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Reports: Tigers RHP Kyle Finnegan agrees to 2-year contract

Reliever Kyle Finnegan and the Detroit Tigers reached agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, multiple media outlets reported. The Tigers have yet to confirm the reports, however.

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Detroit Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Could Be On His Way To the Los Angeles Dodgers

The MLB Winter Meetings are supposed to be a time of hope for every franchise. But for 29 teams in the league, the latest buzz coming out of Orlando feels less like a dream and more like a recurring nightmare.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / December 10

The Detroit Tigers pitching factory needs some retooling

Since A.J. Hinch and Chris Fetter came to Detroit following the 2020 season, the Tigers have been in an ongoing overhaul of their minor league player development.

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How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

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Casey Mize News / Just Baseball / December 10

Should the Detroit Tigers Consider Extending Casey Mize?

When Casey Mize was selected first overall in 2018, Detroit Tigers fans thought they had their future ace. Fast forward a few years, and we are left with more questions than answers about Mize.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 10

Red Sox face two competitors for Alex Bregman

Retaining Bregman should be a priority for the Red Sox, but they will have some competition.

Another team enters bidding war for Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte

Eugenio Suarez would be a fine consolation prize for Red Sox despite red flags

Red Sox have an edge in Ketel Marte's hot trade market

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

The 'Active 20-homer MLB season leaders' 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.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Tigers sign an All-Star pitcher in free agency

The Detroit Tigers are doing their best to position themselves for Tarik Skubal’s walk year. Detroit has agreed to a new deal with free agent reliever Kyle Finnegan, Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Tuesday.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10

Kyle Finnegan's multiyear deal with Tigers makes sense

The Tigers are reportedly bringing back veteran reliever Kyle Finnegan.

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

Will Vest News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 9

Tigers Connected to Veteran Closer Who Holds Active Record for Most Career Saves

The Detroit Tigers have plenty of work to do this winter to get back to competing at a high level once again in 2026. One of the more notable needs, both in-season and now, is the bullpen, as they have struggled to maintain a consistent level of production from their relief arms for quite some time now.

Riley Greene News / Bless You Boys / December 9

Riley Greene to play for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

On Tuesday, the Puerto Rican Baseball Federation announced that Detroit Tigers’ All-Star outfielder intends to play for Team Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 9

Tigers Linked to More Affordable Free Agent Who May Wind Up Being Better Fit

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason linked to several of the biggest names in free agency as they have been for the past several years without actually landing any of them.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Tigers interested in Ha-Seong Kim

The Detroit Tigers are interested in free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim, reports Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. It was reported last week that the Tigers have renewed interest in free agent Alex Bregman, though Petzold reports this week that the club’s interest in Bregman has been lukewarm so far this offseason.

Alex Bregman News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 9

Tigers Expected by Top Insider to Miss Out Again in Pursuit of Dream Free Agent

The Detroit Tigers came into the offseason with the lofty goal of landing the same free agent target they missed on a year ago, albeit narrowly. With Alex Bregman taking the opt-out in his contract from the Boston Red Sox and hitting the open market again, one of the biggest impacts was Detroit getting the chance to chase him again.

Ha-seong Kim News / Bless You Boys / December 9