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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 6
Projecting the Tigers' 2027 Opening Day Lineup: The Kids Have Arrived
The Detroit Tigers left the 2026 season with more questions than answers. A highly anticipated season quickly turned into disappointment as the Tigers crumbled in May and August.
Detroit Tigers News / Legends On Deck / October 6
One Last Time: Justin Verlander, My Son and a Lifetime of Baseball Memories 
Kevin was in a great mood when we woke up Saturday morning, September 26th. The forecast called for one of those beautiful early fall days in Michigan—sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 6
Detroit Tigers Offseason Content Hub: Free Agents, Needs, Targets, Trades & Decisions
The Detroit Tigers had expectations for their third straight playoff appearance entering the 2026 season. But with injuries and a couple of rough months, the Tigers ended up in fourth place in the AL Central, taking a significant step back.
The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 5
How Much Can the Tigers Actually Spend This Offseason?
The Detroit Tigers could have roughly $50 million in additional annual payroll room this winter if ownership maintains its 2026 spending level and the club makes certain roster decisions.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 5
Justin Verlander Reveals the At-Bat That Still Lives in His Nightmares
Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander visited the “On Base with Mookie Betts” Podcast, where Mookie Betts interviews Major League players with different perspectives, including ABS questions, which have to do with a challenge in which interviewees have to determine whether a pitch was a strike.
Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 5
Tigers’ Riley Greene Adds Another Prestigious Nomination to His Resume
The Detroit Tigers made one of their best draft choices in the 2019 MLB Draft, taking outfielder Riley Greene with the fifth overall pick. Since Greene debuted for the Tigers, he's become known as the face of the offense, collecting multiple achievements along the way.
Kerry Carpenter News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 4
Tigers Slugger Faces Crucial Offseason With 2027 Starting Role in Question
The Detroit Tigers have a ton of difficult decisions to make this offseason, but that's a good thing for the future of the franchise. One of the more curiosity-driven questions surrounding the roster for 2027 is whether right fielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter will return to his role.
Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 4
Scott Harris Sets a High Standard for Spencer Torkelson in 2027
The Detroit Tigers missed the postseason in 2026 after having high expectations ahead of the regular season, especially after back-to-back trips to the American League Division Series.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 3
One Position Detroit Tigers Must Address for This Offseason to Be a Success
It was a brutal campaign for the 2026 Detroit Tigers. They entered Opening Day with realistic sights set on the AL Pennant, with the back-to-back Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal, to complement a pretty dang good offense.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 3
What a Successful Detroit Tigers Offseason Actually Looks Like
The Detroit Tigers have some serious leverage this offseason compared to other teams that found themselves in similar spots as Detroit in 2026. The Tigers have a core to build around, but that core needs to come through, along with additional players who can complement it.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 3
Detroit Tigers Player Most Likely to Be Traded This Offseason
Parker Meadows stands out as the Detroit Tigers’ most logical offseason trade candidate because Max Clark’s arrival narrowed his path to an everyday role.
Tanner Rainey News / Viral Sports News / October 3
Detroit Tigers Lose Long-Time MLB Veteran to Free Agency
Tanner Rainey is headed back to free agency after another brief, uneven stay with the Detroit Tigers, closing a second straight season in which the veteran right-hander showed enough stuff to earn a look and not enough command to keep it.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 3
How Tigers May Navigate Salary Arbitration with 11 Eligible Players
The Detroit Tigers shed potential payroll at the trade deadline by dealing both Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. Both would have cost plenty in free agency and even though there are rumors that Skubal might be interested in returning as a free agent to the Motor City, it’s going to cost the Tigers.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 2
Ranking the Detroit Tigers Biggest Offseason Needs
To say it was a disappointing season for the Detroit Tigers would be the understatement of the century, as they had realistic hopes of winning the pennant and instead finished 10 games under .500.
Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 2
Detroit Tigers Named as Serious Contenders to Sign Tarik Skubal — But Should They?
It was truly a roller coaster of emotions for both the Detroit Tigers' organization and its fans as the team entered 2026 with eyes set on the World Series.
Dillon Dingler News / Just Baseball / September 30
What To Make of Dillon Dingler’s Up-and-Down Season
There was a point this season when people were saying Dillon Dingler was the best catcher in baseball, and they were right. This wasn’t coming just from Detroit Tigers fans who watched him every day, but from the national media as well.
The 'MLB Playoff saves leaders' quiz
Getting the final three outs of a playoff game is one of the most intense experiences in professional sports. Can you name the players with the most saves in MLB playoff history in the Live-Ball Era?Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let us know your thoughts at quizzes@yardbarker.com, and make sure to subscribe to our Quiz of the Day Newsletter for daily quizzes sent right to your email!
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30
Tigers to part ways with two coaches
The Tigers are expected to make two coaching changes involving the major league staff. Assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves and first base coach Anthony Sanders will not be back with the club, reports Cody Stavenhagen and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Hao-Yu Lee broke his bat after a strikeout on final day of the season; Tigers manager AJ Hinch says the rookie's competitiveness in a 'meaningless' game was exactly what he wanted to see
Hao-Yu Lee had no reason to treat the Detroit Tigers’ final game of 2026 like just another afternoon of baseball. Detroit had already been eliminated from postseason contention, but Lee’s frustration after a late strikeout showed that the rookie was still competing until the final out.
Jack Flaherty News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27
Tigers Activate Jack Flaherty
Right-hander Jack Flaherty is rejoining the Tigers for the final game of the season, per a team announcement. He’ll take the place of lefty Brant Hurter, who was optioned to the club’s Florida Complex League affiliate.
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 26
Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision
Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.
Detroit Tigers 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.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 15
A look at the Tigers' last-ditch effort at a playoff push
The Tigers are 4.5 games out of the final wild-card spot with 12 games to play.
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