The News' Andrew Graham gives his quick takes on the Tigers' 5-0 loss to the Phillies on Sunday.

Sunday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers will air on NBCSN Extra and Peacock, not Detroit SportsNet.

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle receives some unexpected praise from Phillies hitting coach, Kevin Long.

DETROIT — Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can’t wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. “I’m super pumped,” McGonigle said Sunday before facing his hometown Phillies. Even though McGonigle is just 21, he has had a lot of travel bags for baseball.

Infielder Max Anderson, a Detroit Tigers infield prospect at Triple-A Toledo, is headed to the All-Star Futures Game this weekend in Philadelphia.

Dingler returns after hand injury

The Detroit Tigers game saw the bullpen blow a three-run lead in a 7-5 loss in extras to the Houston Astros on Sunday, June 28, at Comerica Park.

Seattle's got the Big Dumper. Detroit's got the Big Thumper. Dillon Dingler is fast becoming one of the best catchers in Major League Baseball, and he probably should be starting for the American League All-Star team next month after his latest monster ...

Athletics (41-51, fourth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (42-50, fourth in the AL Central) Detroit; Thursday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jack Perkins (2-4, 6.75 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 70 strikeouts);