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Hip issues have kept him on the injured list all season, and the veteran righty officially announced the end of his lost year by telling reporters (including The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen) that he’ll be undergoing resurfacing surgery on his right hip.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Tigers pull one-time All-Star pitcher off rehab assignment

One Tigers pitcher is experiencing another delay in his return to the majors.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 21

Tigers Assign Injured Pitcher Alex Cobb His Role If He Returns This Season

The Detroit Tigers didn't do much this past offseason, but some of the moves they did make have been impactful. Re-signing Jack Flaherty provided the rotation with a boost even if he's had his ups and downs this year.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Tigers hoping for Alex Cobb to return in relief

The Tigers plan to use Alex Cobb in a multi-inning relief role if he’s able to make it back from the injured list, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (link via Chris McCosky of The Detroit News).

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Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 15

Tigers' Questionable Offseason Signing Has Become Terrible Decision

Even though the Detroit Tigers are heading toward winning the American League Central, there are justifiably some concerns about the team this season. It was a fantastic first half of the year for the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 9

Tigers Veteran Alex Cobb Knows More Operations Loom To Ensure Normal Life

This past offseason, the Detroit Tigers signed veteran starting pitching Alex Cobb to help bolster the rotation for their starting rotation. He signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the team, which is the same kind of deal they have handed out in recent years.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 6

Tigers Veteran Alex Cobb Wants To Contribute to Team's Success No Matter How Small

The Detroit Tigers shocked a lot of people when it was announced that they had signed veteran starting pitcher Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million deal in free agency this past winter.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 29

Tigers Starter Alex Cobb Finally Set to Begin Rehab Assignment

As the Detroit Tigers try to turn things around after a dreadful start to the second half of the season, getting some players back healthy will be an important step.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Tigers Pitchers Rehabbing Through Injuries, But Timetables Remain Uncertain

The Detroit Tigers have had to mix-and-match the fifth spot of their rotation all season long, and that theme is continuing. Two of their possible options,

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 15

Detroit Tigers Contract For Injured Veteran Star Could Go Down as Worst Ever

The Detroit Tigers have been able to power their way firmly to the top of the standings with a balance of strong pitching, timely hitting, and elite baserunning.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Tigers' Matt Vierling discusses timeline for return from injury

A right rotator cuff strain delayed Matt Vierling’s season debut until May 23, and he played in only four games before inflammation in that same right shoulder sent him back to the injured list.

Tigers down Cubs in matchup of Central division leaders

Tigers pitcher gloats about Chicago Cubs 3B coach’s mistake

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / June 3

Cleveland Guardians Receive Stern MLB Trade Deadline Warning

The Cleveland Guardians are known to be a pretty conservative franchise when it comes to swinging big trades to land top-tier talent. Last year, the Guardians did make a couple of significant moves at the MLB trade deadline, landing pitcher Alex Cobb and outfielder Lane Thomas.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 28

Positive Update Provided on Detroit Tigers Veteran Yet To Make Season Debut

Looking to add some depth to their pitching staff this offseason, the first move the Detroit Tigers made was signing veteran starting pitcher Alex Cobb.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 26

This Veteran Offseason Acquisition Has Been Massive Bust for Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have been on an otherworldly tear since the second half of last season. After forcing their way into the playoff picture last year with an improbable come-from-way-behind run, they have been one of the best teams in baseball to this point in 2025.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / May 21

Tigers Should Have Invested More in Alex Bregman Rather Than Signing Alex Cobb

It was a busy winter for the Detroit Tigers, and while they have the best record in baseball so far, not all of their decisions in the offseason were good ones.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / February 22

Detroit Tigers Righty Alex Cobb Provides Positive Update on Injured Hip

Speaking on Saturday morning at spring training, Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb said that his injured hip is feeling better. He's been set back by the hip injury and is likely to miss at least the first month of the season, but Friday represented the first time he's thrown since being shut down.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / February 12

Tigers RHP Alex Cobb (hip) sidelined for a month

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb will be sidelined for about a month with right hip inflammation, manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Wednesday. The 37-year-old former All-Star signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Tigers in free agency in December.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

One-Year Deal Revives Career of Former All-Star

A recent conversation between Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb and Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press shed light on a pivotal moment in Cobb’s career: when he contemplated retirement following a challenging postseason outing.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / December 12

Tigers Signee Alex Cobb Reveals What Made Detroit an Attractive Free Agent Destination

The Detroit Tigers made a surprising move in free agency recently as they signed pitcher Alex Cobb from the Cleveland Guardians a little less than two

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 10

Tigers sign RHP Alex Cobb to one-year, $15M deal

The Detroit Tigers signed veteran right-hander Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million deal plus incentives on Tuesday. According to the Tigers, Cobb will receive $1 million bonuses for reaching 140 and 150 innings.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 14

Previewing ALCS Game 1 Start For Guardians’ Alex Cobb Versus Yankees

The Cleveland Guardians are set to begin the best-of-seven 2024 American League Championship Series on the road against the New York Yankees on Monday night.

Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / October 13, 2024

Guardians name Alex Cobb to start Game 1 of ALCS

The Cleveland Guardians named right-hander Alex Cobb as their Game 1 starter for the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. Cobb will square off Monday against Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 9, 2024

First Impressions From Alex Cobb's Debut With Cleveland Guardians

Cobb made his Guardians and season debut on Friday night in the second half of Cleveland’s doubleheader with the Minnesota Twins. He pitched 4.2 innings, gave up nine hits, gave up four earned runs, struck out a batter, and walked one batter.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / August 2, 2024

Alex Cobb Reveals First Thoughts On Trade To Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians acquired starting pitcher Alex Cobb in a deal with the San Francisco Giants at the trade deadline, and Cobb seems thrilled to be joining his new team.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2024

Guardians taking significant gamble with Alex Cobb

Acquiring Cobb is a gamble, albeit one that could pay off handsomely.

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San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18, 2024

Giants All-Star pitcher suffers setback in recovery from injury

It appears to be a lock that he will remain on the IL well beyond his first eligible activation date of May 27.

Giants crush Rockies behind six RBIs from Luis Matos

Braves infield slugger still working through injury concern

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Orioles pitcher returning from IL stint

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San Francisco Giants News / Fastball on SI / January 18, 2024

All-Star San Francisco Giants Pitcher Alex Cobb Recovering From Hip Surgery

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb is currently rehabbing at his team's minor-league facilities in Arizona, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reported Wednesday night.