Detroit Tigers

The St. Louis Cardinals brass has made it clear all offseason long that their goal is to get younger entering the 2025 season, as they believe as though their veteran core has plateaued and that a soft reset is in order to get the proud franchise back to its usual level. To that end, the Cardinals have been making their veteran players available on the trade market — including two starting pitchers in Erick Fedde and Steven Matz. While Fedde and Matz are far from the flashiest starting pitchers to add to rotation, they should still command some interest on the trade market as veterans that won't cost much in terms of salary as well as prospect capital.

The Detroit Tigers have seen immediate results from their first round pick a couple of years ago and couldn't be happier about it. MLB prospect analysts Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra recently looked through each MLB team's farm system for one stat that stood out. For the Tigers, it has been the plate discipline of infielder Kevin McGonigle. Having McGonigle develop in the middle of the infield would be a saving grace for this struggling Detroit offense.

Tigers signed catcher Brian Serven to a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to MLB spring training, according to a sources.

Detroit Tigers have a powerhouse farm system, recognized by USA TODAY Sports as the best in MLB post-winter meetings.

The Detroit Tigers had a very entertaining second half of the 2024 season. After selling at the trade deadline and falling to 53-65, they went on an unprecedented run to secure the third American League Wild Card spot. After losing the ALDS to the Cleveland Guardians, Detroit needs to make some moves in the offseason. Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report predicts that Detroit will ultimately sign Alex Bregman.

The Detroit Tigers will be seeing a familiar face in at least a few series next season. Former Tigers third baseman and free agent Gio Urshela agreed to terms on a deal this week with the soon-to-be Las Vegas Athletics as first reported by Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Gallegos says the contract will be a one-year agreement, meaning likely that it is not a minor league deal. Urshela will have a chance to be the team's starting third baseman entering a clubhouse that is not exactly ripe with talent at the position.

After making so much noise in the postseason, the Detroit Tigers have been relatively quiet this offseason. Perhaps signing Los Angeles Dodgers free agent pitcher Jack Flaherty will turn the volume up? Flaherty was acquired at the trade deadline from the Tigers has reportedly been connected with Detroit this winter.

John Keating announced his plans to retire from TV on social media, telling fans he made the decision earlier this year. "A couple of years ago, I was out for a ginger ale with my boss, Jeff Byle, who is a longtime pal and he graciously told me at the time, "You tell us when you want to be done. "It was a wistful getting through the end of the Tigers season and now that the Red Wings season is ongoing, it just feels like it's time to share the decision." Keating has been a face of Detroit sports in both the NHL and MLB for decades, winning more than a dozen emmys during his time with FOX Sports Detroit and later Bally Sports.

Back in 2014, the Detroit Tigers were in the midst of a competitive playoff race in the American League. Looking to improve their chances of making a postseason run, they pulled off a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline. In a three-team deal that included the Tampa Bay Rays and Seattle Mariners, they landed ace starting pitcher David Price. As part of the deal, Austin Jackson was sent to the Mariners, while Willy Adames and Drew Smyly were traded to the Rays.

As we approach the holidays and turn over into a new year, the Chicago White Sox have little-to-no hope of fielding a watchable team in 2025. In fact, the White Sox have already signed Mike Tauchman, Bryse Wilson and Austin Slater, acquired Matt Thaiss in a trade, and traded Garrett Crochet to Boston for a massive package of prospects.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have parted ways with Andre Lipcius, who cleared waivers and was officially released on Monday, according to the team's transaction log. Lipcius is now a free agent and can sign with any team. The Dodgers initially acquired Lipcius from the Detroit Tigers in March, trading cash considerations to bolster their infield depth but instead of making an impact in the big leagues, he spent the entire 2024 season in Triple-A. In Oklahoma City, he posted a .271/.351/.458 slash line with 26 doubles, two triples, 25 home runs, and 89 RBIs across 636 plate appearances over 140 games.

Detroit Tigers reliever Tyler Holton posted a 2.15 ERA in the 2023-24 seasons, which ranked first among 148 pitchers with at least 160 innings.

The Detroit Tigers have been fairly quiet in the offseason thus far, but this is a team that can still make a couple of moves to help improve their chances to contend next season. In 2024, the Tigers were able to shock the league with one of the best second halves of a season in recent memory. While there were a lot of things to like about Detroit last season, there were some areas where they could use some upgrades. Currently, adding a top-end starter, a first baseman, third baseman, and a hitter that could be placed in the middle of the order are the main needs.

All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman remains unsigned, arguably the top position player still on the free agent market.

The Detroit Tigers want to win the American League Central in 2025. The AL Central champion has won at least 90 games in 12 of 14 seasons since 2010.

Alex Cobb is only a year removed from an All-Star season with the San Francisco Giants, but the new Detroit Tigers pitcher admits that he considered retirement. 2024 was a rough year for Cobb, who threw a grand total of 16.1 total innings for the Cleveland Guardians as he battled shoulder, back and hip injuries. “Honestly, that was heavy on my mind after my last start,” Cobb told the Detroit Free Press. The Tigers won the biding, signing him to a one-year deal that includes additional million-dollar-bonuses if Cobb hits 140 and 150 innings.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene earned more than $1.28 million in 2024: $766,300 as a base salary and $517,846 from the pre-arb bonus pool.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch provided an update on shortstop Javier Báez, who underwent season-ending hip surgery, at MLB's Winter Meetings.

The former Detroit Tigers infielder is on the move again, traded to the Houston Astros on Tuesday as part of a package of players for outfielder Kyle Tucker. Right-hander Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith are also headed to Houston in the deal. The Cubs acquired Paredes in July from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Former Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Bryan Sammons has signed with a club in Japan. Sammons, who was waived by the Tigers last month, agreed to a one-year deal with the Chiba Lotte Marines. The 29-year-old had a memorable August after his unexpected promotion to the big leagues. During a monthlong stint with the Tigers, he made six appearances, all as a multi-inning reliever following an opener.

Pitching coach Chris Fetter helped the Detroit Tigers advance to the postseason in 2024. He has been named Baseball America's MLB Coach of the Year.