Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Zach McKinstry News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 16

Is Second Time the Charm for Tigers Utility Man Zach McKinstry?

The Detroit Tigers might not have gotten the All-Star, Silver Slugger offensive production from Zach McKinstry as they did in 2025, but the veteran utility man continued to prove his worth.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 16

Dillon Dingler Could Accomplish Something the Tigers Haven’t Done in 20 Years

If one player broke out in a big way in 2026, it was Dillon Dingler. Dingler's first half with the Detroit Tigers put him into MVP conversations, led him to his first All-Star appearance, and potentially even more hardware this offseason.

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Max Anderson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 15

Max Anderson’s Case for Tigers Roster Spot Goes Beyond Hitting Lefties

The Detroit Tigers had an obvious reason to value Max Anderson: his right-handed bat punished left-handed pitching. His 2026 results also gave the front office a reason to consider a role beyond that familiar description.

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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.

Matt Vierling News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

Matt Vierling’s Tigers Future Has an Options Complication

The Detroit Tigers faced more than a salary decision with Matt Vierling. They also had to consider a restriction that complicated the idea of keeping him through spring training and sending him to Triple-A Toledo if younger players passed him.

Max Clark News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

The First Look at Max Clark in the Majors Could Change the Tigers’ Plans

There were only 206 plate appearances in which Max Clark saw 754 pitches. While that isn't enough to draw some long-term conclusions, it is impossible not to appreciate how he once again demonstrated his legitimate talent as a hitter.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

2 Detroit Tigers Named American League Gold Glove Award Finalists

The Detroit Tigers may not have made the postseason, but not every player on the roster performed poorly overall. While the Tigers were looked at as one of the biggest threats in the American League on paper, reality told a different story.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

Why This Could Be Most Important Offseason Yet for Tigers Front Office

The Detroit Tigers couldn't have been much more of a roller coaster in 2026. They entered the new year fueled by extra-inning elimination in the 2025 ALDS with realistic eyes on the World Series only to finish the year 10 games under .500.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 13

Kevin McGonigle Could Give the Tigers More Than a Rookie of the Year Trophy

The Detroit Tigers have already secured Kevin McGonigle’s future with an eight-year, $150 million extension. They also retain an opportunity to turn his remarkable rookie campaign into another investment in their farm system.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 13

The Quote the Detroit Tigers Can't Afford to Have Haunt Them Again in 2027

The Detroit Tigers went into the 2025 offseason with their heads hung low after losing Game 5 against the Seattle Mariners and getting eliminated from the MLB playoffs.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 13

The Biggest Thing Separating the Detroit Tigers From MLB Remaining Contenders

There isn't really enough time in the day or space on a page to truly explain how disappointing this season was for the Detroit Tigers, who entered 2026 with realistic expectations of winning the American League Pennant, only to go on to finish 10 games under .500.

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Zyhir Hope News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 13

Tigers Top Prospect Zyhir Hope Turning Heads With Strong Start in Fall League

When the Detroit Tigers were shopping Tarik Skubal at the MLB Trade Deadline, many wanted to make sure the front office was getting the most they could in return.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12

The Tigers’ Under-The-Radar Option Decision

Option decisions are among the first pieces of offseason business. Any club and player option provisions must be decided upon within five days of the end of the World Series.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 12

The Detroit Tigers' Biggest Offseason Change Should Be Obvious

The Detroit Tigers have to regroup after a tough 2026 season. They finished 76-86 and fell way short of the playoffs. On the bright side, the Tigers have multiple young stars in the making: Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 12

One Under-the-Radar Change That Could Be Coming for the Detroit Tigers in 2027

The Detroit Tigers are already under a ton of change following the 2026 season. First, the franchise let go of assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves and first-base coach Anthony Sanders.

Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Tigers Have No-Brainer Extension Candidate

Riley Greene once again proved himself as the anchor in the Detroit Tigers‘ lineup in 2026. Over 140 games, the 26-year-old slashed .280/.370/.474 with 21 home runs and 75 RBI.

Tanner Rainey News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Tigers Veteran Makes Major Career Decision as His Detroit Tenure Comes to an End

Tanner Rainey has elected free agency, ending his brief stint with the Detroit Tigers. Players with six or more years of service time in MLB earn the right to become a free agent.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 8

Three questions facing the Detroit Tigers this offseason

The Tigers have a lot of work to do if they are going to return to the playoff hunt. Let's look at three questions facing Detroit this offseason.

Manny Machado catches Justin Verlander off guard after seeing retired pitcher in his new job

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Detroit Tigers News / HITC / October 8

Kate Upton text about David Ortiz shared live on-air by Justin Verlander during analyst debut

Verlander gets a surprise from Kate Upton in his final career game

Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for contract comments

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record

Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Eury Perez tosses first career complete game to blank Braves

Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders

Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 22