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Scott Harris maintains Tigers are not waving white flag this season

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Scott Harris maintains Tigers are not waving white flag this season
Summary

Scott Harris, president of baseball operations for the Detroit Tigers, stated that the team is not giving up on the 2026 season despite recent trades that have weakened their roster. Harris acknowledged the difficulty of the playoff chase following the trades of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, both All-Star pitchers. Detroit is currently only 2½ games behind the final American League Wild Card spot, and Harris is counting on young players to step up. He referenced the Tigers' previous late-season push in 2024 as a potential model for success. The team must avoid a lengthy adjustment period to remain competitive in the postseason race.

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  • •Tigers traded pitchers Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize prior to trade deadline.
  • •Detroit is 2½ games out of Wild Card playoff position.
  • •Harris cites potential in young players to keep the team competitive.
  • •Tigers aim for a late-season push reminiscent of their 2024 campaign.
  • •Harris insists the team has not surrendered in their playoff pursuit.
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  • 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Scott Harris Pushes Back on White Flag Accusations
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Scott Harris admits the Tigers made their playoff chase harder but insists Detroit is not raising the white flag this season.

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