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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 9
Tigers Offense Could Be Looking To Upgrade at One Position This Offseason
If the Detroit Tigers do not want to be as embarrassed in 2027 as they were in 2026, then some great improvements need to be made in the coming months before Opening Day rolls around.
Kevin McGonigle News / Bless You Boys / October 9
Detroit Tigers News: MLB proposes shortened regular season, Kevin McGonigle wins another award 
The preparation continues for this impending misery of an offseason. MLB and the players union have already been lobbing proposals at each other for months, and this will no doubt continue as either side tries to position itself and lobby the fanbase in advance of the next collective bargaining agreement negotiations this winter.
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.
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?
Drew Anderson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 8
The Tigers Player Whose Trade Value May Never Be Higher (And Why They Should Trade Him)
Drew Anderson gave the Detroit Tigers an encouraging story during a disappointing 2026 campaign. He also gave the President of baseball operations, Scott Harris, an opportunity to turn an unexpected success into a different kind of roster improvement.
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.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 8
Projecting the Detroit Tigers’ 2027 Starting Rotation: Who’s In, Who’s Out?
The Detroit Tigers' starting rotation on paper in 2026 was one of the best in the American League. Led by Tarik Skubal, followed by Framber Valdez, Casey Mize, Jack Flaherty, and Justin Verlander, Detroit thought they compiled a rotation worthy of a deep playoff run.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 8
One Bullpen Reunion the Tigers Should Consider This Offseason
It's no secret that the 2026 Detroit Tigers were hindered by their bullpen. The team blew several late-inning leads and suffered numerous walk-off losses, which contributed to the franchise missing the playoffs.
Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 7
Two Future Hall of Famers Were Not Ready for Justin Verlander’s Postgame Appearance
The Detroit Tigers have had to watch the postseason from the comfort of their homes after finishing fourth in the AL Central. While the season didn't go the way the front office intended, one of the most feel-good moments happened on Game 161, when Justin Verlander took the mound one final time.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 7
One Offseason Mistake the Detroit Tigers Cannot Afford to Repeat
It is hard to fathom that the same Detroit Tigers who came within inches of the ALCS in 2025 went on to sell at the trade deadline and finish 2026 10 games under .500 with a near last-place finish in the AL Central.
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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 6
MLB Insider Reveals One Tigers Contract That Could Make the Front Office Hesitate This Offseason
The Detroit Tigers President of Baseball Operations took the podium to speak with reporters following the 2026 regular season and gave the fans a taste of what to expect this offseason in free agency.
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.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 6
3 Lower-Cost Free Agents Who Fit the Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers can make productive additions this winter by targeting dependable middle relief and a right-handed hitter who punishes left-handed pitching.
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.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 6
Projecting the Tigers' 2027 Opening Day Lineup: The Kids Have Arrived
The Detroit Tigers left the 2026 season with more questions than answers. A highly anticipated season quickly turned into disappointment as the Tigers crumbled in May and August.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 6
Detroit Tigers Offseason Content Hub: Free Agents, Needs, Targets, Trades & Decisions
The Detroit Tigers had expectations for their third straight playoff appearance entering the 2026 season. But with injuries and a couple of rough months, the Tigers ended up in fourth place in the AL Central, taking a significant step back.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 5
How Much Can the Tigers Actually Spend This Offseason?
The Detroit Tigers could have roughly $50 million in additional annual payroll room this winter if ownership maintains its 2026 spending level and the club makes certain roster decisions.
Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 5
Justin Verlander Reveals the At-Bat That Still Lives in His Nightmares
Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander visited the “On Base with Mookie Betts” Podcast, where Mookie Betts interviews Major League players with different perspectives, including ABS questions, which have to do with a challenge in which interviewees have to determine whether a pitch was a strike.
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.
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.
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 with his daughter upon exiting final career start
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is a living legend in the game of baseball.
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.
Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 22
Tigers announce date for Justin Verlander's final career start
The impact that Verlander has left on the game can't be overstated.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 15
A look at the Tigers' last-ditch effort at a playoff push
The Tigers are 4.5 games out of the final wild-card spot with 12 games to play.
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