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Two hits in big-league debut
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 8:29 AM
Malgeri went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: The 26-year-old got the start in right field and batted ninth in his big-league debut, and Malgeri seized the opportunity by singling in his first MLB plate appearance before coming around to score. Tuesday's start came against southpaw Carlos Rodon, and Malgeri is likely to find himself filling a short-side platoon role in Detroit's lefty-heavy outfield while he's up with the big club. |
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Casey Mize Casey Mize Fans six in Tuesday's loss
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 8:24 AM
Mize (2-5) took the loss Tuesday as the Tigers fell 4-3 to the Yankees, giving up four runs on eight hits and a walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: The right-hander was nursing a 2-1 lead until running out of gas in the sixth inning, with a two-run homer by Jazz Chisholm putting New York in the lead for good. Mize was lifted after 97 pitches (65 strikes), and while he has a 9:2 K:BB in 10.1 innings over two starts since recovering from adductor inflammation, little else has been going right for him. He hasn't won a game since April 22, producing a 0-4 record over his last six big-league starts despite a 3.38 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 26:4 K:BB in 29.1 innings. Mize will try to end that winless streak in his next trip to the mound, which is set to come at home this weekend against the Astros. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Paces offense again Tuesday
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 10:51 PM
Dingler went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: Dingler had three of Detroit's eight hits as a team as he continued to lead the Tigers' offensive attack. The catcher now has 10 multi-hit efforts across 19 games this month, and he's batting a scorching .385 overall in June with seven home runs and 22 RBI. Dingler is showing no signs of slowing down in what's shaping up as a true breakout campaign for the 27=year-old. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Effective in rehab start
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 6:47 PM
Flaherty (ankle) tossed 5.2 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out seven batters in Tuesday's rehab start with Double-A Erie, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Flaherty was making the first start of his minor-league rehab assignment, and he was able to throw 83 total pitches, 58 of which were strikes. The right-hander is working his way back from a left ankle injury, and it's possible that he'll be able to return to the major-league roster when first eligible June 28. |
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Burch Smith Burch Smith Heads to 60-day IL
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 1:11 PM
The Tigers transferred Smith (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
Analysis: The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for outfielder Ben Malgeri, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo. Smith is in the midst of a throwing progression as he works his way back from right shoulder inflammation, but his move to the 60-day IL indicates that the Tigers weren't counting on him being ready to contribute out of the bullpen before the All-Star break. He'll be eligible for activation beginning July 21. |
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Trei Cruz Trei Cruz Sent to Triple-A
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 12:48 PM
The Tigers optioned Cruz to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
Analysis: Cruz was called up by Detroit on Friday and will return to the minors after going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in his first two MLB games. Ben Malgeri was promoted Tuesday to round out the Tigers' bench. |
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Joins big-league roster
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 12:34 PM
The Tigers selected Malgeri's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
Analysis: The 26-year-old has received his first promotion to the majors after posting a .296/.401/.496 slash line through 65 games with Toledo this season. Malgeri should serve as a reserve outfielder for Detroit and could see some starts against left-handed pitching. |
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Framber Valdez Framber Valdez Quiets Yankees in fourth win
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 9:45 PM
Valdez (4-5) notched the win Monday against the Yankees, allowing one run on four hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out eight.
Analysis: Valdez found himself in top form Monday, tying a season high in punchouts over six strong innings. The 31-year-old southpaw has now thrown at least five innings in eight consecutive starts, and he's also spun at least six frames while yielding two runs or fewer in nine of his 16 outings for the year. Valdez will bring a respectable 3.91 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 75:34 K:BB across 89.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance at home against the Astros. |
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Will Vest Will Vest Secures save Monday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 8:24 PM
Vest logged 1.1 scoreless innings of relief with two strikeouts to record the save in Monday's 5-3 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Vest retired the last four New York hitters of the game on only 12 pitches to secure his second save of the season. Regular closer Kenley Jansen didn't pitch Sunday but did see action on Friday and Saturday, so presumably the team wanted to give the veteran some extra rest after he recently came off the injured list. That opened the door for Vest, though he should slot in as Detroit's top setup option on days when Jansen pitches. Vest has been solid in June with a 2.00 ERA and seven strikeouts across 8.2 innings in eight appearances. |
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Riley Greene Riley Greene Blasts ninth home run Monday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 8:18 PM
Greene went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 5-3 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: After snapping a brief 0-for-11 slump with two hits and a walk Sunday, Greene reached base three more times Monday and also recorded his ninth home run of the season. While his power production is down from last year's pace, when he blasted a career-best 36 homers in 157 regular-season contests, Greene is now sporting an .830 OPS this year, which would be a new career high. |
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Kevin McGonigle Kevin McGonigle Tallies two hits, two RBI in win
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 8:09 PM
McGonigle went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 5-3 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: As he's done all season, McGonigle helped set the table for the Tigers as the leadoff man, and he managed to extend his hitting streak to eight games in the process. The likely American League Rookie of the Year frontrunner is now slashing .285/.393/.431, and he's only struck out 42 times across 75 contests. McGonigle's ability to make consistent contact at the plate should help him avoid any prolonged slumps moving forward and keep his fantasy value elevated. |
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Jack Flaherty Jack Flaherty Making rehab start Tuesday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 2:56 PM
Flaherty (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Erie on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Flaherty landed on the 15-day injured list a little over a week ago with a left peroneal strain, but he's been cleared for games after throwing a successful bullpen session over the weekend. The right-hander could require just the one rehab outing before rejoining the Detroit rotation. Flaherty has collected a 5.35 ERA and 78:34 K:BB over 65.2 innings covering 15 starts this season. |
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Keider Montero Keider Montero Goes seven in no-decision
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 7:55 PM
Montero didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the White Sox, allowing three runs on six hits over seven innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Montero was sharp in his return to the Tigers' rotation, as he held Chicago scoreless for five innings before giving up a two-run homer to Luisangel Acuna in the sixth inning and another run in the seventh. Montero's ERA now sits at 3.68 through 80.2 innings this season with a 1.00 WHIP and 53:17 K:BB. He figures to remain in the rotation going forward, with Justin Verlander (hamstring) expected to be sidelined for a while. Montero is tentatively lined up to face the Astros at home his next time out. |
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Will Vest Will Vest Picks up win in relief Sunday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 3:47 PM
Vest (3-4) allowed an unearned run in an inning of work to record the win in Sunday's 5-4, 10-inning victory over the White Sox.
Analysis: Vest was tasked with working the top of the 10th inning, and he allowed the automatic runner on second to score on a couple of long fly ball outs but otherwise shut the door. The veteran reliever then earned the win when the Tigers answered with two runs of their own in the bottom half of the inning. After allowing five runs in an appearance back on May 26, Vest has been pretty good, posting a 2.16 ERA across 8.1 innings, and he's now down to a 5.92 ERA for the season following a rough patch earlier in the year. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Lifts off again Sunday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 3:39 PM
Dingler went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two total RBI in Sunday's 5-4, 10-inning win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Dingler went deep for the second straight day, and he's now up to 18 long balls on the season. That's the most on the team and third in the majors among catchers, behind only Shea Langeliers with 19 home runs and Hunter Goodman with 21. Dingler has been a dynamic offensive force as the undisputed top backstop for Detroit, with Jake Rogers in a clear reserve role that carries limited fantasy value. |
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Hao-Yu Lee Hao-Yu Lee Sitting after four straight starts
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 10:41 AM
Lee is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Lee will retreat to the bench for the series finale after he went 3-for-13 with a double, an RBI and a run while starting at second base over the past four games. The Tigers will go with Zach McKinstry at the keystone Sunday, but McKinstry can be moved around to other spots on the diamond or in the corner outfield if manager A.J. Hinch is keen on keeping Lee in the lineup on a regular basis while Gleyber Torres (oblique) is on the shelf. |
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Matt Vierling Matt Vierling Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 10:39 AM
Vierling is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Vierling had covered center field in each of the last three games, but he'll give way to James Outman in the series finale. Though Vierling will likely be prioritized in the lineup ahead of Outman against left-handed pitching, manager A.J. Hinch could lean on the hotter bat among the two players when the Tigers face righties. Since the start of June, Vierling has produced a lowly .143/.162/.314 slash line. |
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James Outman James Outman Tallies two hits, stolen base
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 8:24 AM
Outman went 2-for-2 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: He came on as a defensive replacement after Jahmai Jones pinch hit for Kerry Carpenter in the fourth inning. Outman recorded his first multi-hit effort since joining the Tigers about 10 days ago as well as his first stolen base. The 29-year-old is seeing some run for the team, though he hasn't established a regular starting role and is still mostly off the fantasy radar due to his .173/.244/.293 slash line this season. |
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Tyler Holton Tyler Holton Records seventh hold
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 8:18 AM
Holton tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn a hold in Saturday's 4-1 win over the White Sox. He allowed two hits ans struck out two.
Analysis: The southpaw was an effective bridge between starter Troy Melton, who allowed just one run across six solid innings, and closer Kenley Jansen. Holton lowered his ERA to 3.60 and earned his seventh hold of the season, which is tied for second on the team behind Kyle Finnegan's nine. Like he's done the past three years, Holton has been a trusted reliever for the Tigers who's capable of providing multiple innings. |
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Dillon Dingler Dillon Dingler Stays hot in Saturday's win
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 PM
Dingler went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Getting the start at DH to keep his red-hot bat in the lineup, Dingler came through with an RBI single in the fifth inning to get Detroit on the board before he wrapped up the scoring with a solo shot off Trevor Richards in the seventh. Dingler has six multi-hit performances in the last 10 games, a stretch in which he's hitting a blistering .429 (18-for-42) with seven extra-base hits including three homers, along with nine RBI and 10 runs. |
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