Did anyone expect AJ Hinch, Justin Verlander, and Framber Valdez to be on the same team again? It's always a joy to see baseball coming full circle. Over six years ago, the Houston Astros were on the verge of culminating a near-decade long dynasty of dominance, something that they've managed to currently sustain through today.
The Detroit Tigers made a defining offseason move when they finalized the addition of Framber Valdez, with manager AJ Hinch playing a direct role in closing the deal.
Framber Valdez and the Baltimore Orioles were linked for a long time. Baltimore’s President of Baseball Operations, Mike Elias, and Valdez have known each other since their time together with the Houston Astros.
Spring training is around the corner, and expectations are high for the Detroit Tigers in 2026. After a disappointing outcome at the end of the regular season, the Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians in the wildcard round and fell to the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS.
The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason with fans hoping to see some major moves made in free agency in order to put themselves in the best spot possible next October after being eliminated in the same spot two straight years.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
The San Francisco Giants had a quiet offseason after their massive trade last June. Rafael Devers will be with the team for a whole season, giving their lineup some incredible homerun power.
The Detroit Tigers are looking to finally break out of their American League Division Series standstill this year, with eyes set on a longer run in the postseason.
The Tigers spent years laying foundations to build a contender the patient way. Draft, develop, wait, repeat. With the window towards a competitive edge finally open, they’ve decided to accelerate the timeline.
Former Houston Astros southpaw ace Framber Valdez signed a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers in free agency this week. This didn't seem to be good news for the Baltimore Orioles, who were seen as among the most likely suitors for Valdez throughout this offseason.
The offseason for the Detroit Tigers had been extremely passive up until a few days ago when the organization swooped up one of the few remaining top free agents, starting pitcher Framber Valdez.
Paul Goldschmidt is headed back to the Bronx after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Yankees. The Diamondbacks had been his only other known suitor for much of the offseason, but it may have ultimately come down to New York and San Diego.
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.
The Detroit Tigers emerged from the offseason shadows in a massive way, agreeing to a three-year, $115 million deal with starting pitcher Framber Valdez.
The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason with fans having high hopes that this winter could be different in terms of big splashes, and for most of it, things seems to be more of the same.
Framber Valdez is going north. The inning-eating, groundball expert pitcher has signed a 3-year, $115M deal with the Detroit Tigers after spending his entire career with the Houston Astros.
Framber Valdez came off the board last night on a three-year, $115MM deal (with deferrals) to pair with Tarik Skubal at the top of Detroit’s rotation. Reporting in the wake of that agreement shed some light on the lefty’s market before he committed to the Tigers.
Easily, Framber Valdez was the best remaining starting pitcher on the open market in free agency, as now the former Houston Astros ace will be donning a Detroit Tigers uniform for the next three seasons, after signing a deal worth $115 million.
Pitching a complete game is an increasingly-rare feat in modern Major League Baseball, but the occasional pitcher reminds us that it is still possible. How many of the active pitchers with at least five career complete games can you name in five minutes?
Framber Valdez is finally off the market. Valdez has agreed to a three-year, $115 million deal with the Detroit Tigers, according to multiple reports. The contract includes an opt-out after the second season, as well as deferrals, according to The Athletic.
Framber Valdez is officially off the board. The veteran left-hander Valdez is signing with the Detroit Tigers in free agency, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Wednesday.
The Detroit Tigers are reportedly adding a massive arm to their starting rotation. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Tigers and Framber Valdez have reached an agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract.
The Pirates have emerged as a surprise entrant in the Framber Valdez market, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, who calls the Bucs “one of the most aggressive clubs” in their pursuit of the star left-hander.
The Blue Jays remain interested in top free agent starter Framber Valdez, report Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of The New York Post. Toronto reportedly met with Valdez at the GM Meetings back in early November.
Framber Valdez is still unsigned with less than three weeks to go before the start of spring training … and he may just have to keep on waiting. Valdez’s