What is the Detroit Tigers record in 2026?

The Detroit Tigers are 2-3, 3rd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Tigers today?

Tarik Skubal (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Zac Gallen (0-1, 9.00 ERA). First pitch at 03:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Tigers game on today?

Today's game airs on Dbacks.TV, Detroit SportsNet. First pitch at 03:40 PM EDT.

Detroit Tigers News & Updates

April 01, 2026

The Detroit Tigers were 2-3, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers came up short against the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-7 at Chase Field.

Tigers Daily Vibe Check

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Only 5 games in. Tough week to look at. Last night's 2-run loss is fresh and it shows. Also weighing on the score: a 2-3 week. That's the biggest factor right now.

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Tigers Game on April 01

Opponent:	Arizona Diamondbacks (2-3)
Location:	Chase Field
First Pitch:	03:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Tarik Skubal (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Zac Gallen (0-1, 9.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Dbacks.TV, Detroit SportsNet
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 11 mph

Tigers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers came up short against the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-7 at Chase Field.

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

Highlights

Riley Greene went 1-4 with 2 RBI.

Tigers Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Royals	2	2	.500		W2
Guardians	3	3	.500		L1
Tigers	2	3	.400	0.5	L3
Twins	1	3	.250	1.0	L2
White Sox	1	4	.200	1.5	L1

Detroit Tigers are 2-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

Tigers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Dillon Dingler	1	.333	1.096	5
33 Colt Keith	0	.389	1.006	2
7 Kevin McGonigle	0	.333	.873	5

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
33 Colt Keith	5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Tigers News

The Detroit Tigers stumbled again, this time suffering a gut-wrenching 7-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, squandering a lead late in the game. Casey Mize made his season debut with a strong performance, but the bullpen faltered, showcasing the early-season struggles that have haunted the team. With an offense that briefly sparked to life, highlighted by Colt Keith's strong start at .429, the Tigers need to find consistency as they sit at 2-2. Manager AJ Hinch's decision to keep Kerry Carpenter in the leadoff spot continues to baffle fans, especially with his track record. As they prepare for a rematch against Arizona, the Tigers must tighten up their game to shift momentum back in their favor.

Sources

Bless You Boys

Diamondbacks 7, Tigers 5: That escalated quickly

A night after a not-quite-comeback in Arizona on Monday, the Tigers were the ones with the comfortable lead for most of the game on Tuesday before it all went belly-up late in the game, ending up with a 7-5 loss. Making his season debut for the Tigers was Casey Mize, who had a generally solid […]

Bless You Boys

Game 5: Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 9:40 p.m.

Detroit Tigers (2-2) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (1-3) Time/Place: 9:40 p.m., Chase FieldSB Nation Site: AZ Snake PitMedia: Detroit Sportsnet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Casey Mize (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt (0-0, 0.00 ERA) * Note: Stats in the table below are Fangraphs’ 2026 projections Lineups TIGERS DIAMONDBACKS Colt Keith – 3B Ketel Marte – 2B […]

MLB.com

Mize's brilliant start spoiled as Tigers' bullpen stumbles

PHOENIX -- This was the form that Casey Mize had been searching for all Spring Training. This was the frenetic Tigers offense that had erupted early on Opening Day in San Diego. This was the type of late lead the Tigers had built their bullpen to protect.

MLB.com

'We have a common bond': Tigers' Hinch, Lions' Campbell meet over coffee

PHOENIX – What happens when a Major League team on a season-opening road trip shares a hotel with the NFL owners’ meetings? Two of Detroit’s most prominent sports figures finally get a chance to meet over coffee.

Mlbtraderumors

Mets To Hire J.D. Martinez As Special Advisor

The Mets are going to hire J.D. Martinez as a special advisor to baseball operations, reports Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Though there’s no mention of retirement, Martinez is now 38 years old and hasn’t played in the big leagues since 2024, so this seems to signal that he is moving into his post-playing […]

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AJ Hinch quickly remedies obvious mistake with Kerry Carpenter amid historic early-season struggles

Kerry Carpenter has never profiled well as a leadoff hitter, and yet AJ Hinch inexplicably keeps penciling him into that role for the Tigers.

Tigers Upcoming Schedule

The Detroit Tigers host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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