Here’s every ranked prospect that needs to be protected ahead of Tuesday’s 40-man deadline
All 30 Major League teams have decisions to make ahead of Tuesday's 6 p.m. ET deadline to set 40-man rosters. Eligible players who are not added to their respective organization's roster by then can be selected by another organization in the Rule 5 Draft, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec.
Rookie of the Year winner McGonigle eyes bigger things in '27
Perhaps it’s fitting that as Kevin McGonigle talked Monday night about the honor of being voted the American League Rookie of the Year, he was already well along the way of getting ready for his sophomore season. Crashing through the rookie wall and the fatigue that usually comes with playing
Stream Red Wings games this season on dedicated Detroit SportsNet tab within MLB App
Advancing into a new era of Detroit Red Wings telecasts, the team today announced details ahead of its inaugural season on Detroit SportsNet, presented by Bet365. This includes the return of fan-favorite on-air talent, tune-in information, and meaningful production enhancements for a telecast already ranked as one of the league’s
Tigers take first step prioritizing more strikeouts with big free-agent move
The Tigers’ decision last week to decline their option on Kenley Jansen for next season was the first step in a bullpen makeover. Their next step includes more relievers who can get pitches past hitters. That started quickly Tuesday night, as the Tigers reached a one-year agreement with Emilio Pagán,
Pagán agrees to 1-year, $11 million deal with Tigers (source)
The Tigers are in agreement with reliever Emilio Pagán on a one-year, $11 million contract, a source told MLB.com's Jason Beck. The club has not confirmed the deal, which is pending a physical. Following mixed results over his first five Major League seasons, which were spent with the Mariners, A’s,
Rookie royalty! McGonigle brings ROY honors back to Detroit
DETROIT -- Kevin McGonigle grew up near Philadelphia idolizing Chase Utley, trying to mold his game after the former Phillies great and six-time All-Star. He now has an award Utley didn’t get. For the first time in a decade, and just the third time in 48 years, the Tigers have
Latest Tigers injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates.
Longtime MLB catcher Maldonado among new faces on Tigers' coaching staff for '27
DETROIT -- The Tigers’ coaching and medical staff for next season is set. With Friday’s announcement that catching coach Ryan Sienko will also serve as bullpen coach, manager A.J. Hinch’s staff was complete. Other moves, previously reported through sources over the last few weeks, became official. Among the new hires:
'27 Rookie of the Year candidates -- one from each team
Sometimes rookies can be seen a mile away and it's clear they will make a big splash once they hit the big leagues full time. Others can sneak up on you, flying under the radar until they're given the opportunity to show what they can do. A year ago, we
McGonigle up for Silver Slugger in 2 categories; Greene, Dingler also nominated
The Silver Slugger Award is presented to the best hitter at each position in each league annually, and it is voted on by MLB managers and coaches (who are not allowed to vote for players on their own teams). The coveted honor was established in 1980, with new categories for
McGonigle named Tiger of the Year after historic rookie season
DETROIT -- Add another award to Kevin McGonigle’s burgeoning trophy case. The Tigers infielder and American League Rookie of the Year finalist was named Tiger of the Year on Wednesday in a vote by members of the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. McGonigle is the first
Tigers' Long continues unlikely path forward with his stop in the Arizona Fall League
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – In late June, the Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League were stuck in a rain delay. Once things resumed, they lost in extra innings and headed back to the locker room after 1 a.m. Maddox Long finally checked his phone and saw a handful of messages
Max Clark's fashion game on display with fans at MLB Flagship Store
NEW YORK -- Tigers center fielder Max Clark showed off his apparel collection with Baseball Lifestyle 101 in a meet-and-greet with fans at the MLB Flagship Store in midtown Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon. BL101 dropped three dripped-out youth sweatshirts as a part of the MLB x Baseball Lifestyle Exclusive Collection,
Kyle Hudson set to be named Tigers' first-base coach (sources)
DETROIT -- Former Red Sox third-base coach Kyle Hudson is joining Tigers manager A.J. Hinch’s staff as first-base coach, sources told MLB.com. Hudson, who spent three-plus seasons in Boston before being dismissed along with manager Alex Cora in midseason, replaces Anthony Sanders, who was dismissed last month after one season
Here are the rosters for Sunday's AFL Fall Stars Game
In last year’s Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game, Kevin McGonigle led off for the American League, Hagen Smith struck out a pair in a scoreless inning of relief and Sam Antonacci picked up two RBIs, including the game-winner on a walk-off sacrifice fly in the ninth inning of the
McGonigle, Clark rank high on '26 rookies based on long-term value list
Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle entered the 2026 season ranked as baseball's two best prospects, in that order, on MLB Pipeline's Top 100. Griffin made his big league debut in April at age 19 and starred in May before a pair of injuries sidelined him for most of the next
Tigers bring righty reliever Petit back into fold
DETROIT -- The Tigers’ bullpen reconstruction for next season could include a new but familiar face. Right-hander RJ Petit, whose 6-foot-8, 287-pound frame made him an unmistakable presence climbing the Tigers’ farm system, is back in the organization after being reclaimed from the Rockies. The 27-year-old Petit went to Colorado
Named a finalist, McGonigle looks to become Tigers’ first ROY in 10 years
DETROIT -- Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle is one of three finalists for the American League Rookie of the Year Award, as expected. The field was announced on Monday. Guardians right-hander Parker Messick and Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle are the other finalists. The winner will be announced next Monday, Nov.
Tigers decline Jansen's option, bring back a pair of key arms
DETROIT -- Kenley Jansen’s quest to join the 500-saves club will have to continue with another team. The Tigers declined their $12 million option on the legendary closer, paying a $2 million buyout and making the 39-year-old right-hander a free agent. The Tigers picked up their $10 million option on
Where could Tigers use help this offseason?
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Twice as nice! Dingler repeats as Gold Glove winner
DETROIT -- Dillon Dingler joined Ivan Rodriguez, Lance Parrish and Bill Freehan as Tigers Gold Glove catchers when he won the award last year. Dingler’s predecessors had all won the award in back-to-back seasons. Now Dingler has that feat, too, repeating his Rawlings American League Gold Glove Award honor in
1 snub for each BBWAA Award who deserves recognition
It is awards season in Major League Baseball, and on Monday night, we learned the three finalists for each of the five major awards handed out by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA): Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Relief Pitcher of the Year (a new addition
2B Anderson wins Minor League Gold Glove
It's time to honor those who flashed the leather like none other across Minor League Baseball. Three Top 100 prospects headlined the nine-player crop of 2026 Minor League Gold Glove Award winners, Rawlings and Minor League Baseball announced Sunday. Standout shortstop Franklin Arias (No. 2 overall prospect) leads the group