After riding a promising first-half start, the Detroit Tigers stumbled, losing the division to the Cleveland Guardians. Their collapse was the MLB’s worst: Detroit was up 10.5 games on August 31st and lost the lead after a 7-17 September record. The Tigers defeated the Guardians in three games during the Wild Card Series to propel them to the AL Division Series. There, the Tigers would lose in five games to the Seattle Mariners.

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The collapse can be traced back to a depleted pitching rotation – Reese Olson and Jackson Jobe were injured early in the season, while Alex Cobb was sidelined for the season due to right hip surgery. Holes became evident when Jack Flaherty and Keider Montero struggled to keep runs off the board – both pitchers recorded a 4.64 and 4.37 ERA, respectively. Charlie Morton was released after posting an ERA over seven in nine games. Pitching wasn’t the only factor as the offense saw its numbers decline. Javier Báez didn’t break.700 OPS past June, Gleyber Torres saw his numbers decline, and Kerry Carpenter struggled to hit right-handed pitching.

Detroit’s offense ranked 16th in the majors with a .247 batting average. The Tigers hit 198 home runs in 2025, placing them tenth in the majors in this category. The pitching staff recorded a 3.95 ERA to place them 16th in the majors in this category.

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Riley Greene led the offense with 155 hits, 36 home runs and 111 RBIs. Gleyber Torres was walked 85 times, while Zach McKinstry batted .259 in 144 games, the best on the team. Tarik Skubal had a dominant campaign after recording a 2.21 ERA and striking out 241 batters in 195.1 innings. Skubal allowed 141 hits and 48 earned runs in 2025.

Justin Verlander rejoined the Tigers after signing a one-year contract on February 10th, 2026. Verlander won two World Series titles with the Astros before signing with the Mets in 2023. The Mets would then trade Verlander back to Houston for a second stint – Verlander went on to sign with the Giants for the 2025 season. Left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez signed a three-year deal the same day, while Austin Slater joined two days later. Detroit renewed some key pieces, including Carpenter, Greene, McKinstry, Matt Vierling and Spencer Torkelson. The bullpen was strengthened after Kenley Jansen signed a one-year contract last December.

With reinforcements coming in, Detroit is looking to put its collapse in the rear-view mirror. The roster from last season will be fully healthy and remain intact. Prospects Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark have tremendous upside, potentially strengthening the lineup and defense. It all comes down to consistency from the lineup and pitching because there are players on both sides who can rise up and take Detroit to the next level.

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DraftKings lists the Tigers at -150 to make the playoffs and +2200 to win the World Series.

Detroit Tigers schedule:

Mar 26, 2026team logoSan DiegoW 8-21-0 T. Skubal(1-0)N. Pivetta(0-1)— 
Mar 27, 2026team logoSan DiegoW 5-22-0 E. De Jesus(1-0)J. Estrada(0-1)K. Jansen(1)
Mar 28, 2026team logoSan DiegoL 3-02-1 R. Vasquez(1-0)J. Flaherty(0-1)M. Miller(1)
DATEOPPTIME / TVVENUEHOME STARTERAWAY STARTERBUY TICKETS
Mar 30, 2026team logoArizona10:10 pmDBTVChase Field M. Soroka(-, 0.00 ERA)J. Verlander(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $36.00
Mar 31, 2026team logoArizona9:40 pmDBTVChase Field B. Pfaadt(-, 0.00 ERA)C. Mize(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $30.00
Apr 1, 2026team logoArizona3:40 pmDBTVChase Field Z. Gallen(0-1, 9.00 ERA)T. Skubal(1-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $28.80
Apr 3, 2026vs team logoSt. Louis1:10 pmCATVComerica Park F. Valdez(0-0, 1.50 ERA)M. McGreevy(0-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $122.24
Apr 4, 2026vs team logoSt. Louis1:10 pmCATVComerica Park J. Flaherty(0-1, 4.15 ERA)D. May(0-1, 13.50 ERA)Tickets Starting at $29.22
Apr 5, 2026vs team logoSt. Louis7:20 pmPEACComerica Park J. Verlander(-, 0.00 ERA)K. Leahy(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $15.60
Apr 6, 2026team logoMinnesota7:40 pmDSNTarget Field J. Ryan(0-0, 0.00 ERA)C. Mize(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.60
Apr 7, 2026team logoMinnesota7:40 pmDSNTarget Field T. Bradley(0-0, 2.08 ERA)T. Skubal(1-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.79
Apr 8, 2026team logoMinnesota7:40 pmFS1Target Field B. Ober(0-0, 6.75 ERA)F. Valdez(0-0, 1.50 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.11
Apr 9, 2026team logoMinnesota1:40 pmDSNTarget Field M. Abel(0-1, 13.50 ERA)J. Flaherty(0-1, 4.15 ERA)Tickets Starting at $10.28
Apr 10, 2026vs team logoMiami6:40 pmDSNComerica Park J. Verlander(-, 0.00 ERA)C. Paddack(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $12.35
Apr 11, 2026vs team logoMiami1:10 pmDSNComerica Park C. Mize(-, 0.00 ERA)J. Junk(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $19.20
Apr 12, 2026vs team logoMiami1:40 pmDSNComerica Park T. Skubal(1-0, 0.00 ERA)S. Alcantara(1-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $13.10
Apr 14, 2026vs team logoKansas City6:40 pmDSNComerica Park F. Valdez(0-0, 1.50 ERA)M. Wacha(0-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $8.39
Apr 15, 2026vs team logoKansas City6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $6.00
Apr 16, 2026vs team logoKansas City1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $10.12
Apr 17, 2026team logoBoston7:15 pmATVFenway Park — — Tickets Starting at $32.17
Apr 18, 2026team logoBoston4:10 pmDSNFenway Park — — Tickets Starting at $49.49
Apr 19, 2026team logoBoston1:35 pmDSNFenway Park — — Tickets Starting at $54.13
Apr 20, 2026team logoBoston11:10 amDSNFenway Park — — Tickets Starting at $88.80
Apr 21, 2026vs team logoMilwaukee6:40 pmBRTVComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $9.54
Apr 22, 2026vs team logoMilwaukee6:40 pmBRTVComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $7.63
Apr 23, 2026vs team logoMilwaukee1:10 pmBRTVComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $10.16
Apr 24, 2026team logoCincinnati6:40 pmDSNGreat American Ball Park — — Tickets Starting at $18.00
Apr 25, 2026team logoCincinnati7:15 pmFOXGreat American Ball Park — — Tickets Starting at $20.94
Apr 26, 2026team logoCincinnati1:40 pmDSNGreat American Ball Park — — Tickets Starting at $14.40
Apr 28, 2026team logoAtlanta7:15 pmTBSTruist Park — — Tickets Starting at $12.00
Apr 29, 2026team logoAtlanta7:15 pmBRVNTruist Park — — Tickets Starting at $13.90
Apr 30, 2026team logoAtlanta12:15 pmBRVNTruist Park — — Tickets Starting at $14.40
May 1, 2026vs team logoTexas6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $14.40
May 2, 2026vs team logoTexas7:15 pmFOXComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $19.76
May 3, 2026vs team logoTexas7:20 pmPEACComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $9.90
May 4, 2026vs team logoBoston6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $13.46
May 5, 2026vs team logoBoston6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $12.46
May 6, 2026vs team logoBoston6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $12.46
May 8, 2026team logoKansas City7:40 pmDSNKauffman Stadium — — Tickets Starting at $25.24
May 9, 2026team logoKansas City7:10 pmDSNKauffman Stadium — — Tickets Starting at $25.21
May 10, 2026team logoKansas City7:20 pmPEACKauffman Stadium — — Tickets Starting at $17.87
May 12, 2026team logoN.Y. Mets7:10 pmTBSCiti Field — — Tickets Starting at $18.60
May 13, 2026team logoN.Y. Mets7:10 pmDSNCiti Field — — Tickets Starting at $11.86
May 14, 2026team logoN.Y. Mets1:10 pmDSNCiti Field — — Tickets Starting at $16.76
May 15, 2026vs team logoToronto6:45 pmATVComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $31.52
May 16, 2026vs team logoToronto1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $49.20
May 17, 2026vs team logoToronto1:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $26.40
May 18, 2026vs team logoCleveland6:40 pmFS1Comerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $10.08
May 19, 2026vs team logoCleveland6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $11.34
May 20, 2026vs team logoCleveland6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $9.83
May 21, 2026vs team logoCleveland1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $12.24
May 22, 2026team logoBaltimore7:15 pmATVOriole Park at Camden Yards — — Tickets Starting at $23.70
May 23, 2026team logoBaltimore4:05 pmDSNOriole Park at Camden Yards — — Tickets Starting at $27.22
May 24, 2026team logoBaltimore1:35 pmDSNOriole Park at Camden Yards — — Tickets Starting at $27.32
May 26, 2026vs team logoL.A. Angels6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $11.33
May 27, 2026vs team logoL.A. Angels6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $10.80
May 28, 2026vs team logoL.A. Angels1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $11.70
May 29, 2026team logoChi. White Sox7:40 pmDSNRate Field — — Tickets Starting at $10.80
May 30, 2026team logoChi. White Sox2:10 pmDSNRate Field — — Tickets Starting at $13.61
May 31, 2026team logoChi. White Sox2:10 pmDSNRate Field — — Tickets Starting at $11.12
Jun 1, 2026team logoTampa Bay6:40 pmDSNTropicana Field — — Tickets Starting at $30.00
Jun 2, 2026team logoTampa Bay6:40 pmDSNTropicana Field — — Tickets Starting at $29.09
Jun 3, 2026team logoTampa Bay1:10 pmDSNTropicana Field — — Tickets Starting at $21.82
Jun 5, 2026vs team logoSeattle6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $22.80
Jun 6, 2026vs team logoSeattle1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $28.56
Jun 7, 2026vs team logoSeattle1:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $24.00
Jun 9, 2026vs team logoMinnesota6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $12.24
Jun 10, 2026vs team logoMinnesota6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $13.46
Jun 11, 2026vs team logoMinnesota1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $15.22
Jun 12, 2026team logoCleveland7:10 pmDSNProgressive Field — — Tickets Starting at $37.20
Jun 13, 2026team logoCleveland4:10 pmDSNProgressive Field — — Tickets Starting at $37.20
Jun 14, 2026team logoCleveland1:40 pmDSNProgressive Field — — Tickets Starting at $24.00
Jun 15, 2026team logoHouston8:10 pmDSNDaikin Park — — Tickets Starting at $22.31
Jun 16, 2026team logoHouston8:10 pmTBSDaikin Park — — Tickets Starting at $19.84
Jun 17, 2026team logoHouston2:10 pmDSNDaikin Park — — Tickets Starting at $18.04
Jun 19, 2026vs team logoChi. White Sox6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $37.20
Jun 20, 2026vs team logoChi. White Sox1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $33.34
Jun 21, 2026vs team logoChi. White Sox1:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $29.22
Jun 22, 2026vs team logoN.Y. Yankees6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $35.94
Jun 23, 2026vs team logoN.Y. Yankees6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $33.60
Jun 24, 2026vs team logoN.Y. Yankees6:40 pmAMZNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $34.80
Jun 25, 2026vs team logoHouston6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $13.36
Jun 26, 2026vs team logoHouston6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $22.80
Jun 27, 2026vs team logoHouston1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $23.94
Jun 28, 2026vs team logoHouston1:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $20.52
Jun 29, 2026team logoN.Y. Yankees7:05 pmDSNYankee Stadium — — Tickets Starting at $17.11
Jun 30, 2026team logoN.Y. Yankees7:05 pmTBSYankee Stadium — — Tickets Starting at $14.05
Jul 1, 2026team logoN.Y. Yankees1:35 pmDSNYankee Stadium — — Tickets Starting at $17.15
Jul 2, 2026team logoTexas8:05 pmDSNGlobe Life Field — — Tickets Starting at $26.78
Jul 4, 2026team logoTexas4:05 pmDSNGlobe Life Field — — Tickets Starting at $28.45
Jul 5, 2026team logoTexas3:30 pmPEACGlobe Life Field — — Tickets Starting at $22.44
Jul 7, 2026vs team logoAthletics6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $18.00
Jul 8, 2026vs team logoAthletics6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $16.38
Jul 9, 2026vs team logoAthletics6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $17.90
Jul 10, 2026vs team logoPhiladelphia6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $31.80
Jul 11, 2026vs team logoPhiladelphia6:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $36.00
Jul 12, 2026vs team logoPhiladelphia1:40 pmDSNComerica Park
Jul 17, 2026team logoL.A. Angels9:38 pmDSNAngel Stadium of Anaheim — — Tickets Starting at $7.20
Jul 18, 2026team logoL.A. Angels10:07 pmDSNAngel Stadium of Anaheim — — Tickets Starting at $10.51
Jul 19, 2026team logoL.A. Angels4:07 pmDSNAngel Stadium of Anaheim — — Tickets Starting at $7.20
Jul 20, 2026team logoChi. Cubs8:05 pmDSNWrigley Field — — Tickets Starting at $54.00
Jul 21, 2026team logoChi. Cubs8:05 pmDSNWrigley Field — — Tickets Starting at $23.60
Jul 22, 2026team logoChi. Cubs8:05 pmWrigley Field — — Tickets Starting at $25.25
Jul 23, 2026vs team logoKansas City6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $18.00
Jul 24, 2026vs team logoKansas City6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $36.00
Jul 25, 2026vs team logoKansas City1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $32.40
Jul 26, 2026vs team logoKansas City1:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $28.15
Jul 27, 2026vs team logoBaltimore6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $19.20
Jul 28, 2026vs team logoBaltimore6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $20.40
Jul 29, 2026vs team logoBaltimore1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $24.00
Jul 31, 2026team logoAthletics9:40 pmDSNSutter Health Park — — Tickets Starting at $47.52
Aug 1, 2026team logoAthletics9:40 pmDSNSutter Health Park — — Tickets Starting at $47.47
Aug 2, 2026team logoAthletics4:05 pmDSNSutter Health Park — — Tickets Starting at $41.58
Aug 4, 2026team logoSeattle9:40 pmDSNT-Mobile Park — — Tickets Starting at $19.97
Aug 5, 2026team logoSeattle9:40 pmDSNT-Mobile Park — — Tickets Starting at $19.97
Aug 6, 2026team logoSeattle4:10 pmDSNT-Mobile Park — — Tickets Starting at $27.86
Aug 7, 2026team logoSan Francisco10:15 pmDSNOracle Park — — Tickets Starting at $53.45
Aug 8, 2026team logoSan Francisco7:15 pmFOXOracle Park — — Tickets Starting at $76.00
Aug 9, 2026team logoSan Francisco4:05 pmDSNOracle Park — — Tickets Starting at $58.80
Aug 11, 2026vs team logoCleveland6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $15.12
Aug 12, 2026vs team logoCleveland6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $15.91
Aug 13, 2026vs team logoCleveland1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $17.57
Aug 14, 2026vs team logoChi. White Sox6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $21.60
Aug 15, 2026vs team logoChi. White Sox1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $27.60
Aug 16, 2026vs team logoChi. White Sox1:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $23.24
Aug 17, 2026team logoPittsburgh7:05 pmPNC Park — — Tickets Starting at $42.98
Aug 18, 2026team logoPittsburgh6:40 pmDSNPNC Park — — Tickets Starting at $42.80
Aug 19, 2026team logoPittsburgh12:35 pmDSNPNC Park — — Tickets Starting at $42.98
Aug 21, 2026team logoKansas City8:10 pmDSNKauffman Stadium — — Tickets Starting at $9.95
Aug 22, 2026team logoKansas City7:15 pmFOXKauffman Stadium — — Tickets Starting at $29.84
Aug 23, 2026team logoKansas City2:10 pmDSNKauffman Stadium — — Tickets Starting at $8.02
Aug 24, 2026vs team logoTampa Bay6:40 pmFS1Comerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $16.38
Aug 25, 2026vs team logoTampa Bay6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $14.40
Aug 26, 2026vs team logoTampa Bay1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $18.00
Aug 28, 2026vs team logoL.A. Dodgers6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $66.25
Aug 29, 2026vs team logoL.A. Dodgers1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $70.68
Aug 30, 2026vs team logoL.A. Dodgers1:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $56.40
Aug 31, 2026team logoMinnesota7:40 pmDSNTarget Field — — Tickets Starting at $18.35
Sep 1, 2026team logoMinnesota7:40 pmDSNTarget Field — — Tickets Starting at $15.53
Sep 2, 2026team logoMinnesota7:40 pmDSNTarget Field — — Tickets Starting at $17.20
Sep 4, 2026team logoCleveland7:10 pmDSNProgressive Field — — Tickets Starting at $26.40
Sep 5, 2026team logoCleveland7:15 pmFOXProgressive Field — — Tickets Starting at $22.80
Sep 6, 2026team logoCleveland1:40 pmDSNProgressive Field — — Tickets Starting at $25.20
Sep 7, 2026vs team logoMinnesota1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $15.91
Sep 8, 2026vs team logoMinnesota6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $10.80
Sep 9, 2026vs team logoMinnesota1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $14.40
Sep 11, 2026vs team logoColorado6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $24.00
Sep 12, 2026vs team logoColorado1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $21.42
Sep 13, 2026vs team logoColorado1:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $13.79
Sep 14, 2026team logoToronto7:07 pmDSNRogers Centre — — Tickets Starting at $17.27
Sep 15, 2026team logoToronto7:07 pmDSNRogers Centre — — Tickets Starting at $19.42
Sep 16, 2026team logoToronto3:07 pmDSNRogers Centre — — Tickets Starting at $11.19
Sep 17, 2026team logoChi. White Sox7:40 pmDSNRate Field — — Tickets Starting at $9.60
Sep 18, 2026team logoChi. White Sox7:40 pmDSNRate Field — — Tickets Starting at $9.60
Sep 19, 2026team logoChi. White Sox7:10 pmDSNRate Field — — Tickets Starting at $12.00
Sep 20, 2026team logoChi. White Sox2:10 pmDSNRate Field — — Tickets Starting at $9.60
Sep 21, 2026vs team logoWashington6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $10.80
Sep 22, 2026vs team logoWashington6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $9.60
Sep 23, 2026vs team logoWashington1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $12.00
Sep 25, 2026vs team logoPittsburgh6:40 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $20.80
Sep 26, 2026vs team logoPittsburgh1:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $25.20
Sep 27, 2026vs team logoPittsburgh3:10 pmDSNComerica Park — — Tickets Starting at $20.80

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