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Tigers Have a Forgotten Rotation Option Who Could Change Their Offseason

When the 2026 campaign started, the Detroit Tigers had a dream team for their starting rotation. Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty and Justin Verlander were the headliners.

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Former Detroit Tigers Outfielder Has Reportedly Died

Former Detroit Tigers utility man George Thomas, who signed with the club out of the University of Minnesota in 1957 and played parts of six seasons for the organization, died Friday at age 88, according to Minneapolis Star-Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 26

Tigers’ Next Baserunning Fix Needs More Than Speed

The Detroit Tigers had a baserunning problem that required a more useful answer than simply telling their young players to run more. An Oct. 25 discussion of the coaching staff brought Billy Boyer’s possible role back into view.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 26

Detroit Tigers 2026 BYB preseason prospect list review #31-40

Let’s dive into part two of our 2026 BYB preseason prospect rankings review. Each player has our preseason report linked to their name if you’d like to go back and take a look.

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 25

Detroit Tigers’ Recent Postseason History Shows the Value of Playing at Home

The Detroit Tigers may not have gotten into the playoffs in 2026, though they had high expectations for a deep postseason run, but they can learn a thing or two from the teams that did for next season and beyond.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

John Peck News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 25

Tigers’ John Peck Gave His Offseason Case a Needed Lift

The Detroit Tigers had a productive John Peck performance to examine after a difficult introduction to the Major Leagues. Peck drove in five runs for Scottsdale in the Arizona Fall League on Oct.

Zyhir Hope News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 24

Zyhir Hope Gives Tigers Fall League Signal Beyond Power at Plate

The Detroit Tigers had already seen why Zyhir Hope’s power attracted attention. His latest Arizona Fall League update offered another part of his game worth following.

Ben Malgeri News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 24

Ben Malgeri Puts Detroit’s Outfield Decisions Under a New Light

Its short sample of 140 plate appearances is not so small that we cannot draw some interesting conclusions about the initial impact of 26-year-old rookie Ben Malgeri.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 23

The World Series Offers the Tigers a Trade Blueprint

The Detroit Tigers had a useful offseason case study in the World Series matchup. The Milwaukee Brewers reached the matchup with 15 players on their 26-man roster acquired through trades, according to Sports Illustrated’s Oct.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 23

Need for Power and Stability Could Become More Urgent for the Tigers This Offseason

It depends on how you look for them. If you stick to just a few collective results, it is easy to find a couple of interesting numbers, such as the Detroit

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 23

If the Detroit Tigers Want to Return to the Postseason, This Has to Change

The Detroit Tigers have proven they have the pieces talented enough to compete in the postseason. While the franchise didn't return for a third straight year in 2026 due to underperformance, the Tigers have a clearer path to the playoffs than other teams that found themselves missing out on October.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 22

Dillon Dingler Gives the Tigers an Extension Decision With a Catch

The Detroit Tigers have a convincing reason to consider keeping Dillon Dingler beyond their current years of club control. They also have a reason to be selective about how many additional years they guarantee.

Drew Sommers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 22

Drew Sommers Is Making a Compelling Case for Bigger Tigers Bullpen Role

On a bullpen that just finished with the worst save percentage and the highest number of blown saves in franchise history, the need to have dominant arms is evident.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 22

Tigers rumors: Detroit mentioned as Tarik Skubal free agency suitor, but there’s a catch

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a massive mid-season move in an effort to win a third straight World Series. The Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers midseason.

Zane Barnhart News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 21

The Jake Rogers Trade Leaves the Tigers With Another Decision to Make

The Detroit Tigers received a developing reliever when they moved Jake Rogers in July. The next decision involves whether that pitcher deserves a place among the players they protect this winter.

Tarik Skubal News / Viral Sports News / October 21

Tigers Get Major Update on Potential Tarik Skubal Reunion

Tarik Skubal’s departure from the Detroit Tigers earlier this season marked the end of a dominant stretch in the Motor City, but his looming free agency has revived questions about whether the club could reverse course and bring the left-hander back.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 19

The Detroit Tigers Have an Infield Puzzle to Solve

I think we can all agree that the 2026 season was a disappointment for the Detroit Tigers. A team that was coming off back-to-back playoff appearances and had World Series aspirations fell flat to the point of selling at the deadline.

Framber Valdez News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18

What Went Wrong For Framber Valdez?

The Tigers handed Framber Valdez the third-largest deal among free-agent starters last winter. The lefty received a three-year, $115MM commitment. He was brought in to form an elite southpaw tandem with two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 17

The Tigers’ Rule 5 Protections and 40-Man Roster Crunch

Every offseason, there are months and months of discussion surrounding who should be added to or removed from a roster. Free-agent and trade hypotheticals dominate headlines and podcasts as we all fixate on outcomes that are unlikely to ever happen.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16

Tigers To Hire Martín Maldonado As Quality Control Coach

Former major league catcher Martín Maldonado has lined up his next job in baseball. Maldonado will serve as the Tigers’ quality control coach, Chandler Rome and Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic report.

Jackson Jobe News / Just Baseball / October 14

Jackson Jobe Proved He Can Still Reach His Top Prospect Ceiling

After the departure of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, the Detroit Tigers will be looking for a new face of the rotation. A rotation that was once filled with veterans will take on a completely new and younger look with Justin Verlander’s retirement and Jack Flaherty’s impending free agency.