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Riley Greene Joins Tigers Camp Despite Team USA Speculation

The Detroit Tigers have their star hitter reporting for duty this spring, as Riley Greene will don the Tigers uniform and practice with the team. While this might seem like the status quo for MLB players, a handful of them are almost on their way to compete in the World Baseball Classic.

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Verlander Reunion Could Spark Tigers' Latest Trip to World Series

It was a heartwarming day in baseball to see the reunion taking place between the Detroit Tigers and Justin Verlander. Verlander is soon to be 43 years

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Tigers Spring Training Preview Spotlights Intriguing New Additions

Going from a winter full of rumors regarding the future of ace Tarik Skubal to some massive rotation upgrades that have brought newfound optimism to Motown, it has been an eventful offseason for the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Tigers Third Baseman Cracks Top 15 in New MLB Rankings

The Detroit Tigers took their time picking up speed in free agency this offseason. However, after signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, they've gained a significant amount of momentum in a short period of time.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 13

Guide to the Tigers non-roster invite position players in spring camp

Every year, all 30 major league teams end up signing a whole pitching staff worth of minor league deals with invites to spring camp. Along with pitching

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Tarik Skubal Shares Exciting Reaction After Tigers Reunite with Justin Verlander

The Detroit Tigers' front office has given their fans a lot to be excited about over the last week. Earlier this month, the Tigers signed Framber Valdez to a three-year deal.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Pro Sports / February 13

Tarik Skubal Drops Wild Response To Justin Verlander’s Arrival In Detroit

The Detroit Tigers have arguably one of the best starting rotations for the 2026 MLB season. They have reigning AL Cy Young Award Winner Tarik Skubal, and now they have re-signed Justin Verlander.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 12

Yankees, Rafael Montero Agree To Minor League Deal

The Yankees are adding veteran reliever Rafael Montero on a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training, as first reported by Héctor Gómez.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 12

Tigers Legend Justin Verlander Reveals One Regret That Drove Return to Detroit

The Detroit Tigers made one of their most popular moves in some time this week when shocking news broke that they were bringing back Justin Verlander on a one-year, $13 million deal.

Kevin McGonigle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Kevin McGonigle headlines 3 Tigers prospects to watch in spring training

The Detroit Tigers’ offseason has been marked by a lot of drama surrounding Tarik Skubal. Despite that, there is some hope on the horizon as Spring Training approaches.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 12

Tigers Should Consider Signing All-Star Slugger to Contract Extension

With pitchers and catchers reporting for the Detroit Tigers, there is certainly a buzz surrounding the team heading into the year. While it was a lackluster offseason for the most part for the Tigers, the recent signing of Framber Valdez has changed the narrative for the team this winter in a positive way.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 12

Detroit Tigers Top Prospect is Biggest Name to Watch During Spring Training

The 2025 season was a big roller coaster for the Detroit Tigers. After leading the division for a big chunk of the season, they ended up losing it at the very end of the season, but still squeaked into the playoffs.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 12

Diamondbacks bring back former closer

The Diamondbacks had one of the worst bullpens in MLB last season and needed to find arms to help revamp things.

Team USA and Diamondbacks receive massive setback with Corbin Carroll

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 12

Tigers New Ace Framber Valdez's First Words in Detroit Will Fire Fans Up

The Detroit Tigers are entering one of their most exciting eras in team history after back-to-back splash signings over the course of the last week to add some additional firepower to the starting rotation.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 12

Tigers Boss Shares Insight into How Justin Verlander Negotiations Went Down

The Detroit Tigers delivered their fanbase the most exciting transaction in some time this week when they brought back team legend Justin Verlander on a one-year, $13 million deal.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 11

How Tigers manager AJ Hinch played pivotal role in Detroit signing Framber Valdez

The Detroit Tigers made a defining offseason move when they finalized the addition of Framber Valdez, with manager AJ Hinch playing a direct role in closing the deal.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 11

Tigers Share Epic Picture Showing First Look at New Star-Studded Rotation

The Detroit Tigers in the last several days have all the sudden turned in a very exciting offseason after it dragged on for a while by signing two additional potential ace pitchers.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 11

3 Reasons Justin Verlander’s Return to Detroit Is Good for Baseball

How can you not be romantic about baseball? The Detroit Tigers have officially signed Justin Verlander to a one-year, $13 million deal, which strengthens the rotation now led by Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 11

Sights and sounds from Lakeland as Tigers pitchers and catchers report

The whiplash from the surprise of the Justin Verlander signing, to the images of the franchise’s greatest pitcher working out in his old haunts alongside Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, and Framber Valdez on Wednesday, made from some fine visual storytelling.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 11

Grading Tigers Offseason Trade Acquisitions Since World Series Ended

The Detroit Tigers have been incredibly successful in free agency this offseason. Between signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, and continuing to hold on to Tarik Skubal, the Tigers have built up a formidable starting rotation.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 11

Current Tigers Rotation May Have Highest Upside in MLB Entering Season

When people think of the Detroit Tigers, the first thing that comes to mind is pitching. Primarily because of Tarik Skubal, who has proven to be one of the most dominant pitchers in the league with back-to-back Cy Young Awards.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 11

MLB News: Justin Verlander, Jackson Jobe, Reese Olson, Tigers broadcast, World Baseball Classic

There could be little else to start today’s news roundup with than general enthusiasm over the return of former Tigers’ ace Justin Verlander. Verlander, who accompanied the Tigers on both their last visits to the World Series, is winding down his Hall of Fame career, and seems to want to bring it back to where it all began in Detroit.