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With Room to Spend, Tigers Could Make Big Moves in 2026

As November begins, the Detroit Tigers are set to put in motion their offseason plans. What looked like a promising regular season turned into an utter collapse as the Tigers surrendered a large division lead to the Cleveland Guardians.

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Tigers re-sign RHP Troy Watson to a minor league deal

With the World Series set to conclude on Saturday night, the offseason is almost here. Before anything too significant happens, the Detroit Tigers are working their way through some minor league housekeeping.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 1

Key Tigers Players Whose Free Agency Could Shake Up Offseason

The Major League Baseball season for 2025 is quickly coming to a close which means one thing for the Detroit Tigers, free agency. The World Series ends tomorrow which technically means free agency will begin, but a five-day "quiet period" prohibits players from signing outside of the organization.

Troy Melton News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 1

One Pitcher Emerged in Second Half As Detroit Tigers 2025 Rookie of the Year

The Detroit Tigers had a bitter ending to their season after it came to a close in a 15-inning showdown in the American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

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The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Gleyber Torres News / Sporting News / October 31

Tigers' Gleyber Torres shares update following hernia surgery

Gleyber Torres successfully underwent hernia surgery ahead of free agency.

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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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 31

How Tarik Skubal Shaped the Tigers’ Pitching Grade for 2025

The Detroit Tigers have many things to address in the offseason if they want to avoid the same disappointment that the ballclub had this year AND last year.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 31

Important Tigers Reliever Says He's Open to a Reunion in Free Agency

The Detroit Tigers are entering the offseason once again trying to figure out how they can get over the hump when it comes to getting past the ALDS round of the playoffs.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Apex Sports / October 31

Detroit Tigers Linked To Mariners Playoff Star To Replace All-Star Infielder

As the Detroit Tigers look to build on a promising season and take the next step toward contention, the front office faces critical decisions this offseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 31

How the Tigers’ Defense Fell Short of Elite in 2025

The Detroit Tigers had a bitter ending to their season for the second straight year. Despite a second half collapse the team fought their way into the American League Division Series to take on the Seattle Mariners.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 31

Inside the Mind of a Manager: René Rivera – Class-A Lakeland Flying Tigers

When we look at the farm systems for each team in Major League Baseball, the unsung heroes in developing the stars of tomorrow are the managers who shape that talent in the minor leagues.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 31

Tigers Face Critical Dates Ahead for Free Agents, Salary Arbitration

Only one team gets to end the season happy. By Saturday night, baseball will know that team — and can get started on 2026. The Detroit Tigers ended the season in a swoon but managed to reach the American League Division Series before losing an incredible Game 5 that went 15 innings against the Seattle Mariners.

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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.

Tomas Nido News / Bless You Boys / October 31

Tigers re-sign catcher Tomás Nido on a minor league deal

We don’t necessarily put up a post for minor league signings, but this one probably has a little more relevance than most. The Tigers and veteran backstop Tomás Nido have agreed on a new minor league deal for the 2026 season.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 30

Tigers Bring Back Veteran Catcher on New Deal to Retain Depth Behind Plate

The Detroit Tigers have made one of their first real moves of the offseason with official free agency still on hold until after the World Series ends. According to the minor league transaction log, the Tigers have retained veteran catcher Tomás Nido on a minor league deal after he played several games for the big league club this year.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 30

Further Details Revealed on Tigers' Pathetic Contract Offer to Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers have been a widely discussed topic across the baseball rumors mill after their season came to a close in heartbreaking fashion during Game 5 of the ALDS for the second straight year.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 30

Tigers Should Attempt Upgrade From Fan Favorite Utility Man in Offseason

The Detroit Tigers head into the offseason coming off what was obviously a very turbulent ride in the 2025 both regular season and postseason. Detroit looked like they might just be the best team in baseball and at the very least a real American League contender for huge stretches of the regular season.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 30

Tigers hitting coach Keith Beauregard won’t return in 2026

As you’d expect after the struggles from the Detroit Tigers offense in the second half of the 2025 season, coaching changes are in the works. Whether they’ll be positive ones is anyone’s guess at this point.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Tarik Skubal, Tigers News Emerges After Mets, Yankees Report

Baseball is a team sport, but Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been the biggest reason the squad has made the postseason over the last couple of years.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 29

The 3 Goals That Could Define the Tigers’ 2026 Season

The Detroit Tigers had plenty of ups and downs in its 2025 season. A turbulent end to the regular season left fans in worry, only for them to knock off the Cleveland Guardians in the Wild Card round before falling in five games to the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Key member of Tigers coaching staff decides to leave Detroit

His contract ran through 2025, and he has now decided to leave to pursue new opportunities in baseball.

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 29

Tigers Part Ways With Hitting Coach in Offseason Staff Shakeup

The Detroit Tigers have an intriguing offseason ahead of them, and one of the major discussion points heading into 2026 will be how they handle their coaching staff.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Apex Sports / October 28

Detroit Tigers Sign Venezuelan Pitcher; Adding To Already Deep Farm System

The Detroit Tigers have made their first official move of the offseason, signing 20-year-old Venezuelan right-hander Sammy Zarraga to a minor league contract.

Gleyber Torres News / Just Baseball / October 27

Top Landing Spots For Free Agent Gleyber Torres

On the surface, Year one of Gleyber Torres‘ tenure with the Detroit Tigers seems mediocre, despite making his third career All-Star appearance. Across 145 games, the impending free agent posted a .745 OPS and 113 wRC+ for a team that nearly nosedived entirely out of the postseason in 2025.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 22

What We Learned From the 2025 Detroit Tigers’ Season

The Detroit Tigers‘ 2025 season can be broken up into three parts: The unsustainably hot first-half, the collapse, and the mixed bag that was the playoffs.