# Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles 2026 season updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/detroit-tigers-and-baltimore-orioles-2026-season-updates > Updated: 2026-08-17T13:40:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles competed in a three-game series at Comerica Park. During this series, the Tigers held a 50-56 record, while the Orioles entered following an 8-5 victory. By mid-August, both teams moved into new matchups. The Orioles traveled to face the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, while the Tigers began a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. By this time, the Tigers' record had progressed to 60-64. As the series against the Pirates commenced on August 17, the Tigers provided an injury update regarding outfielder Kerry Carpenter. Manager AJ Hinch stated that Carpenter has been “referred to a foot specialist for further evaluation.” Carpenter has remained on the injured list since July 27 due to left foot plantar fasciitis. During the series against the Pirates, the Tigers suffered a 4-1 loss. Following this defeat, the Tigers announced the promotion of right-handed pitcher Hayden Minton. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Jo Adell hits career-high six RBIs in Guardians win Jo Adell set a career-high six RBIs for the Cleveland Guardians before exiting with a knee injury, while the Minnesota Twins defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 to boost their Wild Card hopes. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlb-schedule-orioles-vs-rays-and-tigers-vs-pirates ### 2026-07-27: Detroit Tigers Host Baltimore Orioles in Mid‑July Series The Tigers host the Orioles in a July 27‑28 series at Comerica Park, with Troy Melton starting for Detroit and Dean Kremer for Baltimore; Gleyber Torres is off the Tigers’ lineup. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-host-baltimore-orioles-in-mid-july-series --- Cite as: Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles 2026 season updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/detroit-tigers-and-baltimore-orioles-2026-season-updates