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The Detroit Tigers have established themselves as a reliable presence in the MLB playoffs over the past two seasons, but they have yet to break through to the American League Championship Series on either occasion.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / November 3

A.J. Hinch Earns Solid Marks in 2025 as Tigers Continue Their Climb

The 2025 year was supposed to define the rebuild of the Detroit Tigers, whether it did or not is controversial in itself. Flashes of greatness kept showing up.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / October 30

Tigers hitting coach Keith Beauregard won’t return in 2026

As you’d expect after the struggles from the Detroit Tigers offense in the second half of the 2025 season, coaching changes are in the works. Whether they’ll be positive ones is anyone’s guess at this point.

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Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / October 13

Tigers extend manager A.J. Hinch following ALDS defeat

The Detroit Tigers extended the contract of A.J. Hinch, their manager for the past five seasons, the team announced Monday. President of baseball operations Scott Harris confirmed the extension without disclosing terms at the club's season-ending press conference, which followed Detroit's elimination in the American League Division Series.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / October 13

2025 Manager Notes: Shildt Retires, Hinch Extended

The managerial carousel continued on October 13, as the Padres’ job opened up. Mike Shildt, who helped lead the Padres to playoff berths in 2024 & 2025, retired.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Tigers extended manager A.J. Hinch earlier this season

The Tigers and manager A.J. Hinch quietly agreed to a long-term contract extension during the 2025 season, president of baseball operations Scott Harris announced at his end-of-season press conference (video link).

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 11

Tigers’ AJ Hinch congratulates Mariners after ALDS Game 5 loss

That’s an unfortunate way to end your title hopes. For fifteen innings, the Detroit Tigers fought tooth and nail with the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Divisional Series.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10

Mariners’ AJ Hinch gives ‘elite’ Cal Raleigh praise before ALDS Game 5

The Seattle Mariners aim to advance to the next round of the playoffs on Friday, as the club takes on the Detroit Tigers in the ALDS Game 5 contest. Leading up to the final game of the series, Detroit’s manager, AJ Hinch, praised Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 9

A.J. Hinch Explains Tigers' Creative Bullpen Usage in Game 4 ALDS Win Over Mariners

Going into Game 4 of their American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners, the plan was simple for Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch: do whatever it takes to get to a Game 5.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8

Will Tarik Skubal overcome previous postseason failure in Game 5 of ALDS?

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch seems super confident in ace Tarik Skubal's ability to win an elimination game.

Tigers smack three HRs in rout of Mariners to even ALDS

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Tigers accomplish feat for first time since 1968 in ALDS Game 4 win over Mariners

The Detroit Tigers came into Wednesday with their backs against the wall, facing elimination against the Seattle Mariners after dropping Games 2 and 3 of the ALDS.

Detroit Tigers News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Detroit Finally Gives Up On Tigers As AJ Hinch’s Risky Do-Or-Die Call vs Mariners Sparks Outrage

The Detroit Tigers are fighting to survive in this postseason. With Game 4 against the Mariners just minutes away, what should have been a time of desperation and new strategies has become a point of disagreement.

Detroit Tigers News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Dejected AJ Hinch Makes Glaring Confession as Tigers Face Another Must-Win Showdown vs Mariners

Jack Flaherty looked helpless, sitting in the dugout with his elbows on his knees and his eyes locked on the field. It was the fourth inning, and Tommy Kahnle was on the mound trying to clean the mess that he had left behind.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

AJ Hinch is confident Tigers are ready to fend off elimination vs. Mariners

The tide can turn so quickly in the MLB postseason. Back on Saturday, it looked like the Detroit Tigers were well on their way to shocking the baseball world yet again, as everything lined up for them to perhaps upset the Seattle Mariners after taking a 3-2 win in Game 1.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1

AJ Hinch gets 100% real on ‘tough day’ in Game 2 vs. Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians forced a decisive Game 3 with a clutch 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers Wednesday. Cleveland is just the third team to even a Wild Card Series since MLB switched to the current best-of-three format in 2022.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 29

MLB Insider Hints at AJ Hinch Extension Despite Tigers’ Epic Collapse

It all almost slipped away from the Detroit Tigers. A 15.5-game lead in the American League Central evaporated. Completely. Once owners of the best record in baseball, the Tigers limped to the finish line.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Tigers manager AJ Hinch’s honest pitching outlook amid waning AL Central hopes

Everything is looking bleak for the Detroit Tigers right now, and their 5-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians might be the final nail in the coffin of their AL Central crown hopes.

Detroit Tigers News / EssentiallySports / September 24

AJ Hinch Served Harsh Warning After Tigers vs Guardians Clash Dims Detroit’s Playoff Hopes

Have you ever watched a building implode? The kind where a few explosives go off by the sides, and the foundation buckles—then suddenly the entire structure caves in on itself?

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 22

AJ Hinch Reframes Tigers' Struggles With Optimistic Message Ahead of Guardians Series

The Detroit Tigers' lead in the American League Central has shrunken to a single game heading into the team's final two series against the Cleveland Guardians and Boston Red Sox, both away from the friendly confines of Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21

Tigers’ AJ Hinch still not panicking amid potential AL Central collapse

It’s difficult to imagine that things could go this badly for the Detroit Tigers. They were the dominant team in the American League through the early part of September, but manager A.J.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Calls Mount for Tigers to Fire A.J. Hinch and Scott Harris During Braves Game

The Detroit Tigers turned to veteran right-hander Charlie Morton on Friday evening for a crucial game against the Atlanta Braves. In danger of blowing a 15.5 game lead in the American League Central division, Detroit was just swept by the Cleveland Guardians and saw its advantage atop the division shrink to 3.5 games.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Tigers suddenly have major injury concern ahead of postseason

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal was removed from Friday night’s contest in the fourth inning. He motioned to the dugout to call someone out to the mound.

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / August 24

AJ Hinch's Reason for Unexpected Tigers Lineup Change on Sunday

The Detroit Tigers have had an excellent month of August, improving their record to 78–53 and riding a five-game winning streak heading into Sunday. Following

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Tigers' AJ Hinch Has Words of Warning for his Team After Guardians Narrow Gap in AL Central

The Detroit Tigers dropped a 9-4 game to the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on Wednesday, the same day last year's playoff conquerors, the Cleveland Guardians, defeated the New York Mets by a score of 4-1, closing to within six games of Detroit in the AL Central Division.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 19

Why fans were robbed of Paul Skenes-Tarik Skubal matchup

Why MLB fans were robbed of Paul Skenes-Tarik Skubal matchup

Why did baseball fans get robbed of what might have been the best single-game pitching matchup of the season?

Blue Jays set to welcome future Hall of Fame right-hander back to rotation

Phillies manager Rob Thomson shares update on Bryce Harper's status

Mets reportedly have considered making big Francisco Alvarez move

Cubs predicted to replace Dansby Swanson with young star

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Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / October 28, 2024

How AJ Hinch’s Mixing and Matching Propelled the Tigers

It’s no secret that the 2024 Detroit Tigers were dead in the water, at least until a surprise late-season push propelled them to the second round of the playoffs.