The Detroit Tigers have had a relatively quiet offseason. The Tigers surprisingly made the playoffs in 2024 after an incredible second-half run. However, Detroit’s only move to this point is signing Alex Cobb to a one-year contract.
Disappointment is nothing more than expectations minus reality. What you think should happen, compared to what actually happens, leaves you with a feeling sadness or even anger.
While we hope for strong moves, the hunt for depth continues with two more minor league signings. While the big name free agents and trades draw the headlines, a lowkey piece of the offseason that sometimes produces major impacts on the next season is how teams go about building up their depth.
The Tigers have re-signed right-hander Brendan White to a minor league deal, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. White, who was non-tendered by Detroit last month, receives a non-roster invitation to big league Spring Training as part of the deal and will earn $765K when in the majors.
The Tigers and Guardians have both expressed interest in trading for Cardinals starting pitchers Erick Fedde and Steven Matz.
The Tigers announced that outfielder Akil Baddoo has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Toledo. Detroit designated him for assignment last week as the corresponding move for the Alex Cobb signing.
The Tigers are in agreement with catcher Brian Serven on a minor league deal, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball (X link). Serven, a PRIME client, will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee.
A recent conversation between Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb and Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press shed light on a pivotal moment in Cobb’s career: when he contemplated retirement following a challenging postseason outing.
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.
The Detroit Tigers are rumored to be looking at strengthening their bullpen this offseason. Detroit is interested in signing right-handed reliever Kirby Yates, per KPRC TV in Houston.
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.
The Detroit Tigers made a surprising move in free agency recently as they signed pitcher Alex Cobb from the Cleveland Guardians a little less than two
He will be limited in the kind of contract he can secure. That’s both on account of his age and also his injury history.
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.
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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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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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.
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.
At 29 years old and coming off a dominant season, Flaherty is one of the best starting pitchers available in free agency.
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