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Young but Experienced but Cheap: the Combo Could be Just What the Tigers Need

The Detroit Tigers, under the leadership of President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris, have established a reputation for making under-the-radar moves in free agency.

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Bryan Sammons Signs With NPB’s Chiba Lotte Marines

Former Tigers left-hander Bryan Sammons has signed a one-year deal with Nippon Professional Baseball’s Chiba Lotte Marines, per announcements from the team and from Sammons’ agency, GSI.

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Friday Open Thread: What was your favorite Tigers moment of 2024

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We did the rest, now let’s do the best.

Last week I asked you to think a little outside the usual broadcast box and share your favorite non-Tigers baseball moments of 2024. (I didn’t contribute, but mine was Shohei Ohtani’s dog Decoy getting the opening pitch during a game)

This week, we’re thinking a little closer to home, so I hope your memories aren’t too clouded as we approach that period of winter where calories don’t count and...

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Why a Reunion Makes Sense in Detroit

In Major League Baseball, dominant pitching, especially starting pitching, is essential for competing at the highest level. The old adage “defense wins championships” applies here, as pitching—limiting the opposing team’s offensive output—is the backbone of a solid defense.

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Chris Fetter named MLB Coach of the Year by Baseball America

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The Tigers head pitching coach has helped turn the organization into one of the best pitching departments in baseball.

Baseball awards season wasn’t quite over for the Detroit Tigers. After Tarik Skubal won the American League Cy Young award, and manager A.J. Hinch was a runner up to Stephen Vogt for Manager of the Year, that could have been it, but Baseball America announced on Wednesday that Chris Fetter was their 2024 MLB Coach of the...

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Tigers DFA Akil Baddoo and other news from the Winter Meetings

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Alex Cobb’s signing pushed the 26-year-old outfielder off the roster.

While there wasn’t any major news out from the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings, there were plenty of small items to report as Scott Harris, GM Jeff Greenberg, and manager A.J. Hinch all made the rounds with the baseball media assembled in Dallas.

The only move that actually affects the roster was the official signing of right-handed starting pitcher Alex Cobb. The...

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Nine-time All-Star outfielder Rocky Colavito dies at 91

Nine-time All-Star Rocky Colavito has died, the Guardians announced. The longtime MLB slugger was 91.

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Tigers sign RHP Alex Cobb to one-year, $15M deal

The Detroit Tigers signed veteran right-hander Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million deal plus incentives on Tuesday. According to the Tigers, Cobb will receive $1 million bonuses for reaching 140 and 150 innings.

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Detroit Tigers Top 15 Prospects

The Tigers’ storybook finish to the 2024 regular season and upset win over the Houston Astros in the American League Wild Card Series were two of the biggest stories of the MLB season.

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Should the Detroit Tigers Sign Ha-Seong Kim?

We have reached the ultimate rumor week in baseball, the Winter Meetings. A time for speculation and discussion on the crop of free agents and dream trade scenarios.

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Detroit Tigers News & Notes 12/10

The Detroit Tigers signed Alex Cobb to a one-year deal yesterday and were linked to many names Walker Buehler, Andrew Heaney, Kyle Gibson, and Paul Goldschmidt.

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The Week That Was: Dec 2 - 8

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Rob Manfred is at it again.

The first full week of December was a busy one on the free agency signing end of things. The A’s made a big signing, but also made big moves toward finalizing their move to Las Vegas, so that’s exciting for them. Meanwhile, things are continuing to be both dramatic and confusing in Tampa Bay.

The other news this week was two new Hall of Famers, and quite possibly the worst suggestion made to date by Rob...

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Tigers announce third baseman underwent wrist surgery

Tigers third baseman Jace Jung underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right wrist in October.

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Tigers Looking for Offense and Could Turn to Seven-Time All-Star

The Detroit Tigers are fresh off a building block type of season. They rallied to a surprise 86-76 season, along with a Wild Card berth in the postseason.

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Could the Detroit Tigers Answer at Third Base Be a Shortstop?

The Detroit Tigers are entering the offseason with a clear goal: to build a roster capable of returning to the playoffs and competing at a high level in 2025.

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Tigers reportedly interested in seven-time All-Star

With their first prominent offseason move now in the books, the Tigers may be looking to follow up the Alex Cobb signing with some offensive help.

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Tigers sign veteran RHP Alex Cobb to one-year deal

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Scott Harris previously signed Cobb in San Francisco as well.

Well, stick with what you know, is sometimes good advice. Detroit Tigers’ President of Baseball Ops, Scott Harris, inked right-hander Alex Cobb to a multi-year deal back in 2022 when he was GM of the San Francisco Giants. Now they’ll reunite on a one-year pact in Detroit.

It wasn’t too long ago that the 37-year-old veteran was enjoying a bit of a resurgence in his...

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Tigers Agree to Terms with Veteran Right-Hander to One-Year Deal

The Detroit Tigers have made a significant move to bolster their pitching rotation. Right-hander Alex Cobb has agreed to a one-year contract with the team, according to sources familiar with the negotiations who have spoken to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

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Detroit Tigers Sign Pitcher

The Detroit Tigers are coming off a trip to the ALDS and have entered the offseason looking to address their starting rotation and their lineup with a key bat.

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Detroit Tigers Sign Alex Cobb To 1-Year Contract

The Detroit Tigers signed Starting Pitcher Alex Cobb to a one-year contract earlier today. Cobb’s 2024 season with the Cleveland Guardians was limited to three regular season starts after undergoing hip surgery in October 2023 and developing blister issues during his ramp-up last season.

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