The Detroit Tigers were shut out 3-0 by the Pirates on July 23, 2025, as Riley Greene and Gleyber Torres struggled. Can they stop their 3-game slide?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another day, another frustrating loss. The Detroit Tigers' offense went completely silent in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, getting shut out 3-0 by the Pirates. The defeat marks their third straight, dropping the club to 60-42 and turning up the heat as their once-comfortable lead in the AL Central continues to shrink.
Three straight losses. Zero runs in the latest game. The Tigers' bats have gone cold at the worst possible time.
There's no way to sugarcoat it: the Tigers' bats were nonexistent against the Pirates. The team managed just a handful of hits and couldn't push a single runner across the plate. Even the team's offensive cornerstones, Riley Greene (25 HR, 79 RBI) and Gleyber Torres (.391 OBP), were held completely in check. While the pitching staff only surrendered three runs, it didn't matter. You can't win if you don't score, and the Tigers' recent power outage is becoming a major concern for a team with championship aspirations.
While the offense sputters, the front office is clearly focused on fortifying the pitching staff for the stretch run. The team officially released right-handed reliever Brendan White on Tuesday after a tough season. In a corresponding, forward-looking move, they signed veteran reliever Tanner Rainey to a minor league deal last week. Rainey, formerly of the Nationals, will head to Triple-A Toledo to work his way back. It's a low-risk, high-reward move that signals the team is actively searching for bullpen reinforcements before the trade deadline.
Help could also be coming from within. Pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long is continuing his rehab assignment with the Toledo Mud Hens, working back from neck stiffness. His successful return could provide a much-needed boost to the rotation depth down the stretch. And let's not forget the firepower that's already here. Despite this slump, Greene and Torres are having All-Star caliber seasons, and ace Tarik Skubal (2.18 ERA, 164 K) remains one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. This team has the talent; they just need to find their rhythm again.
This three-game skid is a gut check for the Tigers. Snapping out of this offensive funk is priority number one. With the trade deadline fast approaching, all eyes will be on the front office to see if they make a move to add another impact bat or another reliable arm. The foundation for a playoff run is here, but the coming days will be crucial in determining if this team is a true contender or just a pretender.
