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Every Tigers Player Set to Become a Free Agent This Offseason

In response to the disappointing nature of the Detroit Tigers' 2026 MLB season, the club managed to do the bulk of the work involving pending free agents during the season.

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Scott Harris and AJ Hinch’s press conference says they’re staying the course

End of season press conferences are by definition lacking in substance. Nothing Scott Harris or AJ Hinch was going to say would change anything for the 2026 season now past, and they aren’t going to address the impending offseason with any specifics.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29

Jason Benetti had incredible message after calling Justin Verlander’s final game

Jason Benetti put Justin Verlander’s retirement in perspective on Monday after being on the call for his final MLB outing. The veteran broadcaster was on the mic as Verlander’s family surprised him after his last-ever start Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.

Jack Flaherty News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 28

Jack Flaherty’s Final Tigers Appearance Quietly Rebuilt His Free-Agent Case

Jack Flaherty did not have enough time to repair an injury-disrupted year. He still gave himself a better ending before entering free agency. The veteran right-hander returned Sunday and threw two scoreless innings during the Detroit Tigers’ 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 28

Tigers Players Most Likely to Be Gone Before Opening Day 2027

The Detroit Tigers enter the offseason needing to decide which players should leave before identifying every addition they need for 2027. The Tigers finished 76-86 and missed the postseason for the first time since 2023.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Justin Verlander News / Bless You Boys / September 28

Highlights from Justin Verlander’s retirement weekend

It was an emotional weekend to be a Tigers fan. First, the team ended their season in September instead of making a repeat trip to the postseason, which was certainly a bummer after the year got off to a strong start.

Gleyber Torres News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 28

Grading Gleyber Torres’ Career with the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers' 2026 season has come to an end with the franchise missing the playoffs after back-to-back playoff appearances in 2024 and 2025. And with the 2026 season coming to a close, so does veteran second baseman Gleyber Torres' contract with the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Hao-Yu Lee broke his bat after a strikeout on final day of the season; Tigers manager AJ Hinch says the rookie's competitiveness in a 'meaningless' game was exactly what he wanted to see

Hao-Yu Lee had no reason to treat the Detroit Tigers’ final game of 2026 like just another afternoon of baseball. Detroit had already been eliminated from postseason contention, but Lee’s frustration after a late strikeout showed that the rookie was still competing until the final out.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 28

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle Rookie of the Year Campaign Ends on High Note

From the jump, there has been one rookie truly dominating the American League, infielder Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers. He stepped into the majors at only 21 years old, but never looked back.

Justin Verlander News / Bless You Boys / September 28

Justin Verlander and the passage of time

All things come to an end, and on Saturday we witnessed a really poignant ending to the career of one of the greatest pitchers and greatest Detroit Tigers of all time.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

Tigers’ Justin Verlander donates memorabilia from his final MLB game to HOF

The Detroit Tigers lost 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates after an emotional final game from Justin Verlander that included emotional comments from his wife Kate Upton.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Eduardo Valencia News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 27

Eduardo Valencia Just Joined Lou Whitaker in Rare Tigers Walk-Off History

Eduardo Valencia provided the Detroit Tigers with one of their most memorable moments of 2026 while placing himself alongside one of the greatest players in franchise history.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 27

Detroit Tigers Will Clearly Have Another Rookie of the Year Candidate in 2027

The American League has had some pretty tough rookies this season, but it is truly hard to ignore the impact that 22-year-old Kevin McGonigle has had since making his debut back in March and with an OPS over .800, 18 bombs, 72 RBI, and 95 drawn walks, he is the clear frontrunner for Rookie of the Year.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 27

Tigers drop season finale

After an incredible Saturday game which featured all kinds of feelings, the season finale took place on another picture-perfect day in Detroit against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

What Justin Verlander’s wife Kate Upton said about his emotional moment to end career

The Detroit Tigers bid goodbye to their star pitcher Justin Verlander on Saturday. Verlander got his final start in a Major League Baseball game, going for five-plus innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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 / Just Baseball / September 27

Justin Verlander Bids Farewell to Detroit

Justin Verlander took the Comerica Park mound for the first time this season and last time of his career on Saturday afternoon, concluding what will only be remembered as a remarkable career.

Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / September 27

Tigers, Pirates finish season one day after Justin Verlander's emotional final game

He didn't pick up the win, but the final game of his career on Saturday was a big triumph for Detroit's Justin Verlander. The 43-year-old right-hander, making just his second start of the season due to injuries, went 5 1/3 innings and gave up just two solo home runs in his 557th career start.

Detroit Tigers News / Lindy's Sports / September 27

And Just Like That, Justin Verlander Is Gone

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander threw his final pitch on an MLB mound as he walked away from the sport that made him famous.

Detroit Tigers News / New Baseball Media / September 27

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Guards Win AL Central, Tigers Win in JV’s Finale

Amidst all the playoff storylines around the game on September 26, perhaps the most significant game of the day took place in Detroit. Justin Verlander, a likely first-ballot Hall of Fame, pitched in a Major League game one last time before his pending retirement.

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26