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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 18
The Defensive Dilemma the Tigers Must Solve at Shortstop
Defense has been a minor problem for the Detroit Tigers, who just finished the 2026 season with their infielders recording -19 Fielding Run Value, placing them fourth-worst in the major leagues, tied with the Los Angeles Angels.
Zach McKinstry News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 18
Why Zach McKinstry May No Longer Fit Into the Tigers’ Future
The Detroit Tigers have a Gold Glove finalist whose place on the 2027 roster still deserves scrutiny. Zach McKinstry’s American League utility Gold Glove nomination reflects a real contribution.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 18
Two Tigers Top 10 Prospects Earn Major End-of-Season Honors
The Detroit Tigers have one of the best farm systems in Major League Baseball. Since Scott Harris took over as President of Baseball Operations, Detroit has seen a handful of internally developed stars make their way to the show, and two more could be on their way sooner rather than later.
The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz
MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 18
Tigers Sign Former Orioles Pitcher to Unusual Two-Year Deal
The Detroit Tigers made an interesting move on Saturday to help their pitching depth, but it won’t actually add value until 2028. The newest acquisition won’t be taking the mound any time soon.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Kenley Jansen News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 17
Kenley Jansen’s Projected Market Value Gives Tigers an Easy Path to Moving On
The Detroit Tigers signed veteran closing pitcher Kenley Jansen during the offseason to strengthen the back end of their bullpen. The initial plan was to have Jansen, Will Vest, and Kyle Finnegan form a formidable trio for Detroit.
Beau Brieske News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 17
Why the Tigers Should Think Twice Before Cutting Beau Brieske
The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason needing a better bullpen. Deciding which returning pitchers deserved another opportunity was part of that work, especially when replacing them could require spending more for similar uncertainty.
Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 17
The Tigers’ Rule 5 Protections and 40-Man Roster Crunch
Every offseason, there are months and months of discussion surrounding who should be added to or removed from a roster. Free-agent and trade hypotheticals dominate headlines and podcasts as we all fixate on outcomes that are unlikely to ever happen.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16
Long-time catcher joins Tigers coaching staff after 14 MLB seasons
The Detroit Tigers are adding former Major League Baseball catcher Martin Maldonado to their coaching staff as a quality control coach, reuniting the 40-year-old with manager AJ Hinch.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16
Tigers To Hire Martín Maldonado As Quality Control Coach
Former major league catcher Martín Maldonado has lined up his next job in baseball. Maldonado will serve as the Tigers’ quality control coach, Chandler Rome and Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic report.
Zach McKinstry News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 16
Is Second Time the Charm for Tigers Utility Man Zach McKinstry?
The Detroit Tigers might not have gotten the All-Star, Silver Slugger offensive production from Zach McKinstry as they did in 2025, but the veteran utility man continued to prove his worth.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 16
Dillon Dingler Could Accomplish Something the Tigers Haven’t Done in 20 Years
If one player broke out in a big way in 2026, it was Dillon Dingler. Dingler's first half with the Detroit Tigers put him into MVP conversations, led him to his first All-Star appearance, and potentially even more hardware this offseason.
Max Anderson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 15
Max Anderson’s Case for Tigers Roster Spot Goes Beyond Hitting Lefties
The Detroit Tigers had an obvious reason to value Max Anderson: his right-handed bat punished left-handed pitching. His 2026 results also gave the front office a reason to consider a role beyond that familiar description.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 15
Detroit Tigers’ Pending Free Agents and Their Market Values Revealed
With both the ALCS and NLCS in full swing, the offseason is one step closer for the Detroit Tigers. After missing the postseason with a 76-86 record and a fourth-place finish in the AL Central, the Tigers have decisions to make this offseason about the future of their roster.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 15
2 Internal Candidates to Solve One of the Detroit Tigers' Biggest Problems
The Detroit Tigers' pitching depth was a significant issue this season. The flaws in roster construction were especially evident when injuries affected the starting rotation, highlighting the weakness of the bullpen.
Matt Vierling News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14
Matt Vierling’s Tigers Future Has an Options Complication
The Detroit Tigers faced more than a salary decision with Matt Vierling. They also had to consider a restriction that complicated the idea of keeping him through spring training and sending him to Triple-A Toledo if younger players passed him.
Max Clark News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14
The First Look at Max Clark in the Majors Could Change the Tigers’ Plans
There were only 206 plate appearances in which Max Clark saw 754 pitches. While that isn't enough to draw some long-term conclusions, it is impossible not to appreciate how he once again demonstrated his legitimate talent as a hitter.
Jackson Jobe News / Just Baseball / October 14
Jackson Jobe Proved He Can Still Reach His Top Prospect Ceiling
After the departure of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, the Detroit Tigers will be looking for a new face of the rotation. A rotation that was once filled with veterans will take on a completely new and younger look with Justin Verlander’s retirement and Jack Flaherty’s impending free agency.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12
The Tigers’ Under-The-Radar Option Decision
Option decisions are among the first pieces of offseason business. Any club and player option provisions must be decided upon within five days of the end of the World Series.
Tanner Rainey News / EssentiallySports / October 11
Tigers Veteran Makes Major Career Decision as His Detroit Tenure Comes to an End
Tanner Rainey has elected free agency, ending his brief stint with the Detroit Tigers. Players with six or more years of service time in MLB earn the right to become a free agent.
Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / October 10
Detroit Tigers Emerge as Top Destination for All-Star Slugger
The Detroit Tigers enter the offseason with clear urgency after missing the postseason and closing out a year that fell short of expectations. The departure of ace Tarik Skubal left a void, and the club’s offense failed to generate consistent production, finishing with just 58 stolen bases as a team.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 8
Three questions facing the Detroit Tigers this offseason
The Tigers have a lot of work to do if they are going to return to the playoff hunt. Let's look at three questions facing Detroit this offseason.
Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 6
5 Things We Learned About the Tigers in 2026
Coming into the 2026 season, expectations were sky high for the Detroit Tigers. Adding Framber Valdez, bringing back Gleyber Torres, and inserting Kevin McGonigle into the lineup made this team the favorite to win the AL Central.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 26
Justin Verlander shares emotional moment with his daughter upon exiting final career start
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is a living legend in the game of baseball.
Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 22
Tigers announce date for Justin Verlander's final career start
The impact that Verlander has left on the game can't be overstated.
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