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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.

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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.

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.

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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?

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Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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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.

Dillon Dingler News / Bless You Boys / November 1

Dillon Dingler becomes fourth Tigers catcher to win back-to-back AL Gold Glove awards

He’s done it. On Sunday evening, Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler was named the recipient of Rawlings AL Gold Glove Award as the best defensive catcher in the league for the second straight season.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 1

The Tigers Could Find a Valuable Outfield Option on a Budget

The Detroit Tigers could address one of their offseason needs with a relatively modest investment in Austin Hays. The 31-year-old outfielder offers a specific skill that could help A.J.

Tarik Skubal News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Detroit Tigers Land Great News in Tarik Skubal Sweepstakes

The Detroit Tigers have watched Tarik Skubal from a distance since trading him to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2026 deadline, yet the left-hander’s free-agency market is already shaping the club’s offseason outlook.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 1

Tigers' Unexpected Bullpen Answer May Already Be on Their Roster

The Detroit Tigers were not pleased with the results of their 2026 season, nor should they be. There is plenty of work to do, with several areas marked for improvement this offseason.

Clay Holmes News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 31

Clay Holmes’ Transformation Opens an Opportunity the Tigers Should Consider

The Detroit Tigers should not miss the opportunity to strengthen their starting rotation and add an elite arm. There are several options beyond Tarik Skubal, Sonny Gray, Michael King, and Freddy Peralta, who appear among the most coveted starters on the market.

Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Tigers Emerge as Surprise Destination for $55 Million All-Star

The Detroit Tigers enter the offseason with a clear priority in fortifying the late innings, where inconsistent relief work undercut an otherwise competitive roster.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 31

Injured Tigers Player Could Provide Major Boost Upon Return in 2027

The Detroit Tigers' 2026 season was filled with injured players. Whether they played at the minor or major league level, the Tigers organization was one of the most unlucky with the injury bug this season, and it started well before the season officially began.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 30

A Minor Trade That Could Pay Major Dividends for Tigers

The Detroit Tigers should explore a trade for Colorado Rockies left-hander Brennan Bernardino, with a secondary minor league pitching prospect as the proposed starting point.

Keider Montero News / Bless You Boys / October 30

Keider Montero has a good case to stay in the Tigers’ starting rotation

As a long-time Keider Montero enthusiast, I might have a little bias here, but there’s a pretty good argument that the Detroit Tigers are better off with him in their starting rotation.

Tsung-Che Cheng News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 30

What the Tigers Are Getting in Newly Acquired Infielder Tsung-Che Cheng

It didn't take the Detroit Tigers very long after the World Series to make a move to kickstart their offseason. As announced by Tigers PR on X (formerly Twitter), Detroit has acquired infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 30

Tigers Have an Opportunity to Find the Leader Their Rotation Is Missing

Framber Valdez’s 2026 season was a disappointment, although we could have expected part of his regression, as he fell from the 98th percentile to the 38th in breaking ball from 2024 to 2025.

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 / 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.