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Tigers Critical Free Agent Signing Interested in Returning After Huge Season

The Detroit Tigers have just suffered an absolutely heartbreaking playoff exit by being on the wrong end of a 15-inning thriller on Friday night to once again fall one game shy of their first ALCS since 2013.

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Tigers predicted to offer two-years, $30 million to $66 million two-time All-Star to upgrade from Zach McKinstry

This would be the offensive upgrade the Tigers are looking for.

Detroit Tigers News / Legends On Deck / October 12

Tigers Season Ends, Speculation Begins

The American League Division Series was, in many ways, a microcosm of the Detroit Tigers 2025 season. Game 4 represented the first half of the Tigers season.

Kyle Finnegan News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 12

Tigers' Kyle Finnegan Makes Strong Statement on His Upcoming Free Agency

At the trade deadline back in July, the Detroit Tigers added some key bullpen arms for the stretch run and the postseason. One relief pitcher they acquired was veteran Kyle Finnegan from the Washington Nationals for a pair of prospects.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 12

Should Tigers Have Pulled Tarik Skubal Early in Game Five of ALDS?

The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners played a dramatic 15-inning duel in game five of the American League Division Series. A game that lasted nearly five hours saw the Mariners emerge victorious, courtesy of a walk-off single from Jorge Polanco.

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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.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Tarik Skubal Sends Farewell Message After 6th Season With Tigers

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal followed his 2024 Cy Young campaign with more dominance in 2025. Taking home the AL Triple Crown last season with a 2.39 ERA, 228 strikeouts, and an 18-4 record, Skubal was even better by some metrics this year.

Kyle Finnegan News / Sporting News / October 11

Tigers' Kyle Finnegan hoping for Detroit reunion in free agency

Kyle Finnegan wants to return to Detroit this winter.

Detroit Tigers News / Sporting News / October 11

Tigers' Kerry Carpenter joins Babe Ruth in postseason history with insane stat

Kerry Carpenter was historically great for the Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 11

Tigers right-hander undecided on player option for 2026

Following the Tigers’ 15th-inning loss to the Mariners in Game 5 of the ALDS, right-hander Jack Flaherty (who pitched two scoreless innings late in the game) spoke to members of the media about how much he enjoyed returning to Detroit this season.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 11

Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Makes MLB Postseason History With Dominance on the Mound

The Detroit Tigers' 2025 season was on the line Friday night in Game 5 of their ALDS matchup with the Seattle Mariners. Luckily for them, they had their best player, Tarik Skubal, toeing the rubber for the game.

Gleyber Torres News / Field Level Media / October 11

Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres to have sports hernia surgery

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres will undergo sports hernia surgery after playing through "a lot of pain." He told reporters of his plans following Friday's season-ending loss to the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

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Spencer Torkelson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 11

Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson’s ‘heartbreaking’ reaction to ALDS loss

The Detroit Tigers saw their 2025 season end in heartbreak, falling 3-2 to the Seattle Mariners in a record-breaking 15-inning Game 5 of the ALDS at T-Mobile Park.

Aj Hinch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 11

Tigers’ AJ Hinch congratulates Mariners after ALDS Game 5 loss

That’s an unfortunate way to end your title hopes. For fifteen innings, the Detroit Tigers fought tooth and nail with the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Divisional Series.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 11

Tigers Mentioned as Potential Surprise Candidate For Free Agent Star Slugger

The Detroit Tigers have had a very special season and an impressive playoff run, but the way the regular season came to a close made it more clear than ever that changes are going to have to be made.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 11

3 Tigers most to blame for crushing ALDS loss to Mariners

The Detroit Tigers saw their 2025 season end in heartbreaking fashion, falling 3-2 to the Seattle Mariners in a 15-inning Game 5 marathon Friday night.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / October 11

Seattle Mariners Win 15-Inning Marathon Over Detroit Tigers To Advance To ALCS

Jorge Polanco hit a game-winning RBI single in the 15th inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.

Skip Bayless News / FirstSportz / October 11

Skip Bayless Sends Congratulatory Message to Mariners Fans Following EPIC ALDS Game 5 Win over Tigers

On Friday, the Seattle Mariners took down the Detroit Tigers in an epic game. The American League West champions emerged as 3-2 winners following a walk-off win in the 15th inning.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 11

The Detroit Tigers Lose a Historic Game 5 and a Memorable Series

What a game and what a series. Game 1 and Game 5 were extremely similar, with both going to extras and the final score ending 3-2. Truly, coin flip games and the Mariners came up heads when it mattered the most.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 11