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On YouTubeDetroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / February 7
Newly Acquired Arm Gives Detroit the Rotation Backbone They Needed
The Tigers spent years laying foundations to build a contender the patient way. Draft, develop, wait, repeat. With the window towards a competitive edge finally open, they’ve decided to accelerate the timeline.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 7
Tigers’ AJ Hinch makes attention-grabbing Tarik Skubal admission
Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch must be loving how his rotation looks with the addition of Framber Valdez earlier this week. He contains two of the best lefties in the sport at the top of the rotation, followed by some solid right-handed pitchers.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 7
3 Tigers Players To Watch at the 2026 World Baseball Classic
The World Baseball Classic is less than one month away. The Detroit Tigers will have 10 players representing them at the World Baseball Classic. This includes Tarik Skubal joining Team USA after winning a record-breaking arbitration case.
The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 7
Tigers Star Prospects Impressing Manager A.J. Hinch Before Spring Training
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is already in Lakeland, Fla., getting ready for spring training next week. Turns out two of his top prospects are as well.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 7
Three Stars Tigers Need Consistency From in 2026 To Take AL Pennant
The offseason for the Detroit Tigers had been extremely passive up until a few days ago when the organization swooped up one of the few remaining top free agents, starting pitcher Framber Valdez.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 7
Tigers Topics: What small move would you like the club to make prior to Opening Day? 
Presumably, the Detroit Tigers 2026 roster is pretty well set at this point. It’s really hard to expect any more major moves after the addition of Framber Valdez, while that and Tarik Skubal’s victory in arbitration has likely maxxed out their payroll for the season.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 7
BYB 2026 Tigers prospect reports #33: RHP Hayden Minton
If you’re following along with our prospect rankings and reports, you’ve noticed several themes developing. One low key trend that’s less obvious is the Tigers success with inexpensive college pitchers from smaller schools.
Bligh Madris News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 7
Cardinals Sign Bligh Madris To Minor League Contract
The Cardinals have signed first baseman/outfielder Bligh Madris to a minor league deal earlier this week, according to reporter Chase Ford. The deal apparently doesn’t include an invitation to the Cards’ big league Spring Training camp.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 7
What A.J. Hinch Said to Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal After Arbitration Decision
After Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case and set a new standard for an arbitration salary, one of his first calls was from Detroit Tigers manager A.J.
MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 6
How Tigers Elite Starting Rotation Takes Shape After Framber Valdez Signing
The Detroit Tigers emerged from the offseason shadows in a massive way, agreeing to a three-year, $115 million deal with starting pitcher Framber Valdez.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 6
Javier Baez's World Baseball Classic marijuana suspension a frustrating development
Detroit Tigers Infielder Javy Baez will not be able to participate in this year's World Baseball Classic due to a failed marijuana test at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6
Tigers’ AJ Hinch reveals how Tarik Skubal handled arbitration process
The Detroit Tigers will not have the luxury of focusing solely on baseball during the 2026 MLB campaign. They can say all the right things and do their best to tune out all the noise, but Tarik Skubal’s future will remain a big storyline until a conclusion is reached.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 6
Tigers Utility Man Remains Suspended From 2026 World Baseball Classic
A substantial number of players across Major League Baseball are preparing for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, which is just under one month away.
Javier Baez News / Field Level Media / February 6
Tigers' Javier Baez won't play in 2026 WBC due to marijuana use
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not eligible to play for Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic due to his ongoing suspension for marijuana use, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 6
Tigers Fans May Owe Scott Harris Huge Apology After Massive Splash Signing
The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with fans having high hopes that this winter could be different in terms of big splashes, and for most of it, things seems to be more of the same.
Framber Valdez News / Athlon Sports / February 6
Framber Valdez Tigers Signing: Fantasy Impact, Projections, and Draft Rank for 2026
Framber Valdez is going north. The inning-eating, groundball expert pitcher has signed a 3-year, $115M deal with the Detroit Tigers after spending his entire career with the Houston Astros.
Framber Valdez News / Bless You Boys / February 6
Tigers Topics: How has the Framber Valdez deal altered your outlook on the club’s future beyond 2026?
Well it’s certainly been an eventful few days in Tigertown. After a fairly shocking signing of top free agent starter Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million deal on Wednesday, Tarik Skubal won his arbitration battle and set a new standard for elite third year arbitration eligible players by securing a $32 million contract for 2026.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6
Tigers’ Javier Baez suspended from 2026 World Baseball Classic for marijuana use
As Team Puerto Rico gears up for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, if they still opt to play, they were hoping to have Detroit Tigers slugger Javier Baez on their roster.
Detroit Tigers News / New Baseball Media / February 6
Tigers’ 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Clark, McGonigle
Lost in all the news with the Tigers this past week was that the team announced which prospects will be going to 2026 Spring Training as non-roster players.
Tarik Skubal News / Fastball on SI / February 5
3 Questions Facing Tigers After Tarik Skubal Arbitration That Could Impact All Of MLB
One of the most heavily discussed arbitration hearings in baseball history reportedly concluded with an outcome that could have massive implications across the league now and in the future.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / February 6
Tarik Skubal sets precedent in arbitration victory over Tigers
Skubal made history on Thursday without setting foot on the mound.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 5
Pirates take low-cost flier on Jose Urquidy
The Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to lure Framber Valdez to Pittsburgh. However, they did add another former Astros pitcher on Thursday.
Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / February 4
Framber Valdez To Sign With Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers were mostly quiet for the first few months of the offseason. They invested in bringing back Gleyber Torres and Kyle Finnegan, while the only significant free agent they added was Kenley Jansen.
Detroit Tigers News / Total Pro Sports / February 4
Former World Series MVP Passes Away
The world of baseball mourns a big loss on Wednesday, after a legendary pitcher tragically died at the age of 85. The world of sports has already suffered some tragic deaths in the first two months of 2026.
Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / February 3
Riley Greene Makes Career Decision Ahead of 5th Season With Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are looking to make a third straight trip to the MLB playoffs in 2026. While ace Tarik Skubal remains the face of the franchise as his future with the organization stays uncertain, he is not the only impactful player on the 40-man roster.
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