River Ryan did not have enough time Monday night to prove he can anchor the Detroit Tigers' rotation. He did enough to make fans want another look. Ryan worked three scoreless inn

DETROIT -- The Tigers open their final homestand of the season Monday without rookies Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle in the starting lineup. The Tigers (73-83) face the Washington Nationals (73-83) at 6:40 p.m. at Comerica Park.

A Detroit Tigers star will be a free agent this winter. He is in the middle of his second year playing for the team.

The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.

The Detroit Tigers are approaching their series opener against the Washington Nationals. But shortly before their first matchup, the Tigers announced that two of their players have now been placed on the injured list.

A.J. Hinch on Sunday in Chicago said Justin Verlander is penciled to start Saturday, Sept. 26 at Comerica Park vs Pirates. River Ryan, acquired in Tarik Skubal trade, will make his Tigers debut Monday.

Fifth Third and the Tigers have called a press conference for Monday, Sept. 21, to make an announcement at Comerica Park.

Not only did the Tigers' scant playoff hopes officially end in Chicago, but starter Troy Melton left early with an apparent injury.