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Zach McKinstry, Riley Greene fuel rally in Detroit Tigers' 7-5 win vs Kansas City Royals Detroit Tigers score: Riley Greene tied it with a 2-run homer in the 6th and Zach McKinstry fell a double short of the cycle in a 7-5 win ov...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Sitting against right-hander McKinstry is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact The left-handed-hitting McKinstry had started in each of the last four games while the Tigers faced right-handed pitchers, but he went just 2-for-15 during that stretch to bring his batting average down to .258 for the season. The Tigers will go up against another righty (Spencer Arrighetti) on Monday, but McKinstry will give up his spot in the lineup to Trey Sweeney, who draws the start at shortstop.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tigers' lineup McKinstry is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the White Sox.

Impact McKinstry has gone 0-for-6 with five strikeouts in the first two games of the series and is slashing only .172/.243/.328 in the second half, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Colt Keith is at third base and batting leadoff for the Tigers.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kerry Carpenter homers and drives in 3 to lead Tigers over Angels 9-5

Kerry Carpenter homered and drove in three runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-5

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Vierling's first homer of the season leads Tigers to 6-5 comeback win over Angels

Matt Vierling’s three-run homer in the eighth inning led the Detroit Tigers to a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Hits 10th home run Wednesday McKinstry went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact McKinstry popped his first home run of August and 10th of the season in the third inning. It's a new career high for the veteran utility man, who had nine long balls for the Tigers back in 2023. McKinstry's numbers this year don't jump off the page, but as a player known primarily for his defensive versatility and not for his bat, his .269 batting average and .804 OPS across 103 games have been a pleasant surprise.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zach McKinstry named Detroit Tigers' winner of Heart and Hustle Award The Heart and Hustle Award is presented to one player from each team by the MLB Players Alumni Association. The overall winner is named in N...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Idle against lefty McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The left-handed-hitting McKinstry will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Phillies send another southpaw (Cristopher Sanchez) to the hill. With McKinstry on the bench, Javier Baez will cover shortstop and Matt Vierling will serve as the Tigers' starting center fielder.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in four against Snakes McKinstry went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 12-2 rout of the Diamondbacks.

Impact The utility infielder smashed a two-run homer off Brandon Pfaadt in the fifth inning, one of three Detroit long balls in the frame. It was McKinstry's first multi-hit performance since July 9, ending a 12-game slump in which he's gone just 4-for-36 (.111). That downturn has put only a small dent in his career-best campaign however, as the 30-year-old is still slashing .268/.349/.449 with nine homers, 16 steals, 36 RBI and 51 runs in 368 plate appearances.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers explode for 6 runs in 5th inning in 12-2 win over Arizona Diamondbacks Detroit Tigers score: Riley Greene, Zach McKinstry and Gleyber Torres all homered in the fifth inning of the Tigers' 12-2 victory over Arizo...

JULY 30, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Tigers hit 3 homers in a six-run fifth inning and rout the Diamondbacks 12-2

Riley Greene hit one of Detroit’s three homers in a six-run fifth inning, and the Tigers went on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-2 on Tuesday night

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Getting night off vs. lefty McKinstry is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact McKinstry will join fellow left-handed hitters Colt Keith and Kerry Carpenter on the bench while southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez takes the hill for Arizona. Andy Ibanez will fill in at third base in place of McKinstry, who had started in 15 of the Tigers' previous 16 contests.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches twice, steals base Sunday McKinstry went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rangers. He also stole a base.

Impact McKinstry plated the first run of the game with an RBI single in the top of the second inning. The utility player also swiped his 16th base of the season in 19 attempts. The 16 steals matches a career best for McKinstry, who is nearing his career highs for home runs (nine) and RBI (35) in a season as well. The veteran has been a pleasant surprise, and his strong offensive play is keeping him in the lineup most days for Detroit.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hamptons to Cape Cod to 'Absolutely Nothing': How All-Stars Saw Their Plans Change

Plans change and trips gets canceled -- especially for these MLB All-Star replacements.

JULY 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Hamptons to Cape Cod to 'Absolutely Nothing': How All-Stars Saw Their Plans Change

MLB-best Tigers limping into All-Star Game break with season-high, 4-game losing streak after sweep

The Detroit Tigers were showered with a smattering of boos as they walked off the field for the last time before the All-Star Game

JULY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners play the Tigers after Canzone's 4-hit game

The Seattle Mariners take on the Detroit Tigers after Dominic Canzone had four hits against the Tigers on Saturday

JULY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes deep in lopsided loss McKinstry went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Saturday's 15-7 loss to the Mariners.

Impact A day after swiping two bases, McKinstry made his mark with his eighth home run of the season. It's one away from matching his career high, as the utility player hasn't generally been known for his power. McKinstry is also now sitting with an .842 OPS, which would easily be a new high-water mark and is well above his career .684 figure. McKinstry has been a sneaky fantasy performer in 2025 who can fill in at multiple positions across the field.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bases in loss McKinstry went 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's 12-3 loss to the Mariners. He also stole two bases.

Impact McKinstry kept his strong July rolling along, as he's now batting .323 with a 1.030 OPS across 10 games this month. He also stole two bases in a contest for the second time this season, with the other coming just three days prior. For the year, the utility player has now swiped 15 bases in 18 attempts, and he's paired that with a .287 batting average and .831 OPS through 86 games, giving McKinstry some unexpected fantasy value at this point in the season.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bases in loss McKinstry went 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's 12-3 loss to the Mariners. He also stole two bases.

Impact McKinstry kept his strong July rolling along, as he's now batting .323 with a 1.030 OPS this month across 10 games. He also stole two bases in a contest for the second time this season, with the other coming just three days earlier. For the year, the utility player has now swiped 15 bases in 18 attempts, and he's paired that with a .287 batting average and .831 OPS through 86 games, giving McKinstry some unexpected fantasy value at this point in the season.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zach McKinstry breaks silence on first career All-Star selection | Sporting News McKinstry was named as an All-Star replacement on July 9

JULY 10, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'Just super cool': Tigers' Zach McKinstry added to American League All-Star team DETROIT - The amazing part of the whole thing was somehow, Zach McKinstry and the Tigers were able t...

JULY 10, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tigers Hit Milestone Not Seen in 12 Years After Zach McKinstry News Wednesday Zach McKinstry of the Tigers leads a star studded group.

JULY 10, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Doubles twice, drives in run McKinstry went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rays.

Impact While Detroit's offense didn't really get rolling in this one, McKinstry managed to continue his strong July. The utility player is batting .310 this month with five extra-base hits in nine games. Overall, McKinstry is batting .286 with a robust .826 OPS, and he's been a pleasant surprise from an offensive standpoint for the surging Tigers.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero homers, scores twice to help the Rays end the Tigers' winning streak

First-time All-Star Junior Caminero homered and scored twice and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Detroit 7-3 on Wednesday to end the major league-leading Tigers’ winning streak at five gam...

JULY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers Play-by-Play Man Jason Benetti Had Strong Words For MLB After Latest Tigers All-Star Game News Zach McKinstry’s selection got choice words from a Tigers broadcaster.

JULY 9, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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Kerry Carpenter homers and drives in 3 to lead Tigers over Angels 9-5

Vierling's first homer of the season leads Tigers to 6-5 comeback win over Angels

Tigers hit 3 homers in a six-run fifth inning and rout the Diamondbacks 12-2

Hamptons to Cape Cod to 'Absolutely Nothing': How All-Stars Saw Their Plans Change

MLB-best Tigers limping into All-Star Game break with season-high, 4-game losing streak after sweep

Mariners play the Tigers after Canzone's 4-hit game

Junior Caminero homers, scores twice to help the Rays end the Tigers' winning streak