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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, […]

Will the St. Louis Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado? Although the Boston Red Sox remain a potential suitor, Jon Morosi of MLB Network recently revealed that the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers are candidates to acquire the star third baseman as well. It is worth mentioning that Arenado has a no-trade clause. Rumors of an Arenado-Houston […]

The dust has mostly settled on this edition of MLB’s free agency period, but there remains a few quality players on the market. One of them is outfielder Anthony Santander, who is coming off a career-best season with the Baltimore Orioles. Santander is a reliable source of power, and in 2024, he put up 44 […]

Free agency is the only time when being a Plan B or C can make someone feel like an A+. Corbin Burnes was the last true first-rate starting pitcher on the open market, and with him signing a $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks at the end of December, there is an opportunity for […]

The Detroit Tigers are reportedly pursuing Alex Bregman with some legitimate urgency. Detroit is seeking an impact right-handed bat to balance their lineup. The Tigers recently signed Gleyber Torres to a one-year contract. But their search for right-handed balance in the lineup continues. And it may include outfielder Anthony Santander. The Tigers are interested in […]

The Detroit Tigers are reportedly making “notable” progress in their pursuit of free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Talks have intensified recently, and the two sides are mutually interested. However, a gap in perceived value remains a sticking point. Despite the uncertainty, the Tigers appear determined to land the two-time All-Star and World Series champion. Bregman, […]

The Detroit Tigers continued their momentum after surprisingly making it to Game 5 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians last season, signing second baseman Gleyber Torres to a one-year, $15 million contract this offseason. That’ll shake up the infield, though, with incumbent second baseman Colt Keith moving to first base, which could potentially phase […]

The Detroit Tigers added another key piece to their roster on Friday, signing former New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres to a one-year, $15 million deal in free agency. Following the news, Tigers GM Scott Harris said Torres will slot in as the team’s everyday second baseman in 2025. Via Bob Nightengale: Gleyber Torres will […]

The MLB offseason has already produced a handful of big moves, but there are still some great options available on the market for teams to scoop up. One of them came off the board on Friday morning, though, as Gleyber Torres ended up signing with the Detroit Tigers after the New York Yankees let him […]

The Detroit Tigers have had a relatively quiet offseason. The Tigers surprisingly made the playoffs in 2024 after an incredible second-half run. However, Detroit’s only move to this point is signing Alex Cobb to a one-year contract. They have been connected to star free agent Alex Bregman, though. And a recent report may give fans […]

The St. Louis Cardinals brass has made it clear all offseason long that their goal is to get younger entering the 2025 season, as they believe as though their veteran core has plateaued and that a soft reset is in order to get the proud franchise back to its usual level. To that end, the […]

Alex Cobb is only a year removed from an All-Star season with the San Francisco Giants, but the new Detroit Tigers pitcher admits that he considered retirement. That is, before the Tigers gave him a $15 million contract. 2024 was a rough year for Cobb, who threw a grand total of 16.1 total innings for […]

The Detroit Tigers are rumored to be looking at strengthening their bullpen this offseason. Detroit is interested in signing right-handed reliever Kirby Yates, per KPRC TV in Houston. Yates last played for the Texas Rangers. Yates is coming off of an incredible season in Texas. The closer racked up 33 saves with an ERA of […]

Legendary power hitter and one-time American League home run king Rocky Colavito has passed away on Tuesday at 91 years old. As a six-time All-Star, Colavito has built a career as the muscle for the Cleveland Guardians (then-Indians) and other AL teams in the 1950s and the 1960s, including after Cleveland GM Frank “Trader” Lane […]

Baseball executives are no strangers to responding to trade and free agency rumors. Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris just had the pleasure of doing it on live television, immediately after hearing said rumor. The hilarious incident happened Monday night when Harris joined the MLB Network crew for a live interview during the […]

The Detroit Tigers surprised the MLB world with a run to the postseason in 2024. But while they have Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in the rotation, Detroit wanted to add some extra firepower behind him. The Tigers have signed Alex Cobb to a one-year contract, via Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The financial details […]

After making the 2024 MLB Postseason despite trading Jack Flaherty at the deadline, the Detroit Tigers are riding some momentum into the offseason. That momentum could mean Detroit ends up being a bigger factor than usual in the free-agent market, as one Tigers reporter connected the team to both Christian Walker and Walker Buehler. But […]

The Detroit Tigers are coming off a feel-good run in the 2024 MLB season. Although they were not able to go much deeper in the postseason, having been eliminated in the American League Divisional Series round by the Cleveland Guardians, that was still the first time that the Tigers played beyond the regular season since […]

The Detroit Tigers are reportedly considering a reunion with right-hander Jack Flaherty, who spent the first half of the 2024 season with the team before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Tigers have expressed “some interest” in bringing Flaherty back as part of their offseason plans. Flaherty joined the Tigers on a one-year […]

Alex Bregman is expected to be one of the most popular names in free agency this offseason. Two teams have reportedly entered the sweepstakes to sign Bregman. The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox are both interested in Bregman according to MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “The Tigers are interested in […]

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal has taken home the AL Cy Young crown. He received 30 first-place votes, and becomes the fifth Tigers player to win the award. Skubal led the league in wins with 18, a 2,39 ERA, and 228 strikeouts, completing the pitching Triple-Crown on his 28th birthday. “It’s pretty special,” Skubal said […]

Many believed that Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal had a shot at the AL Cy Young before the 2024 MLB season. Once the year began, it became clear that the hype around the southpaw hurler was not unfounded. Skubal dominated opposing hitters while giving Detroit a chance to win games night in and night out. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Jordan Montgomery had a rocky relationship in 2024. After he did not get a long-term deal in free agency, the 2023 World Champion flipped sides and went from the Rangers to Arizona. He was brutal in 2024, posting a 6.23 ERA and serving a stint in the bullpen. It looks like […]

The Houston Astros could be forced to re-sign Alex Bregman this offseason as the team has concerns about its ability to retain Kyle Tucker after this season, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “Alex Bregman, third baseman: Bregman remaining a lifetime Houston Astro alongside Jose Altuve is a real possibility, particularly with the Astros concerned about ponying […]

The Detroit Tigers had a spectacular 2024 season. From nine games below .500 in August to the American League Division Series, they brought some baseball magic back to the Motor City. There is plenty to be excited about after the season but one of their starters was not one of them. Veteran Kenta Maeda fell […]

The Detroit Tigers were one of the best stories of the 2024 MLB season. They were left for dead, with a less than 1% chance of making the playoffs on August 11. A 30-13 run, combined with a Minnesota Twins collapse, catapulted them into the postseason. Tarik Skubal is likely to win the Cy Young […]

The Detroit Tigers lost Game 5 of the ALDS to the Cleveland Guardians, ending their magical season. While this was an unexpected run into the playoffs, it was still a disappointing ending for Detroit. The players who are most to blame were all great regular-season players who did not rise to the postseason occasion. Why […]

The Detroit Tigers carried a magical September into October but fell short in Game 5 of the ALDS to the Guardians. This was an unexpected run but the team must capitalize on their new championship window. What offseason moves should the Tigers make to contend for the American League Central next year? Tarik Skubal was […]

The Detroit Tigers pushed the AL Central-winning Cleveland Guardians to the brink in the ALDS. With the series tied at 2-2, the Guardians took the decisive Game 5 and ended the upstart Tigers’ incredible season. Determined to go out swinging, Detroit sent ace Tarik Skubal to the mound for the do-or-die series finale. The fifth-year […]

Following a thrilling conclusion to their AL Division Series, the Cleveland Guardians congratulated the Detroit Tigers for their formidable postseason run. “Congratulations on an unbelievable run, Tigers,” the Guardians stated via their official X account, acknowledging the fierce competition and memorable moments shared between the two AL Central rivals. Congratulations on an unbelievable run, @tigers. […]

On the rare occasion when reality and cinema blend together, electricity tends to ensue. When the Cleveland Guardians called upon Emmanuel Clase to record the final six outs in Game 5 of the American League Division Series, he brought everyone back to 1989. The All-Star closer came through the bullpen doors and jogged towards the […]

Detriot Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows didn’t waste time making franchise playoff history Saturday afternoon. At the top of the second inning of the Tigers’ Game 5 do-or-die against the Cleveland Guardians ALDS finale, Meadows hit a double to extend his hitting streak early in the series clincher. The double stretches his streak to seven games, […]