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Two Future Hall of Famers Were Not Ready for Justin Verlander’s Postgame Appearance

The Detroit Tigers have had to watch the postseason from the comfort of their homes after finishing fourth in the AL Central. While the season didn't go the way the front office intended, one of the most feel-good moments happened on Game 161, when Justin Verlander took the mound one final time.

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MLB experiments with outfield positioning restrictions in the Arizona Fall League

The Arizona Fall League is only a few games into its five week schedule. The Tigers have some players to follow out there, including top prospects Bryce Rainer and Zyhir Hope, infielder John Peck, hard-throwing relief prospect Jalen Evans, along with starting prospect Win Scott.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 7

One Offseason Mistake the Detroit Tigers Cannot Afford to Repeat

It is hard to fathom that the same Detroit Tigers who came within inches of the ALCS in 2025 went on to sell at the trade deadline and finish 2026 10 games under .500 with a near last-place finish in the AL Central.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 7

Detroit Tigers News: Riley Greene Hank Aaron Award, MLB Postseason, Mason Miller tipping, Shohei Ohtani

There’s something kind of fun about watching the postseason drama unfold when you don’t have a horse in the race. Sure, it would be more enjoyable to watch if the Tigers were still in it, but it’s also very fun to watch the White Sox absolutely destroy the Guardians with no worries about the outcome.

Jackson Chourio News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

MLB News / Just Baseball / October 7

Detroit Tigers Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 6

MLB Insider Reveals One Tigers Contract That Could Make the Front Office Hesitate This Offseason

The Detroit Tigers President of Baseball Operations took the podium to speak with reporters following the 2026 regular season and gave the fans a taste of what to expect this offseason in free agency.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 6

3 Lower-Cost Free Agents Who Fit the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers can make productive additions this winter by targeting dependable middle relief and a right-handed hitter who punishes left-handed pitching.

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 / 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.

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.

Troy Melton News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 5

One Thing the Tigers Have to Watch With Troy Melton

The Detroit Tigers made the tough decision in trading back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal this trade deadline, but with the trade comes a new wave of young pitchers Detroit looks to build on.

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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 4

The Case for the Detroit Tigers Being Aggressive This Offseason

There were a few teams that had their eyes realistically set on the American League Pennant in 2026, one of which was the Detroit Tigers. They had the back-to-back Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal, with solid reinforcements in the rotation, to complement an elite offense.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 4

Biggest Free-Agent Mistake the Detroit Tigers Must Avoid This Winter

The Detroit Tigers’ biggest free-agent mistake this winter would be building their bullpen around several pitchers whose value depends on a comeback. The organization’s ability to improve an arm has value, but its 2027 relief plan must function while that improvement is still in progress.

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The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

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

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.

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.

Kenley Jansen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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.

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.

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26

Justin Verlander shares emotional moment during final start

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.

Verlander’s daughter throws the most perfect first pitch

Verlander gets a surprise from Kate Upton in his final career game

Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for contract comments

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.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record

Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Eury Perez tosses first career complete game to blank Braves

Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders

Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field