What is the Detroit Tigers record in 2026?

The Detroit Tigers are 8-9, 3rd in the AL Central.

Who is pitching for the Tigers today?

Jack Flaherty (0-1, 4.26 ERA) vs Seth Lugo (1-1, 1.66 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Tigers game on today?

Today's game airs on Royals.TV, Detroit SportsNet. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Detroit Tigers News & Updates

April 15, 2026

The Detroit Tigers were 8-9, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers narrowly beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 at Comerica Park.

Tigers Daily Vibe Check

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Things are trending well. The pitching staff at 2.7 RA/G is a stabilizing force. Factor in +8 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.

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Tigers Game on April 15

Opponent:	Kansas City Royals (7-10)
Location:	Comerica Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jack Flaherty (0-1, 4.26 ERA) vs Seth Lugo (1-1, 1.66 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Royals.TV, Detroit SportsNet
Forecast:	🌦️ Moderate drizzle, 70°F, Wind 7 mph

Tigers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Detroit Tigers narrowly beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 at Comerica Park.

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

Tigers Record & Standings

AL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Twins	11	8	.579		L1
Guardians	10	9	.526	1.0	L2
Tigers	8	9	.471	2.0	W4
Royals	7	10	.412	3.0	L2
White Sox	6	11	.353	4.0	L1

Detroit Tigers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.

Tigers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
42 Dillon Dingler	3	.271	.864	12
42 Kevin McGonigle	1	.317	.911	8
42 Javier Báez	1	.310	.809	5

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
42 Kevin McGonigle	4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
42 Riley Greene	4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
42 Casey Mize	6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
42 Tarik Skubal	6.2 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
42 Keider Montero	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Tigers News

The Detroit Tigers are riding a wave of momentum after a nail-biting 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, pushing their record to 8-9. The pitching staff has been the real star, allowing just 2.7 runs per game over the last week, while the offense has managed to outscore opponents by a solid +8 run differential. Dillon Dingler, hitting .271, and the red-hot Kevin McGonigle at .317 are stepping up at the plate, providing hope as the team looks to improve their standing in the division. With their next matchup against the struggling Royals, the Tigers have a prime opportunity to keep this positive trend going. Keep an eye on their defensive prospects too, a strong defensive debut could elevate this team's performance as they aim for a winning streak.

Sources

MLB.com

Here's the best defensive prospect for each club

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Tigers Upcoming Schedule

The Detroit Tigers visit the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Friday.

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