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Why Zach McKinstry May No Longer Fit Into the Tigers’ Future

The Detroit Tigers have a Gold Glove finalist whose place on the 2027 roster still deserves scrutiny. Zach McKinstry’s American League utility Gold Glove nomination reflects a real contribution.

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Two Tigers Top 10 Prospects Earn Major End-of-Season Honors

The Detroit Tigers have one of the best farm systems in Major League Baseball. Since Scott Harris took over as President of Baseball Operations, Detroit has seen a handful of internally developed stars make their way to the show, and two more could be on their way sooner rather than later.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 18

Tigers Sign Former Orioles Pitcher to Unusual Two-Year Deal

The Detroit Tigers made an interesting move on Saturday to help their pitching depth, but it won’t actually add value until 2028. The newest acquisition won’t be taking the mound any time soon.

Kenley Jansen News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 17

Kenley Jansen’s Projected Market Value Gives Tigers an Easy Path to Moving On

The Detroit Tigers signed veteran closing pitcher Kenley Jansen during the offseason to strengthen the back end of their bullpen. The initial plan was to have Jansen, Will Vest, and Kyle Finnegan form a formidable trio for Detroit.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

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Beau Brieske News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 17

Why the Tigers Should Think Twice Before Cutting Beau Brieske

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason needing a better bullpen. Deciding which returning pitchers deserved another opportunity was part of that work, especially when replacing them could require spending more for similar uncertainty.

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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 17

One Prospect Could Change the Detroit Tigers Entire Offseason Plan

When it comes to young players that could the future of the Detroit Tigers, the franchise is full of them. Start with infielder Kevin McGonigle, who is likely to be named the American League’s rookie of the year.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / October 17

The Tigers’ Rule 5 Protections and 40-Man Roster Crunch

Every offseason, there are months and months of discussion surrounding who should be added to or removed from a roster. Free-agent and trade hypotheticals dominate headlines and podcasts as we all fixate on outcomes that are unlikely to ever happen.

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 17

Why Martín Maldonado Joining Tigers Coaching Staff Could Help Framber Valdez

The Detroit Tigers are adding an experienced catcher’s perspective to their coaching staff as they prepare for a critical offseason. Martín Maldonado is joining Detroit as quality control coach.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16

Tigers To Hire Martín Maldonado As Quality Control Coach

Former major league catcher Martín Maldonado has lined up his next job in baseball. Maldonado will serve as the Tigers’ quality control coach, Chandler Rome and Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic report.

Zach McKinstry News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 16

Is Second Time the Charm for Tigers Utility Man Zach McKinstry?

The Detroit Tigers might not have gotten the All-Star, Silver Slugger offensive production from Zach McKinstry as they did in 2025, but the veteran utility man continued to prove his worth.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 16

Dillon Dingler Could Accomplish Something the Tigers Haven’t Done in 20 Years

If one player broke out in a big way in 2026, it was Dillon Dingler. Dingler's first half with the Detroit Tigers put him into MVP conversations, led him to his first All-Star appearance, and potentially even more hardware this offseason.

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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.

Max Anderson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 15

Max Anderson’s Case for Tigers Roster Spot Goes Beyond Hitting Lefties

The Detroit Tigers had an obvious reason to value Max Anderson: his right-handed bat punished left-handed pitching. His 2026 results also gave the front office a reason to consider a role beyond that familiar description.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 15

Detroit Tigers’ Pending Free Agents and Their Market Values Revealed

With both the ALCS and NLCS in full swing, the offseason is one step closer for the Detroit Tigers. After missing the postseason with a 76-86 record and a fourth-place finish in the AL Central, the Tigers have decisions to make this offseason about the future of their roster.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 15

2 Internal Candidates to Solve One of the Detroit Tigers' Biggest Problems

The Detroit Tigers' pitching depth was a significant issue this season. The flaws in roster construction were especially evident when injuries affected the starting rotation, highlighting the weakness of the bullpen.

Matt Vierling News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

Matt Vierling’s Tigers Future Has an Options Complication

The Detroit Tigers faced more than a salary decision with Matt Vierling. They also had to consider a restriction that complicated the idea of keeping him through spring training and sending him to Triple-A Toledo if younger players passed him.

Max Clark News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

The First Look at Max Clark in the Majors Could Change the Tigers’ Plans

There were only 206 plate appearances in which Max Clark saw 754 pitches. While that isn't enough to draw some long-term conclusions, it is impossible not to appreciate how he once again demonstrated his legitimate talent as a hitter.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 14

2 Detroit Tigers Named American League Gold Glove Award Finalists

The Detroit Tigers may not have made the postseason, but not every player on the roster performed poorly overall. While the Tigers were looked at as one of the biggest threats in the American League on paper, reality told a different story.

Jackson Jobe News / Just Baseball / October 14

Jackson Jobe Proved He Can Still Reach His Top Prospect Ceiling

After the departure of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, the Detroit Tigers will be looking for a new face of the rotation. A rotation that was once filled with veterans will take on a completely new and younger look with Justin Verlander’s retirement and Jack Flaherty’s impending free agency.

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.

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

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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.