Tigers aim to turn season around in Pittsburgh series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Detroit Tigers travel to Pittsburgh after losing consecutive games to the Chicago White Sox, dropping their record to 60-63. With injuries impacting their lineup, including the absence of Riley Greene, the Tigers recognize the urgency to secure wins against the Pirates, who currently sit at 60-65. The upcoming series poses a risk for Detroit, who must regain momentum before facing talented pitcher Paul Skenes on Wednesday. An improved performance is critical as playoff implications loom.
- •Tigers enter series against Pirates down 4.5 games in AL Central.
- •Detroit has lost first two games of critical White Sox series.
- •Riley Greene is on the injured list with a hamstring strain.
- •Brett Callahan has been called up to bolster the lineup.
- •Paul Skenes is scheduled to pitch for Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers Face a Dangerous Trap After White Sox Series
"The Tigers head to Pittsburgh 4½ games behind Chicago, with injuries mounting and Paul Skenes waiting in Wednesday’s series finale.
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