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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....
Tigers limping to break as they host Mariners in first-half finale
The Detroit Tigers will head into the All-Star break with the best record in the majors, but they're stumbling toward the layoff. The Tigers have lost three straight, including two at home to the Seattle Mariners.,They'll play their final game prior to the festivities on Sunday afternoon, looking to...
Casey Mize's gem leads AL-leading Tigers past Guardians
Spencer Torkelson hit a solo home run and Casey Mize pitched seven dominant innings in a combined four-hitter as the visiting Detroit Tigers edged the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Saturday night.,Torkelson went deep in the second inning against Logan Allen (5-7), sending his 20th homer of the year int...
Casey Mize shines as AL-leading Tigers edge Guardians
Spencer Torkelson hit a solo home run and Casey Mize pitched seven dominant innings in a combined four-hitter as the visiting Detroit Tigers edged the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Saturday night.,Torkelson went deep in the second inning against Logan Allen (5-7), sending his 20th homer of the year ont...
Detroit Pistons Sign Caris LeVert Because Malik Beasley Might Be in Big Trouble
Caris LeVert joins the Pistons on a two-year deal as Detroit navigates Malik Beasley’s legal limbo and Jaden Ivey’s injury recovery....
Surging Reds eager to take on AL-best Tigers
The Cincinnati Reds view this weekend as a measuring stick to see just how much they have improved.,The Reds pushed their record above .500 with a five-game winning streak that was snapped Wednesday. They'll now head to Detroit to face the American League-leading Tigers for a three-game series that ...
Mavericks, Pistons to play game in Mexico City on Nov. 1
The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons will play a regular-season game on Nov. 1 at Mexico City's Arena CDMX.,The NBA confirmed on Tuesday its 34th game in Mexico, the most of any country outside the U.S. and Canada.,The game will be celebrated as part of the "Dia de Muertos" (Day of the Dead) cel...
Five Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Destinations That Actually Make Sense
These five NBA teams that could realistically trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he decides to leave the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason....
White Sox's bats back Shane Smith in blowout of Tigers
Michael A. Taylor smacked a three-run home run and Shane Smith pitched sharply into the sixth inning, boosting the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.,Taylor connected against Detroit's Tyler Holton in the sixth inning to break the game open. He also drove in...
White Sox bats back Shane Smith as White Sox rout Tigers
Michael A. Taylor smacked a three-run home run and Shane Smith pitched sharply into the sixth inning to boost the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.,Taylor connected against Detroit's Tyler Holton in the sixth inning to break the game open. He finished with ...
The AL Central Is No Longer a Joke: Might Be Baseball’s Best Division
After years as MLB’s punching bag, the American League Central has flipped the script. With rising stars, dominant pitching, and a playoff surge, the division is suddenly stacked....
Jack Flaherty's scoreless start leads Tigers past Giants
Jack Flaherty allowed just two hits in six scoreless innings as the host Detroit Tigers downed the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Tuesday.,Flaherty (3-6) walked one and struck out eight in the Tigers' third straight victory. Chase Lee followed with two shutout innings, and Will Vest picked up his seven...