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Can Cleveland Guardians Pull Off the AL Central’s Biggest Comeback Ever?
The Cleveland Guardians are just one game behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central. Here’s how the pivotal series could decide the division and set up a playoff rematch....
Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions Look Like NFC Contenders Again
Detroit’s new coordinators delivered as the Lions defeated the Bears. Can Dan Campbell’s team maintain momentum against a tough upcoming schedule?...
Cleveland Guardians Close Gap on Detroit Tigers, Inch Closer to MLB Playoffs
The Cleveland Guardians have stormed back into the AL Central race with a 12-1 stretch, cutting the Detroit Tigers’ lead to just 3.5 games....
Malik Beasley Free Agency Fits: Cavaliers, Pistons Among Best Landing Spots
Malik Beasley’s free agency market is heating up despite an ongoing investigation. The Cavaliers and Pistons lead the race, with the Knicks and Timberwolves also showing interest....

Pair of timely homers help Tigers top Royals, win 5th straight
Spencer Torkelson and pinch hitter Andy Ibanez hit solo homers and the host Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.,Jake Rogers had two hits and two RBIs for the Tigers, while starter Chris Paddack (5-11) gave up one run ...
How False Gambling Allegations Screwed Malik Beasley Out of $42 Million Extension
Malik Beasley was cleared in a federal gambling probe, but false allegations may have cost him a $42 million contract extension with the Detroit Pistons....

After pitchers' duel, Tigers top Astros with bases-loaded walk in 10th
Gleyber Torres walked with the bases loaded in the 10th inning as the host Detroit Tigers edged the slumping Houston Astros 1-0 on Tuesday night.,With two outs, Torres took a 3-2 pitch from Kaleb Ort (2-2), who issued two other walks (one intentional) in the inning. Automatic runner Wenceel Perez sc...
Detroit Lions Fumbled the Hall of Fame Game Like It Was January All Over Again
Detroit turned it over five times in Canton, echoing the playoff collapse against Washington. At least this one didn’t count. But still....
Players to Watch in the Hall of Fame Game, from Omarion Hampton to Hendon Hooker
The Hall of Fame Game still matters. Just ask Antonio Gates. Here are five under-the-radar players to watch Thursday night in Canton....

Tigers acquire reliever Rafael Montero from Braves for minor leaguer
The Detroit Tigers acquired right-handed reliever Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league infielder Jim Jarvis on Wednesday.,Montero, 34, is in his 11th year in the majors, having made 360 career regular season appearances (30 starts) for the Mets (2014-17), Rangers (2019...

Division leaders clash as Blue Jays, Tigers begin series
The Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers each have 60 victories, but the two division leaders have been heading in opposite directions.,The Blue Jays have won five of their six games since the All-Star break, opening up a four-game lead over the second-place New York Yankees in the American League E...
MLB’s Broken System Is Already Trying to Rip Tarik Skubal From the Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are having a dream season, but MLB media is already speculating where Tarik Skubal will land next. Why can’t small markets keep their stars? Contracts....