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Tigers Named Ideal Landing Spot for Yankees Relief Pitcher in Free Agency

After another frustrating exit from the postseason in 2025, the Detroit Tigers will be heading back to the drawing board to try to get over the hump for next year. This winter is going to be a pivotal one for the franchise.

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Tigers decline mutual option on Paul Sewald

The Tigers have declined their $10MM mutual option on reliever Paul Sewald, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. He will instead receive a $1MM buyout and become a free agent.

MLB News / Sporting News / November 6

Tigers predicted to add Yankees' 4.79 pitcher in free agency

The Detroit Tigers could be a great fit for this reliever who struggled this season.

Jose Urquidy News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Tigers decline option on former World Series champ

The Tigers informed right-hander José Urquidy that they’re declining his $4M option.

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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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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 6

Tigers Named Possible Landing Spot for All-Star Slugger in Free Agency

For the second year in a row, the Detroit Tigers came up short in the playoffs, This year's exit was extra painful, however, as the Tigers were eliminated by the Seattle Mariners in a 15-inning thriller in Game 5 of the ALDS.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Gleyber Torres News / Sporting News / November 6

Tigers' Gleyber Torres receives $57 million contract projection from ESPN insider

Gleyber Torres is predicted to get paid this offseason.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 6

Tigers Star Prospect Kevin McGonigle Shines in Arizona Fall League Game

The Detroit Tigers have a special player waiting in the wings. Kevin McGonigle, the second overall ranked prospect in baseball, is taking the Arizona Fall League by storm.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Tigers make several coaching additions

The Tigers announced a trio of new coaches on Wednesday.

Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty picks up $20M player option for 2026

Report: Tigers are willing to trade Tarik Skubal this offseason

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 5

Four Potential Bullpen Targets for Tigers During Free Agency This Winter

The Detroit Tigers head into the offseason coming off a second straight heartbreaking playoff exit at the exact same spot in Game 5 of the ALDS. It felt different this year, though.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5

Report: Tigers are willing to trade Skubal this offseason

Report: Tigers are willing to trade Tarik Skubal this offseason

One of the best pitchers in baseball could be on the trade market this offseason.

MLB reveals finalists for major awards

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 5

Tigers Reportedly Hire Coaches Anthony Sanders, Cody Asche From Orioles

The Detroit Tigers have made some substantial moves during the offseason, and it doesn't look like they're done quite yet. Although the Tigers were far from the bottom of the totem pole in terms of performance in the Major Leagues this past season, there is always room for improvement.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 5

Tigers Need to Pursue These Four Starting Pitching Targets in Free Agency

The Detroit Tigers head into the offseason a team who needs to make some real improvements if they are going to have a chance to right the wrongs of the last two years and get over the hump.

Jack Flaherty News / Field Level Media / November 4

Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty picks up $20M player option for 2026

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty exercised his $20 million player option on Tuesday, electing to stick with the club as opposed to possibly becoming a free agent.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / November 4

Tigers hire Brad Ciolek from the Nationals to head international operations

The front office and coaching overhaul continues as Scott Harris and his front office reshape both groups this offseason. Evan Petzold of the Free Press reported on Tuesday that back in September, the Detroit Tigers moved their director of international operations, Tom Moore, into a new senior advisor to the department position.

Bo Bichette News / Sporting News / November 4

Tigers predicted to make big splash in free agency with signing of Blue Jays' Bo Bichette

The Detroit Tigers could use some left side of the infield star power.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Tigers Announce Tarik Skubal News as Trade Decision Nears

The Detroit Tigers finished one win short of reaching the ALCS for the second straight year. After back-to-back trips to the postseason, Detroit will enter the offseason looking to retool the roster and finally get over the hump.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / November 3

Detroit Tigers 2025-2026 Offseason Wishlist

Now that the World Series is officially in the rearview we can shift our discussion to everyone’s favorite hypothetical discussions – roster building. Trades, free agents, prospects, and all the different avenues the Detroit Tigers could go down in order to improve their team and make a deeper postseason run.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Apex Sports / October 31