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Detroit Tigers Make Announcement on Closer Will Vest After Royals Series
Detroit Tigers Make Announcement on Closer Will Vest After Royals Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Tigers continued their winning ways on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over the rival Kansas City Royals, their second win in three games against manager Matt Quatraro's team. Advertisement The Tigers got two hits from Riley Greene and a masterful pitching performance yet again from last year's AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal en route to the win. Now 39-21 with the best record in the American League, Detroit's ascent to the top of the Majors has been a wonder to behold. Following the series, Detroit made an announcement on a former Rule 5 draft pick who has become the Tigers' de facto closer, helping to shore up a bullpen tasked with shutting the door on opposing teams. Will Vest (L) shakes hands with Jake Rogers after the Tigers' big win over the Royals on Sunday. © Denny Medley-Imagn Images "Our safety vest," the Tigers' X account wrote with a red and orange safety vest emoji Sunday. "Will Vest is your Tigers @PrimitivPerform Reliever of the Month for May," they added. Advertisement Vest compiled a 1.29 earned-run average in 14 innings of work with the Tigers during last month's games. The 29-year-old native of Houston added a 1.14 WHIP and 15 strikeouts with just four walks during the month as the Tigers finished with the best record in Major League Baseball for the season heading into June. Vest was selected by the Seattle Mariners with the 12th pick in the 2020 Rule 5 draft out of the Tigers' organization on Dec. 10, 2020. He was later returned to the Tigers after he was designated by the Mariners for assignment and has become a key part of the Tigers' pitching staff at age 29. Advertisement Related: Detroit Tigers Make Historic Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Detroit Tigers Make Historic Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson Announcement
Detroit Tigers Make Historic Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Tigers improved their Major League Baseball best record to 39-21 on the season Sunday with a 1-0 road win over the Kansas City Royals. Advertisement The Tigers took two of three games from their AL Central rivals one series removed from a three-game sweep against the San Francisco Giants. Detroit got two hits from rising star outfielder Riley Greene against Kansas City as Greene continued his hot start to the season. Greene's strong game put him in elite company with teammate Spencer Torkelson, making him the subject of a historic post on Sunday. Riley Greene smacks a single against the Royals on June 1 at Kauffmann Stadium. © Denny Medley-Imagn Images "They're the two best friends that anybody could have," the Tigers' X account wrote as they shared the news. "Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene enter June as the only set of teammates in the AL to both have 13+ homers and 40+ RBI," the page wrote. Advertisement "It's the first time in franchise history we've had two players with 13+ HR at the start of June." Greene is hitting .271 on the season while Torkelsen is hitting .235. Greene's production is perhaps more on the expected side than Torkelson's after the Detroit first baseman was listed as a potential cut casualty heading into the 2025 season. Torkelson's bounce back year has given Detroit's lineup a much needed boost heading toward July 15's MLB All-Star Game in at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Tigers will hit the road for a four-game set against the Chicago White Sox starting Monday at 7:40 p.m., with Jack Flaherty taking the hill against White Sox hurler Jonathan Cannon. Advertisement Related: Tigers' Parker Meadows Turns Heads on Rehab Assignment With Mud Hens This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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McKinstry scores on wild pitch and MLB-leading Tigers top Royals 1-0
Kansas City Royals left fielder Drew Waters cannot catch a foul ball off the bat of Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic throws to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith (33) celebrates after hitting a single against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest, left, and second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) celebrate after a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry is congratulated after scoring on a wild pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry is congratulated after scoring on a wild pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Kansas City Royals left fielder Drew Waters cannot catch a foul ball off the bat of Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic throws to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith (33) celebrates after hitting a single against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest, left, and second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) celebrate after a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry is congratulated after scoring on a wild pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach McKinstry hit a leadoff triple in the third inning and scored on Kris Bubic's wild pitch to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 1-0 on Sunday. Riley Greene had two of Detroit's five hits as the Tigers bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Kansas City on Saturday that ended their five-game winning streak. They took two of three from their AL Central rivals for their 14th series win this season. Advertisement Detroit entered June with the best record in the majors for the first time since 2006. Tigers starter Keider Montero permitted seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. Chase Lee (2-0) got four outs for the win, and Will Vest earned his ninth save. Bubic (5-3) tied a career high with nine strikeouts in seven innings, giving up four hits with two walks. The left-hander has fanned nine batters in three of his last four starts. Salvador Perez had three of Kansas City's nine hits, but the Royals stranded eight runners. They have scored four or fewer runs in 50 of 60 games this season. Kansas City infielder Maikel Garcia was scratched from the starting lineup with right thumb soreness. Advertisement Key moment McKinstry scored when Bubic's sweeper in the dirt deflected off Perez and rolled near the Royals' dugout on the first-base side. Key stats In the last 12 games between the division foes, 10 have been decided by two or fewer runs. Up next RHP Jack Flaherty (3-6, 3.94 ERA) starts Monday night when the Tigers continue their seven-game trip against the Chicago White Sox. RHP Michael Lorenzen (3-6, 4.33) pitches Tuesday for the Royals in their series opener at St. Louis. ___ AP MLB:
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Detroit Tigers' Alex Cobb pitched through 'a lot of discomfort' in first rehab start
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb completed the first start of his rehab assignment Friday, May 30, with High-A West Michigan. The 37-year-old has been sidelined since before spring training due to a right hip injury. It was his first competitive game in 2025. Advertisement He didn't look healthy. "I don't think he's feeling great physically," manager A.J. Hinch said Saturday, May 31, less than 24 hours after Cobb's outing. "I haven't spoken to him directly, but the information coming back is that he's still battling a lot. I applaud him for what he's trying to do because he's pitching through a lot of discomfort." Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb pitches for High-A West Michigan on a rehab assignment May 30, 2025, in Dayton, Ohio. OLD DOG, NEW TRICKS: After Tarik Skubal's 'Maddux,' MLB legend Greg Maddux shares secret to sustaining success In Friday's game, Cobb tossed two scoreless innings with zero walks and three strikeouts, allowing just one hit. He faced the Dayton Dragons, an affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. All three strikeouts ended on swings and misses, but on those pitches, he grimaced as he completed his delivery, then walked slowly off the mound. Advertisement He hung his head a couple of times, looking defeated. But Cobb kept pitching through the pain, throwing 24 pitches. "We're going to have to continue to nudge him forward or continue to give him some rest so that he can continue to pitch," Hinch said. "Moving around has been the problem for him, and we're going to continue to nudge him and see what he can give us." The Tigers are confident in Cobb's individual pitches, but they're not confident in the way his body is moving off the mound. His fastball averaged approximately 92.5 mph in Friday's rehab start, and he also used his splitter and curveball. Advertisement "I think the stuff is good, which is the teaser," Hinch said. "He could take the stuff he was pitching last night in A-ball and apply it in the big leagues, and he's going to get soft contact and miss — like he always has." The Tigers signed Cobb to a one-year, $15 million contract in December 2024. It's unclear if Cobb is scheduled for another rehab start. [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] Celebrate 125 seasons of the Tigers with our new book! All smiles for Sawyer Gipson-Long Right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long isn't active — at least not yet — but he showed up to Kauffman Stadium to throw a bullpen session in front of pitching coaches Chris Fetter, Robin Lund and Juan Nieves. The 27-year-old has already completed five starts in his rehab assignment, returning from right elbow and left hip surgery. Advertisement He said he felt good in Saturday's bullpen. The Tigers, though, haven't determined what's next for Gipson-Long. Although he doesn't need to be activated until June 7, the Tigers have an opening for Tuesday's game against the White Sox. Gipson-Long appears ready to start for the Tigers on Tuesday, June 3, against the Chicago White Sox, replacing injured Jackson Jobe in the starting rotation. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Advertisement Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers' Alex Cobb makes rehab start with High-A West Michigan
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Detroit Tigers waste Tarik Skubal gem in two-hit, 1-0 loss to Kansas City Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tarik Skubal vs. Michael Wacha. It was an old-fashioned pitchers duel between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals on Saturday, May 31, at Kauffman Stadium in the second of three games in the series, with Wacha taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning. Advertisement The Royals won, 1-0. Colt Keith broke up Wacha's no-hit bid when he hit a ground-ball single up the middle with one out in the seventh inning, but the Tigers never put a run on the scoreboard. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The Tigers (38-21) were held to two hits and one walk. Skubal exited after throwing 90 pitches across seven innings. The Royals wasted no time taking advantage of the pitching change, taking a 1-0 lead off right-handed reliever Beau Brieske in the eighth inning. The run scored on back-to-back hits from Nick Loftin and Vinnie Pasquantino. A runner didn't advance into scoring position until Loftin doubled for the Royals in the bottom of the eighth. Advertisement [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] INJURY UPDATE: Alex Cobb pitched through 'a lot of discomfort' in first rehab start Tarik Skubal's dominance Skubal completed seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in 90 pitches. He allowed just two hits: Freddy Fermin hit a full-count fastball for a one-out single in the third inning; Loftin hit a full-count sinker for a one-out single in the fifth inning. There weren't any other baserunners against Skubal, as he didn't allow a walk. Advertisement After Lofton reached safely, he tried to steal second base with Pasquantino in the batter's box, but catcher Dillon Dingler delivered a strike to throw him out. A few pitches later, Pasquantino struck out swinging on a changeup to end the fifth inning. Facing Skubal, both Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez finished 0-for-3 with one strikeout. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Celebrate 125 epic seasons of the Tigers with our new book! In the seventh, Witt grounded out to second baseman Gleyber Torres, who made a sliding stop to keep the ball from leaking through the infield. Perez golfed a down-and-in slider to left field, but the ball died at 323 feet, well before getting close to the warning track. Advertisement Skubal has a 2.26 ERA in 12 starts, including a 1.66 ERA, three walks (1.3% walk rate) and 89 strikeouts (37.4% strikeout rate) across his past 10 starts, spanning 65 innings. [ NEW TIGERS NEWSLETTER! Sign up for The Purr-fect Game, a weekly dose of Tigers news, numbers and analysis for Freep subscribers, here. ] Detroit Tigers designated hitter Colt Keith (33) hits a single against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Michael Wacha's dominance Wacha also completed seven scoreless innings. He allowed one hit and one walk: Gleyber Torres drew a seven-pitch walk with one out in the fourth inning; Keith hit a middle-middle cutter for a single with one out in the seventh inning. Wacha racked up six strikeouts. Advertisement He threw 99 pitches. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers' 5-game win streak snapped in 2-hit loss to K.C. Royals
