In his MLB debut, Detroit Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton allowed 6 runs on seven hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across 5 innings.

It wasn’t too long ago that the Detroit Tigers had the best record in baseball, putting some distance between themselves and the competition. Now, entering play

Troy Melton, the no. 10 prospect in the Detroit Tigers organization according to MLB Pipeline, made his season debut Wednesday afternoon as the Tigers concluded a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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.

As the MLB trade deadline nears, Marcell Ozuna is a top candidate to be dealt by the struggling Braves, with the Tigers emerging as a logical landing spot.

Detroit enters the final stretch with the lowest whiff rate in the American League, a stat that matters a whole lot more in the postseason than it does in July. Swing-and-miss stuff is what gets you through traffic and out of jams. And the Tigers know it.

To celebrate National Baseball Hall of Fame's induction weekend, MLB teams are wearing throwback hats. Check out the Detroit Tigers' Old English D.

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