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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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Detroit Tigers News: World Series, Kevin McGonigle, Dillon Dingler, Riley Greene, Zach McKinstry, Fielding Bible, Sporting News Awards

Happy Friday, everyone! The World Series has arrived, so you can expect to see plenty of discussion about the matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays over the coming week as they square off to see who can lay claim to being the best team of 2026.

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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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 22

One World Series Player Who Would Be a Perfect Fit for the Detroit Tigers

Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize will no longer be the backbone of the starting rotation. Framber Valdez faces his second year as the “supposed” rotation leader after the worst season of his career.

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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.

Tarik Skubal 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.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 22

Detroit Tigers 2026 BYB preseason prospect list review #41-51

Alright, every year we consider going back and reviewing our preseason prospect reports to see how well the player did, and whether they’re trending up, down, or neutral at the end of the year.

Jack Flaherty News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 22

What Jack Flaherty's Updated Market Value Means for the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have had an up-and-down relationship with veteran right-hander Jack Flaherty. Giving Flaherty a chance to thrive in Detroit after his 2023 struggles with the Baltimore Orioles and St.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 20

Tigers Bullpen Set Franchise Record for Blown Saves, but Problem Runs Deeper

If the Los Angeles Angels’ bullpen had not wasted 55% of its 55 save opportunities, the Detroit Tigers’ relievers would have finished with the worst percentage in all of Major League Baseball.

Dylan Smith News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 20

One Trade the Detroit Tigers May Already Be Regretting

The Detroit Tigers enter the offseason searching for bullpen upgrades, which makes one seemingly minor March transaction harder to dismiss. Dylan Smith now offers a useful example of the pitching depth the Tigers need to preserve.

Colt Keith News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 20

Colt Keith’s Late Surge Leaves Tigers With a Major 2027 Decision

The turnaround did not begin with a change in his hitting approach. Colt Keith remained the same hitter capable of often avoiding high swing rates against pitches outside the zone, who can expand his contact and find success to the opposite field as well.

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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.

Martin Maldonado News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 20

3 Things to Know About New Tigers Coach Martín Maldonado

The Detroit Tigers have reportedly added a familiar face to their coaching staff and one that several already know. Manager A.J. Hinch has a strong connection to the new hire.

Javier Baez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 19

The Tigers’ Most Disappointing Signing Is Becoming a Bigger Problem

The Detroit Tigers continue to pay heavily for the gap between Javier Baez’s contract and his production. The greater danger entering 2027 involves allowing that investment to dictate decisions beyond his roster spot.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 19

Detroit Tigers Face a 2024-Like Offseason Scenario

The Detroit Tigers seem like they're treading the upcoming offseason lightly when it comes to the free-agent market; however, there are a slew of talented players who could help fill holes within the organization.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 19

Top Former Detroit Tigers Players Back on the Free-Agent Market This Offseason

The Detroit Tigers spent money last offseason, enough to make them a Top 10 team in payroll in Major League Baseball. While some thought the money invested in the team would warrant a first-place finish and a trip to the playoffs, the Tigers finished below .500 and were sellers at the trade 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.

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.

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 / Viral Sports News / October 10

Detroit Tigers Emerge as Top Destination for All-Star Slugger

The Detroit Tigers enter the offseason with clear urgency after missing the postseason and closing out a year that fell short of expectations. The departure of ace Tarik Skubal left a void, and the club’s offense failed to generate consistent production, finishing with just 58 stolen bases as a team.