What is the Detroit Tigers record in 2026?

The Detroit Tigers are 76-85, 4th in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Tigers today?

River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA). First pitch at 03:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Tigers game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Detroit SportsNet. First pitch at 03:10 PM EDT.

Detroit Tigers News & Updates

September 27, 2026

The Detroit Tigers were 76-85, 4th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers narrowly beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Comerica Park.

Tigers Daily Vibe Check

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An even split between good and bad. A 13-man IL is starting to matter. Compounding things, getting outscored by 4 is dragging the score south.

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Tigers Game on September 27

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (81-80)
Location:	Comerica Park
First Pitch:	03:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Detroit SportsNet
Forecast:	🌦️ Light drizzle, 59°F, Wind 10 mph

Tigers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers narrowly beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Comerica Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	3	9	1
	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	4	10	0

Highlights

Eduardo Valencia went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Tigers Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Guardians	85	76	.528		W3
White Sox	83	78	.516	2.0	L1
Twins	76	85	.472	9.0	L1
Tigers	76	85	.472	9.0	W2
Royals	68	93	.422	17.0	L3

Detroit Tigers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.

Tigers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Dillon Dingler	27	.243	.748	91
20 Spencer Torkelson	26	.230	.766	77
31 Riley Greene	21	.282	.849	75

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
51 Drew Sommers	2-4	3.63	1.24	39.2
74 Kenley Jansen	4-6	3.20	1.04	45.0
58 Jacob Waguespack	2-2	2.49	0.91	47.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
21 Jackson Jobe	6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
74 Kenley Jansen	2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Tigers News

In an unforgettable afternoon at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers celebrated Justin Verlander's final start with an emotional twist as Eduardo Valencia launched a walk-off home run, sealing an 8-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Verlander, who showcased a vintage performance with 5.1 innings of solid pitching, reminded fans of his glory days, despite dealing with lingering injuries and age. This perfect sendoff was a fitting tribute for the franchise icon as he bids farewell to the mound. Meanwhile, Kirby Yates announced his retirement, adding another layer of poignancy to the day. With the Tigers struggling to find consistency at 75-85, these moments serve as a bittersweet reminder of what the team can achieve, even amidst a roster hampered by injuries and a lukewarm late-season vibe.

Sources

Bless You Boys

Eduardo Valencia launches a walk off home run to cap Justin Verlander day in Detroit

Justin Verlander always said he wanted to leave it all on the field when his time came, and he made good on that vow on an emotional Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Tigers long-time ace was pretty good, putting together a solid 5.1 innings of work, more than anyone could’ve expected after nearly six […]

Bless You Boys

GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:10 p.m.

Detroit Tigers (75-85) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (81-79) Time/Place: 1:10 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Bucs DugoutMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Juston Verlander (0-1, 12.27 ) vs. RHP Kirby Yates (2-5, 3.32 ERA)

MLB.com

Day for the ages: Verlander's final start, incredible father-daughter moment AND a walk-off HR!

DETROIT -- Years from now, when folks mention Vintage Verlander, this is what they’ll mean. For days, the Tigers had joked about sending Justin Verlander out like Billy Chapel. Never mind that the latter is a fictional character, an aging, once-great Tigers pitcher portrayed by Kevin Costner in the 1999

MLB.com

How Hinch, Tigers 'totally blindsided' Verlander with a perfect sendoff

DETROIT -- Justin Verlander overcame the rust of six months since his last Major League appearance, the tightness of a hamstring strain that never quite went away, and the simple truth of Father Time and 43-year-old pitchers to deliver one last afternoon of Vintage Verlander. But after 5 1/3 innings

Mlbtraderumors

Kirby Yates Retires

Veteran right-hander Kirby Yates announced his retirement this afternoon following the Pirates’ 4-3 walk-off loss to the Tigers in Detroit. In a game that featured Justin Verlander’s final career start for the Tigers, the Pirates opted for a bullpen game, and manager Don Kelly gave Yates the nod as the opener. It was the first […]

Tigers Upcoming Schedule

No upcoming series scheduled for the Detroit Tigers.

Tigers Injury Report

Current Injuries

Bailey Horn: Injured 60-Day. Left elbow arthroscopy recovery.
Burch Smith: Injured 60-Day. Right shoulder inflammation.
Colt Keith: Injured 10-Day. None
Jack Flaherty: Injured 15-Day. Right flexor inflammation.
Kerry Carpenter: Injured 60-Day. Left foot plantar fasciitis.
Kyle Finnegan: Injured 15-Day. Left groin inflammation.
Matt Vierling: Injured 60-Day. Left adductor strain.
Parker Meadows: Injured 60-Day. Left radius fracture.
Reese Olson: Injured 60-Day. Right Shoulder Labral Repair.
Trey Sweeney: Injured 60-Day. Right shoulder strain.
Troy Melton: Injured 15-Day. None
Wenceel Pérez: Injured 60-Day. Left orbital fracture.
Will Vest: Injured 60-Day. Right posterior elbow inflammation.

Recent Moves

Kerry Carpenter: Detroit Tigers transferred RF Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left foot plantar fasciitis.

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