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Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda was expected to take the mound Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies in a Grapefruit League matchup. However, the veteran pitcher was scratched from his scheduled appearance due to an illness, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed that Maeda was dealing with a stomach […]

The Detroit Tigers reached the playoffs last season for the first time in 10 years thanks in large part to reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. In 2024, Skubal also won the pitching triple crown, leading the American League in wins (18), strikeouts (228) and ERA (2.39). And he’s continued his dominance this […]

The Detroit Tigers were the best story of the 2024 MLB season. From the murky middle of the American League, they ripped off 30 wins in 43 games to sneak into the playoffs. They did not stop there, beating the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series. They are not going to catch […]

On Sunday, Javier Báez gave the Detroit Tigers something to feel good about launching a home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a spring training matchup. The veteran shortstop’s performance drew praise from Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, who noted Báez’s adjustments at the plate. “He’s putting in a lot of work to try to get […]

The Detroit Tigers are adding to their pitching staff. Detroit is signing former World Series champion Jose Urquidy, per the Associated Press. Urquidy is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Tigers are agreeing to a one-year deal with the veteran hurler. It is for $1 million and it includes a club option for the […]

Gleyber Torres is happy to have a fresh start. Torres agreed to a contract with the Detroit Tigers this past offseason. The former New York Yankees infielder did not end on the best of terms with his former organization. He recently took an apparent jab at the Yankees with his latest comments, via Jon Heyman […]

In-game interviews are fun as they allow fans to get a feel for what the player or manager is thinking in the middle of a matchup. And baseball is the perfect sport for the in-game interview due to its slower pace. But Philadelphia Phillies’ manager Rob Thomson might swear off chatting with announcers moving forward […]

It did not take long for the Detroit Tigers to receive some bad injury news during spring training. Outfielder Parker Meadows is headed to the injured list after dealing with a nerve issue in his right arm. Despite being shut down for now, Meadows has not been ruled out for the Tigers’ season opener against […]

It took Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal five seasons to fully figure things out on the mound but man, did he ever figure things out in 2024. Skubal anchored the rotation for a Tigers team that surprisingly made the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. Detroit finished the season with its first winning […]

The Detroit Tigers enjoyed a surprise 86-76 season in 2024, reaching the playoffs for the first time in a decade thanks in large part to one of baseball’s best pitchers, Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. The Tigers swept the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Series before pushing the Cleveland Guardians to the brink […]

When he ended the 2024 season in the bullpen, Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda was told he would compete for a spot in the starting rotation. Luckily, that was some motivation he truly needed. After ending the 2024 season horrifically, he is ready for a new chapter to begin. Maeda remained grateful and told the […]

The Detroit Tigers will open up their Grapefruit League slate on Saturday with a date with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Tigers signed Kenta Maeda in December of 2023, and his freshman season in Detroit left much to be desired. That said, Tigers manager AJ Hinch has named Maeda the Tigers’ starter for their Spring Training […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. were not able to agree on a contract extension before the slugger’s set deadline, and he will be hitting free agency next offseason, leaving many wondering if he will be traded at some point either this spring or in the summer before the trade […]

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal deservingly won the AL Cy Young last season after a dominant campaign, helping take his ball club to the playoffs. Last August, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge praised Skubal, calling him the best pitcher in the big leagues: “He’s the best pitcher in the game right now. … When […]

As one of the final dominoes to fall in the MLB offseason, the ink has dried on Alex Bregman’s three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. And while the third baseman has joined one of the game’s most historic franchises in Boston, Bregman has had eyes for the Detroit Tigers. Bregman’s agent, the […]

One of the biggest signings that the Detroit Tigers made this offseason was their Gleyber Torres pickup. Torres should be an important piece to the puzzle for the Tigers this season as they look to make it back to the postseason after last year’s late-season surge. Torres is excited to be part of this team, […]

The Detroit Tigers look to build on the momentum they built last season. The future is bright in Motown as we continue our MLB odds series and make a Detroit Tigers over/under win total prediction and pick. The Tigers finished second in the American League Central, going 86-76. Their season ended with a loss to the […]

The Detroit Tigers officially lost the Alex Bregman sweepstakes this week as the infielder signed a free-agency deal with the Boston Red Sox. But, GM Scott Harris certainly isn’t losing sleep over it. The Tigers offered Bregman a six-year contract worth $171.5 million. He turned it down and inked a three-year, $120 million deal with […]

The Detroit Tigers had one of the great months of the 2024 Major League Baseball season when they surged in September (16-9) and made the playoffs after a season of growth. Manager A.J. Hinch saw his team rally behind some of the best pitching in the American League and clutch hitting to earn a postseason […]

One of the biggest names in this year’s free agency has finally found a home. On Wednesday night, Alex Bregman decided to sign a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, with the AL East team preparing for a major playoff push in 2025. In the end, the race to sign Bregman came […]

The young and fun Detroit Tigers, who made it to the playoffs last season for the first time since 2014, have signed a veteran pitcher to join their staff. John Brebbia, who is embarking on his age-35 season, joins the Tigers on a one-year deal worth $2.25 million. The deal includes a club option for […]

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson received the less-than-ideal news of losing his starting job. The Tigers brought in Gleyber Torres and are moving Colt Keith to first base. Torkelson handled the news with a lot of class. “It’s not like I was expecting it, but I’m also not naive to this business. I haven’t […]

As Alex Bregman searches for his new team in free agency, the Detroit Tigers have been named one of the strongest suitors. Manager AJ Hinch has heard all of the rumors, but he knows the Tigers aren’t the only team interested in Bregman. Hinch and Bregman were both members of the Houston Astros before the […]

After a surprising run to the playoffs in 2024, the Detroit Tigers are looking to run it back in 2025. However, before the team even began spring training, Detroit is already dealing with an injury to their pitching rotation. Alex Cobb underwent a PRP injection for his right hip inflammation. Manager AJ Hinch said the […]

The Detroit Tigers have made it clear that they want to build on their surprising run to the 2024 MLB postseason and do even more damage in 2025. The club brought back starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, whom they traded at the 2024 deadline, and signed former New York Yankee Gleyber Torres. Detroit also took a […]

Alex Bregman is the best remaining free agent on the board for MLB teams, and as his pursuit still seems wide open, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal weighed in on Monday with some pros and cons to the teams in the running. The Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers remain two clubs interested in Bregman, but as […]

It was believed the Houston Astros had the inside track on re-signing veteran third baseman Alex Bregman just a week ago. However the team has made little progress in landing the free agent, who had spent his entire nine-year MLB career in Houston. Comments made Tuesday by Astros’ GM Dana Brown indicate that the club […]

The Tampa Bay Rays made a move to bolster their pitching staff on Monday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Alex Faedo from the Detroit Tigers for minor league catcher Enderson Delgado and cash, ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported. Faedo appeared in 37 games for the Tigers last season, starting six. He had a 3.61 ERA and 4.91 […]

The Detroit Tigers have reportedly agreed to sign Jack Flaherty to a two-year contract in MLB Free Agency. The deal includes a $10 million player option that can become a $20 million player option should he start 15 games in 2025. Tigers fans are certainly excited to have Flaherty back in the fold. But one […]

The Detroit Tigers and Jack Flaherty have agreed to a free-agency deal again. After starting last year in the Motor City, the righty pitcher was traded to his hometown Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a key part of their World Series title and hit free agency looking for a long-term deal. But for a second […]

The Detroit Tigers added to their bullpen by signing Tommy Kahnle to a one-year contract on Wednesday. President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris made the veteran reliever his third signing of the offseason. Kahnle joins former New York Yankees teammate Gleyber Torres and Alex Cobb as the team’s moves in MLB Free Agency. It’s been […]

The Detroit Tigers and relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle are reportedly close to a deal, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It is a one-year, $7.75 million deal with the Tigers for Kahnle, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Tommy Kahnle is coming over to the Tigers after a second stint with the […]

The Houston Astros and Ryan Pressly could be parting ways soon. The Astros are looking to send Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, they just need approval from Pressly in order to do so. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman believes that Pressly could agree to the move due to the role he would likely take on with […]

The free agency buzz surrounding Alex Bregman is intensifying. Multiple teams, including the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Red Sox, remain in pursuit of the two-time World Series champion. The Astros, who appeared out of the running in December after stalled negotiations, have reportedly re-entered discussions with Bregman. “Astros and Cubs are […]

The Houston Astros have moved on from two of their biggest stars this season. Kyle Tucker was traded to the Chicago Cubs and they got Isaac Paredes in return. He will play third base, leaving Alex Bregman in free agency. After a great nine years in Space City, he is still looking for a new […]

Reigning American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal has two more seasons of team control with the Detroit Tigers, but both sides are already thinking about the future. Skubal and the Tigers avoided arbitration this winter by agreeing on a one-year, $10,150,000 pact. Asked how his negotiations have gone with his team on a long-term […]

The Detroit Tigers were the underdog story of the 2024 MLB season. On August 10, they were ten games out of the playoffs with a 55-63 record. From then on they went 31-13, clinched a playoff spot, and won the American League Wild Card Series. While it was a disappointing end to the season in […]

Reigning American League Cy Young winner and Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal added another honor to his resume on Tuesday when MLB Network fans voted him the best pitcher in baseball headed into the 2025 season. Skubal finished ahead of Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes and National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale of the […]

Reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal continues to reap the rewards of his stellar 2024 campaign. The Detroit Tigers and Skubal agreed to a one-year, $10.15 million contract on Thursday, avoiding arbitration. “AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a one-year, $10.15 million contract to avoid arbitration, […]