Trade talk is starting to pick up around baseball, as we get ever closer to the MLB Trade Deadline, just about six weeks away now. A number of notable names have been floated this season, so let's consolidate it with a list of the Top 10 Starting Pitchers on the trade block, with the help of Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report . Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins Freddy Peralta, New York Mets Robbie Ray, San Francisco Giants Casey Mize...
The Detroit Tigers have been without one of their free agent signings, Justin Verlander, since MLB’s Opening Weekend, as Verlander went down with a hip issue that has required an extensive rehab assignment. Remember, Verlander is 43-years-old, and signed with the Tigers on a one-year, $7.86 million contract before the 2026 season. The Tigers are […]
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Sometimes it’s okay to say goodbye. That may be a difficult reality for Astros fans to accept, especially when it involves a player who played such a significant role in the organization’s success over the years. But after hearing Framber Valdez’ comments during his first return to Houston since signing with the Detroit Tigers, it […]
Going into free agency in 2025, Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez was one of the biggest available names, projected to get a six-year, $168 million deal by ESPN. That didn’t happen, though, and in February, he signed a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.It was a disappointing free agency process for Valdez, for […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers can put together the best trade offer for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal compared to all other MLB teams, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Not much has gone according to plan thus far this season for the Detroit Tigers. With a 30-42 record, the team is currently in fourth place in the American League Central. The team’s ace and arguably the best pitcher in baseball, Tarik Skubal, missed extended time from elbow surgery, and it is looking more and […]
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Framber Valdez thought he would hear from the team he played for his whole career. But the Houston Astros never called him to talk about a new contract. In September 2025, Valdez did something very strange on the field. He got mad and purposely confused his own catcher. Even after that, Valdez fully expected the […]
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Astros righty Hunter Brown is slated to start on Tuesday after missing more than two months with a shoulder injury. He’ll square off against former teammate Framber Valdez. It’s the lefty’s return to Houston, where he spent his entire career before signing with Detroit over the winter. 1. PCA hits for the cycle Cubs outfielder […]
Outfielder Brett Callahan has been an interesting though unheralded Detroit Tigers prospect for a few years now. Initially, he caught our eye with good pull power and a strong throwing arm. Over the last few seasons, his complete game has really come together. After a modest start in his Double-A debut this spring, he’s caught […]
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: Offday Double-A Somerset Patriots: Offday High-A Hudson Valley Renegades: Offday Low-A Tampa Tarpons: Offday Florida Complex League Yankees: W, 9-2 at FCL Tigers 3B Richard Matic 1-4, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 BBLF Wilberson De Pena 3-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB — 11 homers this year, had five all of last year […]
The Detroit Tigers took the series opener against the Houston Astros, 9-3, at Daikin Park on Monday night in a game that saw AJ Hinch’s team strike out 18 times but still nearly put up double-digit runs. Only one of those Ks belonged to Colt Keith, who homered in his other three at-bats and racked […]
The Detroit Tigers got to experience a spectacular night from Colt Keith, who was on fire during his at-bats in their victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Keith is going through the third season of his career in the majors, being active in the hitting rotation. Prior to this campaign, he has recorded […]
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The Detroit Tigers saw Gleyber Torres go down in their 9-3 win over the Houston Astros. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reported that Torres left the game after swinging at a Kai-Wei Teng fastball in the second inning. Gleyber Torres is injured again. He exits the game with an injury after swinging at […]
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Once again, an Astros (33-41) starter could not get through 5 innings. Tonight, Kai-Wei Teng (L, 3-6) couldn’t get out of the 4th, and an already overtaxed pen looked the part as Houston fell to the Detroit Tigers (30-42) 9-3 at Daikin Park. This marks the 4th straight start that Teng could not get past […]
After a pair of disappointing losses and a rainout at home against the Guardians, the Tigers hit the road for the Lone Star State, the Bluebonnet State, the Home of the Whopper (I assume) for the opener of a three-game series against the Astros in Houston. It didn’t exactly go as the Tigers initially envisioned […]
Detroit Tigers (29-42) vs. Houston Astros (33-40) Time/Place: 8:10 p.m., Daikin ParkSB Nation Site: The Crawfish BoxesMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Troy Melton (3-0, 2.81 ERA) vs. RHP Kai-Wei Teng (3-5, 3.71 ERA) Lineups TIGERS ASTROS Kevin McGonigle – SS Jeremy Pena – SS Gleyber Torres – 2B Yordan Alvarez – DH Kerry Carpenter – DH Christian Walker […]
Much of the MLB offseason was spent weighing the various possibilities of where the Houston Astros‘ former ace Framber Valdez could land. After a long couple of months, he found a new home with the Detroit Tigers.In February 2026, on the tail end of hot stove season, the 32-year-old southpaw signed a three-year, $115 million […]
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On Monday, the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros will open up a series in Texas.The Tigers are coming off a series where they dropped two straight games to the Cleveland Guardians.Justin Verlander Simulated Game ResultsThe Tigers have been without Justin Verlander since March 30 (his only start of the year).On Monday, Verlander threw a simulated […]
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Starting pitcher Framber Valdez signed a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers in the offseason after playing for the Houston Astros for eight years. While he is now with a new club, it appears Valdez initially wanted to remain in Houston. The 32-year-old left-hander admitted on Monday that he would have preferred to […]
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TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (33-40) will wear their City Connect uniforms tonight as they open a weeklong, six-game homestand with the first game of a three-game series opposite the Detroit Tigers (29-42). RHP Kai-Wei Teng (3-5, 3.71 ERA) will make his eighth start of the season for the Astros tonight opposite the Tigers and […]
The Detroit Tigers are approaching the first matchup of their three-game series against the Houston Astros.The clash is scheduled to kick off on Monday at 8:10 p.m. ET at Daikin Park.Ahead of the set, the Tigers announced news regarding their young right-hander.As reported by Detroit baseball reporter Evan Petzold on X, 25-year-old Troy Melton has […]
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While it has been known for some time that the Astros had planned to activate SP Hunter Brown for Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, it turns out that the Astros also intend to activate C Yainer Diaz as well according to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart: This would give the Astros back their Opening Day battery […]
The Detroit Tigers (29-42) are set to begin a new series this week against the Houston Astros (33-40). For both the Astros and Tigers, the 2026 season hasn’t gone as either team has hoped, but this series could potentially turn things around for one of the clubs. In the first game of the Astros-Tigers series, Houston […]
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The Mets announced that they have claimed infielder Zack Short off waivers from the Tigers. Detroit designated him for assignment last week. The Mets transferred infielder Jorge Polanco to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding 40-man move. Short is out of options and will also need an active roster spot when he reports to […]
It’s true that Tarik Skubal might not be available for the Cleveland Guardians. And maybe the Tigers would trade their star pitcher to the Braves. But here is the Guardians’ perfect trade offer for Skubal. Even with the recent injury to Jose Ramirez, the Guardians are in the thick of things in the American League […]
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