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Assessing Every Angle of the Tarik Skubal Situation

For longer than I care to remember rumors have swirled about Tarik Skubal and his long-term outlook on the Detroit Tigers. The Cy Young winner has established himself as one of, if not the, best arms in baseball, a title that comes with a lot of dollar signs.

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Max Anderson can’t stop homering in Arizona Fall League

On Monday, Max Anderson hit his first home run of the fall. He turned on a 95-mph fastball high and in for a 395-foot bomb — 26-degree launch angle and 104.5 mph off the bat!

Aj Hinch News / Sporting News / October 20

Tigers make change to A.J. Hinch's coaching staff after 2025 season

The Tigers aren't bringing back a coach for the 2026 MLB season.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 20

Tigers Prospect Dominates In Latest Arizona Fall League Showing

The Detroit Tigers recently saw their season come to an end with a walk-off loss to the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 20

Possible Tigers Free Agent Target Gets Affordable Contract Projection

Now that the disappointment of yet another Game 5 loss in the American League Division Series is no longer fresh for the Detroit Tigers, it's time for them to start planning for next year.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 20

MLB off season calendar 2025- 2026

We’re into our brief intermission phase here at BYB, waiting for the offseason. There’s a temptation to jump the gun and write the host of offseason articles we have in the works right now, but as Tigers fans, including ourselves, lick our wounds for a bit, let’s just start setting the offseason stage to a degree.

Will Vest News / Bless You Boys / October 20

Will Vest rode a new angle to new heights in 2025

No Detroit Tiger broke out on the national stage this postseason as much as their closer, Will Vest. Tarik Skubal is a known star after his dominant, Cy Young-winning 2024 campaign, Kerry Carpenter’s ascent thanks in part to Aaron Judge’s hitting coach has been well covered, and everyone knew Javy Baez already.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 20

Tigers All-Star Utility Man Represents Clear Need for Upgrade This Winter

The Detroit Tigers are going to try to take some real steps towards improvement this offseason as they try to get deeper than Game 5 of the ALDS following elimination there for two years in a row.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 19

Tigers Can Make Significant Free Agent Upgrades if Veteran Opts Out of Deal

The Detroit Tigers head into the offseason with a renewed sense of urgency after the way the regular season came to a close, surrendering the biggest blown divisional lead in the history of baseball.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 19

Potential NL Suitor Emerges as Trade Option for Tigers Star Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers head into the offseason with some major questions to answer following a collapse to end the regular season which handed the division over to their rival and a heartbreaking postseason exit.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 19

MLB Analyst Has Extremely Bold Prediction For Tigers Offseason

After stumbling down the stretch of the regular season, the Detroit Tigers were able to make the playoffs as a wild card after blowing the division lead to the Cleveland Guardians.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 19

How Rise of Kevin McGonigle Potentially Alters Tigers’ Offseason Plans

The Detroit Tigers send Kevin McGonigle to the Arizona Fall League for more at-bats and to set him up for 2026. Yes, the Tigers see their top prospect, and No.

Gleyber Torres News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 18

Gleyber Torres Provided Instant Boost at Second Base in First Season With Tigers

Even though the Detroit Tigers surprised everyone in 2024 by making the playoffs, they were an incomplete team, especially in the lineup. They ended up fixing a lot of those problems, notably with players already on the roster.

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Tarik Skubal News / Sporting News / October 18

Tigers linked to $18 million two-time All-Star ace as possibly replacement for Tarik Skubal

If the Tigers let Skubal walk, this guy could be a good replacement.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 18

What Could Shocking Tigers Offseason Tarik Skubal Trade Actually Look Like?

The Detroit Tigers have entered the offseason coming off another heartbreaking elimination in the playoffs. After being dispatched at the hands of the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the ALDS via a 15-inning classic, the biggest issues for the team were on full display.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 18

Projected Contract For Free Agent Slugger Makes Perfect Sense for Tigers

The Detroit Tigers suffered a crushing postseason exit at the same place they did last year, Game 5 of the American League Championship Series -- this time at the hands of the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 17

Yankees trading for Tarik Skubal doesn't make sense

Yankees trading for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal doesn't make sense

The New York Yankees are and will always be one of the biggest spenders in Major League Baseball.

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Troy Melton News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 17

Tigers Reveal What Role Rookie Sensation Troy Melton Will Have Next Season

The Detroit Tigers have turned the page to the offseason after a heartbreaking Game 5 defeat at the hands of the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS, coming within a moment or two from their first ALCS appearance since 2013.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 17

Five teams that could potentially trade for Tarik Skubal this offseason

If Detroit proves unwilling to dole out a historic contract to its homegrown ace, the best course of action may just be to trade him for a haul to ensure Tarik Skubal doesn't leave the Motor City for nothing.

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Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / October 17

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Bregman will likely be welcomed into a busy market with several suitors lining up to ask about him.

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Tigers Lose Two Players to Free Agency After ALDS Loss

The Detroit Tigers are out of their pre-2024 rut, when they missed the playoffs for nine straight years. However, they're still below the mountaintop. The Tigers just lost in Game 5 of the AL Division Series for the second straight year, leaving them with question marks going forward.

Detroit Tigers News / Stadium Rant / October 14

Detroit Tigers 2025: There’s Always Next Season

The 2025 MLB season for the Detroit Tigers has come, and unfortunately is now gone. Despite the heartache felt by hundreds and thousands of Tigers fans across the globe, what an unexpected roller coaster of a season that leaves much to be hopeful for heading towards the future.

Aj Hinch News / Field Level Media / October 13

Tigers extend manager A.J. Hinch following ALDS defeat

The Detroit Tigers extended the contract of A.J. Hinch, their manager for the past five seasons, the team announced Monday. President of baseball operations Scott Harris confirmed the extension without disclosing terms at the club's season-ending press conference, which followed Detroit's elimination in the American League Division Series.

Aj Hinch News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Tigers extended manager A.J. Hinch earlier this season

The Tigers and manager A.J. Hinch quietly agreed to a long-term contract extension during the 2025 season, president of baseball operations Scott Harris announced at his end-of-season press conference (video link).