IJR News

Tigers Open Final Season Series Against Pirates — Sep 25, 2026The Pirates and Tigers opened their final 2026 regular-season series Friday in Detroit, with Bubba Chandler facing Jackson Jobe; the Tigers had already been eliminated from playoff contention. Justin Verlander was scheduled to make his final career start Saturday before retiring.

0

Verlander Ends Career With Final Detroit Start — Sep 23, 2026Justin Verlander is set to make the final start of his 21-season career for Detroit this weekend, as the Tigers honor him with a two-day celebration at Comerica Park. The three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 AL MVP leaves a legacy that includes 3,554 strikeouts and three no-hitters, including the first in Comerica Park history.

0

Verlander Throws Simulated Game Toward Final Tigers Start — Sep 12, 2026Detroit Tigers star Justin Verlander is edging toward potentially making one final start this season as he recovers from hip inflammation and a hamstring strain, with a planned career celebration during the last series. The 43-year-old has said 2026 will be his final season, and Detroit is hopeful he can pitch again after limited action this year as he continues rehab and mound work.

+2

Marcus Bell The career celebration in the final series sounds right, he's given a lot to Detroit over the years.

Tigers’ Sears Expected for Spot Start — Sep 11, 2026The Detroit Tigers plan for left-hander Andrew Sears to start Saturday against the Colorado Rockies as a spot start while Jack Flaherty returns from the IL, with Keider Montero on paternity leave creating a temporary rotation shuffle. Sears has shown potential in limited MLB action, turning a possible temporary move into a broader rotation consideration for the Tigers going forward.

0

Priya Raman Giving Sears more looks makes sense but rushing him into the long term plans feels risky right now.

Torkelson Leads Tigers to Sixth Straight Win — Sep 13, 2026The Detroit Tigers routed the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 to extend their win streak to six, with Spencer Torkelson belting a three-run homer (his 24th) and Drew Anderson tossing five shutout innings. The lopsided win tightens Detroit’s wild-card chase to 4.5 games behind Cleveland, as Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a steal, and scored multiple runs while Max Clark added two hits and two RBIs.

0

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Tigers snap skid past Twins as wild-card race tightens — Sep 7, 2026The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 in the series opener at Comerica Park, with Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle homering and Troy Melton going 5⅔ innings before the bullpen held on for the win. Greene extended his hot streak with three hits, and Detroit moved to 66-78 as they close in on a postseason wildcard pursuit.

+3

Dana Whitfield Bullpen holding a one run lead after Melton left was the real story for me. That's the kind of game they've been losing all year.

Comerica Park to Become Fifth Third Park — Sep 21, 2026Fifth Third Bank’s acquisition of Comerica Bank is set to trigger a name change for Detroit’s Comerica Park, with a new stadium name expected for the 2027 season. The on-field announcement and coverage confirm this would be the first name change since the ballpark opened in 2000, reflecting a broader shift in naming-rights deals surrounding the Tigers’ home venue.

+3

Marcus Bell It's odd to rename a ballpark that's been Comerica Park for over 25 years, even if the bank merger makes sense.

White Sox Hold Wild-Card Lead, Tigers Near Elimination — Sep 17, 2026The Chicago White Sox remain in the thick of the AL playoff race, buoyed by Miguel Vargas's 33rd homer and Davis Martin's return as they chase a wild-card berth behind the fading Tigers, while Chicago also aims to outpace the Guardians in the Central. In a separate development, Detroit's rookies sparked an 11-8 comeback against the Sox, underscoring a volatile finish as both teams prepare for a pivotal four-game series that could decide postseason fate.

0

Dodgers rout Tigers 6-1 in rubber match — Aug 30, 2026The Detroit Tigers were defeated 6-1 by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the rubber match, with Detroit's offense again stifled and the bullpen collapsing late after Teoscar Hernández's key homer and a early RBI by Gleyber Torres' teammate. Framber Valdez allowed three runs over six innings while Tanner Rainey struggled, extending Detroit's skid and deepening their position well below .500 as postseason hopes fade.

0

Tigers beat Dodgers in tight pitchers' duel — Aug 28, 2026Across the Detroit series, Blake Snell outperformed Keider Montero in Detroit as the Dodgers topped the Tigers, with Snell delivering a strong outing while Montero faced a tougher matchup. In a separate MLB result, the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Texas Rangers 6-1 behind Logan Henderson's seven-inning gem and Jake Bauers' multi-hit day.

0

Riley Greene returns from hamstring injury as Tigers chase playoff hopes — Sep 1, 2026The Detroit Tigers activated three-time All-Star Riley Greene off the injured list, with him set to start in left field and hit cleanup as they host the Minnesota Twins, hoping his return sparks an offense that has struggled for weeks. His reintroduction is aimed at providing energy and stability to a lineup that has fallen out of contention, as Detroit tries to rebound from a rough stretch and chase a Wild Card.

+3

Tom Gallagher Hope his hamstring actually holds up this time, rushing him back for a playoff push isn't worth risking a setback later.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Tigers beat Cubs 5-1 as Hao-Yu Lee shines — Jul 23, 2026Detroit Tigers rookie Hao-Yu Lee has overcome early jitters to become a confident contributor, delivering a pivotal three-run homer against the Cubs and helping spark a late-season surge as Gleyber Torres returns from injury. His steady improvement since June, including a strong two-way role in Detroit’s lineup, marks him as a rising part of the Tigers’ resurgence.

0

Royals, Tigers clash in Comerica Park — Jul 23, 2026The Royals visit the Tigers for a four-game set as Kansas City tries to extend a recent upturn behind strong pitching from Troy Melton, while Detroit remains favored at home and aims to exploit favorable mound matchups with Randy Dobnak in the series opener. Betting markets show Detroit as the public and sharp favorite with a tendency toward the under in a likely low-scoring series, supported by Melton’s 1.80 ERA and the Tigers’ bullpen edge.

0

Royals Rally Past Tigers 3-2; Outman HR Later — Jul 24, 2026Detroit Tigers outfielder James Outman belted a go-ahead three-run homer in a 4-3 win over the Royals, a performance that helped secure the victory alongside Dillon Dingler’s crucial two-out RBI. Despite a rough July, Outman’s timely blast and Dingler’s late hit propelled Detroit to another tight win.

0

Tigers place Flaherty on 15-day IL — Jul 22, 2026The Detroit Tigers placed starter Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list with right flexor inflammation, elevating Ty Madden from Triple-A to bolster the bullpen as the team contends in a tight season. Madden's call-up comes as Flaherty has struggled recently, and the Tigers face a front-end rotation shortfall ahead of the trade deadline.

0

The Four-Letter Type TestQuizie — QuizThe classic sixteen-types test — twenty questions, four axes, your letters computed for real, and an AI portrait written for your exact mix.

Tigers weigh trading Tarik Skubal at Aug. 3 deadline — Jul 21, 2026The Detroit Tigers face a pivotal trade deadline with star pitcher Tarik Skubal potentially moving on, as the team weighs competing for a playoff push against the risk of losing him as a soon-to-be free agent. Skubal has reiterated his desire to finish the season in Detroit and chase a World Series, while manager A.J. Hinch insists the focus must stay on winning and blocking out the distraction of trade talk, even as other teams like the Dodgers circle as potential buyers.

0

Dodgers Top Tigers as Skubal Returns to Comerica — Aug 23, 2026Tarik Skubal, now a Dodgers ace, is slated to face his former Tigers at Comerica Park in the late-August three-game series, with rotation changes and scheduling shifts highlighting the intrigue of his return. The matchup underscores Detroit’s continued playoff pursuit and Skubal’s sustained impact after the trade deadline move.

0

Montero shines as Tigers beat Cubs in Chicago — Jul 23, 2026Keider Montero anchored his return to Detroit’s rotation with 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball and eight strikeouts, helping the Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Cubs at Wrigley as Hao-Yu Lee delivered a pivotal three-run homer. The victory capped a strong road trip for Detroit, moving them within 4 1/2 games of the AL Wild Card and highlighting their continued climb after the All-Star break alongside Torkelson’s contributions.

0

Torres Returns To Tigers Lineup Ahead DeadlineSports — Jul 20, 2026Gleyber Torres was activated from the 10-day injured list and returned to Detroit’s lineup for the series opener against the Cubs, with Eduardo Valencia optioned to Triple-A to make room. As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Torres’s return is expected to bolster Detroit’s top of the order and potentially influence roster moves, supported by his .280/.395/.395 slash line in limited games this season.

0

Trump to Attend Yankees Game on 9/11 Anniversary Following Pentagon Ceremony — Sep 11, 2025President Donald Trump is set to attend the New York Yankees game against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, Sept. 11, marking the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and signaling his first MLB appearance during his…

0

Dillon Dingler belts two homers, Tigers beat Cubs in 10Sports — Jul 21, 2026Dillon Dingler powered Detroit in a dramatic 8-6 extra-innings win over the Cubs, hitting two homers and delivering the go-ahead RBI in the 10th as part of a four-hit performance. His late-clutch heroics, bolstered by a multi-homer night and key defense, helped the Tigers persevere in a back-and-forth game.

0

Cubs rout Tigers 11-2 as Valdez struggles — Jul 22, 2026Framber Valdez was pulled after a disastrous 0.2-inning start in which he surrendered six earned runs and left the Tigers in an 11-2 hole to the Cubs, with 42 pitches in the first frame and a string of baserunners from the opening at-bats. The collapse left Detroit’s bullpen exhausted and their playoff push stalled, as the Cubs capitalized on a wind-influenced night and Valdez’s worst outing of the season following his bereavement leave.

0

Rays Beat Tigers 4-1 as Rasmussen Extends Win Streak — Aug 24, 2026Drew Rasmussen worked six strong innings to earn the win against Detroit, allowing one run on three hits as the Rays opened their three-game series with a 3-1 victory and continued his solid run this season. With a 14-5 record and a 2.95 ERA, he’s poised to face the Mets next as Tampa Bay tries to maintain its AL East lead and rebound from recent struggles.

0