The Detroit Tigers‘ improbable run to the postseason in 2024, followed by narrowly missing a chance to play for a World Series in 2025, pushed fans’ expectations for an aggressive offseason in 2026 sky-high.

Detroit Tigers score: The Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak to the Cleveland Guardians with a 6-4 win on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle is the favorite to win the 2026 American League Rookie of the Year Award.

The Detroit Tigers are not having a great 2026 season. There's no denying that this year has, for the most part, been an abject disaster. Trading away Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize at the MLB trade deadline was a brutal blow,

McGonigle provided a scare in his second at-bat, when a pitch from Tanner Bibee neared his head and produced an audible crack. However, the pitch actually missed him entirely and

McGonigle went 2-for-6 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 8-5 win over the Pirates. McGonigle snapped a mini 0-for-7 slump over his last two games with a solid performance that included his 13th home run of the season.

DETROIT — Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle is getting an off-day on Friday. The Tigers (49-54) play the Kansas City Royals (43-61) at 6:40 p.m. at Comerica Park. In addition to McGonigle,

Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle was just one for six on Saturday, but that was enough to put him in Hall of Fame company.

The Tigers are keeping in step in the AL Wild Card race even after trading Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers at the deadline.