Tigers back in same spot as last year, holding the third AL Wild Card spot. They’re a game ahead of Astros, who lost at A’s tonight. Detroit also holds tiebreaker over Houston.

Next spring training in Lakeland could be the Tigers' most watched PFP (pitchers fielding practice) since after the 2006 World Series.

Kyle Finnegan warming in Tigers bullpen as Tarik Skubal becomes his own worst enemy in sixth inning.

Just when Tigers built some breathing room, Guardians put their first 3 batters on in 6th without a ball leaving the infield, unless you count Tarik Skubal's between-the-legs snap/throw over Spencer Torkelson's head on Angel Martinez's bunt.

Riley Greene's 35th HR of the season is a drive to RF off a high fastball from Gavin Williams, doubling Detroit's lead to 2-0. He has 3 hits at Progressive Field this year, 2 of them homers.

Could hear Tarik Skubal slapping hands with Zach McKinstry from the press box after this 6-5 putout to end fifth inning with Tigers holding 1-0 lead.

Tigers stranded bases loaded in the top of the fourth inning. Tarik Skubal picked them up by retiring middle of Guardians lineup in order in bottom of inning, capped by this 99.6 mph fastball that sent him skipping off the mound with a strikeout of David Fry.

Dillon Dingler's throw to pick off Gabriel Arias at 1B registered at 83 mph, according to Statcast. But the quick release made it more impressive.

Everybody in the Tigers lineup was booed in pregame introductions in Cleveland except for Dillon Dingler, because Ohio cannot boo a Buckeye.

Javier Báez scratched due to neck stiffness. Trey Sweeney starts at shortstop, batting 9th. Tigers flip Wenceel Pérez and Zach McKinstry in batting order.

Tigers lineup behind Tarik Skubal for tonight in Cleveland vs. Gavin Williams. First pitch 6:40.

“We’re going to wake up in first place, with our destiny controlled by us, against a team that’s been as hot as you can get in baseball. And we get to play them in a three-game series? Sign me up.” www.mlb.com/news/tigers-...

I can't wait to be raptured tonight, which in my belief system means "watching Tarik Skubal against the Guardians in an absolute must-watch late-season baseball game"

Whatever you felt about Charlie Morton's Tigers tenure, the idea of him potentially ending his career being pulled in second inning and booed off the field seemed an awful way to go out. Atlanta gives him the chance for a better ending.

Like Drake Baldwin's line drive past a sliding Riley Greene on Sunday, the AL Central title seems to be fading away. But with 3 games in Cleveland, it's still within the Tigers' grasp if they can turn things around. Win behind Tarik Skubal Tuesday, and the tables turn. www.mlb.com/tigers/news/...

Twins beat Guardians, 6-2. Tigers will hold onto AL Central lead heading into Cleveland.

Tanner Rainey, called up from Triple-A Toledo when Charlie Morton was DFAed, threw 5 of 16 pitches for strikes and retired none of the 3 batters he faced, allowing back-to-back walks and an Ozzie Albies RBI double. 5-0 Braves, in a game that has been slowed by rainy conditions and Rainey conditions.

Tarp is coming off the field at Comerica Park. Tigers and Braves will resume play at 4pm.

Rain delay at Comerica Park. Tigers and Braves looked ready to play through some heavy rain, but after 7th inning stretch, umps called for tarp.

A.J. Hinch pinch-hits Jace Jung vs. RHP Pierce Johnson Brian Snitker lifts Pierce Johnson for LHP Dylan Lee A.J. Hinch pinch-hits Andy Ibáñez for Jung Dylan Lee fans Ibáñez A.J. Hinch pinch-hits Jahmai Jones for Parker Meadows Lee gets a popout from Jones to end inning That kind of week.

Standing ovation for Casey Mize on his way out of what could be his final start at Comerica Park this season. 5.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 5 K 97 pitches, 58 strikes 7 of his 13 whiffs came on splitters

Wenceel Pérez's steal of 2B was just the Tigers' third SB attempt in September, matching their total from March. They played four games in March. Tigers' baserunning aggressiveness notoriously hasn't extended to steals. But even for them, they haven't run much as offense has struggled.

A.J. Hinch on telling Charlie Morton, who won a World Series with him in 2017, that it was over:

Today’s Tigers-Braves game will start at 1:10 rather than 1:40 due to weather forecast. With today being the final home game of the season and no common off-days for a makeup, they need to try to beat this weather system.

Tigers move up Skubal for first game in Cleveland. Good call. Tuesday: Tarik Skubal Wednesday: Jack Flaherty Thursday: TBD (Keider Montero an option)

Tigers have designated Charlie Morton for assignment. Tanner Rainey called up from Toledo.

“It’s hard trying to put into words what is going on. But I know how much we fought today. I know how well we played. “Some big emotional swings, and an absolute punch right to the face.” www.mlb.com/news/tigers-...

Justyn-Henry Malloy returns to Mud Hens lineup, his first game since Sept. 12. If he gets through tonight and tomorrow OK, fair to wonder if Tigers call him up for final week.

Tigers suffer their fifth straight loss, this one a 6-5 defeat. Guardians could close to within a game in AL Central if they sweep the Twins in their doubleheader today.

Will Vest was a strike away from ending Tigers' four-game losing streak. Nacho Alvarez got a 97.6 mph fastball and lined it into RF for an opposite-field RBI single. 5-5.

Spencer Torkelson said at the start of the homestand that the Tigers still had that hunger from last year, they just struggled to sustain it. He found it Saturday. He didn't need to watch his go-ahead 2-run HR land.

Joey Wentz left in line for the win against his old team. He left for Hunter Stratton, who was greeted by a game-tying pinch-hit HR from Zach McKinstry, just beyond Jurickson Profar's reach at LF fence. 3-3 game.

Troy Melton had yet to pitch twice in three days in his brief relief career, but he's getting his chance today as A.J. Hinch tries to keep this a one-run game. Melton threw 27 pitches over 1.2 innings Thursday, taking the loss vs. Cleveland on a José Ramírez go-ahead HR.

In case you were wondering if Tigers might get any help in Minnesota against Cleveland today ...

Ironically, Tigers defense has stepped up today, including plays from Tork at 1B, Gleyber Torres at 2B and Andy Ibáñez at 3B. Montero didn't allow a hit on a ball in play that stayed in yard, but struggled for quality strikes. Not the way to earn a start in Cleveland next week.

Keider Montero's day is done. 3 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 2 K, 2 HR 69 pitches, 40 strikes 6 swinging strikes, 3 on sliders Avg exit velocity: 95.8 mph

4 walks in 3 innings for Keider Montero, including Ronald Acuña Jr. after 0-2 count to extend 3rd inning for Drake Baldwin. He fell into an 0-2 count, but reached for 2-2 curve and sent it 416 feet to right-center. Tigers down 3-1.

Aníbal Sánchez, back in Detroit to be honored on Fiesta Tigres weekend, fired a fastball of a ceremonial first pitch to his friend Gleyber Torres. No mariposa today. Sánchez, who last pitched in MLB in 2022, is 107 days younger than Charlie Morton.

News in Minneapolis: The Guardians placed Nolan Jones on the 10-day IL with a right oblique strain and recalled Petey Halpin from Triple-A Columbus.

The list of MLB pitchers to hit 200 batters includes Gus Weyhing, Chick Fraser, Pink Hawley, Walter Johnson … and now, Charlie Morton. www.mlb.com/news/charlie...

Tigers lineup vs. old friend Joey Wentz. First pitch at 1:10.

If you're headed to the Tigers game today, be prepared for traffic, though it should ease up by late morning. In hindsight, scheduling a 5K run/walk that leads to street closures around Comerica Park on the same Saturday morning that the Tigers play a day game might not have been the best plan.

Charlie Morton took the mound Friday for the 408th career start. He left it in 2nd inning with his 9th shortest, to a shower of boos from a crowd whose murmurs of concern all week turned to vocal frustration. The pitcher acquired for playoff experience might have to sit for Tigers to get there.

Also, Mariners’ win in Houston not only puts them atop AL West, it draws them even with Tigers at 85-69. M’s own the tiebreaker by winning season series, so Tigers would be No. 3 seed and play in wild card round if season ended today.

Guardians win in Minnesota, 6-2. Tigers' lead atop AL Central is down to 2.5 games, closest since May 13.

Gleyber Torres: "I think it's part of the journey. Nothing is really easy right now, but we want this. We don't want anything really easy. I think the situation we have right now, it's good for us. Sounds crazy but I think those kind of moments help players get better."

Zach McKinstry is on pitch for Tigers with 2 outs in 9th, in a game with postseason implications. He takes the mound to the biggest cheer of the night from the Comerica Park crowd of 33,554. Tigers trail Braves, 10-1.

Tonight was Charlie Morton's 408th career start. It tied the 9th-shortest start of his career. 1.1 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 2 BB, 2 K, HBP, HR 45 pitches, 26 strikes Tigers have a decision to make. They could use Monday's off-day to skip Morton in rotation, but would still need a 5th starter or bullpen game.

Matt Olson is the 200th hit batter of Charlie Morton's career. Morton is the first pitcher who debuted in the live ball era to reach the mark, and the fifth in MLB history.

Tigers place Colt Keith on 10-day IL with right rib cage inflammation. Jace Jung recalled from Toledo.