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Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 2
Three potential trade candidates for the Detroit Tigers
Injuries have decimated the roster, leaving the Tigers with a 22-37 record entering Sunday, the worst record in the American League.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 16
What Reliever Kyle Finnegan Is Doing for Tigers Right Now Is Unreal
The Detroit Tigers went into this season knowing that they would have one of the better back-end bullpens in Major League Baseball. Adding Kenley Jansen completed the three-headed monster, as he accompanies Will Vest, who emerged as the closer in 2025, and last year's trade deadline acquisition Kyle Finnegan.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / March 12
Tigers could take closer by committee to another level
Utilizing a closer by committee is not a unique approach. The Detroit Tigers may take that concept to another level in 2026.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 10
Tigers Sign Nationals Left-Handed Pitcher, Extend Invite to MLB Camp
The Detroit Tigers continue to bolster their bullpen this offseason. Although they're already equipped with top relievers like Kyle Finnegan, Kenley Jansen and Will Vest, providing more depth is always desirable.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6
Tigers trade Justyn-Henry Malloy to Rays
The Tigers and Rays announced a trade that sends Justyn-Henry Malloy to Tampa Bay.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / January 6
MLB Insider Not Impressed with Detroit Tigers Offseason Moves Thus Far
The Detroit Tigers have been one of the many organizations that haven't done much since the offseason to improve upon their roster for 2026. But, can they afford to do that?
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / December 21
Tigers, RHP Kyle Finnegan finalize 2-year, $19M contract
The Detroit Tigers and right-hander Kyle Finnegan agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $19 million guaranteed. The Tigers announced Saturday that Finnegan will receive a base salary of $8.75 million during the 2026 season and $8 million in 2027.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 14
Tigers Bolster Back End of Bullpen with Elite Relievers in Free Agency
The Detroit Tigers have set out and achieved multiple goals in the offseason. They brought back second baseman Gleyber Torres on a qualifying offer and re-signed Kyle Finnegan to a two-year deal.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 13
Tigers Deal Away Piece of Bullpen To Make Room for Kyle Finnegan
Another piece of the 2026 Detroit Tigers roster has just fallen into place. They needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for top reliever Kyle Finnegan, and that is what they did with their most recent trade of Chase Lee, who was dealt to the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 10
Tigers Securing Kyle Finnegan on Bargain Deal Could Be Biggest Offseason Move
The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason expected to add to their pitching staff both in the bullpen and in the starting rotation, they have made several moves to do that.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / December 10
Reports: Tigers RHP Kyle Finnegan agrees to 2-year contract
Reliever Kyle Finnegan and the Detroit Tigers reached agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, multiple media outlets reported. The Tigers have yet to confirm the reports, however.
Detroit Tigers News / Bluejaysnation / December 10
Tigers ink Kyle Finnegan to two-year contract
The reliever market sure is moving quickly. In the late hours of Tuesday evening, FanSided’s Robert Murray reported that the Detroit Tigers have re-signed Kyle Finnegan to a two-year deal worth $19 million (with incentives to make it $20 million).
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10
Kyle Finnegan's multiyear deal with Tigers makes sense
The Tigers are reportedly bringing back veteran reliever Kyle Finnegan.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1
Kyle Finnegan open to returning to Tigers
Closer Kyle Finnegan ended up being one of the star acquisitions of the 2025 trade deadline.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 12
Tigers' Kyle Finnegan Makes Strong Statement on His Upcoming Free Agency
At the trade deadline back in July, the Detroit Tigers added some key bullpen arms for the stretch run and the postseason. One relief pitcher they acquired was veteran Kyle Finnegan from the Washington Nationals for a pair of prospects.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 15
Tigers Receive Extremely Positive Injury Update On Star Closer Kyle Finnegan
The Detroit Tigers are on the cusp of locking up their first American League Central title in over a decade, however, that is not the only huge development for the team this week as they head to Cleveland for a series which could effectively put it on ice.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5, 2025
Tigers' key bullpen acquisition placed on IL
The Tigers announced Friday that right-hander Kyle Finnegan has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right adductor strain.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / August 23, 2025
Tigers Closer Kyle Finnegan Follows in Father's Footsteps 30 Years Later
On July 31, 2025, Kyle Finnegan was traded to the Detroit Tigers in order to bolster their bullpen heading into a potential World Series run as arguably the best team in the American League.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2025
Why Tigers' startling trade for Kyle Finnegan might quickly backfire
While Kyle Finnegan was acquired to shore up the Tigers’ bullpen, it isn’t clear if he can do that.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2025
Tigers acquire 2024 All-Star closer from Nationals
The Tigers have added veteran depth to their bullpen ahead of a postseason push.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 28, 2025
Cubs Reportedly Interested in Nationals Star Closer Kyle Finnegan
The trade market surrounding Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan has surprisingly been quiet up to this point. While he isn't having his best season, he also is a reliable back-end arm out of the bullpen who has closed out a ton of games in his career and should be had for a relatively cheap price.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 28, 2025
What Kind of Trade Value Does Nationals Closer Kyle Finnegan Actually Have?
The Washington Nationals have not had anywhere near the kind of season they had hoped for, and that has turned them into surefire sellers this week at the trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1, 2025
Players the Tigers should target at trade deadline to help end championship drought
With a few key upgrades at the deadline, the Tigers have a real shot at ending a 41-year championship drought.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2025
Pete Fairbanks vs. Kyle Finnegan: Who's a better fit for Phillies?
Two names that have emerged as potential trade candidates for the Phillies are Kyle Finnegan and Pete Fairbanks. So, which one is the better fit in Philadelphia?
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / May 30, 2025
Three trade candidates for the rebuilding Nationals
The Washington Nationals are in the midst of another rebuilding year.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 28, 2025
Kyle Finnegan Ready To Perform for Washington Nationals Despite Previous Non-Tender
Kyle Finnegan is back with the Washington Nationals. It didn't seem like that was going to be the case when they surprisingly non-tendered him at the beginning of the offseason, making that decision because they didn't want to pay him the amount of money he could have gotten in arbitration.
Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25, 2025
MLB All-Star closer lands new contract
An MLB All-Star has officially struck an agreement to return to his longtime team.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 5, 2024
Report: Nationals Tried To Negotiate With Kyle Finnegan Before Non-Tender
One of the more surprising moves of the MLB offseason has been the Washington Nationals moving on from their closer, Kyle Finnegan. In a shocking turn of events, the two sides parted ways ahead of the non-tender deadline, as the team made him a free agent instantly.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22, 2024
Nationals make surprising decision on All-Star closer coming off career season
Unexpected as the move was, there’s a case to be made that his gaudy save totals have disproportionately inflated his value.
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