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Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers' farm system for Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Troy Melton rehabs in Toledo, Carson Rucker homers twice for Lakeland

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New MLB Top 100 Prospects 🔢

Updated rankings with Konnor Griffin graduating 📲

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Buy or Sell Breakout Pitchers

Breaking down if Cam Schlittler, other massive leaps are for real 📲

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Game 44 Preview: Tigers try to avoid sweep at Mets on Thursday afternoon

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Power Ranking Every Rotation 💪

Where every team's starting five lands in mid-May ➡️

When the worst person you know has an even worse take, it can be an exhausting experience. Often because rather than drop the take once it's proven wrong, or mi

Tarik Skubal gets vote of confidence from Paul Skenes as writer doubles down on WBC injury take

A little something extra... bad.

Mets 3, Tigers 2 (F/10): An extra-innings fumble, Tigers' bad luck continues

Tigers vs. Mets (05/13/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 3-2 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

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Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal underwent an elbow scope to remove loose bodies in his elbow with the NanoNeedle Scope, which could move up his injury timeline significantly.

Tarik Skubal's surgeon details 'NanoNeedle Scope' procedure that might expedite Tigers return

The injury bug has gotten the best of the Tigers so far this season, with Tarik Skubal atop the list. Skubal could miss upwards of 2-3 months, meaning the Tiger

Tigers finally get some good injury news as Casey Mize hints at return date

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🎲 Odds top stars get dealt ⛽️ Pitchers on the move 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

The Tigers' continuously awful defense reared its head vs. the Mets and emphasizes Detroit's recent misery.

Tigers' horrific defense, baserunning vs. Mets makes fans fear they're losing their identity

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Game 43 Preview: Tigers try to even series at Mets on Wednesday night

Soto Mad After Strikeout 😡

Mets star upset with failing to drive in RISP

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Rafael Devers Trade Landing Spots ✈️

Where the embattled Giants star might head next amid rumors ➡️

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers' farm system for Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Max Anderson rakes in Hens rout of Omaha, Jhonan Coba shines in FCL outing

Tarilk Skubal was well on his way toward resetting the market for starting pitchers once he hit free agency this winter. A back-to-back American League Cy Young

ESPN insider gives Tigers fans hope about Tarik Skubal future with latest report

A weak Mets lineup took advantage of shaky pitching and putrid defence.

Mets 10, Tigers 2: A lousy excuse for a ball game

Tigers vs. Mets (05/12/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 10-2 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

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No returns are imminent, but the timelines for the Tigers to get a lot of help back off the injured list looks good.

Troy Melton's rehab moves to Toledo, Casey Mize and Will Vest throw bullpens

The Detroit Tigers are taking a flier on a pitcher whose résumé doesn't exactly scream "future big-league contributor." In other news, water is wet. Detroit pur

Tigers sign undrafted pitcher from Atlantic League with underwhelming track record

The Detroit Tigers are searching for bullpen answers, so they're turning to a familiar AL Central name in hopes of uncovering one. Detroit agreed to a minor lea

Tigers sign former top draft pick of division rival to assist ailing pitching staff

The Tigers just watched another potentially useful outfield piece land in the hands of a National League powerhouse while their own injury-ravaged roster keeps scrambling for answers.

Tigers miss prime chance to bolster outfield as Dodgers cut line to make trade

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Tigers, Nick Sandlin Agree To Minor League Deal

The Tigers are in agreement with reliever Nick Sandlin on a minor league contract, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction …

Scott Boras detailed a new procedure that could bring Tarik Skubal back to the Tigers earlier than expected.

Tigers fans holding their breath over Tarik Skubal's 'new' procedure done by famed surgeon

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10 Sell-High Trade Chips 📈

Munetaka Murakami, more early standouts teams should cash in ➡️

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Game 42 Preview: Tigers head to Big Apple to take on Mets

The Detroit Tigers never promised Tarik Skubal would be back in a month. Scott Boras did. And thanks to ESPN's latest reporting, it's becoming increasingly obvi

ESPN all but confirms initial report of Tarik Skubal's timeline had everything to do with Scott Boras

When the Detroit Tigers dumped Justyn-Henry Malloy for cash considerations in January, it felt like a classic 40-man roster squeeze: a bat-only player without a

Tigers officially missed chance to bring back former top prospect after Rays roster move

The Tigers' offense looks terrible right now, and there's a very clear explanation as to why.

Tigers' win over Royals can't distract from ridiculous RISP stat that needs get better now

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Skubal's Potential Payday 🧐

Execs, scouts and agents reveal free-agent contract estimates for Tigers ace (ESPN)

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Bryce Rainer hits second High-A homer but Whitecaps lose again

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers' farm system for Sunday, May 10, 2026.

The Tigers moved Justin Verlander to the 60-day IL, delaying his return to end of May (at the earliest).

What Justin Verlander's move to the 60-day IL means for his timeline to return to Tigers

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Updated Power Rankings 📊

Where every MLB team stands in mid-May ➡️

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Players Who Should Lose ABS Rights ❌

These 8 guys are shockingly bad at using MLB's challenge system ➡️

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It turns out Scott Harris was right about Tigers' situation with Max Clark

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said prospect Max Clark was not ready for the big leagues and he looks correct after Clark's slump.

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Tigers 6, Royals 3: The kids are alright, again

A bullpen day went well, and Matt Vierling and the kids powered the Tigers over the Royals.

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GameThread: Tigers vs. Royals, 7:20 p.m.

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Skubal Injury Update

Scott Boras believes rehab is 'going to be a much shorter period' (ESPN)

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MLB writer proposes win-win Tarik Skubal scenario for Tigers that sadly will never happen

FanGraphs writer Dan Szymborski had a bold idea for Tarik Skubal and the Tigers in the wake of Skubal's surgery announcement.

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Tigers Place Kerry Carpenter On 10-Day IL, Select Gage Workman

Carpenter's shoulder injury leads to some roster shuffling, including a prominent 60-day IL move. MLB Trade Rumors has the details.

Skubal Injury Update 🤕

Potential timeline for Tigers ace as he undergoes elbow surgery

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Erie can't win 10th in a row, West Michigan can lose 13th in a row

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers' farm system for Saturday, May 9, 2026.

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Game 41 Preview: Tigers try to avoid road sweep at Royals on Sunday

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Surprise MLB Trade Candidates 🫢

Eight players who could be on the move in coming weeks ➡️

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Checking in on Max Clark as Kevin McGonigle graduates from Tigers prospect status

The Detroit Tigers have a new top prospect in the organization in Max Clark. When is he going to join Kevin McGonigle in the big leagues?

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Royals 5, Tigers 1: Sleepwalking towards the cellar

Another lifeless day at the plate for the Tigers.

Tigers vs. Royals (05/09/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 5-1 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

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GameThread: Tigers vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.

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Game 40 Preview: Tigers try to snap four-game losing streak on Saturday

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Ranking MLB's Best Young Cores 📊

Who has the highest potential for years to come ➡️

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Troy Melton perfect in rehab start, Jude Warwick and Gage Workman star on Friday

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers farm system for Friday, May 8, 2026.

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Tigers, Carl Edwards Jr. Agree To Minor League Deal

The scuffling Tigers add to their pitching depth. MLB Trade Rumors has more on their signing of righty Carl Edwards Jr.

Tigers vs. Royals (05/08/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 4-3 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

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GameThread: Tigers vs. Royals, 7:40 p.m.

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Tigers Re-Sign Zack Short To Major League Deal

That was a... short... trip through free agency.

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Tigers lose 1 pitcher, recover some depth as 2 players pass through waivers unclaimed

The Detroit Tigers lost one arm to the waiver wire this week, but quietly managed to recover some organizational depth at the same time. While right-hander Gran

Projecting how first round could go as College World Series approaches 📲

MLB Mock Draft 5.0 Predictions 🔮

Where Framber Valdez stands on the list for most despised players in the league ➡️

Ranking MLB's Biggest Villains From Annoying to Infamous 👿

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Game 39 Preview: Tigers hit the road to take on Royals this weekend

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers' farm system for Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Malachi Witherspoon strikes out 10, Peyton Graham homers twice for Erie

The early report from Tarik Skubal's surgery is encouraging. Jon Heyman was quick to put the word out there that the Detroit Tigers' ace had successful surgery,

Can Tigers fans trust Scott Boras if Tarik Skubal's absence extends closer to September?

The Tigers send a pair of recently acquired players through waivers. Read more on the moves at MLB Trade Rumors.

Tigers Outright Yoniel Curet, Zack Short

The Detroit Tigers were dealt a gut punch with Tarik Skubal's injury news and now Framber Valdez is going to be under the microscope while Skubal is out.

This Tigers player is now under a microscope after Tarik Skubal's untimely injury

Jon Heyman provided a too-good-to-be-true update on Tarik Skubal after a successful surgery on Wednesday.

Scott Boras ally provides optimistic Tarik Skubal timeline fans are skeptical about

The Phillies announced that they have claimed right-hander Grant Holman off waivers from the Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A …

Phillies Claim Grant Holman

Tigers Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez was fired for the organization's latest instance of sexual misconduct.

Tigers' reason for firing Triple-A manager speaks to unforgivable organizational trend

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BYB Book Club: Unhittable

The Detroit Tigers got terrible news with Tarik Skubal's injury. His injury is made even worse for Detroit by the fact it lost its arbitration hearing to him.

Tigers should never forgive MLB's arbitration system for historic Tarik Skubal ruling after injury

Dishing out predictions across the league that get spicer and spicer 📲

10 Scorching MLB Takes 🌶️

How the Tigers have fared in growing homegrown talent ➡️

Assessing Every MLB Team's Development System ⚾

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers' farm system for Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Bryce Rainer hits first Whitecaps homer while Ben Jacobs dominates again

Each team had four hits, but only one team knew how to make them count.

Red Sox 4, Tigers 0: Flaherty better; bats and defense, not so much

Red Sox vs. Tigers (05/06/2026)

Full highlights from Boston Red Sox' 4-0 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

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Gleyber Torres officially moved to the Tigers' 10-day IL, Jace Jung was called up (again).

Tigers make overdue Gleyber Torres decision and announce corresponding roster move

Yet another injury for the Tigers.

Tigers Place Gleyber Torres On IL With Oblique Strain

Framber Valdez's meltdown in Boston was always going to come with consequences. On Wednesday, Major League Baseball made them official. The league suspended the

MLB hands down Framber Valdez suspension Tigers fans expected (with a wrinkle they'll hate)

MLB Star Trade Rumors 👂

Devers and Trout on the move? LIVE scoops with insider Jon Heyman 📳

Valdez's meltdown couldn't have come at a worse time for the Detroit Tigers.

Pitching tipping or not, Framber Valdez failed the competition on Tuesday

A month into the regular season, the Detroit Tigers have a sudden reminder of the risk they took with signing Framber Valdez. As a pitcher, Valdez has cemented

AJ Hinch kind of threw Framber Valdez under the bus as Tigers face near future without him

The Detroit Tigers needed Framber Valdez to be the stabilizing force in the middle of a rotation crisis. Instead, he became the story for all the wrong reasons.

Tigers fans will feel ambivalent over Red Sox broadcast's flaming of Framber Valdez

Plus, Matt Vierling is off to a hot start.

MLB News: Tarik Skubal, Kevin McGonigle, Matt Vierling, John Sterling, George Springer

The Tigers have help on the horizon, but they've got to figure out how to surve the next few weeks.

The Tigers options are thin in the wake of Tarik Skubal's injury

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Game 38 Preview: Tigers try to prevent home sweep at hands of Red Sox

Tigers pitcher penalized for hitting Trevor Story with a pitch Tuesday; AJ Hinch gets one game

Framber Suspended 5 Games

Framber Valdez is facing suspension after the HBP incident with Trevor Story in Tuesday's Tigers-Red Sox game.

Possible Framber Valdez suspension when Tigers need him most already makes contract regrettable

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers system for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Beau Brieske rehabs while Whitecaps losing skid hits nine games

Projecting who will be moved by the trade deadline on the Tigers 📲

Every Team's Player Most Likely to Be Dealt ⚾

Why the Tigers would be an excellent fit for the three-time AL MVP ➡️

Mike Trout Trade Landing Spots 🛬

Every aspect of how the Detroit Tigers handled Tarik Skubal, dating back to the offseason, is now being reexamined now that Skubal will be undergoing surgery to

Tigers fans cannot believe Tarik Skubal's ridiculous WBC drama was all for nothing

Red Sox vs. Tigers (05/05/2026)

Full highlights from Boston Red Sox's 10-3 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

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Benches Clear in Detroit 😳

Framber Valdez ejected after hitting Red Sox's Trevor Story with pitch

The Detroit Tigers got brutal news with ace Tarik Skubal on Monday. His absence is an opportunity for the team to show it can win without relying on him.

Tigers have perfect opportunity to send haters packing after Tarik Skubal injury

The Miami Marlins are designating Chris Paddack for assignment - a reminder of how little the Detroit Tigers ultimately got out of a move that, at the time, felt like a reasonable gamble on pitching depth.

Marlins DFA 2025 Tigers trade acquisition in another knock for Scott Harris

Framber Valdez tossed for hitting Trevor Story with pitch 🎥

Benches Clear in Red Sox-Tigers 👀

The reporting of Tarik Skubal's injury has taken on a life of its own. Skubal's scratch from the Detroit Tigers' game against the Boston Red Sox went from being

Tigers insider attempts to provide Tarik Skubal return timeline but fans are now more mad

Cue up the Grandpa Simpson hat rack meme.

Tigers Designate Zack Short For Assignment

Less than 24 hours after announcing that ace Tarik Skubal is headed to the injured list and undergoing elbow surgery, the Detroit Tigers got hit with a double p

Tigers abrupt dismissal of Triple-A manager piles on Tarik Skubal news

Injuries have ripped through the Detroit Tigers' infield depth chart early this season, turning what once looked like a position of quiet stability into somethi

Yankees release helps Tigers sign former division rival to address alarming infield depth

Tigers ace's recovery from elbow surgery will dictate next contract (MLB.com)

Skubal's Injury Impacting FA

Veteran infielder Paul DeJong is headed to the Motor City. Get more details on his deal with the Tigers at MLB Trade Rumors.

Tigers To Sign Paul DeJong

The FCL is underway, and we've got a list of names to keep tabs on.

OF Cris Rodriguez, RHP Owen Hall lead FCL Tigers as Complex League season gets underway

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Game 37 Preview: Tigers look to even series vs Red Sox on Tuesday

Highlighting what has gone right for the Tigers one month into the season ➡️

1 Fun Fact About Every MLB Team Thus Far 😀

How Detroit will represent in the Midsummer Classic 📲

Predicting MLB All-Star Roster Selections 🔮

The timing isn't ideal for the Detroit Tigers - but it might be oddly convenient. When right-hander Will Vest landed on the injured list with right forearm infl

Will Vest IL stint opens the door for Tigers' reunion as former reliever departs Reds

It's also tough to win a game when you're out-hit 12-3.

Red Sox 5, Tigers 4: Bad bullpen dooms Detroiters

Red Sox vs. Tigers (05/04/2026)

Full highlights from Boston Red Sox' 5-4 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

Tarik Skubal's surgery just eliminated the Tigers' biggest trade deadline safety net.

Tarik Skubal injury just sounded the alarm on Tigers' 2026 trade deadline

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The move looked surprising on the surface. It didn't feel like the right time to send Jace Jung back down - not after he reached base three times in two games a

AJ Hinch explains surprising Jace Jung decision Tigers fans were rooting for anyway

Tarik Skubal sent some mixed messages before and after the Tigers announced he needed surgery to remove loose bodies.

Tarik Skubal's injury comments make Tigers fans wonder why action wasn't taken sooner

It was a dramatic turn of events for the Detroit Tigers on Monday, as within a half hour of Tarik Skubal being scratched from his start for what was initially d

Tigers make official roster move in response to Tarik Skubal injury

Tarik Skubal is going onto the Tigers IL after misleading initial reporting from Jon Heyman.

Tigers reporting makes stunning reversal on Tarik Skubal as fan panic sets in

It's not Tommy John surgery, but it sounds like Skubal will need a scope to clear bone chips from his left elbow.

Tarik Skubal headed to the injured list for an elbow procedure

The Tigers are scratching Tarik Skubal from tonight's scheduled start. More details are coming soon. Stay in the loop with MLB Trade Rumors.

Tarik Skubal To Undergo Surgery To Remove Loose Bodies From Elbow

Tarik Skubal was scratched from the Tigers' opener vs. the Red Sox after an injury scare vs. the Braves.

Ominous Tarik Skubal injury scratch already has Tigers fans fearing the worst

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers' farm system for Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Bigbie drives in 4 for Erie, West Michigan drops 8th in a row

Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Month

Who else could it be?

Troy Melton threw his first rehab start in Single-A Lakeland on Sunday, pitching 1 2/3 innings and giving up one earned run while striking out two. He officiall

Tigers Injury Update: Troy Melton rehab assignment, Justin Verlander next steps, Gleyber Torres

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Game 36 Preview: Tigers open up second half of homestand vs Red Sox

Where the Tigers stand after a decent week 📲

New MLB Power Rankings 🔢

Torkelson gave the Tigers a lead, and the bullpen and a parade of soft hits carried them the rest of the way.

Tigers 7, Rangers 1: A Torkelson blast and a good bullpen game

Tigers ace expected to miss 2-3 months after having loose bodies in elbow removed (Passan)

Skubal Having Elbow Surgery

Projecting what the Reds will do after a strong start to the season ➡️

Bold MLB Predictions For May 🔮

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GameThread: Tigers vs. Rangers, 7:20 p.m.

Tigers vs. Mets (05/14/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 9-4 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

TRENDING ON B/R

Assessing Every MLB Team's Development System ⚾

10 Scorching MLB Takes 🌶️

Yankees Call Up 6'7" Prospect 📈

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Yankees OF Carted Off

Bartolo Posts on HR Anniversary 🤣

Tigers vs. Mets (05/14/2026)

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Washington Nationals v Los Angeles Angels

Assessing Every MLB Team's Development System ⚾

10 Scorching MLB Takes 🌶️

Yankees Call Up 6'7" Prospect 📈

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Yankees OF Carted Off

Bartolo Posts on HR Anniversary 🤣