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With rumors around Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal, the 29-year-old has had his name thrown around in trade speculation, even if he’s coming off back-to-back AL Cy Young awards. While some would believe that the Tigers’ pitcher in Skubal would be untouchable, the latest reporting from ESPN suggests otherwise on the status of a […]

Under the heat of the Winter Meetings spotlight, insiders keep imagining the Los Angeles Dodgers taking a massive trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. The idea sounds wild. The price would be enormous. And yet the thought lingers because the Dodgers have the rare combination of depth, money, and boldness to make a fantasy […]

The Detroit Tigers have made their first big splash of the MLB free agency period. They extended the qualifying offer to Gleyber Torres, which he accepted. And with the Tarik Skubal rumors swirling, maybe some expected a bigger move. But the first multi-year Tigers signing is reliever Kyle Finnegan on a two-year contract. “Free-agent reliever […]

Early on Tuesday, it was reported that the San Diego Padres were interested in trading Nick Pivetta, who is the team’s top starting pitcher. ‘The Padres have shown a willingness to entertain offers for Nick Pivetta, league sources told The Athletic. A deal involving the right-hander is not considered likely — San Diego would require […]

The Detroit Tigers are entering the competitive phase of their rebuild and need an impact bat more than ever. Byron Buxton is exactly the kind of calculated gamble that can change their 2026 trajectory. With Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene forming a young core, Detroit still lacks a true game-breaking presence in center field. Buxton’s […]

The Detroit Tigers have floated around the idea that star pitcher Tarik Skubal is not untouchable this offseason for a trade. There continues to be fuel to that fire, as the team’s president isn’t ruling out the idea in new comments. “I don’t believe in untouchable players at any level,” Tigers president of baseball operations […]

The Detroit Tigers are one of the teams to watch at MLB Winter Meetings for one big reason. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal could be on the trade block as he approaches free agency. After two consecutive Cy Young awards, Skubal would be one of the biggest names traded in recent memory. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal […]

The Detroit Tigers enter the Winter Meetings surrounded by noise, with the loudest buzz centered on the Tarik Skubal trade chatter and the pressure points created by MLB Free Agency as teams search for stability. Skubal’s value sits at an undeniable peak. He posted a 2.21 ERA across 195.1 innings, struck out 241, and finished […]

Trade rumors continue to swirl around two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, but the Detroit Tigers have other pitching business to address. They reunited with right-hander Drew Anderson, reaching an agreement in free agency, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The former 21st-round draft pick posted a 3.86 ERA for […]

The Detroit Tigers are looking to cement themselves as a surefire playoff contender after a shaky end to the 2025 season nearly kept them out of the postseason altogether. With Tarik Skubal leading the rotation and a cast of young and talented position players leading the way, the Tigers certainly have what it takes to […]

Throughout the MLB offseason, the trade status of Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will be fixated on at length. With the Winter Meetings set to begin, the league at large still seem split on whether Skubal will stay or go. With the Tigers looking to compete in 2026, they’re much more likely to do so […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made waves on Thanksgiving with a quote sparked by the Lions vs. Packers game, Detroit’s electric halftime show, Eminem’s talked-about performance, and Jack White’s surprise cameo. The Ford Field energy flowed through the city’s sports scene, and the southpaw quickly looked to recruit the same hype to Comerica Park. Skubal, […]

If teams were in need of a standout relief pitcher, it seemed like former St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets thrower Ryan Helsley would be a prime target. However, MLB has different plans for Helsley this offseason. The Detroit Tigers are one of many teams viewing Helsley as a starting pitcher, via Ken Rosenthal, […]

The Detroit Tigers avoided arbitration for a second year in a row with Beau Brieske, reaching a one-year agreement worth $1.1575 million to keep the right-handed pitcher for 2026. The 27-year-old enters his arbitration-eligible years with club control running through the 2028 season and receives a raise from the $1.025 million he earned in 2025. […]

After being eliminated in the MLB Playoffs in the ALDS by the Seattle Mariners, the Detroit Tigers are aiming to improve the roster for next season. The front office has plenty of decisions to make to adjust the roster. On Friday, the club made an under-the-radar signing with one of its veteran outfielders. Reports indicate […]

The MLB offseason has already brought intrigue to the Detroit Tigers, whose early free agency strategy has sparked debate about their long-term plans for ace pitcher Tarik Skubal. The back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner enters his final arbitration year, making his future a major storyline in the 2025 MLB offseason. Meanwhile, the Tigers’ reported […]

The Detroit Tigers enter the 2025 MLB offseason facing mounting speculation about the future of their ace, Tarik Skubal. With his contract nearing its final year and trade rumors swirling, the discussion surrounding the club’s next move only intensified after a new report from The New York Post’s Jon Heyman Wednesday. B/R Walk-Off took to […]

With the MLB offseason officially underway, there are quite a few teams interested in the status of Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. The back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner is in the market for a new contract. Most rumors have the Tigers trading Skubal for a boatload of young talent instead of inking him to […]

Tarik Skubal had a big season for the Detroit Tigers this past season, and he proved he was the best pitcher in the AL by winning his second consecutive Cy Young Award. Unfortunately, his name is still being brought up in trade rumors, and Skubal has heard the noise. Skubal was recently on Foul Territory, […]

The Detroit Tigers made significant changes on Tuesday, designating former closer Jason Foley for assignment amid a major round of Tigers offseason roster moves. The shake-up comes as the club clears space on the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline. Foley, who saved 28 games for the Tigers, last pitched in the […]

The Detroit Tigers collapsed down the stretch, handing the division over to the Cleveland Guardians. Even after ousting Cleveland in the Wild Card round, they head into an offseason that could see a lot of change. The first domino for the Tigers fell on Tuesday, as Gleyber Torres accepted the qualifying offer to stay in […]

As the Boston Red Sox are in rumors for obtaining other star players around the league, like Pete Alonso, one crucial piece that the team could be at risk of losing is Alex Bregman. While Bregman’s future with the Red Sox doesn’t seem too clear, there are a few teams that could go after the […]

After the Detroit Tigers lost in the ALDS to the Seattle Mariners, all the talk has turned to Tarik Skubal and his future in Detroit. But insiders have indicated they would be surprised to see the Tigers trade Skubal in the MLB offseason, according to a post by the MLB Network. “I’m still gonna be […]

The Detroit Tigers opened Thursday with a moment that blended dominance and swagger as ace Tarik Skubal celebrated his second straight AL Cy Young Award. The Tigers star enters the offseason as one of the league’s premier arms, and Wednesday’s announcement by the BBWAA highlighted another massive step for the organization. The 28-year-old southpaw secured […]

The Detroit Tigers just saw their star pitcher, Tarik Skubal, win a second straight AL Cy Young Award. Tigers fans are now demanding a contract extension for Skubal. MLB super agent Scott Boras addressed the media on Wednesday about all the free agents he represents, including Skubal. “All we know is that the fans in […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won his second straight Cy Young Award with another stellar season in 2025. The 28-year-old lefty beat out Boston Red Sox star Garrett Crochet and Houston Astros hurler Hunter Brown for the honor. Skubal is the first AL pitcher since Pedro Martinez in 1999 and 2000 to win the award […]

Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal is celebrating another AL Cy Young victory. The Tigers star once again dominated in 2025, and as a result, he is the first Detroit pitcher to repeat as Cy Young winner since 1968-69. However, even in the glory of victory, Skubal is unable to escape the rumors and discussion surrounding […]

Tarik Skubal, the star pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, is adding some more hardware to his mantle. Skubal has won the AL Cy Young Award for a second straight year. With the win, Skubal has achieved a feat not accomplished in 25 years. Skubal became the first pitcher to win the AL Cy Young Award […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal added another milestone to a remarkable run by capturing his second straight American League Cy Young Award. The spotlight on the pitcher, who played his college days at Seattle University, intensified the moment voting results were revealed, placing him once again at the center of the American League Cy Young […]

Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal has done it. He’s finally become a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, and he’s managed to do it in back-to-back fashion, as the Detroit ace is announced the winner of the prestigious pitching award on Wednesday. The Tigers have also rolled out their congratulatory message for him […]

The Detroit Tigers step into the 2025 offseason with more questions than answers, and that uncertainty only deepened after a new round of comments from GM Jeff Greenberg ignited league-wide debate. The early conversation now centers on the chatter surrounding a potential Tarik Skubal trade, the stability of the Detroit rotation, and the speculation coming […]

The Detroit Tigers have one goal for this year’s offseason: keep Tarik Skubal at all costs. The ace pitcher continued to be one of the most dominant forces on the mound, building off his Cy Young campaign last season. His efforts were an integral part of Detroit’s playoff run this season. However, when there’s smoke, […]

Detroit Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres was made a $22.025 million qualifying offer by the Detroit Tigers. Torres is currently in the process of making his decision on the offer. If he were to accept, Torres would return to Detroit for another season. However, the possibility of a multi-year contract in free agency — or even […]

For some time, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has been the subject of trade rumors. And recently, Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ star pitcher, has also found himself floated as a potential trade target as the time for a new contract draws near. While any team in MLB would be happy to add either Skenes […]

The Detroit Tigers had a brilliant year until the very late stages of the 2025 season when they nearly blew their spot in the American League playoffs. However, they did just enough to make it as a Wild Card team after finishing in second place to the Cleveland Guardians in the Central Division. They would […]

The Detroit Tigers made headlines when pitcher Jack Flaherty officially opted into his $20 million contract for the 2026 season. While his return provides an experienced arm in the Tigers rotation, the move is not entirely great news for the club. It’s a calculated business decision by a pitcher whose uneven 2025 season reduced his […]

The Philadelphia Phillies appear poised to make significant roster changes this offseason, and third baseman Alec Bohm is emerging as one of the most likely trade candidates. After averaging 16 home runs and 89 RBIs over a 162-game span during his five-year tenure in Philadelphia, the 29-year-old has essentially plateaued as a slightly above-average player. […]

The Detroit Tigers face a critical decision this offseason regarding their ace left-hander Tarik Skubal. With a reported contract gap of nearly $250 million between the two sides and Skubal entering his final year of team control in 2026, Detroit appears increasingly likely to explore trade options rather than risk losing him to free agency […]

As the Detroit Tigers have worked themselves back into playoff contention, their pitching staff has been led by perennial Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal. However, the prized left-hander may have priced himself out of Detroit. Skubal is set to be a free agent after the 2026 season. The Tigers have tried to re-sign him, but […]