Brenan Hanifee will open for the Tigers tonight ahead of Ty Madden

"I didn't know what that was about." --Matt Vierling

"We're getting beat up on a little bit right now. We're wearing it and it is no fun...The schedule is relentless when you are down. But you have to respond and keep playing." --AJ Hinch, who was ejected in the fourth inning

If you want a little escape from the whole won-lost, Tigers scuffling thing, here's a story about a high-risk, well-executed baseball play that paid off (even though it came in a loss)...

"We're getting beat up on a little bit right now. We're wearing it and it is no fun...The schedule is relentless when you are down. But you have to respond and keep playing." --AJ Hinch, who was ejected in the fourth inning

"I didn't know what that was about." --Matt Vierling

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"We all want to do whatever we can. But I’m just trying to get on base and find barrels. Me having good at-bats helps this team win. So it’s just about trying to do that the best I can.” --Riley Greene

It's going to be hard to temper the enthusiasm. Troy Melton seems on a fast track to being cleared off the IL, but he's still two weeks away from being a decision point for the Tigers...

The Tigers have the highest success rate on catcher-pitcher challenges in baseball, but they've made the fourth fewest challenges ... problem or as it should be? ...an explainer

Tigers waste a Framber Valdez gem, walked off for the fifth time, strain starting to show on injury-depleted roster ...

Tigers waste a Framber Valdez gem, walked off for the fifth time, strain starting to show on injury-depleted roster ...

The Tigers have the highest success rate on catcher-pitcher challenges in baseball, but they've made the fourth fewest challenges ... problem or as it should be? ...an explainer

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It's going to be hard to temper the enthusiasm. Troy Melton seems on a fast track to being cleared off the IL, but he's still two weeks away from being a decision point for the Tigers...

"We all want to do whatever we can. But I’m just trying to get on base and find barrels. Me having good at-bats helps this team win. So it’s just about trying to do that the best I can.” --Riley Greene

Framber Valdez and the Tigers are ready to put the suspension in the rearview but there is one bit of residue AJ Hinch hopes stays with Valdez: “I just hope he understands how important he is to us."

Casey Mize will throw a bullpen at Citi Field Wednesday and is eligible to come off the IL Friday. He won't need a minor-league rehab start...also updates on Baez, Torres, Melton and more...

Tigers starting to take on water after another ugly loss. "Just keep showing up and having each other's backs. These guys show up and compete every single day."...story

Tigers starting to take on water after another ugly loss. "Just keep showing up and having each other's backs. These guys show up and compete every single day."...story

Casey Mize will throw a bullpen at Citi Field Wednesday and is eligible to come off the IL Friday. He won't need a minor-league rehab start...also updates on Baez, Torres, Melton and more...

Framber Valdez and the Tigers are ready to put the suspension in the rearview but there is one bit of residue AJ Hinch hopes stays with Valdez: “I just hope he understands how important he is to us."

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The Tigers have signed RHP Nick Sandlin to a minor league contract. Former Guardian was released by the Angles. Expected to be assigned to Triple-A Toledo

Here's the full story on the Tigers' three-pronged transaction Sunday and what it means for Justin Verlander...

Gage Workman hits a game-flipping two-run, pinch-hit homer in his first at-bat as a Tiger, Kenley Jansen caps a bullpen game with an emotional save on Mother's Day, that's how you kill a losing skid...

Gage Workman hits a game-flipping two-run, pinch-hit homer in his first at-bat as a Tiger, Kenley Jansen caps a bullpen game with an emotional save on Mother's Day, that's how you kill a losing skid...

Here's the full story on the Tigers' three-pronged transaction Sunday and what it means for Justin Verlander...

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Official. Carp on IL. Workman purchased. Justin Verlander to 60-day IL. Verlander timetable not really changed. He will be eligible to come off at the end of the month

The Tigers have arranged for utility man Gage Workman to join the team in KC while they await final word on Kerry Carpenter. If they decide to put Carp on the IL, they will purchase Workman's contract from Triple-A Toledo.

"Once I saw it bounce, I go, 'Here we go.'" --Jake Rogers on Bobby Witt, Jr., who sped around the bases in 14.13 seconds on a play that injured Kerry Carpenter Saturday night

"We have to find a way to weather the storm." --Matt Vierling after the Tigers dropped their fifth straight game Saturday night

Left shoulder soreness for Kerry Carpenter...

Tigers are without third base coach Joey Cora tonight. He's attending a family graduation. Billy Boyer stepping in.

He didn’t love it. That was clear. But he knows that any hurdle cleared is a win and Justin Verlander got a win on Saturday...story

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"Just trying to do what I do every time. Go out and be aggressive, attack the hitters and try to make them get themselves out.” --Keider Montero after another high-quality start Friday

“Everyone is going to want to talk about a timeline. Everyone is racing to a lot of people who are throwing out timelines and the reality is, the most important step for him is the one right in front of him." --AJ Hinch

Why the Tigers re-signed Zack Short; plus injury updates on Mize, Vest, Verlander, Melton, Brieske

Depth move...

"This is a good team. We’re a little battered right now, a little beat up, and we’re having to answer a lot of questions about the frustrating side of this sport." --AJ Hinch after Tigers lose fourth straight

"This is a good team. We’re a little battered right now, a little beat up, and we’re having to answer a lot of questions about the frustrating side of this sport." --AJ Hinch after Tigers lose fourth straight

Depth move...

Why the Tigers re-signed Zack Short; plus injury updates on Mize, Vest, Verlander, Melton, Brieske

“Everyone is going to want to talk about a timeline. Everyone is racing to a lot of people who are throwing out timelines and the reality is, the most important step for him is the one right in front of him." --AJ Hinch

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Sketching out how the Tigers' might align their pitching against Royals and Mets...

Former Royals' standout Eric Hosmer provides excellent video insight into what might've triggered Framber Valdez ...

McKinstry's fast return belies the severity of the injury, which was much worse than the general diagnosis made it sound...story...