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Tigers make $11 million splash on pitcher

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason looking to reinforce their bullpen after a decision involving veteran closer Kenley Jansen. Detroit declined Jansen’s $12 million club option and paid a $2 million buyout, sending him into free agency after one season with the organization.

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Tigers to sign RHP Emilio Pagan to a one-year deal, per report

After midnight on Tuesday, Jon Heyman reported that the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a one-year contract worth $11 million with veteran closer Emilio Pagán.

Evan Phillips News / Bless You Boys / November 11

RHP Evan Phillips is a prime relief target for the Tigers in free agency

To no one’s surprise, Scott Harris identified high leverage relief help as his primary focus this offseason during interviews with the media at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Tigers To Sign Emilio Pagán

The Tigers are in agreement with free agent reliever Emilio Pagán, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It’s reportedly a one-year deal in the $11MM range for the Ballengee Group client.

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The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / November 10

Scott Harris says he’s focused on adding relievers with swing and miss

The GM Meetings got underway on Monday in Las Vegas. While not typically a source of major news like signings and trades, the looming CBA negotiations and lockout set to begin on December 1 are putting a little different spin on the annual meet-and-greet as teams look to position themselves for the uncertainty to come.

Ian Happ News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 10

The Free Agent Bust the Tigers Must Avoid

Ian Happ hit 24 home runs for the Chicago Cubs in 2026, his fourth straight year with at least 20. The switch-hitter also brought four Gold Gloves to the open market.

MLB News / Trade Talk Sports / November 10

MLB’s Two New Young Stars Give Detroit and Cincinnati a Reason to Smile

Sometimes a rookie season is about more than winning an award. It’s about giving a baseball city a reason to get excited about what might be coming next.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 10

Why Detroit Must Prioritize Fixing Its Defense Amid Growing Internal Concerns

During this offseason, I have written quite a bit about how the Detroit Tigers could find their best internal defensive solutions, but the reality is that the standard is quite far from offering the level the team needs to be able to count on a defense that is at least capable of getting close to the league average.

Detroit Tigers News / Baseball Now / November 10

Tigers Phenom Wins 2026 AL Rookie Of The Year

The 2026 MLB Rookie of the Year awards were announced on Monday, and Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle won the American League trophy in a landslide.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

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Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / November 9

Consistency pays off for Kevin McGonigle with Rookie of the Year award

Consistency pays off for Tigers' Kevin McGonigle with Rookie of the Year honor

Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle had a great first year in the big leagues, leading the American League in bWAR (7.1) and the Tigers in runs scored (97). He was rewarded on Monday night when he was voted the American League Rookie of the Year.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / November 9

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle, Reds' Sal Stewart win MLB Rookie of the Year awards

Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle and Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart were named American League and National League Rookie of the Year, respectively, for 2026 on Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 9

Kevin McGonigle, Sal Stewart named MLB rookies of the year

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle, Reds' Sal Stewart named MLB rookies of the year

The 2026 MLB season was full of breakout performances from young stars across the league.

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Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / November 9

Detroit Tigers Officially Release 4-Year MLB Veteran

The Detroit Tigers have cleared another piece of outfield depth as the offseason begins, with Cal Stevenson electing free agency after spending the entire 2026 campaign at Triple-A Toledo.

Brett Callahan News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 9

Overlooked Outfielder Is a Candidate to Break Out for the Tigers in 2027

Brett Callahan hit a two-run triple on the first pitch he saw for the Detroit Tigers. Two days later, he turned a 97.8 mph fastball from Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft into his first Major League home run.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 9

Tigers Can't Ignore This Starting Rotation Concern Entering Free Agency

The Detroit Tigers' starting rotation was one of the team's best units in 2026, despite all the injuries and trades that affected them. At the end of the season, the Tigers held the sixth-best ERA in Major League Baseball with a 3.67 ERA, with the starting rotation posting an ERA of 3.55.

Jordan Westburg News / Just Baseball / November 9

Jordan Westburg Is a Risk Worth Taking for the Detroit Tigers

Last winter the Detroit Tigers front office silenced many doubters and proved they had the means and willingness to sign a big-ticket free agent, signing Framber Valdez to a $115 million contract.

Shota Imanaga News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 8

Tigers Scouted Teruaki Sato, Kaima Taira; Showed Past Interest In Shota Imanaga

The Tigers are among the many MLB teams who have scouted Teruaki Sato and Kaima Taira, Evan Petzold reports in a YouTube video exploring several potential

Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / November 8

Detroit Tigers Part Ways With Five-Year MLB Outfielder

The Detroit Tigers have parted ways with outfielder Michael Siani, who elected free agency after spending the final weeks of the 2026 season at Triple-A Toledo.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Tigers manager AJ Hinch’s Justin Verlander revelation explains what kind of manager he truly is

Justin Verlander’s illustrious career came to an end in 2026, and he had his swan song with the team he started his big-league journey with, the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers News / New Baseball Media / November 6

What the Tigers Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

During what was a disappointing year in Detroit, for various reasons, there were many positives in 2026 for the Tigers. Because of the successes of Troy Melton, Kevin McGonigle, and Max Clark, among others, Detroit’s future doesn’t look bad, even without Tarik Skubal.

Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / November 5

Detroit Tigers Officially Release Disappointing Outfielder

The Detroit Tigers have released outfielder Angel Roso, according to the MiLB transactions log. The 18-year-old left-handed hitter and thrower, who stands 5-foot-8 and weighs 166 pounds, spent his entire professional career in the Dominican Summer League and never advanced beyond the complex level.

Detroit Tigers News / Baseball Now / November 3

Tigers Sever Ties With Future Hall Of Famer Amid Quest For Historic Milestone

The Detroit Tigers have declined Kenley Jansen's $12 million club option, making him a free agent. Jansen is two saves shy of the 500 mark. He would join Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman as the only pitchers to reach the mark if he gets there, which he should if he continues to play.

Zyhir Hope News / Just Baseball / November 2

The Trajectory of Zyhir Hope’s Development Is Steadily Matching His Projection

MESA, Ariz. — Watching Zyhir Hope make his way across the field at Sloan Park, bat bag in tow, it’s clear this isn’t unfamiliar territory for the 21-year-old.

Kerry Carpenter News / Just Baseball / October 28

The Detroit Tigers need a plan with Kerry Carpenter

The Detroit Tigers have a crucial offseason ahead of them, as last year’s additions fell short of expectations. A team with a roster good enough to compete but still needing important additions is going to look different than it has over the past few seasons, when we’ve seen so many players return.