Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jack Flaherty’s Decision Brings Clarity to Tigers’ 2026 Rotation

The Detroit Tigers have a decision made by one of their most important players as to whether or not he will be back next season. According to an announcement from the team, right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty has exercised his player option and will remain with the team in 2025 rather than becoming a free agent once again.

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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.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Jack Flaherty makes surprising contract decision, but Tigers can try to trade him

Flaherty, who turned 30 in October, had an uneven season.

MLB reveals finalists for major awards

The greatest World Series home runs of all time

The 'MLB 2024 strikeout leaders' quiz

Gleyber Torres News / Sporting News / November 4

Tigers' trade prediction nabs two-time All-Star to replace Gleyber Torres

Detroit fans should feel good about this latest trade prediction that could help bolster the offense.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 4

Tigers Latest Bold Prediction Sees Team Shockingly Acquire Superstar Infielder

The Detroit Tigers head into the upcoming offseason desperate to take the next step as a franchise after falling in Game 5 of the ALDS now in back-to-back years.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 4

Where Would Tarik Skubal Land If the Tigers Shocked Everyone With a Trade?

With the Detroit Tigers now in the offseason, the franchise is busy making moves to improve themselves ahead of its 2026 campaign. To the naked eye, it seems as though the offseason is a time for rest and recovery, and it is to some extent, but MLB teams are hustling behind the scenes.

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 / 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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 3

Tigers Potential Dream Free Agent Target Officially Opts Out of Contract

The Detroit Tigers are officially getting their chance to bid on who could be their dream free agent target this upcoming winter. With the World Series finally over and the offseason officially getting started this week, news of players making option decisions started rolling out, and a major domino fell right away.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 3

The 17-Year-Old Sensation Standing Out in the Tigers’ Loaded Farm System

The Detroit Tigers farm system is full of notable talent. Their top three prospects on MLB Pipeline have all climbed the minor league ranks together. Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark, and Josue Briceño continue to stand out above the majority, but not all other Tigers prospects.

Kevin McGonigle News / Bless You Boys / November 3

Arizona Fall League Week 4

Weekly performance: 3 G, 4-9 (.444), 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 3 K Kevin McGonigle got the first couple of days off this week, but he was back at third base on Thursday.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 3

Could Tigers Possibly Land This Star Shortstop in Free Agency?

Now that the 2025 MLB season is officially over for all 30 teams, big decisions are on the way. The rumor mill will begin spinning, and that is no different for the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / November 3

Jack Flaherty, Gleyber Torres headline Tigers qualifying offer and option decisions for 2026

Five days after the World Series, teams and players who have contract options must make their decisions known. Five days after the World Series concludes, teams must also decide whether to make qualifying offers to their players who are eligible for free agency.

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.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / November 3

MLB News: Dillon Dingler Gold Glove, World Series, Yoshinobu Yamamoto

While the biggest news of the weekend is no doubt the conclusion of the World Series, with the Los Angeles Dodgers winning their second championship in as many years in an 11-inning nail-biter, there was a more exciting bit of news on the Tigers’ front.

Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 3

A.J. Hinch Earns Solid Marks in 2025 as Tigers Continue Their Climb

The 2025 year was supposed to define the rebuild of the Detroit Tigers, whether it did or not is controversial in itself. Flashes of greatness kept showing up.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / November 2

Dillon Dinger wins AL Gold Glove award

This hasn’t happened in quite a while. Not since Ian Kinsler took home the 2016 AL Gold Glove award at the second base position has a Detroit Tigers player claimed the award.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 2

Tigers Breakout Star Dillon Dingler Takes Home Gold Glove Award

The 2025 season has now come to a close for every team in Major League Baseball. While the playoffs highlights the prominent teams from this year, it is now time to take a look at personal player accolades that started with the Gold Glove winners.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 2

Important Offseason Dates That Could Shape Tigers' 2026 Season

The 2025 season is officially over. The Los Angeles Dodgers are the World Champions two years in a row after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in a grueling seven-game match that came down to extra innings.

Gleyber Torres News / Sporting News / November 2

Tigers predicted to be potential trade candidate for $5.4 million All-Star, Gold Glove to replace Gleyber Torres

This would be a solid replacement for Torres and would keep the payroll down.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 2

2025 Transactions: Nido Re-Signs with Tigers, Gibaut & Schunk Become Free Agents

With the 2025 MLB postseason concluding on November 1, offseason business can begin to commence. But before then, some Major League teams made last-second moves during the 2025 World Series.

Kyle Finnegan News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Kyle Finnegan open to returning to Tigers

Closer Kyle Finnegan ended up being one of the star acquisitions of the 2025 trade deadline.

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Total Apex Sports / October 31

Detroit Tigers Linked To Mariners Playoff Star To Replace All-Star Infielder

As the Detroit Tigers look to build on a promising season and take the next step toward contention, the front office faces critical decisions this offseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 31

Inside the Mind of a Manager: René Rivera – Class-A Lakeland Flying Tigers

When we look at the farm systems for each team in Major League Baseball, the unsung heroes in developing the stars of tomorrow are the managers who shape that talent in the minor leagues.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Key member of Tigers coaching staff decides to leave Detroit

His contract ran through 2025, and he has now decided to leave to pursue new opportunities in baseball.

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

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Total Apex Sports / October 28

Detroit Tigers Sign Venezuelan Pitcher; Adding To Already Deep Farm System

The Detroit Tigers have made their first official move of the offseason, signing 20-year-old Venezuelan right-hander Sammy Zarraga to a minor league contract.