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Tigers Receive Gleyber Torres News on Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers have a busy offseason ahead as they look to build a roster capable of making a deeper postseason run. Despite back-to-back playoff appearances, the team has failed to reach the ALCS in either year.

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Tigers Receive Tarik Skubal Message From Scott Boras on Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers have a Tarik Skubal problem. The southpaw starting pitcher is an AL Cy Young Award finalist after winning it in 2024 (per MLB.com), but he's only under team control for one more season.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 12

MLB Insider Names Two Potential Suitors for Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal

There's been a lot of speculation around Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal lately. Many are wondering if he'll beat out Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet and win his second straight American League Cy Young award on Wednesday, which would make him the AL's first back-to-back winner since Pedro Martinez in 1999 and 2000.

Alex Lange News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Tigers designate former first-round pick for assignment

The Tigers announced that they have claimed right-hander Dugan Darnell off waivers from the Pirates. The Bucs designated him for assignment last week. To open a roster spot for Darnell, the Tigers designated righty Alex Lange for assignment.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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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.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 12

Tigers Prospect Kevin McGonigle's Rise May Drastically Alter Free Agency Plans

The Detroit Tigers enter the offseason with one goal on their minds: figuring out how to get over the hump after playoff runs to Game 5 of the ALDS in each of the last two seasons ended there.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / November 12

Solving Detroit’s center field issue in free agency

In 2025, center field was a major weakness for the Detroit Tigers. That wasn’t supposed to be the case; Parker Meadows finally had his breakout in 2024,

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 12

Tigers rumors: What a Detroit person just said about Tarik Skubal trade

The Detroit Tigers have one goal for this year’s offseason: keep Tarik Skubal at all costs. The ace pitcher continued to be one of the most dominant forces on the mound, building off his Cy Young campaign last season.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 12

Would Expensive Infielder Really Be ‘Perfect Move’ for Tigers This Offseason?

The Detroit Tigers head into the offseason with fans desperate for the team to make a massive splash free agent signing after falling short last winter.

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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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 11

MLB Insider Lists Mets Trade Starting Point For Landing Tigers Pitcher

As the General Managers' meetings get underway this week in Las Vegas, there is going to be a lot of discussion surrounding some of the big-name players who could be traded this offseason.

Spencer Torkelson News / Athlon Sports / November 11

Tigers' Spencer Torkelson Announces Personal News After 4th Season

The Detroit Tigers once again fell one win short of reaching the ALCS after a heartbreaking extra-innings Game 5 loss in the ALDS to the Seattle Mariners.

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MLB News / Sporting News / November 11

14 players most likely to be traded, from Tarik Skubal to Paul Skenes

MLB's free agent class is strong, but value can be found on the trade market as well.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 11

Tigers Free Agent Reportedly Considering Accepting Qualifying Offer from Team

The Detroit Tigers are going to be one of the most closely monitored teams in baseball this offseason, and after two consecutive runs nearly to the ALCS, it makes a lot of sense as to why.

Gleyber Torres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 11

Tigers rumors: Gleyber Torres ‘actively gauging interest’ with qualifying offer on table

Detroit Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres was made a $22.025 million qualifying offer by the Detroit Tigers. Torres is currently in the process of making his decision on the offer.

Bo Bichette News / Yardbarker / November 12

Three potential landing spots for shortstop Bo Bichette

The 2025 season was a make-or-break year for Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette struggled through an injury-ravaged 2024 campaign, posting a .225/.277/.322 batting line over 336 plate appearances, hitting four homers and 16 doubles.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 11

Tigers Have Second Opportunity to Sign Perfect Affordable Free Agent Fit

The Detroit Tigers enter the offseason at a little bit of a crossroads following their second straight crushing exit in Game 5 of the ALDS, seemingly only a couple of pieces away from true contention.

Kevin McGonigle News / Just Baseball / November 11

Keeping It Simple: Kevin McGonigle’s Approach to the Arizona Fall League

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — For Kevin McGonigle, infield drills are nothing new. Read a lazy, two-hopper. Step, step, step, step, scoop and throw. At this point, these are drills the 21-year-old could do in his sleep, but with the Scottsdale Scorpions, for the first time in his professional career, Kevin McGonigle is playing third base.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / November 11

The Tigers offense slumped when it counted most

Heading into the All-Star Break, Detroit was in pole position in the American League Central, and in fact, all of baseball. The team had an MLB-best 59-38 record and backed it up with a top-10 offense, a top-10 pitching staff, and best-in-the-business baserunning.

Tarik Skubal News / Sporting News / November 11

Every MLB Cy Young winner in history: Full list of AL and NL awards by year, from Tarik Skubal to Roger Clemens

The prestigious award honors the two best pitchers each season.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 11

Tigers Have Key Players Ready for Arbitration, What Could They All Cost?

The offseason for MLB feels just as busy for management as during the regular months and maybe even more hectic for organizations like the Detroit Tigers who have looming questions to answer with both free agency and arbitration.

Detroit Tigers News / New Baseball Media / November 10

2025 MLB Season Recap: Detroit Tigers

The 2025 Detroit Tigers looked to be in cruise control. Detroit entered the All-Star break eleven game ahead in first place of the AL Central, and nine games up as of September 1.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Apex Sports / November 10

Detroit Tigers: MLB Insider Reveals Team’s Stance On Tarik Skubal Trade

The Detroit Tigers possess one of the most valuable assets in all of baseball in ace pitcher Tarik Skubal. As the MLB offseason begins, recent reports indicate that while the team isn’t actively shopping their star, they are willing to listen to trade offers—but only if a potential suitor is prepared to pay an extraordinary price.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Tigers Announce Gleyber Torres News Amid MLB Free Agency

The Detroit Tigers will have a busy offseason ahead as the team regroups and attempts to build a roster capable of making a deep postseason run. For the second straight year, Detroit fell in the ALDS, once again losing a decisive Game 5 to the Seattle Mariners.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Tigers Add Player in MLB Free Agency After $1 Million Loss

The Detroit Tigers have suffered back-to-back exits in the divisional round of the MLB playoffs over the past two seasons. The team fell short in Game 5 of the ALDS both years, losing to the Cleveland Guardians in 2024 and the Seattle Mariners in 2025.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 6