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Is Kevin McGonigle's extension with Tigers a bad omen for 2027 lockout? The Detroit Tigers accomplished their top priority earlier this week by signing Kevin McGonigle to an eight-year contract extension. McGonig...
APRIL 16 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers extend win streak to 6 by rallying in 9th for rain-delayed 10-9 victory over Royals

Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past...
APRIL 16 • Associated Press
Greene's gritty AB sets stage for Tigers' walk-off sweep of Royals DETROIT -- The Tigers completed a perfect homestand with a ninth-inning comeback to sweep the Royals. Riley Greene's game-tying two-run doub...
APRIL 16 • MLB.COM
Tigers projected to take a gamble on the upside of a 6'3" prep bat | Sporting News This prospect is rock solid across the board.
APRIL 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tigers Rookie Kevin McGonigle Earned a $150M Contract After Just 17 MLB Games. What Took So Long? The record deal features a gaudy number, but the upside explains why Detroit is taking a risk.
APRIL 16 • SI.COM
How Tigers' Kevin McGonigle can earn $5 million if he's traded | Sporting News While incredibly unlikely, McGonigle could earn a lot of money if he's traded.
APRIL 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tigers vs. Royals Rain Delay, April 16: Updates, Start Time, Full Details The Detroit Tigers are looking to complete a sweep of the Royals on Thursday, but a rain delay has put a pause on those plans.
APRIL 16 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Tigers-Royals rain delay updates question when Comerica Park series finale will start with clear weather | Sporting News This isn't ideal to end the series.
APRIL 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Colt Keith - Receiving afternoon off vs. lefty Keith is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.
Impact Detroit didn't face a left-handed starting pitcher through its first 16 games of the season, but the Tigers have now taken on a pair of southpaws (Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic) in their three-game series with the Royals. Keith has found himself on the bench for both contests and looks like he could be in line for a strong-side platoon role while the Tigers have all their key bats available, save for Parker Meadows (arm). Jahmai Jones will enter the starting nine as a replacement for Keith, serving as the Tigers' designated hitter and No. 3 batter.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Kerry Carpenter - Idle versus lefty Carpenter is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.
Impact Detroit didn't face a left-handed starting pitcher through its first 16 games of the season, but the Tigers have now taken on a pair of southpaws (Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic) in their three-game series with the Royals. Carpenter has found himself on the bench for both contests and looks like he could be in line for a strong-side platoon role while the Tigers have all their key bats available, save for Parker Meadows (arm). Wenceel Perez will join the starting nine in place of Carpenter, manning right field and batting eighth.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: A Terrible Night For the Phillies, But Great For the Cubs

Things go south in a hurry for the Phillies, the Padres rally late, Mike Trout is making Yankee Stadium history, the longest homer of the ye...
APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS
Last Night in Baseball: A Terrible Night For the Phillies, But Great For the Cubs
Tigers trade idea sends three prospects to Blue Jays for centerfielder with elite defense | Sporting News This would be a great way for the Tigers to bolster their shaky outfield.
APRIL 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Justin Verlander - Recovery going slower than expected Manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday that Verlander's recovery from hip inflammation is "going a little slower than I think he anticipated or we anticipated," Cody Stavenhagen of The A...
Impact "I think he's doing OK," Hinch continued. "I don't think he's necessarily taking a step forward, and he hasn't taken a step back. He had a bullpen yesterday that went OK. ... We're going to take it day by day." Verlander is eligible to come off the injured list this weekend, but that's not in the cards. It sounds like Verlander is still dealing with discomfort in the left hip. He's made one start this season, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks with just one strikeout across 3.2 innings against the Diamondbacks on March 30. Keider Montero will continue to remain in the rotation for the time being.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Zach McKinstry - Will undergo further testing on hip Manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday that McKinstry will undergo further testing on his injured hip, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact McKinstry is "not moving around well" Thursday after he was pulled from Wednesday's game following a collision with Jac Caglianone. "We're going to continue to get him looked at," Hinch added. It sounds like McKinstry could be looking at a possible trip to the injured list. The utility man has not had a good start to the season at the plate, slashing .209/.261/.326 with one home run, five RBI, two runs scored and a 3:10 BB:K across 46 plate appearances. McKinstry posted a career-best .771 OPS last season and was named an All-Star.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin McGonigle getting choked up during Tigers contract presser was every Detroit fan Kevin McGonigle got choked up thanking his parents at the Tigers' press conference announcing his extension.
APRIL 16 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Jahmai Jones - In Thursday's lineup Jones (illness) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Thursday's game versus the Royals.
Impact Jones missed out on a start against a lefty Tuesday because he was battling a stomach bug, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go Thursday versus southpaw Kris Bubic. The 28-year-old slashed .288/.393/.577 with seven home runs in 122 plate appearances against left-handers last season.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox return to Fenway for two crucial series vs. Tigers, Yankees This story was excerpted from Ian Browne’s Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regular...
APRIL 16 • MLB.COM
Tigers insider pumps the brakes on possible Max Clark promotion despite roster issues With Parker Meadows landing on the 60-day IL with several injuries stemming from an outfield collision with Riley Greene last week, there wa...
APRIL 16 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Tigers vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers – April 16 Dillon Dingler and the Detroit Tigers square off against Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park on Thursday, at 1:10 p.m....
APRIL 16 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Royals take on the Tigers looking to stop road skid

The Kansas City Royals will attempt to break their four-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Detroit Tigers
APRIL 16 • Associated Press
Jack Flaherty - Sharp again in no-decison Flaherty did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Royals, allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings.
Impact The right-hander was dominant for much of the outing, opening the game with four strikeouts over the first two innings while needing just 25 pitches. Flaherty's only blemish came in the fifth, when back-to-back walks set up an RBI single from Kyle Isbel. After a mediocre start to the year, the 30-year-old has looked much sharper over his last two starts, allowing just two runs while striking out 13 across 11.2 innings. Flaherty has now lowered his season ERA to 4.05, but his 14 walks remain a concern, and he'll seek to keep building momentum in his next scheduled outing against Boston.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Cags dazzles with bat and arm, delivering hope for Royals' dormant offense DETROIT – The Royals had a rerun of Tuesday's heartbreaking loss at Comerica Park on Wednesday night, losing 2-1 to the Tigers and allowing...
APRIL 16 • MLB.COM
Kevin McGonigle gives first reaction after historic $150M contract extension with Tigers The Detroit Tigers signed rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle on an eight-year contract extension worth $150 million on Wednesday. McGonigle, MLB Pipeline’s No.
APRIL 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Zach McKinstry - Battling sore hip McKinstry was pulled from Wednesday's game against Kansas City with hip soreness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Impact McKinstry left the game after he came up hobbling following a collision with Jac Caglianone in the seventh inning. Manager A.J. Hinch said after the game that he was always planning to keep McKinstry on the bench Thursday, so he'll have an extra day to recover before potentially returning to the starting nine Friday.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Pérez's first hit of 2026? A go-ahead homer as Tigers win 5th straight DETROIT -- The Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a second consecutive eighth-inning rally to beat the Royals. Wenceel...
APRIL 16 • MLB.COM
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