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Why WBC Likely Won’t Impact Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal’s Future Free Agency

The chatter this offseason has been the potential for the Detroit Tigers to trade ace Tarik Skubal. The organization has tamped down those rumors. But there is still the matter of his final season of team control with the Tigers in 2026.

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Troy Melton flashed potential to become a frontline starter in 2025

The 2025 breakout of rookie right-hander Troy Melton helped salvage a struggling bullpen and pitching staff in general after the All-Star break this year.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18

Tigers Sign Four Pitchers To Minor League Deals

The Tigers have made a handful of depth additions in the past few days. Relievers Jack Little and Sean Guenther return on minor league contracts after being non-tendered, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 18

Dodgers Insider Believes Tigers Trade of Tarik Skubal Still Very Much in Play

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with the biggest question in baseball looming over them, and to this point, they have not really answered it definitively to this point.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 18

Tigers Potential Free Agent Target Seen Working Out With Spencer Torkelson

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason with fans hoping they would take a big swing on a free agent for the first time in a long time, but thus far it's been fairly tame.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

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The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Yardbarker / December 18

Team USA gets two big commitments for 2026 WBC

Team USA gets commitment from two-time Cy Young winner, flame-throwing closer for 2026 World Baseball Classic

The pitching staff for Team USA was already loaded prior to an announcement Thursday of two flame-throwers committing for the event.

Veteran closer Kenley Jansen fills hole in back end of Tigers bullpen

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

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The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 18

Impressive Projection Shows Tigers Prospect Producing at High Levels in 2026

The Detroit Tigers have put together an extremely competitive squad through various means, both via prospect development and external acquisitions. This

Detroit Tigers News / ESPN / December 17

GM: Up to Hinch if signee Jansen is Tigers' closer

The Tigers have added one of baseball's most accomplished closers, but it will be up to manager A.J. Hinch whether Kenley Jansen takes on that role in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / December 17

Veteran closer Jansen fills hole in back end of Tigers bullpen

Veteran closer Kenley Jansen fills hole in back end of Tigers bullpen

The addition of Jansen shows the Tigers are serious about improving a weakness and contending again after falling in the American League Division Series each of the past two seasons.

Diamondbacks face Ketel Marte problem in pursuit of Alex Bregman

Are Phillies one step closer to resigning star catcher J.T. Realmuto?

Mets sign another player away from the Yankees in free agency

Mike Francesa reveals alleged reasons for Mets' clubhouse issues during season

Bo Bichette is willing to make a big change for interested teams

Bichette reunion with Blue Jays may be most likely outcome

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / December 17

Tigers sign closer Kenley Jansen to one-year, $11M deal

The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms with four-time All-Star closer Kenley Jansen on a one-year, $11 million contract on Wednesday. The deal is worth $9 million for the 2026 season and includes a club option for 2027 at $12 million, with a buyout of $2 million.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 17

Here’s What Tigers Are Still After As 2025 Clock Rapidly Winds Down

The Winter Meetings have now come and gone for baseball and it isn't surprising that the Detroit Tigers didn't make any huge additions during their time in Orlando.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / December 17

MLB News: Kenley Jansen, Tarik Skubal, Tyler Glasnow, Riley Greene World Baseball Classic

Happy Wednesday, everyone! A few little news bites to keep you going through the latter half of the week. We take a look at how the Tigers have strengthened

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 17

Three World Series Winners Lead Detroit Tigers Catchers in bWAR

Catcher is the most difficult position to find. It's the most important defensive position on the field, as the entire game runs through them. Finding a great defensive catcher is one thing, but its even more rare to find a catcher that can hit, too.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / December 17

Munetaka Murakami just doesn’t make sense for the Tigers

Infielder Munetaka Murakami of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows was posted by his club for MLB teams to negotiate with starting back on November 8. That window closes next Monday, December 22 at 5 p.m.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / December 17

Open Discussion: Who is the biggest name on your offseason wish list?

The holiday season is here, Tigers fans, that special time of year when we submit our wishlists for the things we want most — even if sometimes they are not quite attainable.

Drew Anderson News / Field Level Media / December 16

Tigers reach 1-year deal with RHP Drew Anderson

The Detroit Tigers and right-hander Drew Anderson agreed to terms on a one-year, $7 million contract with a club option for $10 million in the 2027 season, the team announced Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / December 14

Have the Tigers Done Enough To Fortify Their Bullpen

When the Detroit Tigers walked off the field after 15 hard-fought innings against the Seattle Mariners, fans were left frustrated. An underwhelming trade deadline, a divisional lead blown, and weaknesses exposed throughout the final three months of the season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 13