Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The First Look at Max Clark in the Majors Could Change the Tigers’ Plans

There were only 206 plate appearances in which Max Clark saw 754 pitches. While that isn't enough to draw some long-term conclusions, it is impossible not to appreciate how he once again demonstrated his legitimate talent as a hitter.

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2 Detroit Tigers Named American League Gold Glove Award Finalists

The Detroit Tigers may not have made the postseason, but not every player on the roster performed poorly overall. While the Tigers were looked at as one of the biggest threats in the American League on paper, reality told a different story.

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.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

The 'Last 10-K Playoff game by team' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 14

Detroit Tigers News: ALCS, NLCS, Shohei Ohtani, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Kirk Gibson, Joe Espada

It’s a light week for Tigers news, but that doesn’t mean Detroit is escaping the offseason rumor mill. While there’s nothing really serious stoking the hot stove, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some rumors to dip our toes into.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

Why This Could Be Most Important Offseason Yet for Tigers Front Office

The Detroit Tigers couldn't have been much more of a roller coaster in 2026. They entered the new year fueled by extra-inning elimination in the 2025 ALDS with realistic eyes on the World Series only to finish the year 10 games under .500.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 13

Kevin McGonigle Could Give the Tigers More Than a Rookie of the Year Trophy

The Detroit Tigers have already secured Kevin McGonigle’s future with an eight-year, $150 million extension. They also retain an opportunity to turn his remarkable rookie campaign into another investment in their farm system.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 13

The Quote the Detroit Tigers Can't Afford to Have Haunt Them Again in 2027

The Detroit Tigers went into the 2025 offseason with their heads hung low after losing Game 5 against the Seattle Mariners and getting eliminated from the MLB playoffs.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 13

The Biggest Thing Separating the Detroit Tigers From MLB Remaining Contenders

There isn't really enough time in the day or space on a page to truly explain how disappointing this season was for the Detroit Tigers, who entered 2026 with realistic expectations of winning the American League Pennant, only to go on to finish 10 games under .500.

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.

Hao Yu Lee News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 12

Hao-Yu Lee Reveals 2027 Goal, Sends Message to Those Who Look Up to Him

The Detroit Tigers sent Michael Lorenzen to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2023 in exchange for infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee. While Lorenzen hasn't returned to his All-Star form, Lee has blossomed into one player the Tigers organization can build around for the future.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 12

The One Offseason Move the Tigers Should Pounce On This Winter

The Detroit Tigers may have missed the playoffs, but they have a respectable core that should bounce back in 2027. With established players like Riley Greene, Dillon Dingler, and Spencer Torkelson, and young players like Kevin McGonigle and Hao-Yu Lee, the Tigers, on paper, are still on the fringe of the playoffs.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 11

The Toughest Contract Decision Facing the Detroit Tigers This Winter

If the Detroit Tigers do not want to face the same humiliation they did in 2026, there is a lot of work to be done to avoid the same fate in 2027, as there are many holes in the roster that need to be addressed.

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 11

3 Detroit Tigers Prospects Who Could Play Major Roles in 2027

The Detroit Tigers have one of the best farm systems in Major League Baseball, keeping pace with several League franchises. What was once a franchise that banked on big free-agent additions, the current regime has built a farm system to be proud of and one that can pave the way into the future.

Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Tigers Have No-Brainer Extension Candidate

Riley Greene once again proved himself as the anchor in the Detroit Tigers‘ lineup in 2026. Over 140 games, the 26-year-old slashed .280/.370/.474 with 21 home runs and 75 RBI.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 11

The One Free Agent Who Makes Too Much Sense for the Detroit Tigers

It is truly hard to put into words the disappointment that was the 2026 Detroit Tigers, who entered 2026 with realistic aspirations of an AL Pennant, to then become sellers at the trade deadline and finish the year 10 games under .500.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 8

Three questions facing the Detroit Tigers this offseason

The Tigers have a lot of work to do if they are going to return to the playoff hunt. Let's look at three questions facing Detroit this offseason.

Manny Machado catches Justin Verlander off guard after seeing retired pitcher in his new job

The 'MLB Playoff saves leaders' quiz

MLB News / Just Baseball / October 7

Detroit Tigers Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 6

5 Things We Learned About the Tigers in 2026

Coming into the 2026 season, expectations were sky high for the Detroit Tigers. Adding Framber Valdez, bringing back Gleyber Torres, and inserting Kevin McGonigle into the lineup made this team the favorite to win the AL Central.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30

Tigers to part ways with two coaches

The Tigers are expected to make two coaching changes involving the major league staff. Assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves and first base coach Anthony Sanders will not be back with the club, reports Cody Stavenhagen and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Jack Flaherty News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27

Tigers Activate Jack Flaherty

Right-hander Jack Flaherty is rejoining the Tigers for the final game of the season, per a team announcement. He’ll take the place of lefty Brant Hurter, who was optioned to the club’s Florida Complex League affiliate.

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26

Justin Verlander shares emotional moment during final start

Justin Verlander shares emotional moment with his daughter upon exiting final career start

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is a living legend in the game of baseball.

Verlander’s daughter throws the most perfect first pitch

Verlander gets a surprise from Kate Upton in his final career game

Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for contract comments

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record

Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Eury Perez tosses first career complete game to blank Braves

Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders

Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field