Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals - News - August 22, 2026

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Ty Madden - Struggles continue Sunday Madden allowed three runs on three hits and a walk across 1.2 innings of relief in Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Royals. He struck out three.

Impact Madden did a good job of missing bats Sunday but otherwise had a rough outing, which continued a poor recent stretch of games. The righty has been scored on in five straight appearances, and he has a 9.00 ERA during the stretch. Overall, Madden has been better with a 3.46 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 40 strikeouts across 39 innings this season. He remains a trusted middle reliever with limited fantasy upside.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Max Clark - Records first MLB steal Clark went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Royals. He also stole a base.

Impact Clark recorded his first hit of the weekend series against Kansas City and then proceeded to steal his first base at the MLB level as well. The 21-year-old outfielder had 21 stolen bases in 90 games for Triple-A Toledo before getting called up to the majors, so speed is definitely a key part of his game. Clark may endure some ups and downs as he settles in at the highest level, but the talent is evident, and he could be primed for a big season in 2027.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin McGonigle - Lifts off Sunday McGonigle went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Royals.

Impact McGonigle did all he could to keep the Tigers in the game, including hitting his 14th home run of the season in the fifth inning. The young infielder has four of those long balls in 20 games this month, and he's also recorded 12 stolen bases in 13 attempts this year, making him a well-rounded fantasy asset. McGonigle continues to bolster his case for the AL Rookie of the Year award with his strong performance.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Sears - Hit hard in MLB debut Sears (0-1) took the loss against the Royals on Sunday, allowing five runs on six hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out three.

Impact Sears, who worked in bulk relief for his major-league debut, didn't leave an encouraging first impression Sunday. The left-hander was the third pitcher to enter the game for the Tigers and threw just 45 of his 74 pitches for strikes, surrendering three extra-base hits on the afternoon and four of his five runs in the fifth inning. Manager A.J. Hinch said Sunday that Sears will get an extended look for the rest of the season, per Jackson Stone of MLB.com, but whether he'll serve as a starter or long reliever will be contingent upon Detroit's bullpen usage.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Lynch IV - Season-long outing in no-decision Lynch took a no-decision against the Tigers on Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk in 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Lynch worked rather efficiently, tossing 38 of his 59 pitches for strikes, but he's not quite yet built up to handle a traditional starter's workload. Sunday still marked a season-long outing for the southpaw, who has struggled to a 6.57 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 12.1 innings as a starter versus a 1.96 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 46 frames as a reliever. Lynch, who has a 2.93 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 43:17 K:BB for the season, will be looking to reach the 60-pitcher marker for the first time this year his next time out against Cleveland.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Loftin and Rave HRs, Isbel's 3 RBIs help Royals win 8th straight game, 11-7 over Tigers