Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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.

Zyhir Hope News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 13

Tigers Top Prospect Zyhir Hope Turning Heads With Strong Start in Fall League

When the Detroit Tigers were shopping Tarik Skubal at the MLB Trade Deadline, many wanted to make sure the front office was getting the most they could in return.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

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.

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 12

The Detroit Tigers' Biggest Offseason Change Should Be Obvious

The Detroit Tigers have to regroup after a tough 2026 season. They finished 76-86 and fell way short of the playoffs. On the bright side, the Tigers have multiple young stars in the making: Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 12

One Under-the-Radar Change That Could Be Coming for the Detroit Tigers in 2027

The Detroit Tigers are already under a ton of change following the 2026 season. First, the franchise let go of assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves and first-base coach Anthony Sanders.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 11

A Pivotal 2027 Season Awaits This Young Tigers Infielder

The Detroit Tigers have several young hitters vying to secure their spots in the everyday starting lineup. Hao-Yu Lee is emerging as one of the team's top slap hitters, while Kevin McGonigle showcases all-around excellence.

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.

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.

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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 10

Three Trade Targets Who Could Solve the Tigers’ Biggest Problem

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with a problem that another lineup addition alone could not fix. Too often, their bullpen failed to protect the advantages the rest of the roster created.

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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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 10

Detroit Tigers Veteran Reliever Makes Decision on His MLB Future

The Detroit Tigers bullpen will be remembered as one of the biggest what-ifs in franchise history. Ahead of the 2026 season, Will Vest, Kyle Finnegan, and Kenley Jansen were projected to hold down the fort in the back end of the pen for Detroit, but they struggled mightily.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 10

Former Tigers First-Round Pick Faces Uncertain Future in Detroit

The Detroit Tigers have several choices to make this offseason. Improving the bullpen should be a priority for the front office after seeing how much the unit held them back in 2026, but the Tigers have some internal questions to answer this offseason.

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.

Dillon Dingler News / Just Baseball / September 30

What To Make of Dillon Dingler’s Up-and-Down Season

There was a point this season when people were saying Dillon Dingler was the best catcher in baseball, and they were right. This wasn’t coming just from Detroit Tigers fans who watched him every day, but from the national media as well.

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