Tigers Daily Report
September 24, 2026
Executive Summary
The Detroit Tigers close in on the end of a disappointing 2026 season with just three games remaining at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Tigers have been eliminated from postseason contention.
Top Story
Final Homestand Begins as Tigers Look to Close Out Disappointing Season
The Tigers are 74-85 (.465), 4th in the AL Central, 9.0 games back of the division lead, 8.0 games back of the final AL Wild Card spot, 4-6 over their last 10, on a two-game losing streak. Three games remain on the Detroit Tigers schedule, including 3 at home. The Tigers will host Pittsburgh for a three-game series as the regular season winds down.
Around the Club
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Schedule — Detroit Tigers next play vs Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, September 25 at 6:40 PM ET. The series continues Saturday and concludes Sunday at Comerica Park.
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Roster — The Tigers and Rogers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.05 million contract Friday, and the Tigers and Brieske (forearm) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.1575 million contract Friday.
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Notable Performance — Dillon Dingler is an American professional catcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). All-Star (2026); Gold Glove Award (2025).
Next Game
Pittsburgh Pirates — Friday, September 25 at 6:40 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — September 24, 2026