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Tigers Make Tarik Skubal Decision After Yankees News

The biggest storyline surrounding the Detroit Tigers throughout the offseason has been the future of their best player, Tarik Skubal. There is good reason for the attention, as Skubal has been central to Detroit’s resurgence and helped push the club back into the postseason picture over the past two years.

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Tarik Skubal makes unprecedented demand in arbitration

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is looking to set the new standard in MLB salary arbitration. The Tigers were unable to reach an agreement with the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner before Thursday night’s deadline, leaving arbitration to resolve how much Detroit will have to pay Skubal next season.

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MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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MLB arbitration: Tarik Skubal, Tigers unable to reach deal as Anthony Volpe, Gunnar Henderson, more get raises

Dozens of players agreed to 2026 contracts ahead of Thursday's deadline

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / January 8

Tigers cancel their contract with FanDuel Sports

On Thursday afternoon, nine major league teams, including the Detroit Tigers, terminated their contracts with FanDuel Sports, per Evan Drellich of The Athletic.

Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 8

Former No. 1 Pick Casey Mize Cashes In After All-Star Season with Tigers

The Detroit Tigers were once again one win away from moving on to the American League Championship Series in 2025's edition of the MLB playoffs. Following the exit, the front office has stayed busy in adding and retaining players to ensure they're still in the hunt for 2026.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 8

Tigers Avoid Arbitration With Several Key Roster Pieces for 2026 Season

The Detroit Tigers have a lot of decisions to make this winter, with the most notable looming one being how to handle the Tarik Skubal situation. While

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 8

Tigers Could Still Be Involved in Race for Dream Free Agent with Creative Offer

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with fans hoping and praying for the big splash they have been waiting for now for a number of years in free agency.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 8

Tigers Top Prospect Deemed Best Minor League Hitter in Latest Rankings

The Detroit Tigers are a team wanting to win now. The Tigers' offseason has been a bit lackluster thus far, but they have not traded Tarik Skubal... yet.

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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 / Bless You Boys / January 8

Bless You Boys top 51 Detroit Tigers prospects for 2026

Welcome to the Bless You Boys preseason top prospect list for the 2026 Detroit Tigers. This year’s edition finds the Detroit Tigers’ farm system still strong at the top, but with some cracks emerging beyond their clutch of blue chip prospects heading the yearly rankings.

Burch Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Tigers, Burch Smith Agree To Minor League Deal

The Tigers signed reliever Burch Smith to a minor league contract, reports Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free-Press. The righty receives an invitation to MLB camp and will be guaranteed a $1.5MM base salary if he makes the big league roster.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 7

Are Tigers Fans Overreacting to Lack of Offensive Moves This Offseason?

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason expected to add more to their pitching staff than any other sort of offensive need, and this is certainly how they have operated to this point.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 7

Tigers Off-Season Acquisitions Point to Future of Tarik Skubal

Tarik Skubal is a Detroit Tiger. For now, at least, or maybe for a while longer, as the Tigers fans remain hopeful their team locks down arguably the best pitcher in all of the Major Leagues.

Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 7

AJ Hinch Defends Tigers’ Current Third Base Option Amid Free Agency Buzz

The Detroit Tigers must be having Deja vu this offseason, or at least their fans are. Last offseason, following their first playoff appearance since 2014, the Tigers looked to add a big bat to the lineup.

Max Clark News / Just Baseball / January 7

Exclusive: Inside Look At the Defensive Development of Max Clark (Part 2)

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — Sitting in the seats at LMCU Ballpark, an American League scout watched as Max Clark patrolled center field. An inning before, Clark had slightly misjudged a fly ball, but that wasn’t what the scout was focused on.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 7

Tigers Reunite with Intriguing Free Agent Reliever to Bolster Bullpen Depth

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason ready to rebuild their pitching staff, expected to make major moves both in the starting rotation and the bullpen.

Dugan Darnell News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6

Tigers, Dugan Darnell Agree To Minor League Deal

The Tigers agreed to a minor league contract with reliever Dugan Darnell, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free-Press reports that Darnell will receive a non-roster invite to MLB camp.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 7

2025 MLB Farm Review: Detroit Tigers

For the past two seasons, the Detroit Tigers have been able to make the playoffs thanks to a mix of homegrown talent who have developed into stars (i.e., Riley Greene, Tarik Skubal), plus veterans to fill the gaps.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 6

Insiders Predict Tight Rookie of the Year Race Between Tigers and Blue Jays

2026 might be the time for the Detroit Tigers to pull up their No.1 prospect Kevin McGonigle out of their farming system and into the big leagues. Even though he has primarily been a shortstop throughout his career, and the Tigers are solid with Javier Báez, he could very positively help their offense.

Dillon Dingler News / Athlon Sports / January 6