GAME 35 - Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers, May 3, 2026 7:20 PM

[byco42]

GAME 35 - Tigers vs. Rangers
May 3, 2026 7:20 PM
Comerica Park



Tyler Holton #87 LHP (Bullpen game)
0-1 / 5.54 / 1.92

Tigers (17-17) -1.0 ALC W1

1. K McGonigle (L) SS
2. M Vierling (R) CF
3. C Keith (L) 3B
4. R Greene (L) LF
5. S Torkelson (R) 1B
6. K Carpenter (L) DH
7. W Pérez (S) RF
8. H Lee (R) 2B
9. J Rogers (R) C

Jack Leiter #22 RHP
1-2 / 5.17 / 1.47

Rangers (16-17) -1.0 ALW L1

1. B Nimmo (L) DH
2. A McCutchen (R) LF
3. C Seager (L) SS
4. J Jung (R) 3B
5. J Burger (R) 1B
6. E Carter (L) CF
7. E Duran (R) RF
8. J Smith (L) 2B
9. K Higashioka (R) C

Trivia: In the first game played between the Tigers and the Rangers on 4/25/1972, who got the Rangers' first hit of the game off of Tiger pitcher Mickey Lolich?

A. Lenny Randle
B. Frank Howard
C. Elliot Maddox
D. Toby Harrah

 

[kalinecountry]

Hinch said there would be Pitching chaos for Sunday's game.

Troy Melton Rehab Start Livestream. 34 minutes.

https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1dKrPEAbBDPJX

Troy Melton final line in Lakeland. 1.2 innings 32 pitches, 20 for strikes, 2 hits 1 earned run. 2 strikeouts.
Should mention that it was based on the radar on the broadcast. Upon further review, here’s his statcast data on Melton’s performance.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HHaOSjqWMAAtN2W?format=jpg&name=medium

Max Clark has settled in nicely at Triple-A Toledo this season! Tigers POBO Scott Harris talks about the organization's 2023 first rounder on MLBNow.


Over the last three weeks dating back to April 11, Riley Greene leads MLB in OBP (.475), while also ranking 4th in batting average (.373) and 7th in OPS (1.087).

Tigers Notes: Torres, Verlander, Melton

MLB Trade Rumors breaks down the injuries to Gleyber Torres, Justin Verlander, and Troy Melton, plus the Tigers' infield and pitching depth.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Tigers Notes: Torres, Verlander, Melton.
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Will Vest's struggles make much more sense after tough Tigers injury blow

The Detroit Tigers finally got the answer they didn’t want regarding Will Vest. After several days of hoping soreness in his right forearm would calm down enoug

motorcitybengals.com

Will Vest's struggles make much more sense after tough Tigers injury blow.
Now, they have to hope it's only temporary.
MCBTB

 

[tigermud]

Once melton is ready to come back DFA flaherty? Whatever happens montero needs to stay in the rotation solid #3 Verlander to the pen when he’s ready to come back?

 

[byco42]

Once melton is ready to come back DFA flaherty? Whatever happens montero needs to stay in the rotation solid #3 Verlander to the pen when he’s ready to come back?

I'd rather see a trade, but what team is going to want to pay his $20,000,000 salary for 2026?

 

[tigermud]

Holton only faces the first three batters single fly out k, pitching choas underway

 

[tigermud]

I believe that’s three first pitch pop ups from Kevin in the last two games now. Weird.

 

[nydo77]

5 relief pitchers left in the bullpen, in the third inning. This might redefine "pitching chaos" with any bad luck.

 

[tigermud]

9 up 9 down for Lieter he’s absolutely smoking us so far

 

[nydo77]

9 up 9 down for Lieter he’s absolutely smoking us so far

The pregame matchup showed Tigers hitting .500 against him previously (which I believe was just one game). It looks like he made some adjustments.

 

[tigermud]

The pregame matchup showed Tigers hitting .500 against him previously (which I believe was just one game). It looks like he made some adjustments.

This isn’t the same pitcher we faced last time. He is dealing

 

[tigermud]

Ummm looks to me like Leiter has a dark substance on the back of his hat? He keeps touching the back of his hat as well. Whatever it is didn’t work in the 5th, walk and a tork bomb 2-0

 

[biggunsbob]

Kaboom !

Tigers first hit was a no doubt 2 run bomb from Tork
Pulled to LF. 2-0 Tigers . (388) feet.

 

[biggunsbob]

(0-2) count single by McGonigle drives in Rogers who tripled because center fielder dove and missed the ball.
Great piece of hitting. 3-0 Tigers

 

[biggunsbob]

Vanasco gives up a 1 out double then he walks a guy who is hitting
Freaking .209.
Then throws a damn 0-2 wild pitch. Sigh. Pulling his pitches.
Ground out G-3. Two outs. Wild pitch cost a run.
3-1
Gets a strikeout for out #3.
3-1 Tigers bottom 7th.

 

[biggunsbob]

Nice inside out swing by Lee . Singles and drives in a run .
4-1 Tigers . All 4 run scored with two strikes.

His family is in town from Korea to see him play this weekend.

Single by McGonigle (left on left) rbi 5-1 .
Followed by a pop single to center by Vierling. 7-1 tigers !

 

[biggunsbob]

Tigers win 7-1 ! Back over .500 !

 

[coulomb]

Hey, no shit, zack short is playing ss for det, had no idea he came back.

 

[biggunsbob]

Tigers minor league Sunday
Toledo (17-16)
Lost 7-3 Final . Two losses in a row.
McKinstry 0-4, Clark 0-4. Guenther rough outing.

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Gameday: Mud Hens 3, Clippers 6 Final Score (05/03/2026)

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Erie (13-14) winners of 5 in a row . With 1 in the eighth to break the tie .
Five pitchers with 9 k’s and 1BB. Won Today 4-3

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Gameday: Baysox 3, SeaWolves 4 Final Score (05/03/2026)

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West Michigan (12-15)
WM is in free fall. Lost 8 in a row. Today in 10 innings 6-5.
They gave up three to tie in the 9th took a one run lead in the 10th and then were walked off. Rainer 1-5. Batting .237. I do not think the caps have won since his call up. They were (12-7) before this happened.

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Gameday: Whitecaps 5, Kernels 6 Final Score (05/03/2026)

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Lakeland (14-13) lost 5 in a row .
Today 8-5 final . Looks like from top to bottom thr tigers are all right
Around .500.

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Gameday: Flying Tigers 5, Marauders 8 Final Score (05/03/2026)

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[biggunsbob]

Hey, no shit, zack short is playing ss for det, had no idea he came back.

Wait what. I missed that. I’d rather call up some on who has a chance at getting a hit once in awhile.

 

[biggunsbob]

Why would we trade for Zach Short ? Being. Marginal prospects like Jung has to suck. Im sure Lee will be on the revolving door to Toledo pretty soon Too.


DateTransaction05/03/26Detroit Tigers sent RHP Troy Melton on a rehab assignment to Lakeland Flying Tigers.05/03/26Detroit Tigers designated RHP Grant Holman for assignment.05/03/26Detroit Tigers sent RHP Troy Melton on a rehab assignment to Lakeland Flying Tigers.05/03/26Detroit Tigers selected the contract of 3B Zack Short from Toledo Mud Hens.05/03/26Detroit Tigers optioned 3B Jace Jung to Toledo Mud Hens.05/02/26Detroit Tigers designated RHP Yoniel Curet for assignment.05/02/26Detroit Tigers sent 2B Zach McKinstry on a rehab assignment to Toledo Mud Hens.05/02/26Detroit Tigers selected the contract of RHP Ricky Vanasco from Toledo Mud Hens.05/01/26Washington Nationals traded 3B Zack Short to Detroit Tigers for cash.