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Yankees' losing streak stretches to 7, longest since 2023, with 6-2, 11-inning defeat to Tigers

The New York Yankees’ losing streak stretched to seven, their longest in three years, as Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk to Spencer Torkelson in a...

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Yankees come into matchup with the Tigers on losing streak

The New York Yankees aim to end their six-game losing streak when they take on the Detroit Tigers

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers Reveal Starting Lineup Behind Keider Montero Against the Astros The Detroit Tigers didn't get the start to the series they were hoping for against the Houston Astros, despite a very impressive performance...

JUNE 26 • SI.COM

Tigers insider reveals Detroit may have avoided disaster with Troy Melton at 2025 deadline Tigers fans can at least be relieved to still have Troy Melton during this massive bummer of a season.

JUNE 26 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers' Troy Melton Quietly Building Case as One of MLB's Top Young Starters The Detroit Tigers started their homestand strong, winning the first four games, but have since dropped their last three.

JUNE 26 • SI.COM

Tough-luck loss in strong start Melton (4-1) took the loss Thursday against the Astros, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out six.

Impact That makes it back-to-back quality starts for Melton, who now has four such efforts over just six outings this year. The 25-year-old right-hander has been particularly hard to hit in 2026 as well, giving up four hits or fewer on four occasions so far. Melton boasts a 2.39 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 25:9 K:BB across 37.2 innings, but his next matchup is an especially difficult draw in New York against the first-place Yankees.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Trammell's solo blast backs Imai's brilliant 10-K start DETROIT -- Astros center fielder Taylor Trammell broke up a perfect game by Tigers starter Troy Melton with one out in the sixth inning Thur...

JUNE 26 • MLB.COM

Imai strikes out 10 as Astros beat Tigers 2-1 and extend winning streak to 3 games

Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Tigers host the Astros in first of 4-game series

The Detroit Tigers start a four-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Thursday

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Tarik Skubal Isn't the Only Tigers Starter Throwing Gems Troy Melton’s 2.56 ERA is even better than Skubal’s. The righthander is on the track to stardom, even if his path there hasn’t been glamorou...

JUNE 24 • SI.COM

Sharp in fourth win Melton (4-0) picked up the win Saturday, allowing one run on one hit and three walks over six innings in a 4-1 victory over the White Sox. He struck out five.

Impact Sam Antonacci led off the game with a solo shot, and it proved to be the only hit Melton would give up over 84 pitches (46 strikes). The quality start was the right-hander's third in five trips to the mound since being activated from the IL in late May, and his spot in the rotation seems secure while Jack Flaherty (ankle) and Justin Verlander (hamstring) remain sidelined. Melton will take a 2.56 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB through 31.2 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next week against the Astros.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Troy Melton allows one hit in six innings, Tigers beat White Sox 4-1

Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers’ offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Injury-plagued Tigers hope Troy Melton continues success vs. White Sox Deadspin | Injury-plagued Tigers hope Troy Melton continues success vs. White Sox

JUNE 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Keider Montero's bullpen demotion immediately backfires on Tigers, but it won't last long Troy Melton's lingering back issue hints that Keider Montero will get his Tigers rotation spot back soon.

JUNE 17 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Looks ready to start Saturday Melton (back) is listed as the Tigers' probable starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the White Sox in Detroit, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Detroit scratched Melton ahead of his previously scheduled start Monday in Houston after he experienced general back tightness leading up to the contest, but he's apparently recovered well from the injury over the past couple of days. The Tigers will have the luxury of managing Melton's workload Saturday if they want to go that route, as Keider Montero's recent move out of the rotation provides the team with another option in the bullpen who's capable of covering multiple innings. Melton has fared well thus far in his four starts for Detroit since returning from a season-opening stint on the injured list, turning in a 2.81 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB across 25.2 innings.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

The Historic Achievement Behind Colt Keith's Big Performance The Detroit Tigers began the week with a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros, but it didn't come without its share of surprises. Starting pi...

JUNE 16 • SI.COM

Tigers News: Gleyber Torres injury, recent DFA claimed by Mets, Troy Melton update Gleyber Torres was pulled from the Tigers' Monday game; Zack Short was claimed by the Mets; Troy Melton is day-to-day.

JUNE 16 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Hopeful to avoid IL Melton is optimistic about avoiding a stint on the 15-day injured list after being scratched from Monday's scheduled start against Houston due to lower-back tightness, Chris McCosk...

Impact Melton mentioned that he's not quite sure what caused his back to tighten up, but he's hopeful that the issue will clear up shortly. The club will presumably monitor him closely over the next few days to determine when he can make his next start.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Colt Keith has 3 home runs and 6 RBIs as the Tigers blow past the Astros 9-3

Colt Keith had three home runs and six RBIs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 9-3

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Scratched from start Melton has been scratched from Monday's start versus the Astros due to lower-back tightness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The Tigers will start Drew Anderson instead in what will be a bullpen game. It's unclear at this point when Melton might be ready to make his next start, so he should be considered day-to-day until further notice.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers visit the Astros to begin 3-game series

The Houston Astros host the Detroit Tigers to start a three-game series

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Astros vs. Tigers: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch Kai-Wei Teng takes the ball for the Houston Astros (33-40) when they host starting pitcher Troy Melton and the Detroit Tigers (29-42) at 8:1...

JUNE 15 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Escapes with win despite long balls Melton (3-0) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up four runs on eight hits over five innings in a 10-4 victory over the Twins. He struck out five without walking a batter.

Impact The lack of free passes saved Melton's bacon, as he served up four solo homers on a night when the ball was flying out of Comerica Park. The right-hander has more than held his own in four starts since coming off the IL for his season debut in late May, posting a 2.81 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB in 25.2 innings, but with Tarik Skubal (elbow), Casey Mize (thigh) and Justin Verlander (hip) all on track to make their own returns over the next week or so, Melton's spot in the rotation is far from secure. The 25-year-old does appear set to make at least one more start for the Tigers, on the road early next week in Houston.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dingler hits 2 HRs, drives in 4 runs as Tigers outslug Twins 10-4 in game featuring 8 HRs

Dillon Dingler had two homers among his four hits and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

This stat makes Troy Melton look like Tigers' next great workhorse starter Troy Melton's efficiency is making him one of the most valuable assets in the Tigers' pitching staff.

JUNE 9 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

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