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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.

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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.

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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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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 2

Kevin McGonigle Makes More History as Rookie of the Year Case Gains Momentum

The Detroit Tigers faced the question of whether they should include top prospect Kevin McGonigle on the opening day roster, given how well he performed in spring training.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 2

How the Detroit Tigers Can Return to Playoffs in 2027

To say that it was a disappointing year for the Detroit Tigers would be putting it mildly, as the team entered 2026 with realistic dreams of making it to the World Series, only to become sellers at the trade deadline and finish 10 games under .500.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 1

The Detroit Tigers Have a Problem They Must Solve in 2027: Stability

On Aug. 13, the Detroit Tigers were 2.5 games behind first place in the division after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 with Keider Montero on the mound.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 1

One Club Option the Tigers Should Exercise and One They Should Decline

The Detroit Tigers front office may be upset that the franchise isn't participating in the 2026 postseason after a disappointing season, but it does allow the group some time before they have to make decisions for 2027 and beyond.

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.

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The 'MLB Playoff saves leaders' quiz

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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.