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Tigers Reportedly Engaged in Conversations with Two Remaining Free Agent Aces

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason expected to add to their pitching staff and to this point, that's exactly what they have done more so than anything else.

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Tigers Prospect Kevin McGonigle Shares Mentor Shaping His Game

The Detroit Tigers and their fans are very excited about the upside that their top prospect in the organization, Kevin McGonigle, has. McGonigle has climbed the ranks within the system and on the MLB top prospect pipelines, as he enters 2026 as the second-best prospect in all of the MLB.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 10

Tigers Shockingly Named Dark Horse Landing Spot for Remaining Free Agent Ace

The Detroit Tigers came into the offseason as a team expected to add to their pitching staff more so than any other unit, however to this point the focus has been almost strictly on the bullpen.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Ex-MVP calls Tigers a ‘trash organization’ amid Tarik Skubal arbitration gap

Pressure surrounding the Detroit Tigers organization intensified Saturday as scrutiny over their arbitration dispute with ace Tarik Skubal escalated into a league-wide conversation.

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MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 10

Mid-Winter Power Rankings Should Concern Entire Detroit Tigers Organization

The Detroit Tigers started 2025 as easily the best team in baseball, but that was a lifetime ago. They were the first to 30 wins, then 40, then 50, and then 60.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Why right now is the perfect time for Dodgers to trade for Tarik Skubal

Is there still an outside chance that Tarik Skubal starts Opening Day in 2026 with the Detroit Tigers? While it technically is a possibility, the idea of the Tigers not trading Skubal at this point seems unlikely.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Tigers rumors: Detroit linked to Lucas Giolito, Chris Bassitt in free agency

The Detroit Tigers enter a critical offseason as front-office strategy, free-agent planning, and rotation stability come into sharper focus. The Tigers have been linked to veteran starters Lucas Giolito and Chris Bassitt as the organization evaluates whether it can strengthen its pitching staff amid a record-setting arbitration case.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 10

Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Posts Short One Word Note After Arbitration Disrespect

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with a major elephant in the room with regards to their superstar ace pitcher coming off his second straight American League Cy Young.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / January 9

Tigers' Tarik Skubal seeks record $32M in arbitration

Tarik Skubal is aiming to reset the arbitration market, not to mention the Tigers' payroll calculus, in one swing. The two-time AL Cy Young winner is seeking

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

Reunion with Former Ace(s) Could Push the Tigers Over the Top

The Detroit Tigers are officially out of rebuild mode. With Tarik Skubal winning back-to-back Cy Young Awards and entering the final year of his contract, the message is clear: this is a win-now moment.

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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 / January 9

Tigers Potential Superstar Trade Target Officially No Longer Available

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason expected by fans to make improvements, but as per usual not many were holding out hope on the big splash to be made.

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Tigers Manager AJ Hinch Declares Relationship with Front Office is 'Rock Solid'

The Detroit Tigers have a way of frustrating their fans a little bit with the way they have gone about things especially over the last few seasons, both on the field and in the front office.