A pitcher whose cup of coffee with the Detroit Tigers in 1972 punctuated a decorated minor league career has died at age 77.

The once-slipping Detroit Tigers extended their American League Central lead to 10 games after sweeping the Astros in three games at Comerica Park.

Top Detroit Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle is hitting .275 with seven home runs, 18 walks and 14 strikeouts across 29 games in Double-A Erie.

The Detroit Tigers have had a great season so far and are getting closer to locking up the American League Central early.  Thanks to a strong start to the year,

Detroit Tigers (76-53) at Comerica Park, Detroit, MI The Tigers’ lineup does not boast any superstars, but they are solid up and down with no weak spots. Their worst regular is Javier Báez, who despite some struggles the last few seasons has bounced back this year and was an All-Star.

The Detroit Tigers have a pitcher who has been thriving over the last few seasons. Tarik Skubal has emerged as one of the best pitchers in the game. But the discussion has changed, as some believe he is the best pitcher in MLB. The Tigers' ace has been dominant. Moreover, the Tigers' pitcher has been hard for every hitter to figure out.

Every playoff contender informed MLB insider Jim Bowden of their most underrated player, and this former Yankees infielder was selected for the Detroit Tigers.

In a recent article by Bleacher Report, MLB writer Zachary Rymer names a 'red flag' for each MLB team, and his analysis of the Detroit Tigers is that their starting rotation has gone wonky:

Bobby Witt Jr. logged an RBI single and Salvador Perez added a two-run double. Both hits came in the third inning. The Royals didn't score again until the ninth; Vinnie Pasquantino homered in his fifth consecutive game in the loss.