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Tarik Skubal didn’t just win his arbitration case, he rewrote the ceiling. After the Tigers filed at $19 million, an arbitration panel handed Skubal a record $32 million award, a ruling that exposed the limits of baseball’s cost-control system and sent a message across the league.

The Detroit Tigers have made a major splash in free agency, signing left-handed starter Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million contract. The move gives Detroit a proven frontline arm and pairs Valdez with Tarik Skubal atop the Tigers’ rotation entering the 2026 season.

Detroit Tigers legend and 1968 World Series MVP Mickey Lolich has passed away at the age of 85. Lolich was one of the most durable and iconic pitchers in franchise history and a central figure in Detroit’s 1968 championship run.

Adam and Dorf break down the Tarik Skubal arbitration battle, Tigers trade speculation, and what it means for Detroit’s long-term plans, plus quick hits on the Lions hiring Mike Kafka and USL’s new Division One league.

The Boston Red Sox have bolstered their starting rotation by signing left-hander Ranger Suárez, adding a proven, reliable arm with postseason experience as the club looks to strengthen its pitching staff and contend in the AL East.

The Detroit Tigers showed both their ceiling and their flaws in 2025. After leading the AL Central for much of the season, a late collapse, a hard-fought playoff run, and looming roster questions leave Detroit entering 2026 facing major uncertainty.

The Detroit Tigers have re-signed right-hander Kyle Finnegan to a two-year, $19 million contract, solidifying their bullpen after his strong finish last season. Finnegan posted a 1.50 ERA in 16 appearances with Detroit and is expected to play a key late-inning role moving forward.

The Tigers went big for Alex Bregman a year ago, but this offseason feels very different. Despite being linked to the three-time All-Star again, Detroit’s interest has reportedly been “lukewarm,” with financial factors and last winter’s rejection casting doubt on whether the team will seriously pursue him this time around.

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal refused to sign a Yankees hat this past week telling the fan to get that out of here, that’s not my hat!”

Trade rumors followed Tarik Skubal into this year’s GM Meetings, but Detroit’s ace remains right where he is — in a Tigers uniform. As the offseason heats up, GM Jeff Greenberg downplays the idea of moving Skubal while Detroit awaits a decision from Gleyber Torres and eyes opportunities to improve the roster.