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The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason looking to improve on their pitching staff, and while in some ways they have done that, there is still some work to do if they want a finished product.

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Tarik Skubal News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

How Does Tarik Skubal Compare to Some Great Lefties?

Tarik Skubal is the two-time reigning American League Cy Young winner. Along with Paul Skenes, he is generally regarded as one of the top two pitchers in Major League Baseball.

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MLB News / Total Apex Sports / January 25

New York Yankees Had 'No Chance' Meeting the Detroit Tigers’ Asking Price For Tarik Skubal

The New York Yankees are always involved in the rumor mill when it comes to acquiring top talent every offseason, and were linked to Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 25

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal keeps Cy Young superstition alive in pursuit of three-peat

Athletes are notoriously superstitious people, and baseball players might be the best example of this. There are a lot of stories about baseball players having unique routines before and during the game.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 24

Tigers Should Pursue Versatile Free Agent Outfielder as Final Offseason Piece

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason with fans hoping for some significant upgrades, and while they have gotten that in some areas, others have gone neglected.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 24

Tigers Future Built Around Rise of Highly Talented Prospect Quartet

The Detroit Tigers are worthy of criticism that they haven’t done enough to improve their offense through free agency this offseason. But there may be a good reason why Detroit isn’t pushing to sign long-term free agents.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / January 24

BYB 2026 Tigers prospect reports #39: LHP Ethan Schiefelbein

While the main theme of the Tiger farm system is the group of top shelf prospects leading the way, the other big story in the system is a pretty disastrous run of pitcher injuries over the last two years.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 24

Tigers Success Brings Boon of Significant National Television Exposure

The Detroit Tigers have been a playoff team each of the last two seasons. With that, comes the spoils of national television appearances. Major League Baseball has four national TV deals with ESPN, Fox, NBC/Peacock and TBS.

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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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Skubal vs Skenes 2026 Fantasy Comparison

It is draft day and you have a pick towards the back of the first round. You know that you can get a really good hitter in the second round, so you’ve made the decision that you are going to take an elite ace with your first pick.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 24

Tigers Organization Should Be Concerned With Latest Power Rankings

There are a few organizations this offseason who have made large improvements to their roster, but the Detroit Tigers have not been one of them. They require a bat, but now there are none left on the market, and with spring training right around the corner, that is concerning.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / January 24

A closer look at the Tigers 2026 international free agent class

The 2026 international signing period opened a week ago (Jan. 15), and Detroit signed seven players. While prospects can sign any time between Jan. 15 and Dec.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 23

Two Ways the Tigers Can Become Legitimate Contenders Before Spring Training

The MLB offseason is slowly winding down, as we're a month away from spring training. Free agent acquisitions and trades have been ramping up over the last week, as teams begin to finalize their rosters for the 2026 season.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 23

AL’s Best Pitcher Isn’t MLB’s Best—Tarik Skubal’s Ranking Explained

The final rankings for MLB.com's Top 100 Players Right Now have been finalized with several familiar names at the top of the list. For the Detroit Tigers, ace pitcher and back-to-back Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal cracked the Top 10 for the first time in his career after ranking 11th in 2024.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / January 23

MLB News: Hall of Fame, Carlos Beltran, Matt Vierling, Luis Robert Jr, MacKenzie Gore, salary cap

Happy Friday everyone! We’re light on Tigers news, but there are still some big baseball stories to check in on. The Hall of Fame inductees were announced this week, and Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones will be heading to Cooperstown.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

Two Big-Market Teams Rule Out Of Trade Deal With Tigers For Tarik Skubal

After claiming successive Cy Young awards in the American League, Tarik Skubal cemented his hype as the best starting pitcher in the MLB. The 29-year-old is headed for arbitration with the Detroit Tigers before starting his final season under club control.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 23

Tigers Pursuit of Rotation Depth Could Lead to Former Reds Free Agent

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason looking to rebuild their pitching staff both in the bullpen and the starting rotation, and to a degree, they have done that.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

MLB Rumors: Detroit Tigers Eye Two Veteran Aces to Pair with Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers are doing everything in their power to make the playoffs again. They have Tarik Skubal for one more year, and the franchise would not want to miss an opportunity.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 22

Tigers Should Move Expensive Contract to Make Way for Kevin McGonigle

The Detroit Tigers have been noticeably quiet this offseason when it comes to improving the offense. They've prioritized the bullpen, re-signing Kyle Finnegan and acquiring veteran closer Kenley Jansen.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 22

Multiple Tigers Named to Updated Top 100 Prospects List

The Detroit Tigers have built quite an impressive roster at the Major League level over the past few seasons, and while they haven't been able to push all the way to the World Series as of yet, it seems to be getting closer as they continue to add more pieces.

Max Clark News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22

Tigers fans will love Max Clark’s placement among top 2026 outfield prospects

The Detroit Tigers have given their fans another reason for optimism as discussions about the organization’s top prospects intensify ahead of Spring Training.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

Detroit Tigers Named As Possible Landing Spot For Free Agent Power Hitter

The Detroit Tigers are reportedly exploring options to bolster their infield, and one name that has surfaced as a potential target is Eugenio Suárez. The veteran slugger, who began his MLB career with the Tigers in 2014, could be a cost-effective solution to address Detroit’s need for more power at third base.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / January 20