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AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Ranking the Impact Top-10 Free Agents Will Have on New Teams in 2026 MLB Season

Here's a ranking for how the top 10 MLB free agent signings by total money will impact their new teams in the 2026 MLB season.

MARCH 18 • FOX SPORTS

Ranking the Impact Top-10 Free Agents Will Have on New Teams in 2026 MLB Season

Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field and another Iowa game among the dates to watch for MLB season

Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field and a third “Field of Dreams” game are among the dates to watch for the upcoming MLB season

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Tigers skipper gives insight on Justin Verlander's chemistry with Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez after $13M Detroit return Over the offseason, future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander reunited with the Detroit Tigers, the club that handed him his big league debut back in 2005.

MARCH 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo extension shows Tigers got the price right with Framber Valdez The Detroit Tigers signed starting pitcher Framber Valdez to a big contract but Jesus Luzardo's contract shows that the Tigers got the price...

MARCH 13 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Looks good again Monday Valdez allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits across four innings of work in Monday's Grapefruit League contest against the Rays. He struck out six.

Impact Valdez has now made two spring training appearances with his new team, and he's allowed just the one earned run across seven innings of work with nine strikeouts. The lefty gives the Tigers a dynamic 1-2 punch with ace Tarik Skubal, and Valdez seems like he's ready for the regular season. Expect him to start Detroit's second game of the year against the Padres on March 27 and once again have a strong fantasy campaign if he can stay healthy, which Valdez has mostly been able to do the last four seasons.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Skubal eyes World Series run after Tigers offseason additions | Sporting News Skubal and Framber Valdez will be tough to stop.

MARCH 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sharp in team debut Valdez allowed two hits across three scoreless innings of work in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta. He struck out three.

Impact Making his first spring start for the Tigers since inking a three-year, $115 million contract earlier this month, Valdez looked sharp across his 43 pitches. He threw 30 of those pitches for strikes and managed to scatter two harmless singles. The 32-year-old southpaw figures to slot in to the No. 2 spot in Detroit's rotation behind ace Tarik Skubal, giving the Tigers two of the top left-handed starters in the American League. Valdez has made at least 28 regular-season starts in each of the last four years, and he's compiled a sparkling 3.21 ERA during that time, making him an attractive fantasy option in his first season in Detroit.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Spring training roundup: Framber Valdez makes impressive debut for Tigers Deadspin | Spring training roundup: Framber Valdez makes impressive debut for Tigers

MARCH 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Something old amid all the new in Framber's Tigers spring debut LAKELAND, Fla. – Monday marked the Tigers debut for Framber Valdez. But as the big lefty sinkerballer took the mound at Publix Field at Joke...

MARCH 2 • MLB.COM

Framber Valdez throws 3 scoreless innings in spring debut for the Detroit Tigers

Framber Valdez struck out three while throwing 30 of 43 pitches for strikes in the left-hander’s spring training debut for the Detroit Tigers

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Here are Tigers' financial implications for deferring Justin Verlander, Framber Valdez contracts For years, the Detroit Tigers have lived in the shadow of Major League Baseball’s modern financial arms race. The Los Angeles Dodgers defer...

FEBRUARY 28 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is expected to miss the start of season due to elbow inflammation

Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Tigers linked to Padres star in blockbuster trade The Detroit Tigers are pushing all of their chips to the center of the table and going all-in on the 2026 season. That became evident once t...

FEBRUARY 26 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Another Tigers rotation injury explains late offseason free agency blitz The Detroit Tigers had an aggressive end to the offseason, not only bringing in Framber Valdez on a creative three-year deal, but also reuni...

FEBRUARY 25 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Verlander and Valdez will get final payments of $31 million deferred money from Tigers in 2039

Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 millio...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Tigers fans are still suspicious of a Tarik Skubal trade despite insider reassurances Framber Valdez signing with the Detroit tigers seemingly came out of nowhere and fans aren't convinced by assurances that the team won't tra...

FEBRUARY 18 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Heartbreaking: It's time to give Chris Ilitch his flowers for Framber Valdez signing It’s not always easy to hand out praise in Detroit — not after years of cutting corners, slashing payroll, and preaching "patience" disguise...

FEBRUARY 17 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers paying Framber Valdez wasn't disrepect — it was showing respect to Tarik Skubal In the world of Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers, things are tense. At least, that's what the media would have you believe. From the bord...

FEBRUARY 16 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Framber Valdez leaves Astros with grateful words after $115M Tigers move Framber Valdez spent the first six years of his MLB career with the Houston Astros. Valdez debuted for the Astros in August 2018 and earned two All-Star selections with the club.

FEBRUARY 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tigers fans reacting to Framber Valdez's cross-up situation provided funny social media moment Fans had a little fun with Framber Valdez's 2025 cross-up incident after his signing with the Tigers.

FEBRUARY 13 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Full details of Framber Valdez's record-breaking contract with Tigers revealed For years, Detroit Tigers fans have watched other big-market contenders weaponize creativity: deferred money, opt-outs, escalators, and ince...

FEBRUARY 13 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers' harsh Reese Olson lesson should serve as warning for future plans Lost in the vibes of the Detroit Tigers signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander over the past week is the fact that Reese Olson will mis...

FEBRUARY 13 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

How Tigers manager wined and dined Framber Valdez to Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch flew to Florida and took Framber Valdez out to dinner during the free agent process.

FEBRUARY 12 • USATODAY.COM

Framber Valdez's wife Isamal shares powerful prayer after his $115M Tigers move All-Star pitcher Framber Valdez signed a three-year contract with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Valdez and his family received a heartfelt welcome in Detroit at his introductory p...

FEBRUARY 12 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

Ranking the Impact Top-10 Free Agents Will Have on New Teams in 2026 MLB Season

Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field and another Iowa game among the dates to watch for MLB season

Framber Valdez throws 3 scoreless innings in spring debut for the Detroit Tigers

Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is expected to miss the start of season due to elbow inflammation

Verlander and Valdez will get final payments of $31 million deferred money from Tigers in 2039