Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Is It Finally Time To Reunite Tigers Manager AJ Hinch with His Former Star?

The Detroit Tigers have established themselves as a reliable presence in the MLB playoffs over the past two seasons, but they have yet to break through to the American League Championship Series on either occasion.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Tigers May Be Excellent Fit for Phillies Free Agent Star Pitcher This Offseason

The Detroit Tigers are quickly becoming an intriguing team to monitor this offseason. Everyone is asking what will happen with Tarik Skubal's contract extension, but they're also in the market for some major improvements on the offensive end and pitching staff.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 25

Tigers Named Team That Needs Third Baseman Most During 2026 Offseason

The MLB offseason is going to be a time where the Detroit Tigers make some key improvements to allow them to compete with some of the best teams in the MLB.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 24

Without Tarik Skubal, Which Tigers Pitcher Would Be Their Cy Young Choice?

It is important to assess all strengths and weaknesses when the offseason of any sport, no matter the level, comes around, as it is the only way to get better.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 24

Tigers Named Potential Landing Spot for Yankees' Superior Free Agent

The biggest question facing the Detroit Tigers this offseason is whether or not left-hander Tarik Skubal is traded or not. It would be surprising if he is moved, but as far as other additions go, it remains to be seen what additions Scott Harris makes.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 24

Pair of Former Top Prospects Among Worst Tigers First Round Picks by bWAR

A huge reason for the Detroit Tigers success in the past two seasons has been their top prospects coming up and contributing everyday. Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson have beome middle of the order bats, while Tarik Skubal is the best pitcher in baseball and Casey Mize is a solid middle of the rotation arm.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 25

Three potential landing spots for Devin Williams

Williams will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season.

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Devin Williams

Three inexpensive infielders the Yankees should strongly consider

Mets-Rangers trade may signal bigger plans for New York's outfield

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 23

Tigers Among Teams Interested in Converting Free Agent Reliever to Starter

The Detroit Tigers enter the offseason with the goal of improving their pitching, and to this point they have not hid the fact that this will be their main focus both in the bullpen and starting rotation.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 23

Tigers among teams interested in Ryan Helsley as starting pitcher

Ryan Helsley is drawing interest from clubs as a starting pitcher, and the Tigers are among the teams who have spoken to him about a possible move to the rotation according to a report from Ken Rosenthal, Cody Stavenhagen, and Katie Woo of The Athletic.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 23

Breaking Down Tigers 2026 Payroll After Non-Tender, Arbitration Agreements

The Detroit Tigers still have plenty of work to do on the 2026 roster, but the non-tender deadline got them off to a good start. The Tigers opted to only non-tender one salary arbitration eligible player, Andy Ibanez.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 23

Two Tigers Star Prospects Seen as Top Performers at Arizona Fall League

The Detroit Tigers are in an exceptional position heading into 2026, with much of their core being locked down for the time being, and multiple top-end prospects coming up through the pipeline in the near future.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 22

Tigers Surprising Non-Tender of Fan Favorite Utility Man Was Correct Move

The Detroit Tigers made some headlines during Friday's non-tender deadline when they tendered contracts to 13 of their 14 arbitration-eligible players, but it was the one they did not tender a deal to that made the biggest news.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 22

How Tigers Worked Their MLB Roster During Busy Non-Tender Deadline

The Detroit Tigers found themselves involved in a flurry of moves ahead of the non-tender deadline on Friday. Most of the moves played out as expected, but that didn't take away from the high level of anxiety that surrounded the franchise as the day played out.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 22

Tigers Former Fan Favorite Predicts Horrifying Tarik Skubal Trade to Yankees

The Detroit Tigers find themselves in the thick of the offseason, and despite being linked to numerous high profile free agents and trade targets, the headlines surrounding the team are dominated by one topic and one topic only.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 22

Tigers Shockingly Believed to Have Interest in High-Cost Top Free Agent Closer

The Detroit Tigers head into the offseason in need of some serious improvements if they are going to finally take that next step and become the team to beat in the American League.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22

Tarik Skubal refused fan’s autograph request for good reason

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, fresh off winning his second consecutive AL Cy Young Award, turned 29 this week — and celebrated with a viral display of loyalty that delighted Motor City fans.

Beau Brieske News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 22

Tigers re-sign pitcher on $1.15 million deal

The Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration for a second year in a row with Beau Brieske, reaching a one-year agreement worth $1.1575 million to keep the right-handed pitcher for 2026.

Matt Vierling News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 21

Matt Vierling and Tigers Agree on One Year Deal To Avoid Arbitration

The Detroit Tigers have signed utility man Matt Vierling back to a one-year deal, according to Jon Heyman. The deal is worth $3.255 million, and it retains a crucial piece for the Tigers, as they look to make another postseason push in 2026.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Tigers re-sign veteran outfielder to $3.255 million deal

After being eliminated in the MLB Playoffs in the ALDS by the Seattle Mariners, the Detroit Tigers are aiming to improve the roster for next season. The front office has plenty of decisions to make to adjust the roster.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 21

What Tarik Skubal Just Said About the Growing Trade Speculation

This offseason for the Detroit Tigers feels like the most important offseason that the Tigers could ever have, as the face of the organization could and will be drastically affected.

Alex Lange News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 21

Tigers’ Reliever Alex Lange Leaves Detroit, Finalizes Deal With AL Central Team

The Detroit Tigers have been wrapped up in what seems to be an endless supply of rumors this offseason, but most of those rumors involve their ace Tarik Skubal.

Alex Lange News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 20

Royals finalizing one-year contract with Alex Lange

Free-agent reliever Alex Lange is finalizing a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The righty had been released by the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / November 21

Tigers' plan with Skubal could be a 'catastrophe' in this scenario

Tigers' potential plan with Tarik Skubal could be a 'catastrophe' in this scenario

While there is no guarantee that the Tigers will trade two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal this offseason (or any time for that matter), there is one way the loss of Skubal would be a "catastrophe" for the organization, according to one MLB agent.

Atlanta Braves aren't wasting any time with roster reconstruction

'Clear favorite' reportedly emerges to sign Cody Bellinger

Reds president makes a troubling revelation about Elly De La Cruz

Three best trade fits for Brendan Donovan

Three trade destinations for Kodai Senga

Gleyber Torres News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Gleyber Torres Accepts $22 Million Qualifying Offer With Detroit Tigers

In a move that shocked approximately zero people paying attention, Gleyber Torres decided that $22 million for a single year of playing baseball in Detroit is, in fact, a pretty good deal.