Detroit Tigers Analysis
Here's our take on the day's news
Michael Fulmer is still evolving in his new role
He still has some construction cones around him, but the big right-hander has had a successful season in the midst of a lot of changes.
Jeimer Candelario has made the leap
The Tigers’ third baseman is red hot since the All-Star break and his place in the club’s future deserves some consideration.
Quiet hot stove brings the Tigers immediate future into sharp relief
If you aren’t selling, and you aren’t buying, you better have a good third path in mind.
Matt Manning’s new slider is a difference maker
The rookie righthander still has plenty to work on, but the biggest piece of the puzzle has come together in record time.
Matthew Boyd’s early count aggression has powered a strong start
Boyd has some regression coming, but there are good reasons to believe he won’t come unglued again.
Casey Mize has been a victim of his own mistakes
No, it’s not time to panic, but the results thus far have been decidedly underwhelming.
Where has Tarik Skubal’s spin gone?
The big lefty’s fastball spin rate has dropped substantially this year, and he’s going to have to adjust.
Michael Fulmer pitched well on Sunday but is still the odd man out
The right-hander has scuffled trying to reinvent himself but took at step forward this weekend.
Matt Manning, Alex Lange optioned to minor league camp
With two weeks left in spring camp, several battles for the final rotation spots are coming into focus
Roundtable: Who is your pick for Tigers 2021 Rookie of the Year?
The BYB staff considers which of the Tigers youngsters will make the biggest impact.
Renato Núñez could fit a role in the Tigers’ lineup for a few seasons
The 26-year-old slugger won’t be a free agent until 2025.
Baddoo rakes, Mize struggles again in loss to the Phillies
The Tigers appear to have made a fine Rule 5 selection in OF Akil Baddoo
Say hello to Matt Manning’s new little friend
Detroit’s highly-heralded pitching prospect already had a lot going for him, but his newest pitch could be a difference-maker.
Keys to look for in the Detroit Tigers spring camp
There’s a lot of noise in spring training results, but there are also some signals to watch for.
Tarik Skubal’s new pitch could be the key to a big season
After an electric debut in 2020, Skubal is working on a splitter to carry him to the next level.
Tigers ink Julio Teheran to a minor league deal
A day after adding depth with former starter Wily Peralta, the Tigers continue raiding the bargain bin.
The Tigers need to call on Trevor Story
With Nolan Arenado traded, Story is available until word of an extension with the Rockies is announced.
Who’s on first?
Detroit Tigers’ infield puzzle remains unsolved.
Spencer Turnbull and seam-shifted wake
Statcast’s new spin direction leaderboard sheds some light on Turnbull’s distinctive pair of fastballs.
Matt Shoemaker could add a little depth to the Tigers pitching staff
The veteran has fought through injury after injury in recent years, but remains effective when he’s healthy.
New Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman showed signs of a breakout in 2020
Underlying metrics suggest he can keep it going in Detroit.
Tigers select prep shortstop Jordan Lawlar in new mock draft
Baseball America has Detroit taking a prep shortstop with massive upside.
Michael Brantley could make this a respectable offense in 2021
If the Tigers are going to pay for just one bat, Brantley is probably the best we could hope for.
2020 Player Review: Tyler Alexander was a pleasant surprise
The left-handed farmhand proved to be a valuable piece of the Tigers’ 2020 pitching staff.
Michael Wacha might provide some insurance to the Tigers 2021 rotation
The longtime Cardinals starter has struggled in recent years but showed modest signs of resurgence in 2020.
Rick Porcello could fit the Tigers eye in free agency
Kid Rick is gone, but Man Rick might be a target the Tigers pursue this offseason.
Garrett Richards is the epitome of a risk-reward free agent
The Statcast darling has spent years in the wilderness with elbow trouble. Could the Tigers be the one to reap the rewards?
Looking back at Al Avila’s Rule 5 Draft selections
The Rule 5 draft rarely yields meaningful MLB contributors, but the Tigers general manager has squeezed some value from the event.
2020 Player Review: Spencer Turnbull was the Tigers’ starting stud this summer
The Red Bull gave Detroit wings in the starting rotation this summer, emerging as the de facto ace.
Tigers tender contracts to all candidates at the non-tender deadline
As expected, the Tigers front office kept all their arbitration eligible players on board.
Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario could help the Tigers offense
The Twins have him on unrestricted waivers, but thus far no one is biting. Should the Tigers get involved?
Niko Goodrum went from starting shortstop to non tender candidate
Contracts must be tendered by December 2nd to arbitration eligible players