Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tigers’ Justin Verlander Included in Big MLB Announcement

Detroit Tigers legend Justin Verlander was listed among the 144 players declared free agents by the Major League Baseball Players Association on Thursday, a procedural end to a contract that the future Hall of Famer has already said he will not pursue.

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The First Free Agent Tigers Should Sign

The Detroit Tigers should make Sean Newcomb their first outside free-agent signing this offseason. The 33-year-old left-hander offered a combination that could help address a persistent pitching problem: effective relief work and the flexibility to cover more than three outs.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 29

Why a Former Cy Young Winner Makes Sense for the Detroit Tigers This Offseason

The offseason has officially begun with the Milwaukee Brewers becoming World Series champions for the first time. Now, the Detroit Tigers and every other team in Major League Baseball are open for business, with professional free agency looming around the corner.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 29

The Most Glaring Roster Deficiency Keeping the Tigers From World Series Contention

It is always hard for a team to sit on the sidelines at this time of year. Their seasons didn't go the way they wanted and now players are watching the playoffs from their couches which includes the Detroit Tigers whose haven't suited up for a month.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

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The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 28

Tigers Prospect’s Scoreless Debut Raises the Stakes for What Comes Next

The Detroit Tigers received an encouraging first look at Cameron Flukey after selecting him in the first round of the 2026 MLB draft. His next evaluation should begin with something his perfect ERA could not answer: how consistently he could throw strikes as his workload increased.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 28

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle Receives Illustrious Award From MLB Players Association

Kevin McGonigle is a special talent. He made an immediate impact at the big-league level, recording four hits and two RBIs on Opening Day. His exciting debut paved the way for one of the best rookie seasons in Detroit Tigers history.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 28

Tigers Could Take a Smart Gamble on Left-Handed Rotation Help

What if it could be a risky bet? That’s true, but the Detroit Tigers have some experience with that kind of leap into the unknown, especially with pitchers who, in the end, have never managed to break out enough.

Carlos Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 28

Tigers Re-Sign Carlos Perez To Minor League Deal

Veteran catcher Carlos Perez is headed back to the Tigers on a minor league deal, as relayed in a transactions update from Matt Eddy at Baseball America.

Kerry Carpenter News / Just Baseball / October 28

The Detroit Tigers need a plan with Kerry Carpenter

The Detroit Tigers have a crucial offseason ahead of them, as last year’s additions fell short of expectations. A team with a roster good enough to compete but still needing important additions is going to look different than it has over the past few seasons, when we’ve seen so many players return.

Kerry Carpenter News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 27

Kerry Carpenter's Path to Keeping His Tigers Roster Spot in 2027

One of the biggest bats for the Detroit Tigers since debuting has been right fielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter. Arguably the most clutch power hitter on the roster, Carpenter took a step back in 2026, posting career-low numbers before his season was cut short due to a foot injury.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 27

Tigers Most Realistic Offseason Moves: What Should and Shouldn't Happen

The Detroit Tigers’ most realistic offseason begins with decisions already within their control: retain a useful starter, rebuild the bullpen, and give their young position players clearer opportunities.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 27

Could the Detroit Tigers Give Casey Mize a Second Chance?

I understand that it may have been frustrating for Casey Mize that the Detroit Tigers did not offer him a contract extension and instead sent him to the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline.

Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Former Detroit Tigers Outfielder Has Reportedly Died

Former Detroit Tigers utility man George Thomas, who signed with the club out of the University of Minnesota in 1957 and played parts of six seasons for the organization, died Friday at age 88, according to Minneapolis Star-Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 26

Tigers Have a Forgotten Rotation Option Who Could Change Their Offseason

When the 2026 campaign started, the Detroit Tigers had a dream team for their starting rotation. Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty and Justin Verlander were the headliners.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 26

Tigers’ Next Baserunning Fix Needs More Than Speed

The Detroit Tigers had a baserunning problem that required a more useful answer than simply telling their young players to run more. An Oct. 25 discussion of the coaching staff brought Billy Boyer’s possible role back into view.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 25

Detroit Tigers’ Recent Postseason History Shows the Value of Playing at Home

The Detroit Tigers may not have gotten into the playoffs in 2026, though they had high expectations for a deep postseason run, but they can learn a thing or two from the teams that did for next season and beyond.

John Peck News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 25

Tigers’ John Peck Gave His Offseason Case a Needed Lift

The Detroit Tigers had a productive John Peck performance to examine after a difficult introduction to the Major Leagues. Peck drove in five runs for Scottsdale in the Arizona Fall League on Oct.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 25

Detroit Tigers’ Top 2 Prospects Hit a Cold Spell in the Arizona Fall League

The Detroit Tigers are set on their farm system to produce the future stars who will lead this franchise into the future. With homegrown talents such as Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle making strides as the faces of the future, there are a handful of prospects within the organization looming around the corner to help.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 19

The Detroit Tigers Have an Infield Puzzle to Solve

I think we can all agree that the 2026 season was a disappointment for the Detroit Tigers. A team that was coming off back-to-back playoff appearances and had World Series aspirations fell flat to the point of selling at the deadline.

Framber Valdez News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18

What Went Wrong For Framber Valdez?

The Tigers handed Framber Valdez the third-largest deal among free-agent starters last winter. The lefty received a three-year, $115MM commitment. He was brought in to form an elite southpaw tandem with two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.