The Detroit Tigers have some clear needs to address ahead of the MLB trade deadline, with arguably their most pressing being in the bullpen. It was a unit that was lacking pitchers capable of generating swings and misses at a high rate,

Rookie right-hander Troy Melton gave up a grand slam in the 2nd inning as the Tigers lost to the Bucs, 6-1, for a 3-game sweep.

Following an 8-5 loss on Tuesday night, the Tigers’ lead atop the American League Central is down to nine games. Pittsburgh still sits at the bottom of the National League Central. Time: 12:35 p.m. ET

The Tigers’ annual series vs. the Pirates is a matchup of the two franchises that Hall of Famer Jim Leyland managed the longest, which means a chance for Detroit and Pittsburgh fans to both show appreciation for their legendary skipper.

Spencer Horwitz hit his first career grand slam and Bailey Falter matched a career-high with eight strikeouts to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 win and sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

Right-hander Troy Melton will be making his MLB debut as the Tigers’ starter against the Pirates lefty Bailey Falter (6-5, 4.00 ERA).

Spencer Horwitz's grand slam backed up a quality start from Bailey Falter and helped the host Pittsburgh Pirates finish off a three-game sweep of the frontrunning Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon.

Spencer Horwitz, Bryan Reynolds and Tommy Pham each had three hits and two RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit eight doubles in an 8-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Right-handed pitcher Troy Melton’s first MLB outing wasn’t as planned as the 24-year-old was pinned for six runs and the Tigers experienced their third sweep of the season, this time at the hands of the Pirates at PNC Park.