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Javier Báez’s 2027 Contract Year Created a $24 Million Tigers Problem

The Detroit Tigers are entering the offseason with an uncomfortable decision regarding Javier Báez. Báez remained under contract for $24 million in 2027, the final year of the six-year agreement he signed before the 2022 campaign.

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Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park for 2027

Officials with Fifth Third Bank and the Detroit Tigers held a press conference on Monday afternoon to announce a new name for Comerica Park. Back on February 2, Fifth Third Bancorp completed its merger with Comerica Incorporated.

Tarik Skubal News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 21

Tigers Call Up One of the Prospects Acquired in Tarik Skubal Trade

In early August, the Detroit Tigers were part of the blockbuster trade deadline move that sent left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 21

Tigers' AJ Hinch Points the Finger As To How Decisions Will Be Made Closing Out 2026

Going into the final couple of weeks of the regular season, the playoff chances for the Detroit Tigers were getting less and less by the day. Manager AJ Hinch and his team were officially eliminated from the postseason on Sunday afternoon with an 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Troy Melton News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Troy Melton Provides Update After Early Exit From Tigers Start

Troy Melton exited Sunday night’s start early after experiencing tightness in his throwing forearm, but the Detroit Tigers pitcher does not believe the issue is connected to his previous elbow injury.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

River Ryan News / Just Baseball / September 21

River Ryan’s New Beginning Comes in the Midst of His Comeback

TOLEDO, Ohio — River Ryan’s phone rang around 9:00 p.m. He and his wife were getting their one-year-old ready for bed when the news came in. “It just kind of happened really quick,” Ryan said.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 21

Tigers return home to host Nationals in penultimate series of 2026

The Detroit Tigers wrapped up their seven-game road trip with an 8-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field, dropping the four-game series to the home team, three games to one.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 20

Melton struggles as White Sox take the series

On a blustery, wet Sunday evening in Chicago, Troy Melton struggled through a shaky outing and left in the fourth with an apparent injury. The Tigers didn’t swing the bats that well, though they had their chances, but the bullpen crumbled in the middle innings to put this one out of reach.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20

Justin Verlander's Last Tigers Start of 2026 Season Revealed

It is becoming quite evident that the Detroit Tigers are not going to make the 2026 MLB Postseason. But even with the Tigers about to be automatically

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 20

2026 Transactions: Tigers to Promote Ryan, Reds DFA Friedl

Heading into the final week, the Tigers will get a look at River Ryan, as the pitching prospect will make his Detroit big-league debut. Additionally, the Reds designated veteran outfielder TJ Friedl for assignment.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20

Tigers’ Surprise Front-Office Reunion Could Shape Their Next Big Decision

The Detroit Tigers’ most consequential September development did not happen on the field. MLB.com reported that Detroit was bringing back Jay Sartori as vice president for baseball operations, nearly a decade after he helped build the organization’s analytics and technology infrastructure.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 20

Tigers Starting Lineup Revealed as Detroit Looks to Split Series vs. White Sox

The Detroit Tigers' best-case scenario for the rest of the 2026 season is to win out to finish with a .500 record, but they have a tall task to keep that scenario alive against the Chicago White Sox in the series finale.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

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MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 19

Tigers strand too many in loss to the White Sox

Jackson Jobe threw a fairly good game on Saturday, matching his career high strikeouts. Unfortunately, the White Sox capitalized on their opportunities, while the Tigers had traffic all game long but couldn’t cash in their chances.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 19

Tigers Reveal Their Lineup After a Spectacular Comeback Against White Sox

The Detroit Tigers turned a game that seemed lost into one of their most exciting comebacks of the entire season on Friday against the Chicago White Sox.

Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 19

Tigers Manager AJ Hinch Doesn't Hide Excitement After Win Over White Sox

Going into the season, the Detroit Tigers were looking to take it at least one step further in the playoffs after falling in five games to the Seattle Mariners in last October's American League Division Series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Tigers wipe out 6-run deficit, knock White Sox out of first place

Dillon Dingler delivered the go-ahead single and Riley Greene followed with a two-run homer in a five-run eighth inning as the visiting Detroit Tigers stormed back from six runs down to beat the Chicago White Sox 11-8 on Friday.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 16

Streaking Tigers aim to sweep Jays, improve wild-card hopes

The Detroit Tigers will be out to extend their winning streak to seven games and complete a three-game sweep of the host Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon.

Spencer Torkelson News / Field Level Media / September 15

Spencer Torkelson powers Tigers to 6th straight win

Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run home run Tuesday night, Drew Anderson pitched five scoreless innings and the visiting Detroit Tigers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 15

A look at the Tigers' last-ditch effort at a playoff push

The Tigers are 4.5 games out of the final wild-card spot with 12 games to play.

Justin Verlander making progress for one last Tigers appearance

On deck: White Sox-Guardians, Red Sox-Rays, Yankees-Diamondbacks

The '2025 MLB RBI leaders by team' quiz

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 13

Justin Verlander making progress for one last Tigers appearance

The 2026 season was supposed to be the perfect send-off for future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander.

Carson Benge a bright spot in disappointing Mets season

Cam Schlittler dominant as Yankees shut out Mets

Gerrit Cole's latest struggles further prove Mets have his number

Rough Gerrit Cole outing raises concerns for Yankees postseason rotation

Don Kelly defends pulling Paul Skenes in Pirates' late loss to Cubs

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 13

A.J. Hinch Outlines the Plan for Final Justin Verlander Start

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has a target date in mind for Justin Verlander’s final start, although the team still has a few steps to complete before making it official.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Tigers’ AJ Hinch can’t imagine a rookie as good as Kevin McGonigle

With only 15 games left for the Detroit Tigers in the 2026 MLB regular season, it’s only a matter of time before they get mathematically eliminated from the postseason hunt.

Spencer Torkelson News / Just Baseball / September 9

Should the Tigers Bring Back Spencer Torkelson in 2027?

When the Detroit Tigers selected Spencer Torkelson first overall in the 2020 draft, his name was tied to brighter days. After selecting Casey Mize with the first pick in 2018 and Riley Greene fifth in 2019, the trio was viewed as the group to pull the Tigers out of the bottom of the league and back into contention.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Tigers Activate Brant Hurter, Move Matt Vierling To 60-Day IL

The Tigers have activated left-hander Brant Hurter from the 60-day injured list and moved outfielder Matt Vierling from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.