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Tarik Skubal, Tigers Heading to Salary Arbitration in Historic Deadlock

Another key point in baseball's offseason has come and gone: the pre-arbitration deadline. While most players across both leagues were able to lock in deals with their organizations, including the Detroit Tigers, one key pitcher did not.

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Tarik Skubal demands what he's owed from Tigers after establishing his dominance

Skubal is clearly the best pitcher in baseball and is only getting better as he enters his age-29 season.

Tigers, Burch Smith Agree To Minor League Deal

Tigers, Dugan Darnell Agree To Minor League Deal

Tigers trade Justyn-Henry Malloy to Rays

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'Multiple Cy Young Award winners' quiz

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / Larry Brown Sports / January 9

Tarik Skubal makes unprecedented demand in arbitration

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is looking to set the new standard in MLB salary arbitration.

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

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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.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Tigers, Tarik Skubal Likely Headed To Arbitration Hearing With $13MM Gap In Filing Figures

The Tigers did not reach agreement with two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal on a deal to avoid arbitration this evening. They’re now likely headed for what would be the most significant hearing in memory.

Detroit Tigers News / CBSSports.com / January 8

MLB arbitration: Tarik Skubal, Tigers unable to reach deal as Anthony Volpe, Gunnar Henderson, more get raises

Dozens of players agreed to 2026 contracts ahead of Thursday's deadline

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / January 8

Tigers cancel their contract with FanDuel Sports

On Thursday afternoon, nine major league teams, including the Detroit Tigers, terminated their contracts with FanDuel Sports, per Evan Drellich of The Athletic.

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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.

Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 8

Former No. 1 Pick Casey Mize Cashes In After All-Star Season with Tigers

The Detroit Tigers were once again one win away from moving on to the American League Championship Series in 2025's edition of the MLB playoffs. Following the exit, the front office has stayed busy in adding and retaining players to ensure they're still in the hunt for 2026.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 8

Tigers Avoid Arbitration With Several Key Roster Pieces for 2026 Season

The Detroit Tigers have a lot of decisions to make this winter, with the most notable looming one being how to handle the Tarik Skubal situation. While

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 8

Tigers Could Still Be Involved in Race for Dream Free Agent with Creative Offer

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with fans hoping and praying for the big splash they have been waiting for now for a number of years in free agency.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 8

Tigers Top Prospect Deemed Best Minor League Hitter in Latest Rankings

The Detroit Tigers are a team wanting to win now. The Tigers' offseason has been a bit lackluster thus far, but they have not traded Tarik Skubal... yet.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / January 8

Bless You Boys top 51 Detroit Tigers prospects for 2026

Welcome to the Bless You Boys preseason top prospect list for the 2026 Detroit Tigers. This year’s edition finds the Detroit Tigers’ farm system still strong at the top, but with some cracks emerging beyond their clutch of blue chip prospects heading the yearly rankings.