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Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Emma Lingan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jack Flaherty was refreshingly honest about Tigers struggles after another blowup start</title><link>https://motorcitybengals.com/jack-flaherty-was-refreshingly-honest-about-tigers-struggles-after-another-blowup-start?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Katrina Stebbins</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqmys8ks3q</guid><description>Jack Flaherty was open about his recent struggles after another bad start for the Tigers.</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:54:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4695,h_2640,x_0,y_166/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/66/01kqmzfg2crwyy0fpkk3.jpg" caption="Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) walks off the field for pitching change against Texas Rangers during the fourth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, May 1, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Katrina Stebbins"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Detroit Tigers Injury Update: Zach McKinstry rehab assignment, Justin Verlander bullpen, Will Vest</title><link>https://motorcitybengals.com/detroit-tigers-injury-update-zach-mckinstry-rehab-assignment-justin-verlander-bullpen-will-vest-01kqjnwvymmc?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Emma Lingan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqjnwvymmc</guid><description>The Detroit Tigers could soon get one versatile piece back, but two veteran pitchers remain question marks as the club opens a weekend series against the Texas Rangers.</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 11:12:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6217,h_3497,x_0,y_157/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/66/01kqjp1ck0yvkkej77bn.jpg" caption="Oct 8, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Zach McKinstry (39) rounds the bases to score in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Comerica Park. 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It must be fixed soon.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:03:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/66/01kqdpgz6h2chx3hwp7n.jpg" caption="Apr 23, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Tigers third baseman Kevin McGonigle (7) makes a throw on the run to get out a Milwaukee Brewers hitter at first base in the fourth inning at Comerica Park. 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