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Former Tigers RHP Drew VerHagen re-signs with Japanese team
The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters have re-signed right-hander Drew VerHagen to a new contract.
Tigers select top prospect Matt Manning, three other first-round picks ahead of Rule 5 draft
All four players were top 40 picks — Manning and Wentz in 2016, Faedo and Lange in 2017. Manning went ninth overall to the Tigers back in ’16 and stands out not as one of the best prospects in all of baseball.
Jose Cisnero was the Tigers most dominant reliever 
After years in the wilderness, the righthander finally emerged as a force in 2020. When the Detroit Tigers extended a non-roster invite to Jose Cisnero for their 2019 Spring Training camp there were no expectations.
Tigers will add top prospects before Rule 5 draft
Pitchers Manning, Wentz, and Faedo head the list of Tigers to join the roster Major League Baseball teams must submit their 40-man rosters by Friday, November 20 in order to protect players from the Rule 5 draft.
Offseason outlook: Detroit Tigers
The Tigers have had their share of aggressive offseasons in the past, but they have been relatively quiet of late during their rebuild. Once again, the Tigers probably won’t be that active this winter.
Does Theo Epstein’s exit from Chicago signal an opportunity for the Tigers?
The Cubs seem on the verge of at least a partial teardown. The Tigers could potentially speed up the rebuild with a trade. An era came to a close on Tuesday as Chicago Cubs general manager Theo Epstein stepped down from his position with the club.
Tigers top prospect list 2021: No. 1 picks Spencer Torkelson and Casey Mize headline Detroit's group
Much of the Tigers' top five should graduate during the coming year
Buck Farmer has become the Tigers’ most reliable relief pitcher
Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Tigers count on Farmer for late inning relief Buck Farmer came up through the Tigers’ farm system as a starting pitcher, taking the mound for at least 20 starts as recently as the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
Will Tigers try to re-sign LHP Matthew Boyd after his subpar season?
To re-sign or not to re-sign: That is the Tigers' question with Matthew Boyd.
A.J. Hinch has a balanced approach to his decision making
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The new Tigers manager has a flexible style to suit all occasions. Overall, new Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has received a measured but generally positive reaction from the fanbase.
The Tigers rotation needs real help this offseason
Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images The youth movement is coming, but they still need reinforcements. Way back in early March, the Detroit Tigers’ starting rotation looked like one of the team’s relative strong points before the 2020 season was postponed.
Player review: Joe Jiminez could be the Tigers’ closer of the past
Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Pitchers’ fall from grace has an uncertain future When the Detroit Tigers’ traded their closer, Shane Greene, to the Atlanta Braves at the trade deadline in 2019, Joe Jimenez inherited the ninth inning role that had his name on it for the past few seasons.
Rumor: Tigers interested in free agent starter Taijuan Walker
Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images The Tigers need to bolster their rotation. Reportedly, they’d like to do that by signing righty Taijuan Walker. The Detroit Tigers have interest in signing veteran right-handed pitcher Taijuan Walker, according to a report late Wednesday evening from Jon Morosi of FOX Sports.
Tigers interested in Taijuan Walker
Walker was healthy enough in 2020 to average 93.5 mph with his fastball, not far off his career average, and he won’t turn 29 until August.
Tigers have interest in Taijuan Walker
Walker has gone 35-34 with a 3.84 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over his career and averaged just over eight strikeouts per nine innings. He should be positioned for a multi-year deal.
Player review: Michael Fulmer is still recovering
Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Tigers’ former rookie of the year looks to regain his old form Michael Fulmer was not going to be ready for the start of the 2020 baseball season in April.
Matt Moore: Top Prospect to Down and Out
During the 2011 season, the Tampa Bay Rays boasted one of the best homegrown rotations in recent memory. This high-ceiling unit, headlined by ace James Shields, was envied by all opponents due to its affordability and youth.
Player review: Matthew Boyd had a season to forget
Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The former All Star had a career worst season Matthew Boyd posted a 3.87 ERA with a WHIP of 1.12 while striking out a dozen batters per nine innings during the first half of the 2019 season.
What does a successful 2021 campaign look like for the Tigers?
Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images With AJ Hinch at the helm and another year of growth for the young players, what constitutes a successful 2021 season for the Tigers?
Player review: Daniel Norris may have found his niche
Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Is Norris a starter, a reliever, or a non tender candidate? Let’s discuss. Daniel Norris has just completed his second consecutive season of very good pitching performance.
Tigers hire coaches George Lombard, Scott Coolbaugh, and Chip Hale
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports A.J. Hinch now has a very experienced staff in place. New Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch came to town with a plan, and he and general manager Al Avila are executing it quickly.
Tigers add three new coaches to A.J. Hinch's staff
The Tigers have added three new coaches to A.J. Hinch’s staff. George Lombard will be the new bench coach, Chip Hale becomes third base coach, and Scott Coolbaugh becomes hitting coach.
Tigers hire former Astros skipper A.J. Hinch as manager
Detroit finished the pandemic-shortened 2020 season with a 23-35 record and dead last in the American League Central standings.
Report: A.J. Hinch is 'No. 1 candidate' for Tigers manager job
Hinch clearly is not at risk of being blacklisted by MLB teams despite being a part of the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal.
Tigers will consider Alex Cora, A.J. Hinch for open manager position
Both Hinch and Cora were suspended by Major League Baseball for their involvement in the Astros' 2017 cheating scandal.
Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire retires
Lloyd McClendon will manage the Tigers for the remainder of the 2020 season.
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