Javier Baez seemingly smoked his way out of the World Baseball Classic. Baez, who was believed likely to play for Puerto Rico this year, was ineligible due to his previous marijuana use. Athletic reported this on Thursday. The three-time All-Star tested positive for the drug during the 2023 WBC, which meant he was banned from […]
Tarik Skubal’s bet paid off. The two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner won his arbitration case on Thursday, meaning he will make $32 million this year, according to The Post’s Jon Heyman. It’s a record salary for an arbitration-eligible player. The Tigers, on the other hand, offered $19 million. Pull Skubal MLB Photos […]
The best remaining free agent pitcher has a new home. Framber Valdez has agreed to a three-year, $115 million contract with the Tigers, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. The deal includes an opt-out after year two. Framber Valdez signs with the Tigers. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal has the […]
The looming salary match between the Tigers and their superstar pitcher has been called a “fumble.” Former Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson blasted the Tigers for their arbitration negotiations with top lefty Tarik Skubal, days after the sides failed to reach a 2026 contract agreement. “A little behind, but just saw the arbitration news on […]
Start creating those photoshopped images of Tarik Skubal in other teams’ jerseys. The two-time and consecutive AL Cy Young winner will “likely” be traded, according to an ESPN article detailing key points from the just completed winter meetings in Orlando. The Post’s Jon Heyman reported that others believe the 29-year-old Skubal will be traded with […]
Tarik Skubal is having fun as trade rumors swirl around him. Following Eminem and Jack White’s Thanksgiving halftime show during Thursday’s Lions-Packers game, the Tigers aces went to X in what could be quite a revealing post. “Goosebumps…@Eminem @jackwhite Are you available on April 3?” he wrote, along with a tiger emoji. The 29-year-old’s offseason […]
Tarik Skubal to the Bronx? Former Yankees outfielder Cameron Maybin argued that trading for the Tigers ace would let the Bombers “take over the entire league.” “[Kyle] Tukker and [Cody] Bellinger will shake up anyone’s offseason, but the move that would take over the entire league is for the Yankees to sign Skubal. Maybin wrote […]
Alex Bregman receives congratulations after hitting a home run. His contributions to the team happened both on the field and in the dugout. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images) Getty Images That was reported during the World Series Alex Bregman planned to opt out of the final two years of the three-year contract he signed with […]
Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty will return to the team in 2026. Flaherty, 30, picked up his player option for the 2026 season and he returns to Detroit to make $20 million. team announced Tuesday evening. Flaherty’s 2026 option was originally $10 million, but it increased to $20 million when he surpassed 15 starts this season. […]
A sleepless night in Seattle will be followed by many more in the Motor City as the Detroit Tigers will spend the long winter wondering what they could have done differently to save their season. But when it comes to one of their most questionable picks of the season, manager AJ Hinch isn’t thinking about […]