What is the Detroit Tigers record in 2026?

The Detroit Tigers are 12-10, 2nd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Tigers today?

Jack Flaherty (0-1, 4.05 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (2-1, 4.43 ERA). First pitch at 11:10 AM EDT.

What channel is the Tigers game on today?

Today's game airs on NESN, Detroit SportsNet. First pitch at 11:10 AM EDT.

Detroit Tigers News & Updates

April 20, 2026

The Detroit Tigers were 12-10, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers topped the Boston Red Sox 6-2 at Fenway Park.

Tigers Daily Vibe Check

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a hot week

Pretty straightforward. 6 of the last 7 in the win column. Add in winning by 4 last night moved the needle.

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Tigers Game on April 20

Opponent:	Boston Red Sox (8-13)
Location:	Fenway Park
First Pitch:	11:10 AM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jack Flaherty (0-1, 4.05 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (2-1, 4.43 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NESN, Detroit SportsNet
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 3 mph

Tigers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers topped the Boston Red Sox 6-2 at Fenway Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	1	6	12	0
	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	6	0

Highlights

Jahmai Jones went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Dillon Dingler went 4-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.

Tigers Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	13	10	.565		W2
Tigers	12	10	.545	0.5	W2
Twins	11	11	.500	1.5	L4
White Sox	8	14	.364	4.5	W1
Royals	7	15	.318	5.5	L7

Detroit Tigers are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.

Tigers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Dillon Dingler	5	.302	.983	18
30 Kerry Carpenter	4	.232	.802	12
7 Kevin McGonigle	1	.312	.892	9

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
29 Tarik Skubal	3-2	2.08	0.96	30.1
59 Framber Valdez	2-1	3.30	1.20	30.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
13 Dillon Dingler	4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
18 Jahmai Jones	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
29 Tarik Skubal	6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
12 Casey Mize	6.2 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
59 Framber Valdez	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Tigers News

The Detroit Tigers continued their impressive run, sealing a 6-2 victory against the Boston Red Sox at rain-soaked Fenway Park, marking their sixth win in the last seven games. Framber Valdez delivered a solid performance on the mound, improving to 1-1 with a 3.75 ERA as the Tigers showcased resilience amidst inclement weather. Dillon Dingler's timely two-out blast energized the offense, punctuating a fifth inning that turned the tide in favor of Detroit. While the bats are heating up, fans need to be aware of the pitching staff’s inconsistencies that could rear their ugly head if the offense stumbles. With an 11-10 record and a division standing of 3rd, the Tigers are in warm territory, but the path ahead must include both offensive fireworks and a more reliable pitching strategy.

Sources

Bless You Boys

Tigers 6, Red Sox 2: They’re winnin’ in the rain

The third game of a wrap-around four-game series had a start time that was pushed back by three hours to accommodate some inclement weather moving through Boston. After the rains came and (occasionally) went, the Tigers won the game 6-2 while dodging raindrops, especially late in the game. Framber Valdez made his fifth start for […]

Bless You Boys

Game 22: Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox, 1:35 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox Time/Place: 1:35 p.m., Fenway ParkSB Nation Site: Over the MonsterMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Framber Valdez (1-1, 3.75 ERA) vs. LHP Garrett Crochet (2-2, 7.58 ERA)

MLB.com

Dingler's blast propels Tigers over Crochet, Sox at rain-soaked Fenway

BOSTON -- The Tigers’ offense had been quieted by Boston’s pitching staff for much of their series, and that was again the case on a dreary Sunday at Fenway Park -- until a two-out rally in the fifth opened things up for the visitors who were able to capture a

Motorcitybengals

Tigers fans need to acknowledge Riley Greene’s wild improvements in this key area

For all the attention placed on power numbers, exit velocity and highlight-reel swings, one of the most important developments in Riley Greene’s 2026 season isn’t as loud — but it might be the most meaningful.

Motorcitybengals

Tigers insider has bad news for fans who thought pitching chaos might evolve

The Detroit Tigers' scuffling offense won't be carried by a pitching staff that has had some surprises, but also its fair share of disappointments early on.

Yahoo Sports

Peer goes 3-for-4, but Tigers drop finale 8-4 to Sooners

Mizzou falls to Oklahoma in final game as timely hitting eludes them

Tigers Upcoming Schedule

The Detroit Tigers host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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