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Two Ways the Tigers Can Become Legitimate Contenders Before Spring Training

The MLB offseason is slowly winding down, as we're a month away from spring training. Free agent acquisitions and trades have been ramping up over the last week, as teams begin to finalize their rosters for the 2026 season.

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AL’s Best Pitcher Isn’t MLB’s Best—Tarik Skubal’s Ranking Explained

The final rankings for MLB.com's Top 100 Players Right Now have been finalized with several familiar names at the top of the list. For the Detroit Tigers, ace pitcher and back-to-back Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal cracked the Top 10 for the first time in his career after ranking 11th in 2024.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / January 23

MLB News: Hall of Fame, Carlos Beltran, Matt Vierling, Luis Robert Jr, MacKenzie Gore, salary cap

Happy Friday everyone! We’re light on Tigers news, but there are still some big baseball stories to check in on. The Hall of Fame inductees were announced this week, and Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones will be heading to Cooperstown.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

Two Big-Market Teams Rule Out Of Trade Deal With Tigers For Tarik Skubal

After claiming successive Cy Young awards in the American League, Tarik Skubal cemented his hype as the best starting pitcher in the MLB. The 29-year-old is headed for arbitration with the Detroit Tigers before starting his final season under club control.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 23

Tigers Pursuit of Rotation Depth Could Lead to Former Reds Free Agent

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason looking to rebuild their pitching staff both in the bullpen and the starting rotation, and to a degree, they have done that.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / January 23

MLB Rumors: Detroit Tigers Eye Two Veteran Aces to Pair with Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers are doing everything in their power to make the playoffs again. They have Tarik Skubal for one more year, and the franchise would not want to miss an opportunity.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 22

Tigers Should Move Expensive Contract to Make Way for Kevin McGonigle

The Detroit Tigers have been noticeably quiet this offseason when it comes to improving the offense. They've prioritized the bullpen, re-signing Kyle Finnegan and acquiring veteran closer Kenley Jansen.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 22

Multiple Tigers Named to Updated Top 100 Prospects List

The Detroit Tigers have built quite an impressive roster at the Major League level over the past few seasons, and while they haven't been able to push all the way to the World Series as of yet, it seems to be getting closer as they continue to add more pieces.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 22

Tigers Sign Intriguing Outfielder with Big League Experience to Bolster Depth

The Detroit Tigers have landed a piece of depth for their outfield with an intriguing acquisition on Thursday afternoon. According to the team's official transaction log, they have agreed to a minor league deal with free agent outfielder Corey Julks, which almost certainly comes with an invitation to big league spring training as well.

Max Clark News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22

Tigers fans will love Max Clark’s placement among top 2026 outfield prospects

The Detroit Tigers have given their fans another reason for optimism as discussions about the organization’s top prospects intensify ahead of Spring Training.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 22

Tigers Reportedly Now Unlikely to Trade Ace Tarik Skubal Ahead of Season

The Detroit Tigers have had a massive question hanging over them all offseason long, and it appears it is now finally getting close to having an answer.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Peyton Graham News / Bless You Boys / January 22

BYB 2026 Tigers prospect reports #40: UTIL Peyton Graham

Ah prospects. Sometimes they really hurt you. After watching the Detroit Tigers pass on Zach Neto and instead select Jace Jung in the first round of the 2022 amateur draft, there was some hope of redemption in the second round.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 22

Tigers Could Still Reunite With Eugenio Suárez This Offseason

As the Detroit Tigers continue tying up loose ends this winter, they continue to find themselves involved in numerous speculations surrounding free agency and the trade market.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 21

Two Current, Two Former Tigers Pitchers Trending Toward Cooperstown

The MLB Hall of Fame is a place where every player dreams of being recognized upon the completion of their careers. However, its prestige would diminish if everyone were inducted.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 21

Tigers Top Prospect Kevin McGonigle Predicted to Win Massive Award This Year

The Detroit Tigers have built the organization on the back of an elite farm system over the last couple of years, and they are just starting to see the fruits of that labor come to fruition.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / January 21

Four Tigers make Baseball America’s new top 100 for 2026

National prospect list season continues with the latest iteration from Baseball America. You won’t be surprised to learn that the Detroit Tigers placed four prospects on BA’s new list, but there are some pretty interesting tools grades assigned.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

Detroit Tigers Named As Possible Landing Spot For Free Agent Power Hitter

The Detroit Tigers are reportedly exploring options to bolster their infield, and one name that has surfaced as a potential target is Eugenio Suárez. The veteran slugger, who began his MLB career with the Tigers in 2014, could be a cost-effective solution to address Detroit’s need for more power at third base.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 21

Tigers Re-Sign Effective Reliever Still Pining for Major League Debut

The Detroit Tigers just can’t seem to quit a long-time minor league reliever, and it might be the right call. The Tigers re-signed right-handed pitcher Tim Naughton to a minor league deal recently, meaning that the 30-year-old will play a fourth season in the Tigers’ organization.

Kerry Carpenter News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 20

Improvements and Milestones Kerry Carpenter is Chasing This Year with Tigers

One of the more popular players for the Detroit Tigers in recent years has been right fielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter. The former 19th-round pick has blossomed into one of the better homegrown talents for the Tigers, and he's closing in on an impressive career milestone in 2026.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 20

Scott Boras Sends Tigers Clear Message Ahead of Tarik Skubal Arbitration Case

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason knowing things had the potential to reach a firestorm when it comes to their superstar ace pitcher. With just

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / January 20

Top Notes From the Detroit Tigers’ ZiPS Projections for 2026

In 2022, the Detroit Tigers won 66 games, with their top player by WAR being Javier Baez. Oh, how things have changed. The Tigers have now had back-to-back years where they not only made the playoffs but won a series.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 20

Playing GM: 3 Moves To Complete the Cleveland Guardians’ Roster for 2026

For three of the last four seasons, the Cleveland Guardians have been crowned champions of the AL Central. Their most recent title might arguably have been their most impressive.

Bryan Sammons News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 12

Tigers To Re-Sign Bryan Sammons To Minor League Deal

The Tigers are signing left-hander Bryan Sammons to a minor league contract, reports Jon Morosi of The MLB Network. The 6’4″ southpaw will be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / January 11

Assessing the Detroit Tigers’ Center Field Situation

Heading into the 2025 season the Detroit Tigers thought they had center field all figured out. Parker Meadows was coming off an electric second half where he flashed his high-end defensive traits, plus bat, and speed that made him such an important player down the stretch in 2025.