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Top Notes From the Detroit Tigers’ ZiPS Projections for 2026

In 2022, the Detroit Tigers won 66 games, with their top player by WAR being Javier Baez. Oh, how things have changed. The Tigers have now had back-to-back years where they not only made the playoffs but won a series.

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Have the Tigers done enough to stay among the league’s best rotations?

Of all the things that went wrong for the 2025 Detroit Tigers from the All-Star break to the end of the regular season, the starting rotation felt like the biggest piece of the puzzle to many fans.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 19

Tigers First Round Selection Could Be Primed for Breakout Year Next Season

The Detroit Tigers have a plethora of prospects who are either nearing their MLB debut or have showcased exceptional skill in the farm system. Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark, Josue Briceño and more have proven themselves in the minor leagues and are rapidly approaching their date with "The Show".

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 19

Tigers Legendary Second Baseman Tops Hall of Fame Snub List Once Again

The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame election results will be announced tomorrow, Jan 20 and Wednesday, Jan. 21, to honor the newest additions and cement their names in history forever.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 19

Tigers Fans Can Relax as Dodgers Move Onto New Trade Target from Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason with a massive question looming over them as they entered their final year of control for their repeat American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / January 19

A look back, decades apart

Inspired by Mike Carlucci at Over the Monster (and, perhaps, an Instagram trend) I thought it would be a fun exercise to look back at Detroit Tigers teams from ten, twenty and thirty years ago and put myself in the shoes of the average fan in the winters just before those seasons.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 19

Expensive Tigers Star Named Top Available Shortstop Trade Candidate in MLB

The most pressing topic to revolve around the Detroit Tigers' offseason is whether or not southpaw Tarik Skubal will remain in the Motor City. Speculations and rumors continue to flood the baseball community, and while it's looking like Skubal will remain with the Tigers, a groundbreaking move wouldn't be unheard of.

Joseph Montalvo News / Bless You Boys / January 18

BYB 2026 Tigers prospect reports #43: RHP Joseph Montalvo

When the Detroit Tigers traded left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline in 2024, it was never likely to be an impactful deal.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 18

Four Former Tigers Named Franchise's All-Time Mount Rushmore Free Agents

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with plans to make some moves, but they've missed out on several opportunities. Free agents are still floating around on the market, but it doesn't look like the Tigers are feeling ambitious enough to make waves anytime soon.

Aj Hinch News / Bless You Boys / January 18

How AJ Hinch leveraged his roster to propel the Tigers in 2025

One hallmark of the AJ Hinch-era Detroit Tigers, especially with Scott Harris in charge, has been flexibility. On a roster without many stars, Hinch’s job has been to maximize the value of each player.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 17

Four Tigers Prospects Who Must Back up Top 10 Rankings from 2025 in 2026

The Detroit Tigers have had one of the best farm systems in the MLB for several years in a row, and it shows in how well the franchise has grown since the turn of the decade.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 17

Tigers Can Pursue One Elite Free Agent to Change Everything for Offense

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with fans feeling the same way they do every year: having high hopes that this could be the year the franchise spends big on one of the top free agents.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / January 17

BYB 2026 Tigers prospect reports #44: OF Nick Dumesnil

Some of the top names in the Detroit Tigers’ 2025 draft class may take a while to really get cooking. With the group headed by prep shortstop Jordan Yost and prep catcher Michael Oliveto, the Tigers are unlikely to see one of them rushing the upper levels anytime soon.

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 17

Tigers Feature Sleeper Infield Prospect with Glove-First Scouting Outlook

Building an entire Major League organization filled with talent is no mean feat. A team can’t just build their dreams around the first round. Yes, first round picks tend to pan out.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 17

Tigers Sign Curious Detroit Area Native with Independent Ball Experience

It’s not uncommon for Major League teams to sign players with local ties to minor league or Major League deals. But Jalen Evans is a bit uncommon in this regard.

Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 16

Tigers’ Riley Greene Sees Ranking Slip in MLB Top 100 Right Now Ranking

The Detroit Tigers' youth stepped up in a big way last season, led by former first-round pick Riley Greene at the plate. Greene put together another strong season for the Tigers, hitting a career-high 36 home runs and notching his first Silver Slugger Award at season's end.

Bo Bichette News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 16

Tigers May Be Trade Contender for Mets Underrated Star After Bo Bichette Deal

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with some serious holes on the roster, and in some ways, to this point, they have done a nice job filling them.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16

1 player Tigers must trade before spring training, and it’s not Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers have a flurry of decisions to make this offseason, as they prepare to defend their AL Central Division title. But there are so many trade rumors regarding Tarik Skubal.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 16

Absurd Kyle Tucker Dodgers Deal Shows How Far Behind Tigers Are Financially

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason expected to make some real moves, and as always, fans were hoping to see them shop the top of the market in terms of free agency.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / January 16

BYB 2026 Tigers prospect reports #45: RHP Preston Howey

The Detroit Tigers draft strategy under Scott Harris has focused on prep talent and a few value plays for college players. That has left them looking for bargain development projects with their other picks in order to save the money to go overslot on their main targets.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / January 15

State of the Tigers’ Rotation and Why They Still Need More

Entering spring training of this past season, the Detroit Tigers had a plethora of starters. Top prospect Jackson Jobe was the flashy new guy, with Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal leading the charge.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 14

Tigers bring back veteran pitcher on minor league deal

The Detroit Tigers continued to shape their pitching depth ahead of the 2026 season by bringing back a familiar arm on a low-risk deal. By adding a dependable left-handed option, the move subtly increases roster depth while reaffirming the organization’s emphasis on adaptability.

Bryan Sammons News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 12

Tigers To Re-Sign Bryan Sammons To Minor League Deal

The Tigers are signing left-hander Bryan Sammons to a minor league contract, reports Jon Morosi of The MLB Network. The 6’4″ southpaw will be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / January 11

Assessing the Detroit Tigers’ Center Field Situation

Heading into the 2025 season the Detroit Tigers thought they had center field all figured out. Parker Meadows was coming off an electric second half where he flashed his high-end defensive traits, plus bat, and speed that made him such an important player down the stretch in 2025.