Here's everything Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday, July 25 — before and after a 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers added a veteran reliever to their bullpen amid a flurry of roster moves on Saturday. The Tigers signed right-handed pitcher Luke Jackson, who was released by the Texas Rangers two days ago. He takes the roster spot of right-hander Geoff Hartlieb, who was designated for assignment.

In 2025, Detroit Tigers reliever Luke Jackson has posted a 4.11 ERA with 19 walks and 24 strikeouts across 35 innings in 39 games for the Texas Rangers.

DETROIT — Before the Detroit Tigers lost for the 11th time in 12 games, manager A.J. Hinch kept it real. Yes, the Tigers are pressing. During a losing stretch like this, how could you not?

The Tigers open their schedule with six straight home games. South Carolina falls fourth in line and Alabama sixth. Missouri also dodged SEC heavyweights on the road, as all four of its away games are against teams picked to finish 10th to 14th in the conference preseason poll.

On Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners acquired Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, likely taking them out of the Eugenio Suarez sweepstakes. Multiple teams, including the Tigers, could emerge as serious suitors for Suarez before the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

The Phillies have acquired outfielder Brewer Hicklen from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. To make room for Hicklen on the 40-man roster,