The Tigers’ annual series vs. the Pirates is a matchup of the two franchises that Hall of Famer Jim Leyland managed the longest, which means a chance for Detroit and Pittsburgh fans to both show appreciation for their legendary skipper.

The Tigers (60-42) have lost eight of their last nine games and now face the possibility of being swept by the last-place Pirates.

This was the first time the Pirates had at least eight doubles in one game since Aug. 24, 2002 against the Brewers.

Spencer Horwitz, Bryan Reynolds and Tommy Pham each had three hits and two RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit eight doubles in an 8-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Horwitz hit a two-run double in the second inning to open the scoring.

Steven Moya, a former Detroit Tigers outfielder now playing professionally in Taiwan, has suffered a devastating personal loss. Moya’s wife, Elizabeth Esmeralda, died suddenly while en route to Taiwan to watch him participate in the Chinese Professional Baseball League All-Star Game.

It’s Tuesday, July 22 and the Tigers (60-41) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (40-61). Casey Mize is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh.

The Athletic ranked the value of each FBS school, and the Auburn Tigers remain a financial powerhouse despite recent struggles.

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The Tigers are slow to react, and Oneil Cruz takes advantage with aggressive baserunning to score for the Pirates.

The Auburn Tigers have added another game to their 2027 nonconference schedule. The Tigers will host Middle Tennessee State on Sept. 11, 2027, at Jordan-Hare Stadium, according to the Blue Raiders’ athletic website.

Javier Baez will be starting at shortstop for the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night after missing a game with a stiff shoulder. The Tigers (60-41) and Pittsburgh Pirates (40-61) play at 6:40 p.m. at PNC Park.