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3 days ago | 
detroitsportsnation.com | Jeff Bilbrey
Bleacher Report rolled out its mid-season Most Improved Player on Every MLB Roster list and chose catcher Dillon Dingler for Detroit. The pick makes sense: he has steadied the Tigers' lineup while Jake Rogers rehabs, turning last year's rough cup-of-coffee into solid everyday production. Stats via Baseball-Reference through games of June 22 2025.
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3 days ago | 
detroitsportsnation.com | Jeff Bilbrey
Former Detroit Tigers legend Kirk Gibson will be presented with the Fred Valentine Lifetime Achievement Award during pre-game festivities at Comerica Park on Wednesday, recognizing his extensive charitable efforts, particularly for those affected by Parkinson's disease.
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1 week ago | 
detroitsportsnation.com | Jeff Bilbrey
What Happened in the 7th Inning? Video captured by a cellphone behind the third-base dug-out from last nights Tigers game shows Pirates reliever Dennis Santana firing back at a heckler after warm-up throws. The fan appears to shout "go back to Triple-A," then leans over the railing. Santana responds with a few words of his own and gestures for security. The game paused for roughly 40 seconds while Comerica Park staff escorted the fan to concourse level. No ejection was announced.
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1 month ago | 
detroitsportsnation.com | Jeff Bilbrey
The Detroit Lions have officially announced their 2025 NFL schedule, and fans have plenty to look forward to this season. The Lions kick off their campaign on the road against their division rivals, the Green Bay Packers, in what promises to be a thrilling start. Throughout the season, the Lions will face a mix of division foes and high-profile opponents, including prime-time games against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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1 month ago | 
detroitsportsnation.com | Jeff Bilbrey
Nineteen-year-old Bryce Rainer is quickly becoming the crown jewel of the Detroit Tigers farm system, combining a .292/.402/.492 slash line at Low-A Lakeland with Statcast readings you rarely see from a teenage shortstop. The first-round pick already ranks No. 47 on MLB Pipeline's Top 100, and his blend of thunderous exit velocities and smooth middle-infield actions has analysts projecting a steep climb when the prospect lists refresh this summer.
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1 month ago | 
detroitsportsnation.com | Jeff Bilbrey
TL;DRManager A.J. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that Tigers reliever Jason Foley will miss the rest of 2025 after undergoing right-shoulder surgery. Detroit loses last season's saves leader just weeks after demoting him to Triple-A Toledo. How We Got HereFoley opened 2024 as Detroit's closer and logged 28 saves with a 3.15 ERA. A rocky spring (6.14 ERA) led to a surprise option to Toledo on March 25.
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1 month ago | 
detroitsportsnation.com | Jeff Bilbrey
TL;DRMajor League Baseball has removed Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson from its ineligible list, ending decades of formal banishment. The change opens the door for the Hall of Fame's Board of Directors to reconsider each icon's Cooperstown eligibility. We outline what the ruling does-and does not-guarantee, how the Hall's next vote might play out, and why the decision matters to Detroit fans who revere baseball history.
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1 month ago | 
detroitsportsnation.com | Jeff Bilbrey
TL;DRRule 5 pick Gage Workman is back on the waiver wire after the White Sox designated him for assignment. If he goes unclaimed, Detroit can reclaim the utility man for $50,000 and stash him in the minors, bypassing the Rule 5 roster rule that tripped up Chicago. We outline why the Tigers are almost certain to bring him home and where he might fit long-term. Rule 5 Refresher and TimelineWorkman, 25, was plucked from the Detroit Tigers by the Cubs in December's Rule 5 Draft.
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1 month ago | 
detroitsportsnation.com | Jeff Bilbrey
TL;DROn his latest podcast, Bill Simmons floated a different kind of win-now jolt: trade spare veterans and a pick to Golden State for 21-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga. His reasoning is that Kuminga's upside fits Cade Cunningham 's timeline better than chasing pricey free agents. We unpack Simmons' mock deal, the salary math, and whether the Warriors would even consider it.
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1 month ago | 
detroitsportsnation.com | Jeff Bilbrey
Sunday's Mother's Day matinee at Comerica Park became a family photo for the ages: Rangers third-baseman Josh Jung slugged a two-run homer off Tigers pitching in the 5th, while younger brother manned the hot corner for Detroit in their 6-1 loss to the Rangers. Their mom, Mary Jung, had just delivered the ceremonial first pitch; minutes later she watched Josh circle the bases and flash a heart gesture toward the family section.
