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The 3 Goals That Could Define the Tigers’ 2026 Season

The Detroit Tigers had plenty of ups and downs in its 2025 season. A turbulent end to the regular season left fans in worry, only for them to knock off the Cleveland Guardians in the Wild Card round before falling in five games to the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS.

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Key member of Tigers coaching staff decides to leave Detroit

His contract ran through 2025, and he has now decided to leave to pursue new opportunities in baseball.

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 29

Tigers Part Ways With Hitting Coach in Offseason Staff Shakeup

The Detroit Tigers have an intriguing offseason ahead of them, and one of the major discussion points heading into 2026 will be how they handle their coaching staff.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Tigers Announce Tarik Skubal News After 6th MLB Season

The Detroit Tigers fell one game short of reaching the ALCS after a heartbreaking extra-innings loss to the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the ALDS. Despite the disappointing finish, Tarik Skubal did everything he could in the postseason to give his team a chance.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

There have been just 19 walk-off home runs in the history of the World Series. How many of the players to hit one can you name in five minutes?

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 29

Tigers Lock In Minor League Arm After Strong 2025 Season

The Detroit Tigers have a decent amount of work to cover when it comes to their 2025-2026 offseason to remain competitive next year, but also improve.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 29

Phillies Pitcher Understandably Seen as Good Fit for Tigers in Free Agency

The Detroit Tigers will be starting up the offseason soon when the World Series comes to a close and they will have some big decisions to make. This winter, one of the top names that is going to be talked about is Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 29

The Tarik Skubal question holds the key to the Tigers’ offseason

Right now, it’s a bit tricky to forecast what kind of decisions the Detroit Tigers will make this offseason. Everything depends in one way or another what they decide to do with ace Tarik Skubal as we near his final offseason before free agency.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 29

Three Exciting Tigers Prospects to Watch Entering 2026 Season

The end of the Detroit Tigers' season was a bit of a roller coaster. In September, it looked like they might end up missing out on the playoffs. They squeaked in, beating their division rival Cleveland Guardians in the Wild Card series before losing the ALDS in five games to the Seattle Mariners.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 28

Tigers May Try to Ship Out Struggling Slugger in Offseason Blockbuster Trade

The Detroit Tigers clearly have some work to do this offseason in order to get over that final hump and finally become equipped to be one of the final teams standing by the time next October rolls around.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Apex Sports / October 28

Detroit Tigers Sign Venezuelan Pitcher; Adding To Already Deep Farm System

The Detroit Tigers have made their first official move of the offseason, signing 20-year-old Venezuelan right-hander Sammy Zarraga to a minor league contract.

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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 / October 28

Will the Tigers Bring Back Justin Verlander to Chase a Ring With Skubal?

Highlights: Justin Verlander, 42, says he’s not retiring. He plans to pitch again next season at age 43 — which would be his 21st MLB season. Verlander

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 28

Bold Prediction Sees Tigers Trading Tarik Skubal This Offseason After All

Detroit Tigers fans are going to have to buckle up for an offseason full of speculation. After it was reported that Tarik Skubal and the team was far apart

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 28

Tigers Should Be All Over Potential Short-Term Deal for Former Cy Young Candidate

The Detroit Tigers head into the offseason needing to make some moves if they are going to get past the point they have been eliminated for two straight years in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Justin Verlander News / Sporting News / October 27

MLB insider predicts Justin Verlander will sign with Detroit Tigers to ensure future plans

This reunion could send Justin Verlander off into the sunset.

Gleyber Torres News / Sporting News / October 27

Tigers' Gleyber Torres receives $52 million contract prediction amid free agency decision

Will the Tigers retain Gleyber Torres?

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 27

Will Tigers Open Checkbook This Winter and Pursue Legitimate Ace in Free Agency?

The Detroit Tigers are headed into the offseason once again as a team that made a playoff run in the American League and should be willing to get involved in the pursuit of top free agents available.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 27

Tigers Shockingly Named to Shortlist as Suitor for Top Free Agent Slugger

The Detroit Tigers' season came to a crushing conclusion in the same place it did a year prior; Game 5 of the ALDS. While 2024 was the culmination of an epic and unlikely run to the postseason despite facing minuscule odds to do so going into the final stretch, 2025 was different.

Gleyber Torres News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 27

Tigers 'Probably Aren’t the Team' That Will Pay Gleyber Torres His Desired Contract

Outside of the massive Tarik Skubal situation that is hanging over the entire Detroit Tigers organization this winter, the decision makers have to figure out a way to get over the ALDS hurdle.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 27

Anderson, McGonigle assert dominance in Arizona Fall League

Weekly performance: 4 G, 8-16 (.500), 4 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR, 3 BB, 2 K It’s abundantly clear that Kevin McGonigle is bored with the pitching he sees in Arizona.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Giants’ perfect trade offer for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers face a critical decision this offseason regarding their ace left-hander Tarik Skubal. With a reported contract gap of nearly $250 million

Gleyber Torres News / Just Baseball / October 27

Top Landing Spots For Free Agent Gleyber Torres

On the surface, Year one of Gleyber Torres‘ tenure with the Detroit Tigers seems mediocre, despite making his third career All-Star appearance. Across 145 games, the impending free agent posted a .745 OPS and 113 wRC+ for a team that nearly nosedived entirely out of the postseason in 2025.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 26