For MLB-leading Tigers, a leaky bullpen looms over second half

Three story lines to watch as Tigers stalk division title and much more

ARLINGTON, TX — In the weeks leading up to the All-Star break, as the Tigers continued to maintain the best record in baseball, manager AJ Hinch would get, almost daily, some variation of this question.

‘Stay hungry’: Three story lines to watch as Tigers stalk division title and much more

ARLINGTON, Texas — In the weeks leading up to the All-Star break, as the Tigers continued to maintain the best record in baseball, manager AJ Hinch would get, almost daily, some variation of this question. “I know you don’t like to look ahead…” “But…” Hinch would insert, beating the questioner to the punch. “Can you sense that something special is happening here?” Related Articles Coveted cats: ESPN flexes Tigers into ‘Sunday Night…

Top 5 questions for the second half of the MLB season

Major League Baseball is ready to follow up an exciting All-Star weekend with a playoff race involving nearly two-thirds of the league’s teams. Here are the top five questions for the second half of the season. Which teams are looking to trade? MLB’s trade deadline is just two weeks away, and one trade has already been announced since the All-Star game. The Pittsburgh Pirates sent infielder Adam Frazier to the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, Jul…

For MLB-leading Tigers, a leaky bullpen looms over second half

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have reached the All-Star break with baseball’s best record, a commanding division lead, and a roster that has exceeded even optimistic projections. And yet it’s hard to ignore that ugly final week, which exposed cracks in their bullpen and raised questions about their readiness for a playoff run.

Tigers Set to Secure Key Bullpen Help at Trade Deadline

The Detroit Tigers are looking to enhance their bullpen ahead of the MLB trade deadline, recognizing its current inadequacies as a barrier to postseason success. With multiple relievers potentially on the move, the team aims to add at least one high-leverage arm, if not more. A focus on acquiring a left-handed pitcher is also likely, given their current roster composition. However, competition for quality relievers is expected to be fierce, whic…

Detroit Tigers 2025 Midseason Checklist: - Tigers Minor League Report

As the Detroit Tigers prepare to open the second half of the season in Texas on Friday, the energy around the team is high, with six All-Star selections, a top-10 record, and a well-regarded MLB Draft class in the books. But under the surface, there are pressing issues. A sweep at the hands of Seattle exposed bullpen vulnerabilities, with Detroit ranking 29th in bullpen ERA (5.18) over the past month. And while the Tigers benefit from the second…