Rookie right-hander Troy Melton gave up a grand slam in the 2nd inning as the Tigers lost to the Bucs, 6-1, for a 3-game sweep.

The Detroit Tigers are currently struggling, but still have the best record in the American League. Detroit is 60-42 and has a nine-game lead in the AL Central over the Cleveland Guardians.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Tarik Skubal and his wife, Jessica, are welcoming a new baby to their family. It's their second child, joining Kasen.

"We're a really good team," Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson said after the eighth loss in nine games. "We just got to play like it."

Eugenio Suarez. The same one who debuted with Detroit back in 2014 is now one of the most productive hitters in the league. And according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel, he’s also the most productive player likely to be traded before the deadline.

The Detroit Tigers just endured their longest losing streak of the season, and it comes with the trade deadline right around the corner.

The Tigers lost, 8-5, to the Pittsburgh Pirates. They have posted a 14-17 record since June 14 — and a 1-8 record since July 9.

Former ASU standout Spencer Torkelson, despite being snubbed from the American League All-Star roster, is powering the Tigers’ playoff push with elite home run numbers and a relentless work ethic.

The Detroit Tigers are looking for some semblance of a spark as they're calling up No. 10 prospect Troy Melton, who will make his Major League Baseball debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

Right-hander Carlos Hernández has a 6.17 ERA with 19 walks and 34 strikeouts across 35 innings, including an 8.68 ERA with the Detroit Tigers.