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Very Cool to See Delco Native Kevin McGonigle Meeting his Childhood Hero Chase Utley 

Although Tuesday night’s All-Star Game was a boring bust in a lot of ways, there were still a handful of cool moments, and this one has to be a contender for the very best:  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Detroit Tigers (@tigers) Hell yeah. This is great. Kevin McGonigle is a […] The post Very Cool to See Delco Native Kevin McGonigle Meeting his Childhood Hero Chase Utley  appeared first on Crossing Broad .

Red Sox acquire Jahmai Jones in trade with Tigers

Who is he and where did he come from? He’s Jahmai Fitzgerald Jones and he comes from suburban Atlanta, which seemingly produces more baseball talent than just about anywhere else in America right now (though the most notable alumn from his prep school is former Pats center David Andrews). Jones was a second round draft […]

Should the Detroit Tigers Trade or Keep Tarik Skubal?

After a 6-22 month of May, the Detroit Tigers were looking like a team dead in the water. Injuries had pilled up, and Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal was on the shelf. With all signs pointing toward a lost season, the trade rumors started earlier than expected, especially when news broke that Skubal’s magical surgery […] The post Should the Detroit Tigers Trade or Keep Tarik Skubal? appeared first on Just Baseball .

Detroit Tigers 2026 MLB Draft Review

Reviewing the Tigers' 2026 MLB Draft class, including our favorite picks, biggest gambles, key themes and more. The post Detroit Tigers 2026 MLB Draft Review appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .

The Twins’ Offense Been Among MLB’s Best Since June 1

Minneapolis – The Minnesota Twins have been playing some of their best baseball all season since June 1. They took a 21-16 record into the All-Star break, which was the third best in the American League since then, only behind the Detroit Tigers (22-14) and Boston Red Sox (21-15). Much of that can be attributed to the Twins lineup, which led the American League in runs scored this year with 471.

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 15

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Chris Denorfia, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1973, California Angels ace Nolan Ryan hurls his second no-hitter of the season in taming the Detroit Tigers, 6-0. Ryan fans 17 batters, the most ever in a nine-inning no-hitter, including eight straight, but only one over the […]

Red Sox Acquire Lefty-Masher From Tigers In Small Trade

The Boston Red Sox added some outfield depth during the All-Star break, acquiring outfielder Jahmai Jones from the Detroit Tigers . Detroit, which designated Jones for assignment last week, will receive a player to be named later in return. Boston had an open 40-man roster spot after designating left-hander Danny Coulombe for assignment a couple of days earlier, and optioned Nate Eaton to Triple-A to clear an active roster spot for Jones. Why Boston Took The Shot The appeal is what Jones...

When All-Star game hit Tigers shortstop, Philly native Kevin McGonigle

Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle completed a memorable hometown return Tuesday night, making his first MLB All-Star Game appearance at Citizens Bank Park near where his baseball journey began. McGonigle grew up in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and attended Phillies games at the ballpark as a child. Years later, the 21-year-old returned as the youngest player […] The post When All-Star game hit Tigers shortstop, Philly native Kevin McGonigle appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle shares special moment with childhood hero Chase Utley

In the middle of a rough 2026 season for the Detroit Tigers, shortstop Kevin McGonigle has emerged as the brightest spot on the team. Despite leaping straight from Double-A to the big leagues, McGonigle has done nothing but produce for the Tigers; through 93 games, he’s produced an OPS of .812 buoyed by an OBP […] The post Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle shares special moment with childhood hero Chase Utley appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Open Thread: 2026 All-Star Game

American League lineup Mike Trout – CF (Los Angeles Angels) Yordan Alvarez – DH (Houston Astros) Shea Langeliers – C (Athletics) Junior Caminero – 3B (Tampa Bay Rays) Bobby Witt Jr. – SS (Kansas City Royals) Cody Bellinger – RF (New York Yankees) Ben Rice – 1B (New York Yankees) Riley Greene – LF (Detroit Tigers) […]

Tigers Media Day roundup from All-Star week

There are a lot of Detroit Tigers’ storylines playing out during All-Star Week. From Justin Verlander’s honorary selection as a Legends pick and final appearance at the MidSummer Classic as an active player, to Kevin McGonigle’s first All-Star game and triumphant return home to Philadelphia, where the Delaware County native grew up going to Citizens […]

Red Sox acquire OF Jahmai Jones from Tigers

Well, we wondered if anyone would be interested after a disastrous first half, and it turns out the Boston Red Sox came calling. The Detroit Tigers have traded pinch-hitting, lefty mashing specialist Jahmai Jones to the Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later. Getting anything at all back for Jones is […]

Red Sox Acquire Jahmai Jones

2:10pm: The Sox have announced their acquisition of Jones, with Eaton optioned to Triple-A Worcester as the corresponding move. 12:59pm: The Red Sox are acquiring outfielder Jahmai Jones from the Tigers, reports Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Detroit, who designated Jones for assignment last week, will receive a player to be named later in […]

How Much Should the Tigers Worry About Framber Valdez?

When the Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez, it was a statement. Losing the Tarik Skubal arbitration case could have been a reason for the team to go with cheaper options, but instead, the Tigers made Valdez one of the highest-paid left-handed pitchers, inking him to a three-year, $115 million contract. Back-to-back seasons in which the […] The post How Much Should the Tigers Worry About Framber Valdez? appeared first on Just Baseball .

LSU reloads with six Top-100 recruits set to arrive in Baton Rouge

The LSU Tigers are adding another wave of talent to its baseball program ahead of the 2026 season. With the MLB Draft now behind us, the Tigers are expected to welcome six Top-100 signees to Baton Rouge, marking an exceptional recruiting haul under head coach Jay Johnson. Leading the group is outfielder Malachi Washington, the […]

Rays Interested In Tarik Skubal

The Rays are expected to be active at the trade deadline, and the club is reportedly in the mix for the top starting pitcher on the market. Bob Nightengale of USA Today notes Tampa Bay is pursuing Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. Jon Heyman of the New York Post also has the Rays as a contender […]

How much will it take to sign Tarik Skubal?

Tarik Skubal is not going to sign a multi year contract extension with the Detroit Tigers from a purely financial standpoint. Even if he’d had interest the time for that was sometime in the past two offseasons, and frankly neither party expressed any real interest in doing so. As the reigning two time Cy Young winner, […]