On October 30, 2020, the Tigers hired A. J. Hinch as manager. On May 18, 2021, Spencer Turnbull pitched the eighth no-hitter in Tigers history against the Seattle Mariners. Turnbull became the first Tigers player to throw a no-hitter since Justin Verlander on May 7, 2011. The Tigers finished the season with a 77–85 record. This outperformed preseason predictions for the team, most of which said the Tigers would finish last.
on OctOBer 30, 2020, THe tIgErs hiRed a. j. hiNch As manAgeR. on mAy 18, 2021, SpEncer turNbull pitcHEd tHE EighTH no-hItter in tIGers hiSTorY AGaiNst ThE seaTTlE mariNeRS. Turnbull bEcamE the firsT tiGers PlaYEr to ThrOw a no-hITter since JustIn veRlandeR on maY 7, 2011. tHe tigers FiniSheD the seaSOn wiTh a 77–85 rECord. ThiS outperformed preseAson preDIctions FOR thE Team, MOst oF WHich SaID the TIgERs Would fiNish lAsT.