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Tigers rumors: Rival exec dares Detroit to trade Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers are facing one of their biggest decisions in years, and all eyes — and rumors — are on Tarik Skubal. Entering his final season before free agency, the Tigers ace has become the centerpiece of ongoing rumors across MLB.

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Dillon Dingler seized the catching reins for the Tigers

There are positives from the Detroit Tigers’ 2025 season that might be fleeting. Others look more foundational. One development in particular solidified the roster at the key position on the field for years to come.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 22

Tigers Star Prospect Kevin McGonigle Continues to Rake in Arizona Fall League

The future of the Detroit Tigers organization is bright, with plenty of young talent coming up the minor league pipeline. The franchise has tons of players to choose from to supplement their already impressive roster long-term.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 22

What We Learned From the 2025 Detroit Tigers’ Season

The Detroit Tigers‘ 2025 season can be broken up into three parts: The unsustainably hot first-half, the collapse, and the mixed bag that was the playoffs.

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How many of the players in MLB history with at least 40-career RBI in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Sporting News / October 21

Tigers must address key infield position ahead of 2026 season

The Detroit Tigers' offseason will be closely monitored.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 21

Tigers Star Prospect Performing at Torrid Level Recently in Arizona Fall League

The Detroit Tigers have some of their top prospects participating in the Arizona Fall League this year. A lot of attention was given to Kevin McGonigle, who is the No.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 21

Tigers Need to Make Serious Changes at Third Base Before Start of Next Season

The Detroit Tigers need to take some big steps forward this offseason. They started with one of their best years ever before they had a monumental slide in mid-July.

Tarik Skubal News / Sporting News / October 21

MLB exec suggests Mets' young slugger could be key in Tarik Skubal trade

MLB executives believe the Mets have what it takes to acquire Tarik Skubal from the Tigers

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 21

Could Tigers Be Legitimate Threat for Japanese Sensation in Free Agency?

The Detroit Tigers head into the offseason coming off a year that showed they still have a long way to go in order to make it deeper into the postseason than they have these past two years.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 21

Evaluating Detroit’s 40 man roster going into the offseason

With the Detroit Tigers’ season officially over at the hands of the Seattle Mariners, it’s time to take a slightly too early look at some upcoming roster situations.

Tarik Skubal News / Sporting News / October 21

Blue Jays linked to Tigers' Tarik Skubal in potential blockbuster trade

What would it take for the Blue Jays to acquire Tarik Skubal?

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 21

Grading Where Tigers Front Office, Scott Harris Went Wrong in 2025

The Detroit Tigers had a special season which showcased the potential of what they have in the building, not to mention what they have in the city when they put a winning product out on the field.

Tarik Skubal News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

Trade or Extend? The Tigers’ Tarik Skubal Decision

The Detroit Tigers are coming fresh off their second consecutive ALDS Game Five exit and now face a potentially franchise-altering decision regarding their southpaw ace and soon-to-be two-time Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal.

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Tarik Skubal News / Just Baseball / October 20

Assessing Every Angle of the Tarik Skubal Situation

For longer than I care to remember rumors have swirled about Tarik Skubal and his long-term outlook on the Detroit Tigers. The Cy Young winner has established himself as one of, if not the, best arms in baseball, a title that comes with a lot of dollar signs.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 20

Tigers Prospect Dominates In Latest Arizona Fall League Showing

The Detroit Tigers recently saw their season come to an end with a walk-off loss to the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 20

Possible Tigers Free Agent Target Gets Affordable Contract Projection

Now that the disappointment of yet another Game 5 loss in the American League Division Series is no longer fresh for the Detroit Tigers, it's time for them to start planning for next year.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 20

MLB off season calendar 2025- 2026

We’re into our brief intermission phase here at BYB, waiting for the offseason. There’s a temptation to jump the gun and write the host of offseason articles we have in the works right now, but as Tigers fans, including ourselves, lick our wounds for a bit, let’s just start setting the offseason stage to a degree.

Will Vest News / Bless You Boys / October 20

Will Vest rode a new angle to new heights in 2025

No Detroit Tiger broke out on the national stage this postseason as much as their closer, Will Vest. Tarik Skubal is a known star after his dominant, Cy Young-winning 2024 campaign, Kerry Carpenter’s ascent thanks in part to Aaron Judge’s hitting coach has been well covered, and everyone knew Javy Baez already.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 20

Tigers All-Star Utility Man Represents Clear Need for Upgrade This Winter

The Detroit Tigers are going to try to take some real steps towards improvement this offseason as they try to get deeper than Game 5 of the ALDS following elimination there for two years in a row.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 19

Mets expected to show interest in Tarik Skubal

Ahead of his final year under team control, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has gotten plenty of attention as fans and clubs alike have begun to turn their attention towards the offseason.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / October 17

Five teams that could potentially trade for Tarik Skubal this offseason

If Detroit proves unwilling to dole out a historic contract to its homegrown ace, the best course of action may just be to trade him for a haul to ensure Tarik Skubal doesn't leave the Motor City for nothing.

How much could Tarik Skubal demand on the open market?

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Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / October 17

Three potential landing spots for Alex Bregman: These contenders make most sense

Bregman will likely be welcomed into a busy market with several suitors lining up to ask about him.

Alex Bregman's opt-out decision will have major consequences

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Tigers Lose Two Players to Free Agency After ALDS Loss

The Detroit Tigers are out of their pre-2024 rut, when they missed the playoffs for nine straight years. However, they're still below the mountaintop. The Tigers just lost in Game 5 of the AL Division Series for the second straight year, leaving them with question marks going forward.

Aj Hinch News / Field Level Media / October 13

Tigers extend manager A.J. Hinch following ALDS defeat

The Detroit Tigers extended the contract of A.J. Hinch, their manager for the past five seasons, the team announced Monday. President of baseball operations Scott Harris confirmed the extension without disclosing terms at the club's season-ending press conference, which followed Detroit's elimination in the American League Division Series.

Aj Hinch News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Tigers extended manager A.J. Hinch earlier this season

The Tigers and manager A.J. Hinch quietly agreed to a long-term contract extension during the 2025 season, president of baseball operations Scott Harris announced at his end-of-season press conference (video link).