# Detroit Tigers battle injuries and bullpen woes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orioles-string-together-wins-with-key-homerun-performances > Updated: 2026-08-05T08:25:18.000Z. Sources: 92. Developments: 29. By late July the Tigers continued to wrestle with a faltering bullpen and mounting injury concerns. On July 19, starter Tarik Skubal delivered seven shutout innings in a 7‑0 win over the Angels, with Spencer Torkelson’s two homers and Kevin McGonigle’s double powering the offense. The next day the Angels rallied for a 3‑2 victory, and left‑hander Casey Mize left early after a comebacker struck his left hand. Manager A.J. Hinch announced shortstop Javier Báez would begin a Low‑A rehab assignment, and veteran infielder Gleyber Torres was reinstated from the injured list. The Tigers’ woes deepened on July 21 as the Cubs exploded for an 11‑2 win, leaving Detroit with a 1‑2 series deficit and a bullpen still tied for the league’s most blown saves. Earlier in May the club endured a seven‑game losing streak, highlighted by Jack Flaherty’s six‑run outing and a series loss to the Orioles that extended the skid to eight games. A split doubleheader with Baltimore halted the slide, and a loss to the Angels featured a grand slam by Vaughn Grissom and another early exit for Casey Mize with a groin issue. By early June the Tigers sparked a five‑game winning stretch, sweeping the Rays and taking two of three from the Mariners, with Kevin McGonigle delivering a walk‑off single. Subsequent series victories over the Twins, Guardians and a sweep of the White Sox were fueled by Dillon Dingler’s multiple homers and a more reliable, though still injury‑prone, bullpen. Persistent health setbacks for starters Mize, Jansen and Cy Young winner Skubal kept the team fighting to stay within striking distance of the AL Central lead. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Seattle Mariners reliever Gabe Speier suspended after hitting Tigers' Gleyber Torres Mariners beat Tigers 4‑2; Gabe Speier hit Gleyber Torres, benches cleared, and MLB suspended Speier three games and manager Dan Wilson one game. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-rout-seattle-mariners-8-0-to-extend-winning-streak ### 2026-07-31: Detroit Tigers face Oakland Athletics in MLB matchup at Sutter Health Park Detroit Tigers play Oakland Athletics in a two‑game series at Sutter Health Park, with starters Casey Mize vs. Jeffrey Springs on July 31 and Framber Valdez vs. Jack Perkins on August 1; Tigers favored in odds. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-face-oakland-athletics-in-mlb-matchup-at-sutter-health-park ### 2026-07-20: Chicago Cubs dominate Detroit Tigers as Framber Valdez exits early Cubs rout Tigers 11‑2 after a six‑run first; Framber Valdez exits early following bereavement leave for his grandmother’s death. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-pitcher-framber-valdez-returns-after-grandmothers-death ### 2026-07-19: Detroit Tigers beat Angels 7-0, then lose 3-2; Báez slated for rehab Tigers shut out Angels 7‑0, then lose 3‑2 the next day; Báez begins rehab assignment and Torres returns to the lineup. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-defeat-los-angeles-angels-7-0 ### 2026-07-16: Detroit Tigers edge Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Hao‑Yu Lee's ninth‑inning double Hao‑Yu Lee’s ninth‑inning two‑run double lifted the Detroit Tigers to a 2‑1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on July 17, 2026, amid trade‑deadline buzz. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-take-on-los-angeles-angels-amid-bullpen-concerns ### 2026-07-10: Detroit Tigers extend winning streak as Framber Valdez strikes out nine Framber Valdez struck out nine as Detroit beat Oakland 4‑1, extending the Tigers’ winning streak; the roundup also noted walk‑off wins, a Braves grand slam, Red Sox’s streak and Mets victories. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-extend-winning-streak-as-framber-valdez-strikes-out-nine ### 2026-07-10: Detroit catcher Eduardo Valencia homers in first MLB at‑bat Detroit called up catcher Eduardo Valencia, who hit a 425‑ft homer in his first MLB at‑bat, leading the Tigers to a 4‑1 win over Oakland and a fifth straight victory. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-beat-athletics-4-1-as-eduardo-valencia-homers-in-first-career-at-bat ### 2026-07-08: Detroit Tigers beat Athletics 6-1, recall catcher after Dingel injury Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 6‑1, extending their streak; catcher Dillon Dingler was injured, prompting a recall of Eduardo Valencia and a lineup change for the series finale. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-beat-athletics-6-1-to-continue-winning-streak ### 2026-07-08: Detroit Tigers host Oakland Athletics in July 8, 2026 MLB preview Detroit Tigers host Oakland Athletics on July 8, 2026 at Comerica Park; Tigers start Troy Melton, Athletics start Jeffrey Springs; Tigers favored -163, total 9 runs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-host-oakland-athletics-in-july-8-2026-mlb-preview ### 2026-07-03: Riley Greene fuels Detroit Tigers' back‑to‑back wins over Texas Rangers Riley Greene powered Detroit to a 3‑0 shutout and a 6‑3 win over Texas, capping a series that saw the Rangers' earlier 10‑4, 17‑hit victory. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-and-texas-rangers-exchange-wins-in-arlington-series ### 2026-07-02: Texas Rangers defeat Detroit Tigers 10-4 as Nathan Eovaldi carries no-hitter into fifth The Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 10-4 on July 2, 2026, as Nathan Eovaldi carried a no‑hitter into the fifth; solo homers by Elias Díaz, Josh Smith and Evan Carter propelled Texas, while Detroit’s Colt 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-open-threegame-series-at-texas-rangers-globe-life-field ### 2026-06-28: Houston Astros rally to defeat Detroit Tigers, clinch series Houston rallied from 3‑0 down to beat Detroit 7‑5, with Paredes, Walker and Hader key; Astros win series as pitcher Kai‑Wei Teng is optioned to Triple‑A. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nationals-take-on-orioles-at-oriole-park-on-june-28 ### 2026-06-26: Houston Astros beat Detroit Tigers to extend winning streak The Astros beat the Tigers 8‑6 and 2‑1 in a four‑game series, extending their winning streak and closing in on the AL West lead. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/houston-astros-beat-detroit-tigers-to-extend-winning-streak ### 2026-06-25: Detroit Tigers fall to Astros and miss All-Star fan vote The Detroit Tigers lost 2-1 to the Astros, with Dillon Dingler’s late homer unable to lift them, and he was also omitted from the top fan‑vote spots in the first All‑Star voting phase. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-fall-to-astros-and-miss-all-star-fan-vote ### 2026-06-21: Detroit Tigers' Keider Montero and Angels' Samuel Natera deliver dominant pitching in MLB games Keider Montero pitched four perfect innings for Detroit, while Samuel Natera helped the Angels secure a 7‑0 shutout over Sacramento. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keider-montero-pitches-nearperfect-start-for-detroit-tigers ### 2026-06-21: Detroit Tigers count on catcher Dillon Dingler in upcoming series against New York Yankees Detroit Tigers start a three‑game series vs. New York Yankees on June 22, 2026, with catcher Dillon Dingler leading the offense after a hot stretch and strong career numbers against the Yankees. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-count-on-catcher-dillon-dingler-in-upcoming-series-against-new-york-yankees ### 2026-06-20: Detroit Tigers sweep Chicago White Sox with extra‑inning win Detroit Tigers swept Chicago White Sox, winning 4‑1 and 5‑4 in extra innings, with Dillon Dingler homering twice; White Sox added Jordan Hicks back and noted injuries to Kyle Teel and Munetaka Murakami. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-white-sox-navigate-injuries-and-controversial-player-remarks ### 2026-06-15: Detroit Tigers face Houston Astros in June 15 MLB showdown On June 15, the Astros host the Tigers at Daikin Park; Teng starts for Houston, Melton for Detroit, with many players sidelined and the game streamed on Fubo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-face-houston-astros-in-june-15-mlb-showdown ### 2026-06-14: Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians game postponed by rain Rain postpones the Tigers‑Guardians game, delaying Travis Kelce's first pitch; Detroit will decide on a possible Tarik Skubal trade after the All‑Star break. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-and-cleveland-guardians-game-postponed-by-rain ### 2026-06-12: Cleveland Guardians seek series sweep of Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field Guardians lead 2‑0, aim to sweep Tigers on June 14 at Progressive Field; Williams vs. Mize start, Guardians favored -120, over/under 7.5 runs. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-take-on-cleveland-guardians-in-mlb-showdown-june-12-2026 ### 2026-06-11: Detroit Tigers aim to win series against Cleveland Guardians The Tigers head to Cleveland, starting Flaherty vs. Bibee, while adding James Outman and moving Javier Báez to the injured list. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-aim-to-win-series-against-cleveland-guardians ### 2026-06-11: Detroit Tigers set for June matchups against Guardians and Twins The Detroit Tigers face the Cleveland Guardians on June 12 and the Minnesota Twins on June 11, with odds favoring the Guardians (-118) and Tigers (-125) and key pitcher matchups highlighted. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-set-for-june-matchups-against-guardians-and-twins ### 2026-06-10: Detroit Tigers defeat Twins to extend winning streak Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins in Detroit, winning two of three games with a 10‑4 opener and a shutout from Keider Montero, extending their three‑series winning streak. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-defeat-minnesota-twins-in-game-2-of-series ### 2026-06-10: Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota Twins 10-4 as Dillon Dingler hits two home runs Dillon Dingler’s two homers and four RBIs led the Detroit Tigers to a 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in a rain‑delayed game featuring eight total homers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-beat-minnesota-twins-10-4-as-dillon-dingler-hits-two-home-runs ### 2026-06-07: Detroit Tigers look to extend recent surge in upcoming series The Detroit Tigers aim to build on a recent five‑game win streak as they face the Twins and later the Mariners, with starters Troy Melton and Jack Flaherty slated to pitch. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-look-to-extend-recent-surge-in-upcoming-series ### 2026-05-27: Los Angeles Angels count on Jose Soriano to secure series win over Detroit Tigers Angels pitcher Jose Soriano, 5‑0 with a 2.44 ERA, seeks a second quality start against struggling Tigers, who have lost nine of their last ten games. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-angels-count-on-jose-soriano-to-secure-series-win-over-detroit-tigers ### 2026-05-27: Angels beat Tigers 10-6; Grissom's slam and two Tigers pitchers injured Vaughn Grissom's grand slam powers Angels to a 10-6 win over Tigers; Detroit rebounds 4-0 but loses pitchers Casey Mize and Kenley Jansen to groin injuries. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vaughn-grissoms-grand-slam-powers-angels-to-10-6-victory-over-tigers ### 2026-05-24: Orioles, Tigers split doubleheader; Cowser walkoff and Tigers snap 8‑game skid Orioles win 5‑3 on Cowser’s walkoff; Tigers answer 4‑1 with Dingler’s homer, ending an 8‑game skid and previewing a Verlander update before an Angels series. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-end-eight-game-skid-with-4-1-win-over-orioles ### 2026-05-23: Jackson Holliday's homer lifts Orioles to 7-4 win over Tigers Jackson Holliday’s two‑run homer helped the Orioles beat the Tigers 7‑4, with Pete Alonso adding three runs and Detroit suffering a seventh straight loss. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jackson-hollidays-homer-lifts-orioles-to-7-4-win-over-tigers --- Cite as: Detroit Tigers battle injuries and bullpen woes. 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