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Former MVP Josh Donaldson's Harsh Reaction to Tarik Skubal-Tigers Arbitration Gap

The Detroit Tigers have made headlines this past week surrounding how they've handled the Tarik Skubal situation. With Skubal entering his last year before free agency, the Tigers have yet to extend or trade him, which has left Tigers fans quite emotional as of late.

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Insiders Critiquing Passive Tigers Offseason in Mid-Winter Progress Report

It is now mid-January, and surprisingly, there are still a plethora of free agents looking for their next home, and the Detroit Tigers need to go get one of them.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 13

Tigers Lose Out in Trade Pursuit of Veteran Third Baseman in Blockbuster Deal

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason with fans in an ideal world wanting them to add not just to the pitching staff, but also to the lineup. While there have been some nice moves made especially in the bullpen, it's largely been an underwhelming winter on the offensive side of things since the retention of Gleyber Torres.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 13

Tigers Pursuit of More Pitching Likely Dependent on Skubal Arbitration Outcome

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason as one of the main topics in baseball given the contract status of their repeat American League Cy Young ace. All winter long, folks have openly speculated on whether or not Detroit could do the unthinkable and trade away Tarik Skubal as he enters the final year of team control.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 13

Tigers Reunite with Former Bullpen Standout to Further Bolster Depth

The Detroit Tigers acquired a familiar face to join their bullpen on Monday night with spring training just a few weeks away and urgency being raised to create additional depth.

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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 13

BYB 2026 Tigers prospect reports #49: INF Jude Warwick

One of the side notes to the Detroit Tigers prep heavy draft strategy under Scott Harris has been saving money elsewhere in the draft in order to go over slot to various prep pitchers they like each year.

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.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 12

Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal May Be Trying to Force Trade After Huge Arbitration Ask

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with one giant question looming over them as they attempted to navigate improvement for 2026 and beyond. While things have slowed down a bit in this department, it's been a long offseason of trade rumors between Detroit and repeat American League Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 12

Tigers Can Address Major Hole in Roster With Key Free Agents Still Available

2025 was a disappointing season for the Detroit Tigers. Yes, they made it to the playoffs after a historic second-half demise, and yes, they stretched the ALDS to five games against an elite Seattle Mariners' squad.

Alex Bregman News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 12

Tigers Made Correct Decision to Pass On Alex Bregman at Absurd Contract Price

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason just as they did last year, linked heavily to one of the top free agents on the market. Despite the expectation of adding more pitching than anything else, just about everyone connected Detroit once again to Alex Bregman.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 12

Which Guardians Top Prospects Will Make a Big League Impact in 2026?

The MLB offseason is now well underway. As fans await the return of baseball season, teams across the league have been busy shaping their squads for the upcoming year.

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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.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 11

Tigers Should Prioritize Yankees Star in Aggressive Move to Improve Outfield

One upgrade the Detroit Tigers have been in desperate need of is a proven bat, and with third baseman Alex Bregman officially off the market, it is time to look elsewhere.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 11

Tigers High-Powered Bullpen Could Make History in Upcoming Season

The Detroit Tigers have been relatively quiet in their free agent additions this offseason. The Tarik Skubal saga has dominated the headlines for the Tigers, as they've scattered free agent acquisitions in between.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 11

3 X-Factors Who Are Expected To Play Major Role in Tigers Upcoming Season

The Detroit Tigers are caught up in hot stove season chaos with trade talks continuing to swarm. Although speculations loom overhead, the Tigers are in good company heading into their upcoming season.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 11

Tigers Reportedly Engaged in Conversations with Two Remaining Free Agent Aces

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason expected to add to their pitching staff and to this point, that's exactly what they have done more so than anything else.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 10

Tigers Prospect Kevin McGonigle Shares Mentor Shaping His Game

The Detroit Tigers and their fans are very excited about the upside that their top prospect in the organization, Kevin McGonigle, has. McGonigle has climbed the ranks within the system and on the MLB top prospect pipelines, as he enters 2026 as the second-best prospect in all of the MLB.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 10

Tigers Shockingly Named Dark Horse Landing Spot for Remaining Free Agent Ace

The Detroit Tigers came into the offseason as a team expected to add to their pitching staff more so than any other unit, however to this point the focus has been almost strictly on the bullpen.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Ex-MVP calls Tigers a ‘trash organization’ amid Tarik Skubal arbitration gap

Pressure surrounding the Detroit Tigers organization intensified Saturday as scrutiny over their arbitration dispute with ace Tarik Skubal escalated into a league-wide conversation.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 10

Mid-Winter Power Rankings Should Concern Entire Detroit Tigers Organization

The Detroit Tigers started 2025 as easily the best team in baseball, but that was a lifetime ago. They were the first to 30 wins, then 40, then 50, and then 60.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Why right now is the perfect time for Dodgers to trade for Tarik Skubal

Is there still an outside chance that Tarik Skubal starts Opening Day in 2026 with the Detroit Tigers? While it technically is a possibility, the idea of the Tigers not trading Skubal at this point seems unlikely.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / January 9