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Biggest Free-Agent Mistake the Detroit Tigers Must Avoid This Winter

The Detroit Tigers’ biggest free-agent mistake this winter would be building their bullpen around several pitchers whose value depends on a comeback. The organization’s ability to improve an arm has value, but its 2027 relief plan must function while that improvement is still in progress.

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Tigers Slugger Faces Crucial Offseason With 2027 Starting Role in Question

The Detroit Tigers have a ton of difficult decisions to make this offseason, but that's a good thing for the future of the franchise. One of the more curiosity-driven questions surrounding the roster for 2027 is whether right fielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter will return to his role.

Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 4

Scott Harris Sets a High Standard for Spencer Torkelson in 2027

The Detroit Tigers missed the postseason in 2026 after having high expectations ahead of the regular season, especially after back-to-back trips to the American League Division Series.

Kevin McGonigle News / Bless You Boys / October 4

Where should the Tigers play Kevin McGonigle?

The first thing we should do this offseason is appreciate an all-time great rookie season, and what seems certain to be an AL Rookie of the Year award.

Andrew Benintendi News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 3

One Position Detroit Tigers Must Address for This Offseason to Be a Success

It was a brutal campaign for the 2026 Detroit Tigers. They entered Opening Day with realistic sights set on the AL Pennant, with the back-to-back Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal, to complement a pretty dang good offense.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 3

What a Successful Detroit Tigers Offseason Actually Looks Like

The Detroit Tigers have some serious leverage this offseason compared to other teams that found themselves in similar spots as Detroit in 2026. The Tigers have a core to build around, but that core needs to come through, along with additional players who can complement it.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 3

Detroit Tigers Player Most Likely to Be Traded This Offseason

Parker Meadows stands out as the Detroit Tigers’ most logical offseason trade candidate because Max Clark’s arrival narrowed his path to an everyday role.

Tanner Rainey News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Detroit Tigers Lose Long-Time MLB Veteran to Free Agency

Tanner Rainey is headed back to free agency after another brief, uneven stay with the Detroit Tigers, closing a second straight season in which the veteran right-hander showed enough stuff to earn a look and not enough command to keep it.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 2

Detroit Tigers Named as Serious Contenders to Sign Tarik Skubal — But Should They?

It was truly a roller coaster of emotions for both the Detroit Tigers' organization and its fans as the team entered 2026 with eyes set on the World Series.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 2

Kevin McGonigle Makes More History as Rookie of the Year Case Gains Momentum

The Detroit Tigers faced the question of whether they should include top prospect Kevin McGonigle on the opening day roster, given how well he performed in spring training.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 2

How the Detroit Tigers Can Return to Playoffs in 2027

To say that it was a disappointing year for the Detroit Tigers would be putting it mildly, as the team entered 2026 with realistic dreams of making it to the World Series, only to become sellers at the trade deadline and finish 10 games under .500.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 1

The Detroit Tigers Have a Problem They Must Solve in 2027: Stability

On Aug. 13, the Detroit Tigers were 2.5 games behind first place in the division after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 with Keider Montero on the mound.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 1

One Club Option the Tigers Should Exercise and One They Should Decline

The Detroit Tigers front office may be upset that the franchise isn't participating in the 2026 postseason after a disappointing season, but it does allow the group some time before they have to make decisions for 2027 and beyond.

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The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 1

One Detroit Tigers Player Most Deserving of a Contract Extension

This past offseason and earlier this season, the Detroit Tigers proved their front office isn't afraid of spending money. Entering the season with a Top 10 payroll and handing out an eight-year contract extension to Kevin McGonigle, Detroit is dedicated to keeping its best players around.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 1

Tigers Begin Offseason Moves By Letting Two Assistant Coaches Go

The 2026 Detroit Tigers went into this season with their eyes on the World Series. They had arguably the best starter in the game, Tarik Skubal, to complement a really strong offensive front.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 30

Who Replaces the Tigers' Departing Free Agents?

The Detroit Tigers have a plausible successor to Gleyber Torres. Their more difficult offseason assignment is assembling enough pitching to support that transition.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30

Tigers icon Justin Verlander shouts out wife Kate Upton after getting ‘totally blindsided’ by emotional moment with daughter

Reflecting on his last MLB pitch, Detroit Tigers icon Justin Verlander gave credit to his wife, Kate Upton, for organizing the moment with his young daughter that “totally blindsided” him.

Dillon Dingler News / Just Baseball / September 30

What To Make of Dillon Dingler’s Up-and-Down Season

There was a point this season when people were saying Dillon Dingler was the best catcher in baseball, and they were right. This wasn’t coming just from Detroit Tigers fans who watched him every day, but from the national media as well.

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The 'MLB Playoff saves leaders' quiz

Getting the final three outs of a playoff game is one of the most intense experiences in professional sports. Can you name the players with the most saves in MLB playoff history in the Live-Ball Era?Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let us know your thoughts at quizzes@yardbarker.com, and make sure to subscribe to our Quiz of the Day Newsletter for daily quizzes sent right to your email!

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30

Tigers to part ways with two coaches

The Tigers are expected to make two coaching changes involving the major league staff. Assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves and first base coach Anthony Sanders will not be back with the club, reports Cody Stavenhagen and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.