The Latest Breaking News from Spencer Torkelson

Plus, the Orioles called up a rookie who is looking like a keeper.

ARLINGTON, Texas — The last time the Tigers were on the verge of returning to a healthy, five-man starting rotation (Monday), Matthew Boyd blew out his left elbow.

DETROIT — Kansas City Royals starter Daniel Lynch showcased his full potential against the Detroit Tigers. The former 2018 first-round pick was dominant in the Royals’ 1-0 victory at Comerica Park.

Spencer Torkelson was SO mad.

MINNEAPOLIS — Mickey Lolich probably just rolled his eyes.

DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers started a scoring parade at Comerica Park on Wednesday afternoon.

DETROIT — There had been flashes in recent weeks that Alex Faedo was starting to put things together.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This one would've left a mark. The Tigers had leads of 3-0 and 5-3. They had base runners in every inning but one. They drew eight walks and had 11 hits. And yet, against a Kansas City Royals team that was 20 games under .500, the…

WASHINGTON — Watching Joey Wentz take another beating in the 6-4 loss to the Nationals in the series finale Sunday, the first natural thought is, the Tigers need to make some renovations to their starting rotation.

WASHINGTON — There was a lot for right-hander Alex Faedo to like about his performance Saturday. But it's going to take a minute before he can feel too awfully good about it.

BALTIMORE — Sunday’s afternoon game at Camden Yards was a matchup of what could have been and what is. Two pitchers who share a last name, one whose days in an Oriole uniform never came and another for whom they are only beginning, dueled in a crowded Baltimore venue older…