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Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves game preview 6/17/24

Jun 17, 2024 | mlive.com | Dan Holmes

If you want to know how good you are, you challenge yourself against the best. That’s the opportunity the Detroit Tigers have this week when they visit Atlanta to face the Braves in a three-game series. Atlanta is one of the best organizations in baseball, with more than 100 wins in each of their last two seasons. The Braves have captured six consecutive division titles.
Tigers vs. Nationals: Preview and prediction 6/11/24

Jun 11, 2024 | mlive.com | Dan Holmes

MatchupWashington Nationals at Detroit TigersGametimeTuesday, June 11, 6:40 PM EDTLocationComerica Park, Detroit MIWatchBally Sports Plus, FuboTVOne step forward, one step back. Two steps forward, two steps back. That’s the choreography the Detroit Tigers have been following for the last month. One win here, one loss there, another win, another loss. The Tigers are 13-14 over the last five weeks, and 4-4 in June.
Detroit Tigers vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Preview and prediction

Jun 9, 2024 | mlive.com | Dan Holmes

Matchup Milwaukee Brewers at Detroit TigersGametimeSunday, June 9, 1:40 PM EDTLocation Comerica Park, Detroit MIWatch Bally Sports Plus, FuboTVOnce upon a time, the Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers were division rivals. For about 25 years starting in the early 1970s, the Brewers and Tigers fought for the same top position in the standings. That was until Milwaukee was returned to the National League, from where they came, as a top team in the 1950s and early 1960s.
Tigers vs. Rangers: Preview, analysis, and prediction

Jun 5, 2024 | mlive.com | Dan Holmes

MatchupDetroit Tigers at Texas RangersGametimeWednesday, June 5, 8:05 PM EDTLocationGlobe Life Field, Arlington, TexasWatchBally Sports Plus, MLB TV, FuboTVPitching can cure many ills in a game as difficult as baseball. The Detroit Tigers are 17th among 30 MLBteams in scoring. They rank 21st in home runs, and 28th in stolen bases. Only two teams in the American League have committed more errors, and they’ve only scored five more runs than they’ve allowed.
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers: Preview and prediction

Jun 3, 2024 | mlive.com | Dan Holmes

The World Champion Texas Rangers are next on the dance card for the Detroit Tigers, who just split a series in Boston last weekend. The Tigers (29-30) have shaken up their roster as they play nine games in eight days while attempting to stay close to the leaders in the American League Central. It’s Tarik Skubal Day, which means Tiger fans get to watch their ace pitcher prowl the mound. Skubal (7-1) is one win away from matching his career high.
Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox: Preview and prediction

Jun 2, 2024 | mlive.com | Dan Holmes

The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox renew their rivalry for a 124th season in this four-game series that culminates on Sunday with a split at stake for the Tigers. Detroit and Boston are both plodding along near the break-even mark, languishing far back in their division races. But, time is on their side, as the schedule calls for 162 games, meaning many chances await these two original American League franchises.
Will Paul Skenes continue his momentum against the Tigers?

May 29, 2024 | mlive.com | Dan Holmes

MatchupPittsburgh Pirates at Detroit TigersGametimeWednesday, May 29, 12:40 PM EDTLocationComerica Park, Detroit MIWatchBally Sports Plus, MLB TV, FuboTVThe Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates are on the field this afternoon in Detroit for interleague action. The Tigers will face big-name pitching phenom Paul Skenes, a much-heralded hard thrower and former No. 1 pick in the second game of a doubleheader.
Pirates vs. Tigers: Preview, pitching matchup, and prediction

May 28, 2024 | mlive.com | Dan Holmes

MatchupPittsburgh Pirates at Detroit TigersGametimeTuesday, May 28, 6:40 PM EDTLocationComerica Park, Detroit MIWatchBally Sports Plus, MLB TV, FuboTVMuch has changed in baseball the last few decades. The universal designated hitter, the pitch clock, and the elimination of the shift are a few rule changes. There’s also been an emphasis placed on exit velocity and spin rate, while we’ve also seen international superstars make an impact on MLB.
Blue Jays vs. Tigers: Pitching matchup, preview, and analysis

May 23, 2024 | mlive.com | Dan Holmes

Maybe the television gods are smiting the Detroit Tigers? Since the team’s games were removed from cable TV packages in Michigan, the Tigers have lost 13 of 18 games. The offense has stagnated, and the team has sunk to three games under .500 and 9 ½ games out in the American League Central. On Thursday, Detroit (23-26, 4th place) starts its only home series against a former division rival, the Toronto Blue Jays (22-26, last in the AL East).
Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals: Game preview 5/22/24

May 22, 2024 | mlive.com | Dan Holmes

It’s Tarik Skubal Day for the Detroit Tigers as they conclude a three-game series in Kansas City against the Royals. The Tiger ace, who is quickly establishing himself as one of the top contenders for the title of best pitcher in baseball, lays his undefeated record on the line on the road. Detroit is 6.5 games behind the Royals in Major League Baseball’s American League Central and 7.5 back of the division-leading Guardians.