http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:17:47 GMT en-us hourly 1 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). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/26/six-scoreless-innings-leads-rays-3-0-win-tigers/stories/20260826101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/26/six-scoreless-innings-leads-rays-3-0-win-tigers/stories/20260826101#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:55:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/26/six-scoreless-innings-leads-rays-3-0-win-tigers/stories/20260826101 DETROIT — Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta throws against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in Detroit. Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero hits a single against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Aug. 26 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/25/max-clark-pitching-staff-help-tigers-end-six-game-losing-streak/stories/20260825109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/25/max-clark-pitching-staff-help-tigers-end-six-game-losing-streak/stories/20260825109#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:17:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/25/max-clark-pitching-staff-help-tigers-end-six-game-losing-streak/stories/20260825109 DETROIT — Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Detroit Tigers' Max Clark rounds second base after hitting a two-run home run. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/24/aranda-home-run-rasmussen-six-strong-innings-lead-rays-past-slumping-tigers/stories/20260824089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/24/aranda-home-run-rasmussen-six-strong-innings-lead-rays-past-slumping-tigers/stories/20260824089#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:50:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/24/aranda-home-run-rasmussen-six-strong-innings-lead-rays-past-slumping-tigers/stories/20260824089 DETROIT — Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Monday night. Tampa Bay Rays' Jonathan Aranda celebrates his home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/23/loftin-rave-hrs-isbels-3-rbis-help-royals-win-8th-straight-game-11-7-tigers/stories/20260823101 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/23/loftin-rave-hrs-isbels-3-rbis-help-royals-win-8th-straight-game-11-7-tigers/stories/20260823101#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:39:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/23/loftin-rave-hrs-isbels-3-rbis-help-royals-win-8th-straight-game-11-7-tigers/stories/20260823101 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nick Loftin and John Rave homered, Kyle Isbel drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to eight games with an 11-7 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Kansas City Royals' John Rave (16) celebrates after his two-run home run with Salvador Perez (13) during the fifth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/22/royals-beat-tigers-3-1-wacha-goes-7-innings-isbel-perez-homer/stories/20260822096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/22/royals-beat-tigers-3-1-wacha-goes-7-innings-isbel-perez-homer/stories/20260822096#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:40:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/22/royals-beat-tigers-3-1-wacha-goes-7-innings-isbel-perez-homer/stories/20260822096 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez hit home runs, Michael Wacha allowed one run and three hits in seven innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday night. Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez, center, celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run as Kyle Isbel stands behind. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/21/royals-use-3-solo-homers-power-past-tigers-5-2-sixth-straight-win/stories/20260821112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/21/royals-use-3-solo-homers-power-past-tigers-5-2-sixth-straight-win/stories/20260821112#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:24:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/tigers/2026/08/21/royals-use-3-solo-homers-power-past-tigers-5-2-sixth-straight-win/stories/20260821112 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vinnie Pasquantino, Kyle Isbel and Carter Jensen all hit solo home runs to power the Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino celebrates in the dugout after scoring off a Michael Massey single. 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.