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Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal May Be Trying to Force Trade After Huge Arbitration Ask

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with one giant question looming over them as they attempted to navigate improvement for 2026 and beyond. While things have slowed down a bit in this department, it's been a long offseason of trade rumors between Detroit and repeat American League Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal.

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Tigers Can Address Major Hole in Roster With Key Free Agents Still Available

2025 was a disappointing season for the Detroit Tigers. Yes, they made it to the playoffs after a historic second-half demise, and yes, they stretched the ALDS to five games against an elite Seattle Mariners' squad.

Alex Bregman News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 12

Tigers Made Correct Decision to Pass On Alex Bregman at Absurd Contract Price

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason just as they did last year, linked heavily to one of the top free agents on the market. Despite the expectation of adding more pitching than anything else, just about everyone connected Detroit once again to Alex Bregman.

Cristian Santana News / Bless You Boys / January 12

BYB 2026 Tigers prospect reports #50: 1B/3B Cristian Santana

Infielder Cristian Santana has so far proved another cautionary tale about early breakouts for teemaged players, and the difficulty of sustaining that progress.

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Which Guardians Top Prospects Will Make a Big League Impact in 2026?

The MLB offseason is now well underway. As fans await the return of baseball season, teams across the league have been busy shaping their squads for the upcoming year.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Jatnk Diaz News / Bless You Boys / January 12

BYB 2026 Tigers prospect reports #51: RHP Jatnk Diaz

The Detroit Tigers started establishing a new draft strategy in the 2023 amateur draft, the first with Scott Harris running baseball operations. Among a host of high school pitchers they selected, was right-hander Jatnk Diaz.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 11

Tigers Should Prioritize Yankees Star in Aggressive Move to Improve Outfield

One upgrade the Detroit Tigers have been in desperate need of is a proven bat, and with third baseman Alex Bregman officially off the market, it is time to look elsewhere.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 11

Tigers High-Powered Bullpen Could Make History in Upcoming Season

The Detroit Tigers have been relatively quiet in their free agent additions this offseason. The Tarik Skubal saga has dominated the headlines for the Tigers, as they've scattered free agent acquisitions in between.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 11

3 X-Factors Who Are Expected To Play Major Role in Tigers Upcoming Season

The Detroit Tigers are caught up in hot stove season chaos with trade talks continuing to swarm. Although speculations loom overhead, the Tigers are in good company heading into their upcoming season.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / January 11

Assessing the Detroit Tigers’ Center Field Situation

Heading into the 2025 season the Detroit Tigers thought they had center field all figured out. Parker Meadows was coming off an electric second half where he flashed his high-end defensive traits, plus bat, and speed that made him such an important player down the stretch in 2025.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 10

Tigers Prospect Kevin McGonigle Shares Mentor Shaping His Game

The Detroit Tigers and their fans are very excited about the upside that their top prospect in the organization, Kevin McGonigle, has. McGonigle has climbed the ranks within the system and on the MLB top prospect pipelines, as he enters 2026 as the second-best prospect in all of the MLB.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 10

Tigers Shockingly Named Dark Horse Landing Spot for Remaining Free Agent Ace

The Detroit Tigers came into the offseason as a team expected to add to their pitching staff more so than any other unit, however to this point the focus has been almost strictly on the bullpen.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Ex-MVP calls Tigers a ‘trash organization’ amid Tarik Skubal arbitration gap

Pressure surrounding the Detroit Tigers organization intensified Saturday as scrutiny over their arbitration dispute with ace Tarik Skubal escalated into a league-wide conversation.

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Mid-Winter Power Rankings Should Concern Entire Detroit Tigers Organization

The Detroit Tigers started 2025 as easily the best team in baseball, but that was a lifetime ago. They were the first to 30 wins, then 40, then 50, and then 60.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Why right now is the perfect time for Dodgers to trade for Tarik Skubal

Is there still an outside chance that Tarik Skubal starts Opening Day in 2026 with the Detroit Tigers? While it technically is a possibility, the idea of the Tigers not trading Skubal at this point seems unlikely.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Tigers rumors: Detroit linked to Lucas Giolito, Chris Bassitt in free agency

The Detroit Tigers enter a critical offseason as front-office strategy, free-agent planning, and rotation stability come into sharper focus. The Tigers have been linked to veteran starters Lucas Giolito and Chris Bassitt as the organization evaluates whether it can strengthen its pitching staff amid a record-setting arbitration case.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 10

Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Posts Short One Word Note After Arbitration Disrespect

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with a major elephant in the room with regards to their superstar ace pitcher coming off his second straight American League Cy Young.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / January 9

Tigers' Tarik Skubal seeks record $32M in arbitration

Tarik Skubal is aiming to reset the arbitration market, not to mention the Tigers' payroll calculus, in one swing. The two-time AL Cy Young winner is seeking

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

Reunion with Former Ace(s) Could Push the Tigers Over the Top

The Detroit Tigers are officially out of rebuild mode. With Tarik Skubal winning back-to-back Cy Young Awards and entering the final year of his contract, the message is clear: this is a win-now moment.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / January 9