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The Detroit Tigers enter a critical offseason as front-office strategy, free-agent planning, and rotation stability come into sharper focus. The Tigers have been linked to veteran starters Lucas Giolito and Chris Bassitt as the organization evaluates whether it can strengthen its pitching staff amid a record-setting arbitration case. The Tigers’ interest reflects a broader effort […]

The Detroit Tigers and ace left-hander Tarik Skubal are on course for a high-profile salary arbitration case for the 2026 season after failing to reach an agreement before Thursday night’s deadline. The reigning back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner filed for $32 million, while Detroit countered at $19 million, creating a $13 million gap […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is looking for a new contract, and he could get it via arbitration. That is after his side and the Tigers have reportedly failed to come to terms after exchanging salary figures on Thursday. While there is still a chance that both parties will be able to settle a new […]

The Detroit Tigers keep listening, but they also keep saying no. Tarik Skubal sits at the center of every Tigers trade conversation as MLB Free Agency rolls on and offseason decisions shape the winter. Calls keep coming from contenders such as the Los Angeles Dodgers but the price stays steep. Detroit knows what it has. […]

The Detroit Tigers made the move to trade outfielder Justin-Henry Malloy to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, the Tigers announced. Malloy, 25, was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft. In 2022, he was traded to Detroit. Malloy would make his MLB debut in 2024. Between 2024 […]

The Detroit Tigers had another good season, making the playoffs for the second consecutive season. But while many are focused on what the Tigers must do to become contenders, it’s important to look back at breakout players who showed their potential. Javier Baez was one of the biggest surprises of 2025 for the Tigers, emerging […]

The Detroit Tigers have a championship window opening, but recent losses in consecutive postseason series have exposed a critical gap in their roster. While the front office tinkered at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings without making the splash move the organization desperately needs, there’s still an opportunity to acquire the bat that could transform October […]

The Detroit Tigers have had a busy offseason, as they ponder their prospects. Meanwhile, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has also been busy, while being the talk of baseball. After being spotted at numerous Detroit sporting events, Skubal has made his intentions clear, and podcaster Ben Verlander stated the Tigers must act. Tarik Skubal could not […]

Many people consider two-time reigning American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal to be the best pitcher in MLB today, but the expectation is that Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes will soon occupy the throne. Some believe he already deserves the crown after posting a 1.96 ERA, 0.948 WHIP and 386 strikeouts through 320 2/3 innings. […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. has evolved into one of baseball’s most electric talents. His 2025 season was nothing short of spectacular—a .242 batting average, 31 home runs, and 31 stolen bases marked his second All-Star selection, demonstrating a rare power-speed combination that transforms any lineup. Yet for the New York Yankees, keeping Chisholm long-term presents a […]

Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal has only one year remaining on his contract. Since he has yet to sign a contract extension with the team, trade rumors have swirled around Skubal throughout the offseason. Despite the plethora of rumors, Skubal is still enjoying his offseason after winning his second consecutive American League Cy Young […]

Amid questions about his future, fictional quarterback Frank Cushman, better known as “Cush,” replied to desperate sports agent Jerry Maguire with a few simple words. “I just want to play football.” Detroit Tigers superstar Tarik Skubal shares the same sentiment about baseball. Despite all the trade rumors swirling around his name, the two-time defending American […]

Relief pitcher Kenley Jansen recently signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Detroit Tigers to join their bullpen. Shortly after agreeing to the deal, Jansen shared the exact reason why he decided to sign with the club. During his introductory press conference, the 38-year-old reliever credited Tigers manager AJ Hinch for creating a winning […]

Momentum surrounding Team USA’s pitching staff for the 2026 World Baseball Classic continued to build Thursday as one of baseball’s hardest throwers publicly endorsed the national team’s newest ace. San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller offered an unfiltered reaction to Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal committing to represent the United States in the upcoming […]

The World Baseball Classic is just a few months away, and the roster for Team USA is shaping up nicely. It just got even better as Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller both have announced they intend to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, along with Paul Skenes, according to a post by […]

The Detroit Tigers’ offseason will likely be defined by what they do or don’t do with two-time reigning Cy Young Tarik Skubal, but the front office must still focus on other areas of its roster. President of baseball operations Scott Harris seems particularly interested in fortifying the bullpen. Following the decision to re-sign Kyle Finnegan, […]

The Detroit Tigers have made waves this offseason by refusing to rule out trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal. Detroit is also involved though in pursuing free agents. Relief pitcher Kenley Jansen is on the team’s radar, per MassLive. “The relief market is moving. Kenley Jansen could be next to go. Tigers have been in pursuit,” […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made a notable splash by reaching a deal with longtime Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo, giving the team another upside swing during a busy winter. The breaking offseason move centers on the 27-year-old’s potential rebound and the opening it creates in the club’s depth chart as they reshape their plans headed into […]

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 […]