Dingler went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Astros.
Dingler isn't known for his speed, as the triple was just his second of the season, and he's never swiped a base at the MLB level. The catcher has still been plenty productive for the Tigers with a .274/.321/.432 slash line across 98 games this year. It's a big step forward for Dingler, who posted a .167/.195/.310 line in 27 regular-season games as a rookie in 2024.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Resting up Sunday
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Dingler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Dingler will retreat to the bench after three straight starts. Jake Rogers will handle catching duties for Detroit on Sunday.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Drives in three Friday
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Dingler went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Friday's 7-0 win over the Twins.
Dingler chipped in as part of a 10-hit Detroit attack that led to the easy win. The catcher has slowed down a bit in August with a .205 batting average and .680 OPS, though he has at least mustered two home runs and seven RBI in 13 games. Overall, Dingler is batting .272 with a .746 OPS, and he remains the team's clear top backstop ahead of Jake Rogers.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Getting breather
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Dingler is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Dingler started each of the previous six games (five at catcher), so he'll get some rest during Wednesday's matinee. Jake Rogers will do the catching and bat ninth for Detroit.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Hits 10th home run Monday
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Dingler went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-3 win over the Twins.
Dingler was one of three Detroit players to go deep as the Tigers rallied from an early 2-0 hole to secure the win. The 26-year-old catcher is having a productive sophomore campaign, as he's now up to 10 home runs to go along with a .749 OPS across 85 games. Last year, Dingler posted just a .505 OPS in 27 regular-season games as he served primarily in a backup role, but he's emerged as Detroit's clear top backstop in 2025 due to his improved offensive output.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Getting rest Saturday
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Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Texas.
The Tigers will give Dingler a day to rest Saturday after he went 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's series opener. Jake Rogers will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Idle Saturday
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Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.
Dingler will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a strikeout and a HBP during Friday's series opener. Jake Rogers will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Taking seat Saturday
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Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
After going 2-for-4 in Friday's series opener, Dingler will retreat to the bench Saturday while Jake Rogers catches for Casey Mize and bats ninth.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Idle for early game
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Dingler is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Washington.
Jake Rogers will get the nod behind the plate in the first game of the day while Dingler rests up. Expect Dingler to start at catcher in the second game of the day.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Resting Saturday
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Dingler is not in Detroit's starting lineup against Minnesota on Saturday.
Dingler will be rested for the second time in three games as Jake Rogers starts behind home plate and bats ninth. Dingler has slashed .190/.224/.349 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 67 plate appearances since the beginning of June.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Not starting Saturday
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Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.
Dingler will take a seat Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's series opener. Jake Rogers will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Sitting for nightcap
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Dingler isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Dingler will grab a seat on the bench for the final half of Thursday's festivities after going 1-for-3 with two runs scored in a win during Game 1. Jake Rogers will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Goes deep in win
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Dingler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Orioles.
Dingler's solo shot and a three-run home run from Parker Meadows both came in the fourth inning, giving Detroit all the offense it would need in the victory. Dingler is now up to seven long balls for the year after coming into 2025 with just one career MLB home run. The catcher is enjoying a breakout campaign with a .283 batting average and .768 OPS through 53 games, and he's squarely moved past Jake Rogers as the team's top option behind the plate.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Idle Wednesday
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Dingler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Dingler will get a routine day of rest after he had started behind the plate in the Tigers' previous two contests. Jake Rogers will handle the catching duties for Detroit.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Getting a breather Thursday
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Dingler is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.
Dingler had started each of the last three games but will get Thursday afternoon off, with Jake Rogers entering the lineup. The former has seized the top role behind the plate for the Tigers due to much stronger offensive numbers. Dingler is batting .296 with a .795 OPS, while Rogers is batting only .125 with a .410 OPS.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Exiting starting nine
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Dingler is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the White Sox.
Dingler started each of the first three games of the series, so he'll get a well-earned day of rest in Thursday's matinee. Jake Rogers will start at catcher and bat ninth for the Tigers.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Goes deep in blowout win
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Dingler went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 13-1 win over the White Sox.
Dingler was one of three Detroit players to go deep, including Kerry Carpenter, who crushed three long balls. That effort overshadowed Dingler, but the catcher has been quietly productive all year as he's taken hold of the starting job for the Tigers. The 26-year-old now has six long balls and a .794 OPS this season, compared to no home runs and a paltry .410 OPS for backup catcher Jake Rogers.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Doubles in run Friday
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Dingler went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.
Dingler continues to provide solid play in the absence of Jake Rogers (oblique), as the former is now batting .291 with a .787 OPS. He's been even better lately with a .364 average and .962 OPS in his last six games. Rogers could be back sometime this month, but until he returns, Dingler should remain the clear top catching option in Detroit.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Sitting for early game
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Dingler is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader in Colorado.
Tomas Nido will handle the catching duties for the first game of the day, but Dingler is expected to be back behind the plate for the nightcap.
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Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Taking seat Sunday
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Dingler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Dingler will get a chance to rest in the series finale after he had started at catcher in each of the last three games. Tomas Nido will step in for Dingler behind the plate.
