 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle slides safely into home plate against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning of a baseball game April 12 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/14/kenley-jansen-gets-479th-save-moves-past-lee-smith-tigers-top-royals-2-1/stories/20260414130 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/14/kenley-jansen-gets-479th-save-moves-past-lee-smith-tigers-top-royals-2-1/stories/20260414130#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:31:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/14/kenley-jansen-gets-479th-save-moves-past-lee-smith-tigers-top-royals-2-1/stories/20260414130 DETROIT — Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenley Jansen throws. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle slides safely into home plate. Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry, from left, Javier Báez and Kevin McGonigle celebrate after the final out. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/12/skubal-outduels-alcantara-tigers-hit-3-homers-8-2-win-3-game-sweep-marlins/stories/20260412126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/12/skubal-outduels-alcantara-tigers-hit-3-homers-8-2-win-3-game-sweep-marlins/stories/20260412126#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:30:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/12/skubal-outduels-alcantara-tigers-hit-3-homers-8-2-win-3-game-sweep-marlins/stories/20260412126 DETROIT — Tarik Skubal outpitched Sandy Alcántara in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle and Kerry Carpenter homered and the Detroit Tigers earned a three-game sweep with an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws. Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler celebrates his three-run home run. Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara throws against the Detroit Tigers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/11/greenes-3-run-homer-andersons-first-career-save-lift-hinch-400th-tigers-win/stories/20260411105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/11/greenes-3-run-homer-andersons-first-career-save-lift-hinch-400th-tigers-win/stories/20260411105#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:09:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/11/greenes-3-run-homer-andersons-first-career-save-lift-hinch-400th-tigers-win/stories/20260411105 DETROIT — Riley Greene had a three-run homer and four RBIs, Drew Anderson ended the game by retiring Jakob Marsee in a 14-pitch at-bat for his first major league save and the Detroit beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 Saturday to get A.J Hinch his 400th win as Tigers manager. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene watches his three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the third inning. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene celebrates his three-run home run with Kevin McGonigle (7) against the Miami Marlins during the third inning. Detroit Tigers pitcher Drew Anderson throws against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/10/tigers-jansen-records-478th-career-save-moves-into-3rd-mlb-history-win-ove/stories/20260410131 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/10/tigers-jansen-records-478th-career-save-moves-into-3rd-mlb-history-win-ove/stories/20260410131#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:42:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/10/tigers-jansen-records-478th-career-save-moves-into-3rd-mlb-history-win-ove/stories/20260410131 DETROIT — Detroit's Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid. Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenley Jansen reacts to the final out against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning. Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez celebrates his home run. Detroit Tigers pitcher Keider Montero throws. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/09/tigers-parker-meadows-hospitalized-head-to-head-outfield-collision-teammate-rile/stories/20260409121 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/09/tigers-parker-meadows-hospitalized-head-to-head-outfield-collision-teammate-rile/stories/20260409121#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:15:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/09/tigers-parker-meadows-hospitalized-head-to-head-outfield-collision-teammate-rile/stories/20260409121 MINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows was sent to a hospital for overnight observation after he collided head-to-head with teammate Riley Greene as they converged for a fly ball on Thursday. Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows is helped off the field after a collision with left fielder Riley Greene during the eighth inning of baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 9 in Minneapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/09/twins-finish-sweep-tigers/stories/20260409119 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/09/twins-finish-sweep-tigers/stories/20260409119#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:54:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/09/twins-finish-sweep-tigers/stories/20260409119 MINNEAPOLIS — Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Minnesota Twins' Brooks Lee celebrates a two-run single against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning of baseball game on April 9 in Minneapolis. Minnesota Twins second baseman Kody Clemens flips the ball to first base to get the out on Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry during the fourth inning of baseball game on April 9 in Minneapolis. Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel delivers during the first inning of baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on April 9 in Minneapolis. Minnesota Twins' Josh Bell watches his a solo home run during the fourth inning of baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on April 9 in Minneapolis. Detroit Tigers designated hitter Gleyber Torres hits an RBI sacrifice fly against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of baseball game on April 9 in Minneapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/08/tigers-catcher-dillon-dingler-baseball-s-best-abs-challenges/stories/20260408015 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/08/tigers-catcher-dillon-dingler-baseball-s-best-abs-challenges/stories/20260408015#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:18:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/08/tigers-catcher-dillon-dingler-baseball-s-best-abs-challenges/stories/20260408015 NEW YORK — Catchers were far more successful than batters through Major League Baseball’s first full week of challenges to robot umpires, led by the Detroit Tigers and Dillon Dingler. Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler throws to first base for an out on a St. Louis Cardinals' Victor Scott II bunt in the first inning April 4 in Detroit. Minnesota Twins' Josh Bell, right, signals for an ABS challenge on a called third strike, which was upheld, during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 4 in Minneapolis. Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) watches a replay of the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Houston on March 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/06/keaschall-hits-2-run-homer-the-twins-hold-on-frigid-7-3-win-over-tigers/stories/20260406114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/06/keaschall-hits-2-run-homer-the-twins-hold-on-frigid-7-3-win-over-tigers/stories/20260406114#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:36:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/06/keaschall-hits-2-run-homer-the-twins-hold-on-frigid-7-3-win-over-tigers/stories/20260406114 MINNEAPOLIS — Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid Monday night. Minnesota Twins catcher Victor Caratini hits an RBI sacrifice fly against the Detroit Tigers. Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan delivers against the Detroit Tigers. Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton runs the bases after hitting a double. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/05/herreras-2-run-single-keys-4-run-outburst-cardinals-5-3-victory-over-tigers/stories/20260405138 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/05/herreras-2-run-single-keys-4-run-outburst-cardinals-5-3-victory-over-tigers/stories/20260405138#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:36:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/04/05/herreras-2-run-single-keys-4-run-outburst-cardinals-5-3-victory-over-tigers/stories/20260405138 DETROIT — Iván Herrera's two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night. St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Gorman watches after hitting a sacrifice fly. St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy throws. St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Gorman (16) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on an RBI single by Pedro Pagés. 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.