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Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images Briceño has established himself as one of the Tigers’ most promising young thumpers, but there are questions about his defensive home. The Detroit Tigers signed Josue Briceño as part of the final group of international prospects under Al Avila’s leadership, and the young catcher has blossomed into an excellent parting … [Read more...] about 2025 Detroit Tigers prospect reports #5: C/1B Josue Briceño

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Rainer is a long way off from the major leagues, but if everything clicks, he’ll be a shortstop who can hit for average and power. The Tigers probably didn’t expect Bryce Rainer to fall to them on the first day of the 2024 MLB Draft. Most of the draft-related media thought he’d be off the board before the eleventh pick, where he … [Read more...] about 2025 Detroit Tigers prospect reports #6: SS Bryce Rainer

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images If you were forced to choose. Let’s face it, if we’re all still Tigers fans after the way the past nine years have gone (and many of our frequent readers and commenters will remember 2003 all too well), then we will be Tigers fans forever. When you suffer enough, complain enough, but still show up year after year, you’re definitely a fan … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: What other team would you be a fan of?

Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Tigers landed another really good prospect at the trade deadline in 2024. Since taking over from Al Avila in the fall of 2022, Scott Harris and his staff have done a lot right in building up the Detroit Tigers’ farm system. In the early going, their two draft classes are off to a strong start and they’ve made … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers 2025 prospect reports #4: C Thayron Liranzo

Photo by Matt Aguirre/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Tigers have come to terms with most of their arbitration eligible players already. Thursday was the final day for major league teams to come to agreement with the arbitration eligible players. The Tigers announced terms with most of those players as of this writing, presumably with more to follow as word leaks out. … [Read more...] about Tigers and ace Tarik Skubal agree on $10.15M contract for 2025