The Majors Detroit Headlines

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 City FC has re-signed Bilal Obeid to a USL Academy contract, allowing the Dearborn native to retain his college eligibility while continuing to train and play with the club’s men’s first team ahead of 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.

Adam and Dorf break down the Detroit Lions offseason outlook, roster priorities, free agency realities, the Drew Petzing hire, and how the Lions should approach the future of Taylor Decker.

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The crew kicks off the New Year with a packed episode of Channel 4:51, diving into Detroit City FC talk, a shoutout to the indoor squad, the ongoing love/hate relationship with Maxi Rodríguez, and the latest updates from NGS Cares — plus plenty of tunnel chaos and strong opinions.

The Detroit Lions enter the 2026 offseason with big decisions to make. From contract restructures to key extensions, here’s an early to-do list that could define Detroit’s championship window.

Dylan Larkin’s third-period goal lifted the Red Wings to a 4–2 win over the Sharks, with Detroit’s balanced offense leading the way on Friday at Little Caesars Arena.