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Tigers Minor League Affiliate to Adopt Flagship City Kitties Identity in 2026

The Detroit Tigers have company in the mascot department this season. The Double-A Erie SeaWolves, a Tigers affiliate, announced earlier this week that it will adopt an alternate identity for certain games in 2026 and call themselves the Flagship City Kitties.

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Diamondbacks Reunite With Paul Sewald on One-Year Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back a familiar bullpen arm, agreeing to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with veteran right-hander Paul Sewald.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 14

Why the Tigers Are Viewed as One of MLB’s Most Improved Teams

The last two seasons have been some of the more fun seasons for the Detroit Tigers and their fan base in recent memory. Constructing a team that has gone to back-to-back postseasons, the 2026 team looks to win the AL Central division for the first time since 2014.

Jace Jung News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 14

Young Tigers Infielder Jace Jung Reportedly Taking Reps Across the Diamond

The Detroit Tigers have a surplus of prospects they're hoping will pan out. While players like Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark are the first two to come to mind, some prospects who have already made their debuts are still looking to find their footing in the MLB.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 14

Tigers Should Have Addressed This Critical Area This Offseason

With pitchers and catchers reporting for the Detroit Tigers, there is a noticeable buzz for the team coming into the year. For a team that has now made the playoffs two straight years, expectations are high. If you like our content, choose Sports Illustrated as a preferred source on Google.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

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Paul Sewald News / ESPN / February 14

D-backs bring back righty Sewald on 1-year deal

The Diamondbacks and reliever Paul Sewald have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 14

Key storylines to watch in Detroit Tigers spring camp

Spring training has some definite patterns, particularly when watching from afar. First, there’s the huge enthusiasm for a few days as pitchers and catchers report and the sound of baseballs popping into gloves and off of bats rings around the Tigers’ Lakeland complex.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 14

Way Too Early AL Central Predictions: Where Do Tigers Stand Going Into Spring

It feels more than safe to say that the Detroit Tigers have a massive chip on their shoulders going into the 2026 season after not only losing the AL Central title, but being sent home during the American League Division Series.

Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Riley Greene Joins Tigers Camp Despite Team USA Speculation

The Detroit Tigers have their star hitter reporting for duty this spring, as Riley Greene will don the Tigers uniform and practice with the team. While this might seem like the status quo for MLB players, a handful of them are almost on their way to compete in the World Baseball Classic.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Verlander Reunion Could Spark Tigers' Latest Trip to World Series

It was a heartwarming day in baseball to see the reunion taking place between the Detroit Tigers and Justin Verlander. Verlander is soon to be 43 years

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Tigers Spring Training Preview Spotlights Intriguing New Additions

Going from a winter full of rumors regarding the future of ace Tarik Skubal to some massive rotation upgrades that have brought newfound optimism to Motown, it has been an eventful offseason for the Detroit Tigers.

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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 / February 13

Tigers Third Baseman Cracks Top 15 in New MLB Rankings

The Detroit Tigers took their time picking up speed in free agency this offseason. However, after signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, they've gained a significant amount of momentum in a short period of time.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 13

Guide to the Tigers non-roster invite position players in spring camp

Every year, all 30 major league teams end up signing a whole pitching staff worth of minor league deals with invites to spring camp. Along with pitching

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Tarik Skubal Shares Exciting Reaction After Tigers Reunite with Justin Verlander

The Detroit Tigers' front office has given their fans a lot to be excited about over the last week. Earlier this month, the Tigers signed Framber Valdez to a three-year deal.

Rafael Montero News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 12

Yankees, Rafael Montero Agree To Minor League Deal

The Yankees are adding veteran reliever Rafael Montero on a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training, as first reported by Héctor Gómez.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Justin Verlander’s arrival draws surreal reaction from Tigers ace Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers loaded up their starting rotation this offseason after signing both Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander. However, the latter seemingly caught Tarik Skubal’s attention, as the club’s ace shared his reaction to seeing Verlander as his new teammate.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 12

Tigers Legend Justin Verlander Reveals One Regret That Drove Return to Detroit

The Detroit Tigers made one of their most popular moves in some time this week when shocking news broke that they were bringing back Justin Verlander on a one-year, $13 million deal.

Kevin McGonigle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Kevin McGonigle headlines 3 Tigers prospects to watch in spring training

The Detroit Tigers’ offseason has been marked by a lot of drama surrounding Tarik Skubal. Despite that, there is some hope on the horizon as Spring Training approaches.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 12

Tigers Should Consider Signing All-Star Slugger to Contract Extension

With pitchers and catchers reporting for the Detroit Tigers, there is certainly a buzz surrounding the team heading into the year. While it was a lackluster offseason for the most part for the Tigers, the recent signing of Framber Valdez has changed the narrative for the team this winter in a positive way.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 12

Detroit Tigers Top Prospect is Biggest Name to Watch During Spring Training

The 2025 season was a big roller coaster for the Detroit Tigers. After leading the division for a big chunk of the season, they ended up losing it at the very end of the season, but still squeaked into the playoffs.