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Detroit Tigers 2026 BYB preseason prospect list review #21-30

This is installment three of our look back at the 2026 BYB preseason prospect rankings and scouting reports for the Detroit Tigers. Typically, we don’t revisit each prospect on our rankings until we re-grade them for next year’s reports and rankings in the leadup to spring training.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 5

Tigers' Dillon Dingler Reveals What His Second Gold Glove Means to Him

The Detroit Tigers got some good news to begin their offseason as All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler brought home his second consecutive Gold Glove Award behind the plate.

Kyle Finnegan News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 4

Kyle Finnegan’s Plunging Numbers Raise a Hard Question for the Tigers

The Detroit Tigers should keep Kyle Finnegan heading into spring training. They should also build a bullpen that can succeed if he struggles again. That distinction became more important after Detroit declined Kenley Jansen’s club option on Nov.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Tigers To Hire Kyle Hudson As First Base Coach

The Tigers are expected to add Kyle Hudson as their first base coach, per WEEI’s Rob Bradford. Hudson was most recently with the Red Sox as third base coach.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / November 4

Detroit Tigers Cut Ties With 3 Pitchers in Sudden Shakeup

The Detroit Tigers have released right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long and left-hander Bailey Horn while designating right-hander Yilber Díaz for assignment, according to the official MLB transaction log.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 4

Detroit Tigers Have Ground to Make Up in Power Rankings Entering the Offseason

The Detroit Tigers unfortunately fell under the description of a fall from grace this season. Going into 2026, the Tigers had high expectations, coming off back-to-back postseason appearances with a roster filled with potential (on paper) for a deep playoff run.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 4

Tigers Predicted To Sign Four-Time All-Star to Solidify Infield This Offseason

After a tough end to the 2025 season in the American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners, the Detroit Tigers were looking to rebound in 2026 and take the next step in the playoffs.

Kyle Hudson News / Bless You Boys / November 4

Detroit Tigers News: MLB free agency, Hall of Fame, Kyle Hudson, Salary Cap

Happy Wednesday, everyone! The hot stove has started to warm, all while discussions between MLB and MLBPA have cooled, likely making a labor stoppage more and more likely this coming year.

David Bednar News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 4

David Bednar Could Be the Piece the Tigers Need to Rebuild Their Bullpen

The Detroit Tigers need to find a new closer for 2027 after declining Kenley Jansen’s contract option, who was the team’s closer in 2026 during the bullpen’s worst performance on record, with a historic 31 blown saves.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 3

The Prospect the Tigers Should Trade to Help the Major League Club in 2027

The Detroit Tigers should make Max Anderson a priority trade piece this offseason, provided the return strengthens their starting rotation beyond 2027.

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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.

Kenley Jansen News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 3

Tigers Must Address Bullpen Issues After Moving on From Kenley Jansen

The Detroit Tigers finished the 2026 season with 31 blown saves, the biggest historical collapse in the franchise’s history in a season since they recorded 28 in 2008, when the team finished with a 74-88 record.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 3

Kevin McGonigle Could Continue an Interesting Rookie of the Year Trend for the Tigers

The Detroit Tigers decided to let rookie Kevin McGonigle start the 2026 season on the MLB roster, and boy, what a decision that turned out to be for the franchise.

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 3

2026 Transactions: Tigers Re-Sign Waguespack, Jensen & Mountcastle Free Agents

More players hit the free agent market on November 2, when action officially opened up. The Tigers added Kenley Jansen to the market but opted to keep Jacob Waguespack.

Zach McKinstry News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 2

The Tigers Should Tender a Contract to Their Versatile Utility Man

The Detroit Tigers should tender Zach McKinstry a contract for 2027 and build his role around the defensive versatility that remained valuable during a difficult offensive year.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Tigers Exercise Option On Drew Anderson, Decline Option On Kenley Jansen

The Tigers have picked up their $10MM option on swingman Drew Anderson, the club announced. They declined a $12MM option on closer Kenley Jansen in favor of a $2MM buyout.

Zyhir Hope News / Just Baseball / November 2

The Trajectory of Zyhir Hope’s Development Is Steadily Matching His Projection

MESA, Ariz. — Watching Zyhir Hope make his way across the field at Sloan Park, bat bag in tow, it’s clear this isn’t unfamiliar territory for the 21-year-old.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 2

Dillon Dingler Returns the Tigers to a Tradition After 18 Seasons

Dillon Dingler did it again! He won the Gold Glove for the second consecutive year as catcher for the Detroit Tigers and has entered an exclusive group in franchise history, becoming the fourth catcher to win the award in consecutive years, joining Bill Freehan, Lance Parrish and Ivan “El Pudge” Rodriguez.

Seiya Suzuki News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 2

Former Cubs Player Could Be an Intriguing Fit for the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers, like other teams, will be lining up for the services of former Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Suzuki's Cubs season came to an end in the National League Wild-Card round at the hands of the San Diego Padres.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 1

Dillion Dingler Makes Tigers History With Gold Glove Win

It's official: Detroit Tigers starting catcher Dillon Dingler has won his second Gold Glove Award in as many years, defeating the competition from Brandon Valenzuela of the Toronto Blue Jays and Austin Wells of the New York Yankees.

Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Former Detroit Tigers Outfielder Dies in Tragic News

The Detroit Tigers organization and its fans are remembering former outfielder George Thomas, who died October 23, 2026, at the age of 88. Thomas, a Minneapolis native and University of Minnesota product, signed with the Tigers in 1957 for a $25,000 bonus.

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.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 8