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Alex Bregman is a good fit for the Tigers

The veteran third baseman remains a very good all-around player as he finally reaches free agency.

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The Week That Was: November 19-24

Rays won’t get repairs, and everyone’s a winner, but especially Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani.

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Tigers claim LHP Bailey Horn off waivers, DFA RHP Wilmer Flores

The Tigers also agreed on contract terms with Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibáñez, avoiding arbitration.

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Tarik Skubal extension rumors add a sour note to Cy Young celebration

The two sides are presumably far away from a long-term extension right now, but a lot can happen in two years.

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Friday Open Thread: Which former Tiger would you bring back for the 2025 season?

Traded, retired, or deceased.

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A brief history of the Detroit Tigers’ Cy Young award winners

Like snowflakes, they’re all a little different.

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Detroit Tigers 2024-2025 offseason calendar

Here’s your offseason schedule for transaction deadlines, meetings, award selections, and all the offseason’s key dates.

Detroit Tigers roster, arbitration, and free agency outlook for 2025

Tarik Skubal heads the list of Detroit players arbitration eligible this winter.

Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award

The pitching Triple Crown champ earns the game’s highest accolade for pitchers.

Three offseason moves the Detroit Tigers need to make

The Tigers shocking second half run whet fans’ appetite for postseason baseball. These are the keys to getting back to October in 2025.

Tigers protect three relievers from the Rule 5 draft; designate INF Eddys Leonard

The Tigers made a few adjustments to their roster before the 40-man roster deadline.

Tyler O’Neill could balance out the Tigers offense at a reasonable price

The lefty mashing, free agent outfielder had a huge season in Boston, and could really balance out the Tigers’ offense.

Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff was among MLB’s best in 2024

The Tigers molded Tarik Skubal and an unlikely group of pitchers into a first class pitching unit.

Tigers offseason trade targets: Brent Rooker would be a big boost to the offense

Free agency looks like a tough market to shop in for hitters once again. So let’s look at alternate paths, starting with the A’s slugger.

Key takeaways from from the Tigers season ending press conference

Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch’s press conference offered few surprises and muted expectations.

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The Week That Was: November 11 - 17

The Rays have a temporary home, but might be losing their permanent one.

Friday Open Thread: What would your walk-up song be?

Sometimes the song can take on a life of its own.

Tigers reach local TV deal with FanDuel Sports

On the eve of parent company Diamond Sports bankruptcy discharge hearing, Detroit returns to the former Bally’s group

Unlikely Tigers run sparked by brilliant pitching management

The Tigers lost Reese Olson, Casey Mize, and then Jack Flaherty and out pitched the whole league anyway.

Jackson Jobe is ready for the Show

The top pitching prospect in baseball isn’t a finished product by a longshot, but he’s already good enough to give the Tigers a real weapon out of their bullpen.

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Sunshine’s Baseball Movie Review: For Love of the Game (1999)

Star-studded cast delivers mediocre baseball drama.

Detroit Tigers prospects continue to star in the Arizona Fall League

Josue Briceño and Thayron Liranzo continue to dominate the league.

Tarik Skubal named one of three finalists for the AL Cy Young award

Skubal should be a lock, while AJ Hinch also made the final three for AL Manager of the Year.

The Week That Was: November 4 - 10

Hot stove, Oakland A’s are no longer, Aaron Boone sticking around

NPB star pitcher Roki Sasaki is coming to MLB

The Tigers have as much international bonus pool money as anyone, but even here the big spenders will win the day.

Friday Open Thread: What would your weirdo superstition be?

If you were a major leaguer would you be the next Chicken Man?

Ha-Seong Kim is an ideal free agent for the Tigers

The skills would be a great addition to the Tigers. It remains to be seen if he might fit their budget and timetables.

Tigers reinstate Javier Báez and three others from the 60-day IL, decline Casey Mize’s 2025 option

All four players on the 60-day IL have been reinstated to the 40-man roster.

The Tigers have a key decision on the catcher position this offseason

Jake Rogers is established as the starter, but Dillon Dingler didn’t get much chance to establish himself as the backup.

The Week That Was: October 28 - November 3

Let’s keep up on baseball news this offseason.

Friday Open Thread: If the 2024 season was a movie, who would you cast?

Let’s get Hollywood over here!

First look at the Tigers 40-man roster decisions this offseason

It’s a good sign for the organization that these decisions are getting tougher each offseason.

2024 Season Review: Kerry Carpenter looks like one of the best hitters in baseball

The question is whether he can stay healthy and sustain this for a full season.

Friday Open Thread: What’s your favorite baseball term?

There are some excellent ones to choose from.

Riley Greene is the Fielding Bible’s left fielder of the year

No one takes the Gold Glove awards that seriously. These are the defensive awards that matter.