Tigers Daily Report
April 23, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers host the Brewers for "Gibby's Day," a special game honoring the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's during Parkinson's Awareness Month. Two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal takes the mound for Detroit with a dominant 2.08 ERA in five starts this season.
Top Story
Skubal Set to Lead Series Finale Against Brewers
First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. ET, with Brandon Sproat lined up for Milwaukee and Tarik Skubal getting the ball for Detroit. The Tigers are 9-2 at Comerica, and their home pitching has been excellent with a 3.20 ERA and only four home runs allowed there. Today's game has been designated "Gibby's Day," with a portion of tickets purchased through the Gibby's Day website directly benefiting the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's. Milwaukee heads into Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park trying to win the series after Wednesday's 5-2 loss evened things up.
Source: Scores and Stats
Around the Club
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Schedule — The Brewers are 13-10 and sitting fifth in the NL Central, while Detroit is 13-12 and second in the AL Central. Source: Scores and Stats
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Injuries — Justin Verlander is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday with his recovery from hip inflammation moving "a little slower than anticipated". Zach McKinstry is rehabbing with light baseball activity at the spring training complex in Lakeland. Source: Motor City Bengals
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Pitching — Troy Melton has returned to throwing bullpens after an elbow strain sidelined him in spring training and is eligible to return in late May. Source: Motor City Bengals
Quick Hits
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The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson's Wellness, opened last October in Farmington Hills, offers those impacted by Parkinson's a range of programs free of charge.
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Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich remain on the injured list for Milwaukee, and those absences matter in a game against Skubal.
Next Game
vs. Milwaukee Brewers — April 23, 1:10 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — April 23, 2026