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Grading Tigers Offseason Trade Acquisitions Since World Series Ended

The Detroit Tigers have been incredibly successful in free agency this offseason. Between signing <a href="/mlb/players/framber_valdez/510292">Framber Valdez</a> and <a href="/mlb/players/justin_verlander/650">Justin Verlander</a>, and continuing to hold on to <a href="/mlb/players/tarik_skubal/698804">Tarik Skubal</a>, the Tigers have built up a formidable starting rotation.

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Sights and sounds from Lakeland as Tigers pitchers and catchers report

The whiplash from the surprise of the Justin Verlander signing, to the images of the franchise’s greatest pitcher working out in his old haunts alongside Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, and Framber Valdez on Wednesday, made from some fine visual storytelling.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 11

Current Tigers Rotation May Have Highest Upside in MLB Entering Season

When people think of the Detroit Tigers, the first thing that comes to mind is pitching. Primarily because of Tarik Skubal, who has proven to be one of the most dominant pitchers in the league with back-to-back Cy Young Awards.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 11

MLB News: Justin Verlander, Jackson Jobe, Reese Olson, Tigers broadcast, World Baseball Classic

There could be little else to start today’s news roundup with than general enthusiasm over the return of former Tigers’ ace Justin Verlander. Verlander, who accompanied the Tigers on both their last visits to the World Series, is winding down his Hall of Fame career, and seems to want to bring it back to where it all began in Detroit.

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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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 11

Tiger Talk: On a scale of 1 to 10, how amped are you about the Tigers?

The Detroit Tigers took a rollercoaster ride on Tuesday on the news that Justin Verlander will be returning to his original franchise for a Hall of Fame-bound swan song in 2026.

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10

Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander features Eminem in video announcing Detroit return

The Detroit Tigers made a statement Tuesday night that went beyond a routine offseason move. As rotation questions came into focus, a franchise icon officially returned home.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10

Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Justin Verlander signing

While Verlander's career coming full circle is a nice story, it is also one that may have been born out of necessity.

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Tigers pitcher ruled out for season right after Justin Verlander signing

What to look for as MLB spring training gets underway

Justin Verlander News / Larry Brown Sports / February 10

Tigers pitcher ruled out for season right after Justin Verlander signing

The Detroit Tigers have Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal on top of the rotation for this season. The Tigers also added former Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez, and Detroit then brought back legend Justin Verlander on Tuesday on a one-year deal.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10

Tigers make 2 injury moves before Spring Training

As Spring Training approaches in Lakeland, Florida, the Detroit Tigers finalized two injury-related roster decisions. The moves by the Tigers significantly shape the team’s pitching outlook heading into camp.

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Reese Olson News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

Reese Olson To Miss 2026 Season Following Shoulder Surgery

Right-hander Reese Olson is done for the year after undergoing a right shoulder labral repair, the team announced. Olson has been placed on the 60-day IL, along with fellow right-hander Jackson Jobe.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Justin Verlander Signs with Detroit Tigers: Fantasy Baseball 2026 Impact and Projections

Normally a deal for a 42 year-old athlete to go back to his original team seems ceremonial. In this case, the Detroit Tigers shelled out $13 million dollars for a one-year deal for a player who was 4-11 last season.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 10

Tigers Beat Out Yankees to Sign Veteran and Bolster Outfield Depth

The Detroit Tigers have made another signing on what has already been a busy Tuesday afternoon so far. Not long after the initial news broke that Detroit was bringing Justin Verlander home on a one-year deal, Jon Heyman of the New York Post has reported the Tigers have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with veteran outfielder Austin Slater.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Verlander is returning to where it all started.

Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Verlander signing

Rockies sign former NPB star to fill out starting rotation

Should Phillies, Pirates swap All-Stars?

Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal

Why Pirates were right to sign Ozuna instead of Andrew McCutchen

Austin Slater News / Bless You Boys / February 10

Tigers sign veteran OF Austin Slater to a minor league deal

Things sure have gotten wild in Detroit over the past week. From Framber Valdez, to the Skubal arbitration battle, to adding Tigers legend Justin Verlander back to the roster, we haven’t seen a busier stretch in the Scott Harris era.

Justin Verlander News / Just Baseball / February 10

Tigers Bring Back Justin Verlander on One-Year Deal

A week after the Detroit Tigers front office won over fans by signing Framber Valdez they add a cherry on top. According to Bob Nightengale, the Tigers are bringing back Detroit legend Justin Verlander on a one-year, $13 million deal.

Justin Verlander News / Trade Talk Sports / February 10

Justin Verlander Returns to Detroit Tigers on One-Year Deal

The Detroit Tigers have officially announced the return of one of baseball’s most iconic pitchers. Justin Verlander, 43 next week, has agreed to a one-year contract to rejoin the team that drafted him in 2004 and where he spent 13 seasons.

Justin Verlander News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

Report: Tigers, Justin Verlander Reunite on One Year Deal

With a return to Detroit on a one-year deal, Justin Verlander now falls into place for the completion of a now more than just competitive rotation. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first to report.