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Tigers, Burch Smith Agree To Minor League Deal

The Tigers signed reliever Burch Smith to a minor league contract, reports Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free-Press. The righty receives an invitation to MLB camp and will be guaranteed a $1.5MM base salary if he makes the big league roster.

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Are Tigers Fans Overreacting to Lack of Offensive Moves This Offseason?

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason expected to add more to their pitching staff than any other sort of offensive need, and this is certainly how they have operated to this point.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 7

Tigers Off-Season Acquisitions Point to Future of Tarik Skubal

Tarik Skubal is a Detroit Tiger. For now, at least, or maybe for a while longer, as the Tigers fans remain hopeful their team locks down arguably the best pitcher in all of the Major Leagues.

Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 7

AJ Hinch Defends Tigers’ Current Third Base Option Amid Free Agency Buzz

The Detroit Tigers must be having Deja vu this offseason, or at least their fans are. Last offseason, following their first playoff appearance since 2014, the Tigers looked to add a big bat to the lineup.

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Max Clark News / Just Baseball / January 7

Exclusive: Inside Look At the Defensive Development of Max Clark (Part 2)

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — Sitting in the seats at LMCU Ballpark, an American League scout watched as Max Clark patrolled center field. An inning before, Clark had slightly misjudged a fly ball, but that wasn’t what the scout was focused on.

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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.

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Tigers Reunite with Intriguing Free Agent Reliever to Bolster Bullpen Depth

The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason ready to rebuild their pitching staff, expected to make major moves both in the starting rotation and the bullpen.

Dugan Darnell News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6

Tigers, Dugan Darnell Agree To Minor League Deal

The Tigers agreed to a minor league contract with reliever Dugan Darnell, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free-Press reports that Darnell will receive a non-roster invite to MLB camp.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 7

2025 MLB Farm Review: Detroit Tigers

For the past two seasons, the Detroit Tigers have been able to make the playoffs thanks to a mix of homegrown talent who have developed into stars (i.e., Riley Greene, Tarik Skubal), plus veterans to fill the gaps.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 6

Insiders Predict Tight Rookie of the Year Race Between Tigers and Blue Jays

2026 might be the time for the Detroit Tigers to pull up their No.1 prospect Kevin McGonigle out of their farming system and into the big leagues. Even though he has primarily been a shortstop throughout his career, and the Tigers are solid with Javier Báez, he could very positively help their offense.

Dillon Dingler News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Tigers' Dillon Dingler Announces Personal News Amid MLB Offseason

The Detroit Tigers had several valuable contributors last season who helped the club make another run to the MLB playoffs. One of the most underrated was catcher Dillon Dingler, who just completed his second year in Detroit.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 6

Did Massive Hint Just Drop That Tarik Skubal is MLB The Show Cover Athlete?

The Detroit Tigers have taken center stage as one of the main contenders in the American League over the last couple of years, and it's all been led by the face of their franchise.

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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.

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Tigers’ 2026 international free agent class ranks well in Baseball America’s top 50

The 2026 international free agent signing period begins on January 15th, and so far the Detroit Tigers appear to set to sign a pretty good crop of players.

Justyn-Henry Malloy News / Field Level Media / January 6

Rays acquire OF Justyn-Henry Malloy from Tigers

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday for cash considerations. The Tigers designated Malloy for assignment on Dec.

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Tigers Quiet Minor League Signing Has Massive Ceiling for MLB Bullpen This Year

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason expected to add to their pitching staff more so than any other group on the team, and that is the way they have operated so far.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6

Tigers trade outfielder to Rays with latest offseason move

The Detroit Tigers made the move to trade outfielder Justin-Henry Malloy to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, the Tigers announced. Malloy, 25, was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft.