http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:34:31 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/27/griffin-homer-helps-pirates-finish-with-winning-record-beating-detroit-4-2/stories/20260927158 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/27/griffin-homer-helps-pirates-finish-with-winning-record-beating-detroit-4-2/stories/20260927158#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:09:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/27/griffin-homer-helps-pirates-finish-with-winning-record-beating-detroit-4-2/stories/20260927158 DETROIT — Konnor Griffin homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates recorded their first winning season in eight years with a 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the final game for both teams. Detroit Tigers' Eduardo Valencia reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/26/justin-verlander-makes-teary-farewell-21-year-career-tigers-rally-beat-pirates/stories/20260926106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/26/justin-verlander-makes-teary-farewell-21-year-career-tigers-rally-beat-pirates/stories/20260926106#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:20:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/26/justin-verlander-makes-teary-farewell-21-year-career-tigers-rally-beat-pirates/stories/20260926106 DETROIT — Justin Verlander made a teary farewell, accompanied by his 7-year-old daughter as he left a major league mound for the final time in the Detroit Tigers' 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) and his daughter, Genevieve Verlander, leave the field after Verlander was taken out of the game. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/26/torkelson-narrowly-misses-cycle-tigers-beat-pirates/stories/20260926091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/26/torkelson-narrowly-misses-cycle-tigers-beat-pirates/stories/20260926091#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:41:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/26/torkelson-narrowly-misses-cycle-tigers-beat-pirates/stories/20260926091 DETROIT — Spencer Torkelson finished a single short of the cycle, Jackson Jobe allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on Friday night after nearly wasting a six-run lead. Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson celebrates after his solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning of a baseball game on Sept. 25 in Detroit. Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz dives into home plate to score against the Detroit Tigers on a single hit by Ryan O'Hearn during the second inning of a baseball game on Sept. 25 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler singles to drive in two runs against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sept. 25 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Jackson Jobe pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning of a baseball game on Sept. 25 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/23/nationals-bullpen-hangs-on-4-2-win-tigers/stories/20260923111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/23/nationals-bullpen-hangs-on-4-2-win-tigers/stories/20260923111#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:50:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/23/nationals-bullpen-hangs-on-4-2-win-tigers/stories/20260923111 DETROIT — Yohandy Morales homered for the second time in three games and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday. Washington has won eight of its last 11 games. Detroit has lost six of eight. Will Dion (2-2) picked up the win despite giving up three hits and one Washington Nationals' Yohandy Morales hits a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Sept. 23 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers center fielder Max Clark can't hold onto a Washington Nationals' Nasim Nuñez fly ball during the seventh inning of a baseball game on Sept. 23 in Detroit. Washington Nationals' Nasim Nuñez scores against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning of a baseball game on Sept. 23 in Detroit. Washington Nationals' Yohandy Morales celebrates his two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Sept. 23 in Detroit. Washington Nationals pitcher Will Dion throws against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Sept. 23 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/22/cj-abrams-homers-twice-three-runs-nationals-beat-tigers-3-1/stories/20260922125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/22/cj-abrams-homers-twice-three-runs-nationals-beat-tigers-3-1/stories/20260922125#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:16:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/22/cj-abrams-homers-twice-three-runs-nationals-beat-tigers-3-1/stories/20260922125 DETROIT — CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams, middle, is congratulated after hitting a home run. Washington Nationals pitcher Jackson Kent throws against the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 22 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/21/river-ryan-makes-strong-debut-tigers-hit-3-home-runs-9-2-win-over-nationals/stories/20260921105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/21/river-ryan-makes-strong-debut-tigers-hit-3-home-runs-9-2-win-over-nationals/stories/20260921105#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:19:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/21/river-ryan-makes-strong-debut-tigers-hit-3-home-runs-9-2-win-over-nationals/stories/20260921105 DETROIT — River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2 on Monday night, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race. Detroit Tigers pitcher River Ryan throws. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/21/white-sox-keep-pace-al-central-with-rain-soaked-8-1-win/stories/20260921080 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/21/white-sox-keep-pace-al-central-with-rain-soaked-8-1-win/stories/20260921080#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:10:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/21/white-sox-keep-pace-al-central-with-rain-soaked-8-1-win/stories/20260921080 CHICAGO — Sam Antonacci had a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox kept pace in the AL Central and eliminated the Detroit Tigers from playoff contention with a rain-soaked 8-1 victory Sunday. Chicago White Sox's Braden Montgomery watches his RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/19/sean-burke-miguel-vargas-help-white-sox-beat-tigers-3-1/stories/20260919109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/19/sean-burke-miguel-vargas-help-white-sox-beat-tigers-3-1/stories/20260919109#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:01:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/19/sean-burke-miguel-vargas-help-white-sox-beat-tigers-3-1/stories/20260919109 CHICAGO — Sean Burke pitched six effective innings, Miguel Vargas homered, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday for a sorely needed victory. Detroit Tigers' Ben Malgeri (53) slides safely into home plate on a Kevin McGonigle sacrifice fly as Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, left, waits for the throw. Chicago White Sox starter Sean Burke delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 19 in Chicago. Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on a Munetaka Murakami single. Detroit Tigers starter Jackson Jobe delivers a pitch during the first inning. Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami watches his RBI single. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/19/white-sox-blow-6-run-lead-fall-out-of-1st-place-al-central-11-8-loss-tigers/stories/20260919081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/19/white-sox-blow-6-run-lead-fall-out-of-1st-place-al-central-11-8-loss-tigers/stories/20260919081#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:05:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/19/white-sox-blow-6-run-lead-fall-out-of-1st-place-al-central-11-8-loss-tigers/stories/20260919081 CHICAGO — Hao-Yu Lee and Riley Greene each hit a two-run homer in a five-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied from six down to beat the Chicago White Sox 11-8 on Friday night. Detroit Tigers' Eduardo Valencia, left, celebrates with Kenley Jansen, right, after a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 18 in Chicago. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene (31) celebrates with Dillon Dingler (13) and Spencer Torkelson, left, after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene watches his two-run home run during the eighth inning. Detroit Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee celebrates his two-run home run during the eighth inning. Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel tags out Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene sliding into home plate on a throw from Braden Montgomery. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/16/blue-jays-beat-tigers-5-1-avoid-sweep/stories/20260916108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/16/blue-jays-beat-tigers-5-1-avoid-sweep/stories/20260916108#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:06:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/16/blue-jays-beat-tigers-5-1-avoid-sweep/stories/20260916108 TORONTO — Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon, ending Detroit’s winning streak at six. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Toronto on Sept. 16. Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) tries to tag out Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith (33) as he scores a run during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sept. 16. Toronto Blue Jays' Myles Straw (3) is caught stealing at Detroit Tigers shortstop John Peck (18) applied the tag during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sept. 16. Detroit Tigers pitcher Keider Montero (54) makes a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sept. 16. Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) catches a pop fly from Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler (13) during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sept. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:09:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/13/jobe-strikes-out-career-high-8-tigers-extend-rockies-slide-7-games-with-8-1/stories/20260913107 DETROIT — Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jackson Jobe throws. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene reacts after hitting a two-run home run. Detroit Tigers' Kevin McGonigle watches after hitting a triple. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/12/hao-yu-lee-doubles-triples-tigers-rockies/stories/20260912086 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/12/hao-yu-lee-doubles-triples-tigers-rockies/stories/20260912086#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:26:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/12/hao-yu-lee-doubles-triples-tigers-rockies/stories/20260912086 DETROIT — Hao-Yu Lee doubled and tripled in a seven-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Detroit Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee hits an RBI double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Sept. 12 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Hao-Yu Lee dives towards home plate and scores a run during the fourth inning. Colorado Rockies' Adael Amador (1) slides to score a run as Detroit Tigers catcher Eduardo Valencia looks at the ball during the sixth inning. Colorado Rockies' Jordan Beck (27) is congratulated after scoring a run during the fourth inning. Colorado Rockies second baseman Connor Norby, left, throws to first base to complete the double play as Detroit Tigers' Brett Callahan is out at second base during the second inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/11/greene-3-hits-dingler-homer-tigers-6-2-win-rockies/stories/20260911126 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/11/greene-3-hits-dingler-homer-tigers-6-2-win-rockies/stories/20260911126#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:03:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/11/greene-3-hits-dingler-homer-tigers-6-2-win-rockies/stories/20260911126 DETROIT — Riley Greene had three hits, Dillon Dingler homered, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Friday night. Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Sept. 11 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Sept. 11 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Max Clark, left, scores a run on a wild pitch during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Sept. 11 in Detroit. Colorado Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar (14) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 11 in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' John Peck, right, steals second base as Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar can not handle the throw during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sept. 11 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/09/young-tigers-lineup-beats-struggling-twins-7-2/stories/20260909131 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/09/young-tigers-lineup-beats-struggling-twins-7-2/stories/20260909131#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:10:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/09/young-tigers-lineup-beats-struggling-twins-7-2/stories/20260909131 DETROIT — Colt Keith homered and the Detroit Tigers ended a seven-series losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon. Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith rounds second base after hitting a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game on Sept. 9 in Detroit. Minnesota Twins' Josh Bell (56) celebrates his home run with Brooks Lee (22) against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sept. 9 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/08/kody-clemens-homers-twins-beat-slumping-tigers-3-2/stories/20260908105 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/08/kody-clemens-homers-twins-beat-slumping-tigers-3-2/stories/20260908105#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:26:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/08/kody-clemens-homers-twins-beat-slumping-tigers-3-2/stories/20260908105 DETROIT — Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Minnesota Twins' Kody Clemens hits a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/07/riley-greene-kevin-mcgonigle-belt-home-runs-tigers-5-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260907079 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/07/riley-greene-kevin-mcgonigle-belt-home-runs-tigers-5-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260907079#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:29:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/07/riley-greene-kevin-mcgonigle-belt-home-runs-tigers-5-4-win-over-twins/stories/20260907079 DETROIT — Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot Monday to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/06/riley-greene-homers-twice-drives-4-runs-tigers-6-0-win-over-guardians/stories/20260906139 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/06/riley-greene-homers-twice-drives-4-runs-tigers-6-0-win-over-guardians/stories/20260906139#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:51:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/09/06/riley-greene-homers-twice-drives-4-runs-tigers-6-0-win-over-guardians/stories/20260906139 CLEVELAND — Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Saturday night. Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene watches his solo home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick as catcher Austin Hedges looks on. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/31/ryan-jeffers-hits-2-hrs-walker-jenkins-1st-mlb-hr-twins-defeat-tigers/stories/20260831091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/31/ryan-jeffers-hits-2-hrs-walker-jenkins-1st-mlb-hr-twins-defeat-tigers/stories/20260831091#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:37:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/31/ryan-jeffers-hits-2-hrs-walker-jenkins-1st-mlb-hr-twins-defeat-tigers/stories/20260831091 MINNEAPOLIS — Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1 on Monday night. Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/30/glasnow-goes-7-innings-lead-dodgers-6-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260830116 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/30/glasnow-goes-7-innings-lead-dodgers-6-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260830116#comments Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:20:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/30/glasnow-goes-7-innings-lead-dodgers-6-1-win-over-tigers/stories/20260830116 DETROIT — Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings and Freddie Freeman scored three runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on Sunday. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws during the first inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/29/baez-makes-ninth-inning-plays-glove-bat-lead-tigers-past-dodgers/stories/20260829094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/29/baez-makes-ninth-inning-plays-glove-bat-lead-tigers-past-dodgers/stories/20260829094#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:04:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/29/baez-makes-ninth-inning-plays-glove-bat-lead-tigers-past-dodgers/stories/20260829094 DETROIT — Javier Báez made huge ninth-inning plays in the field and at the plate to set up Kevin McGonigle's game-ending single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Saturday. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell throws. Detroit Tigers' Max Clark slides safely into second base for a double ahead of the tag of Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman (25).