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One Prospect Could Change the Detroit Tigers Entire Offseason Plan

When it comes to young players that could the future of the Detroit Tigers, the franchise is full of them. Start with infielder Kevin McGonigle, who is likely to be named the American League’s rookie of the year.

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The Tigers’ Rule 5 Protections and 40-Man Roster Crunch

Every offseason, there are months and months of discussion surrounding who should be added to or removed from a roster. Free-agent and trade hypotheticals dominate headlines and podcasts as we all fixate on outcomes that are unlikely to ever happen.

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 17

Why Martín Maldonado Joining Tigers Coaching Staff Could Help Framber Valdez

The Detroit Tigers are adding an experienced catcher’s perspective to their coaching staff as they prepare for a critical offseason. Martín Maldonado is joining Detroit as quality control coach.

Detroit Tigers News / Tennishead / October 17

Spanish tennis president defends Rafael Jodar after controversial Shanghai Masters incident, ‘he’s a class act’

Rafael Jodar is one of the brightest sparks in tennis right now, poised to enjoy great success throughout his career. However, he is at risk of losing plenty of fans with his behaviour of late, having once again been at the centre of a controversy involving a ball kid.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16

Long-time catcher joins Tigers coaching staff after 14 MLB seasons

The Detroit Tigers are adding former Major League Baseball catcher Martin Maldonado to their coaching staff as a quality control coach, reuniting the 40-year-old with manager AJ Hinch.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16

Tigers To Hire Martín Maldonado As Quality Control Coach

Former major league catcher Martín Maldonado has lined up his next job in baseball. Maldonado will serve as the Tigers’ quality control coach, Chandler Rome and Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic report.

Zach McKinstry News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 16

Is Second Time the Charm for Tigers Utility Man Zach McKinstry?

The Detroit Tigers might not have gotten the All-Star, Silver Slugger offensive production from Zach McKinstry as they did in 2025, but the veteran utility man continued to prove his worth.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 16

Dillon Dingler Could Accomplish Something the Tigers Haven’t Done in 20 Years

If one player broke out in a big way in 2026, it was Dillon Dingler. Dingler's first half with the Detroit Tigers put him into MVP conversations, led him to his first All-Star appearance, and potentially even more hardware this offseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 15

2 Internal Candidates to Solve One of the Detroit Tigers' Biggest Problems

The Detroit Tigers' pitching depth was a significant issue this season. The flaws in roster construction were especially evident when injuries affected the starting rotation, highlighting the weakness of the bullpen.

Matt Vierling News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

Matt Vierling’s Tigers Future Has an Options Complication

The Detroit Tigers faced more than a salary decision with Matt Vierling. They also had to consider a restriction that complicated the idea of keeping him through spring training and sending him to Triple-A Toledo if younger players passed him.

Max Clark News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

The First Look at Max Clark in the Majors Could Change the Tigers’ Plans

There were only 206 plate appearances in which Max Clark saw 754 pitches. While that isn't enough to draw some long-term conclusions, it is impossible not to appreciate how he once again demonstrated his legitimate talent as a hitter.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

2 Detroit Tigers Named American League Gold Glove Award Finalists

The Detroit Tigers may not have made the postseason, but not every player on the roster performed poorly overall. While the Tigers were looked at as one of the biggest threats in the American League on paper, reality told a different story.

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Jackson Jobe News / Just Baseball / October 14

Jackson Jobe Proved He Can Still Reach His Top Prospect Ceiling

After the departure of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, the Detroit Tigers will be looking for a new face of the rotation. A rotation that was once filled with veterans will take on a completely new and younger look with Justin Verlander’s retirement and Jack Flaherty’s impending free agency.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 14

Detroit Tigers News: ALCS, NLCS, Shohei Ohtani, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Kirk Gibson, Joe Espada

It’s a light week for Tigers news, but that doesn’t mean Detroit is escaping the offseason rumor mill. While there’s nothing really serious stoking the hot stove, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some rumors to dip our toes into.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

Why This Could Be Most Important Offseason Yet for Tigers Front Office

The Detroit Tigers couldn't have been much more of a roller coaster in 2026. They entered the new year fueled by extra-inning elimination in the 2025 ALDS with realistic eyes on the World Series only to finish the year 10 games under .500.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 13

Kevin McGonigle Could Give the Tigers More Than a Rookie of the Year Trophy

The Detroit Tigers have already secured Kevin McGonigle’s future with an eight-year, $150 million extension. They also retain an opportunity to turn his remarkable rookie campaign into another investment in their farm system.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 13

The Quote the Detroit Tigers Can't Afford to Have Haunt Them Again in 2027

The Detroit Tigers went into the 2025 offseason with their heads hung low after losing Game 5 against the Seattle Mariners and getting eliminated from the MLB playoffs.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 13

The Biggest Thing Separating the Detroit Tigers From MLB Remaining Contenders

There isn't really enough time in the day or space on a page to truly explain how disappointing this season was for the Detroit Tigers, who entered 2026 with realistic expectations of winning the American League Pennant, only to go on to finish 10 games under .500.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12

The Tigers’ Under-The-Radar Option Decision

Option decisions are among the first pieces of offseason business. Any club and player option provisions must be decided upon within five days of the end of the World Series.

Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Tigers Have No-Brainer Extension Candidate

Riley Greene once again proved himself as the anchor in the Detroit Tigers‘ lineup in 2026. Over 140 games, the 26-year-old slashed .280/.370/.474 with 21 home runs and 75 RBI.