# Dingler’s Slump Threatens Tigers’ Season | Detroit Tigers News

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Podcast: [Detroit Tigers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/detroit-tigers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7454232)
Published: 2026-09-05T04:39:02+00:00
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The Detroit Tigers are reeling, losers of six straight series and fourteen of their last eighteen games, putting them deep in the AL Central cellar and out of wild card contention. But the real mystery? All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler, once an MVP candidate, is in a brutal slump since early August—striking out more, hitting weakly, and going homerless for weeks. His collapse mirrors the team’s collapse, raising urgent questions about his future role as a core offensive piece. With backup Eduardo Valencia stepping up, the Tigers may need to consider rest or a lineup reset if Dingler can’t reclaim his form. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/35c1320bd805137a

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