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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.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 3

MLB Trade Rumors estimates Tigers arbitration raises for 2027

MLB Trade Rumors published their estimates for 2027 raises for arbitration eligible players on Friday. Their system is based on a model created by Matt Swartz that inputs all the relevant historical data on arbitration salaries both agreed and arbitrated to generate an estimate for each player.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 3,000-hit club' quiz

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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.

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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.

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.

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 1

One Detroit Tigers Player Most Deserving of a Contract Extension

This past offseason and earlier this season, the Detroit Tigers proved their front office isn't afraid of spending money. Entering the season with a Top 10 payroll and handing out an eight-year contract extension to Kevin McGonigle, Detroit is dedicated to keeping its best players around.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 1

Tigers Begin Offseason Moves By Letting Two Assistant Coaches Go

The 2026 Detroit Tigers went into this season with their eyes on the World Series. They had arguably the best starter in the game, Tarik Skubal, to complement a really strong offensive front.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 30

Who Replaces the Tigers' Departing Free Agents?

The Detroit Tigers have a plausible successor to Gleyber Torres. Their more difficult offseason assignment is assembling enough pitching to support that transition.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 30

Scott Harris Gives Tigers Fans a Glimpse at His Free-Agency Plans This Offseason

The Detroit Tigers had World Series aspirations when the 2026 campaign began, with several top-notch starting pitchers leading the roster and a young offense looking to find its stride.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Tigers icon Justin Verlander shouts out wife Kate Upton after getting ‘totally blindsided’ by emotional moment with daughter

Reflecting on his last MLB pitch, Detroit Tigers icon Justin Verlander gave credit to his wife, Kate Upton, for organizing the moment with his young daughter that “totally blindsided” him.

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 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 30

3 Tigers Named Finalists for 2026 All-MLB Team

Now that the regular season has come to an end it is time to start taking into consideration the individual accolades that will be announced when November comes around, and that process starts much sooner than later.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 29

Ranking the 5 Best Detroit Tigers Players of the 2026 Regular Season

The Detroit Tigers' 2026 season was filled with highs and lows. While the way the team performed in May still keeps fans up at night, the Tigers played well into the summer before their second slump in August took them out of the running for a third straight trip to the postseason.

Detroit Tigers News / The Spun / September 29

Justin Verlander, Kate Upton Announce $100,000 Veterans Donation

Saturday marked Justin Verlander’s final MLB game as he pitched once more for the Detroit Tigers team he debuted with two decades ago. But as he walks off into the sunset, he’s leaving a sizeable donation for a local veterans organization behind.

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The 'MLB Playoff saves leaders' quiz

Getting the final three outs of a playoff game is one of the most intense experiences in professional sports. Can you name the players with the most saves in MLB playoff history in the Live-Ball Era?Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let us know your thoughts at quizzes@yardbarker.com, and make sure to subscribe to our Quiz of the Day Newsletter for daily quizzes sent right to your email!

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.

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26

Justin Verlander shares emotional moment during final start

Justin Verlander shares emotional moment with his daughter upon exiting final career start

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is a living legend in the game of baseball.

Verlander’s daughter throws the most perfect first pitch

Verlander gets a surprise from Kate Upton in his final career game

Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for contract comments

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record

Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Eury Perez tosses first career complete game to blank Braves

Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders

Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 22

Tigers announce date for Justin Verlander's final career start

The impact that Verlander has left on the game can't be overstated.

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

River Ryan News / Just Baseball / September 21

River Ryan’s New Beginning Comes in the Midst of His Comeback

TOLEDO, Ohio — River Ryan’s phone rang around 9:00 p.m. He and his wife were getting their one-year-old ready for bed when the news came in. “It just kind of happened really quick,” Ryan said.