Chris McCosky
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Sportswriter. Four-plus decades. Covering the Detroit Tigers for the Detroit News since 2014. Hall of Fame voter.
Tigers roster moves:
--Decline options on Sewald, Urquidy
--Claim RHP Jack Little from Pirates
--Extend qualifying offer to Gleyber Torres
--Re-instate six injured pitchers
--Decline options on Sewald, Urquidy
--Claim RHP Jack Little from Pirates
--Extend qualifying offer to Gleyber Torres
--Re-instate six injured pitchers
Tigers decline options on Paul Sewald and Jose Urquidy, claim reliever from Pirates
The Tigers took fliers on both pitchers while they were recovering from injuries last season.
www.detroitnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Tigers roster moves:
--Decline options on Sewald, Urquidy
--Claim RHP Jack Little from Pirates
--Extend qualifying offer to Gleyber Torres
--Re-instate six injured pitchers
--Decline options on Sewald, Urquidy
--Claim RHP Jack Little from Pirates
--Extend qualifying offer to Gleyber Torres
--Re-instate six injured pitchers
The Tigers today extended a qualifying offer to INF Gleyber Torres.
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The Tigers today extended a qualifying offer to INF Gleyber Torres.
The Tigers, per source, declined $10 million option on reliever Paul Sewald, with 1 million buyout.
… Tigers also declined $4 million option on RHP Jose Urquidy
… Tigers also declined $4 million option on RHP Jose Urquidy
November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Tigers, per source, declined $10 million option on reliever Paul Sewald, with 1 million buyout.
… Tigers also declined $4 million option on RHP Jose Urquidy
… Tigers also declined $4 million option on RHP Jose Urquidy
Here's the breakdown of all Tigers' coaching and baseball ops moves today...
Tigers shake up big-league and player development staffs, restructure scouting positions
The Tigers announced a host of changes, both to the major league coaching staff, the player development staff and to the baseball operations staff.
www.detroitnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Here's the breakdown of all Tigers' coaching and baseball ops moves today...
Tigers announce coaching moves:
—Cody Asche, major league assistant hitting coach
—Billy Boyer, major league quality coach
—Anthony Sanders, major league first base coach
— Keith Beauregard, Anthony Iapoce, Gary Jones nor returning
—Cody Asche, major league assistant hitting coach
—Billy Boyer, major league quality coach
—Anthony Sanders, major league first base coach
— Keith Beauregard, Anthony Iapoce, Gary Jones nor returning
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Tigers announce coaching moves:
—Cody Asche, major league assistant hitting coach
—Billy Boyer, major league quality coach
—Anthony Sanders, major league first base coach
— Keith Beauregard, Anthony Iapoce, Gary Jones nor returning
—Cody Asche, major league assistant hitting coach
—Billy Boyer, major league quality coach
—Anthony Sanders, major league first base coach
— Keith Beauregard, Anthony Iapoce, Gary Jones nor returning
He's back...
Jack Flaherty returns to Tigers for 2026; veteran exercises $20 million option
Jack Flaherty on Tuesday exercised his option to remain with the Tigers for the 2026.
www.detroitnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
He's back...
RHP Jack Flaherty has exercised his player option to remain with the Tigers for the 2026 season.
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
RHP Jack Flaherty has exercised his player option to remain with the Tigers for the 2026 season.
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“I feel like for any person who takes a lot of pride in their defensive ability coming up, this is always the Holy Grail of awards.”
—Dillon Dingler
—Dillon Dingler
Tigers' Dingler thanks Rogers, Sienko for helping him land Gold Glove award
Among the people Dillon Dingler reached out to after he won his first Gold Glove on Sunday night were catching coach Ryan Sienko and Jake Rogers.
www.detroitnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“I feel like for any person who takes a lot of pride in their defensive ability coming up, this is always the Holy Grail of awards.”
—Dillon Dingler
—Dillon Dingler
“I feel like for any person who takes a lot of pride in their defensive ability coming up, this is always the Holy Grail of awards.”
—Dillon Dingler
—Dillon Dingler
Tigers' Dingler thanks Rogers, Sienko for helping him land Gold Glove award
Among the people Dillon Dingler reached out to after he won his first Gold Glove on Sunday night were catching coach Ryan Sienko and Jake Rogers.
www.detroitnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“I feel like for any person who takes a lot of pride in their defensive ability coming up, this is always the Holy Grail of awards.”
—Dillon Dingler
—Dillon Dingler
Also in here, Tigers re-sign Tomas Nido to minors deal.
A prelude to Cy? Tarik Skubal wins back-to-back Tiger of the Year honors
Skubal received 20 of 23 votes, with Riley Greene, Dillon Dingler and Kerry Carpenter each receiving one vote.
www.detroitnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Also in here, Tigers re-sign Tomas Nido to minors deal.
Tarik Skubal named Tiger of the Year for the second straight season by the Detroit Chapter of the BBWAA. Stunner, I know. ;)
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tarik Skubal named Tiger of the Year for the second straight season by the Detroit Chapter of the BBWAA. Stunner, I know. ;)
Players Choice Award winners:
Tarik Skubal -- AL pitcher
Cal Raleigh -- AL hitter
Nick Kurtz -- AL rookie
Jacob deGrom -- AL comeback player
Paul Skenes -- NL pitcher
Kyle Schwarber -- NL hitter
Drake Baldwin -- NL rookie
Ronald Acuna, Jr. -- NL comeback player
Tarik Skubal -- AL pitcher
Cal Raleigh -- AL hitter
Nick Kurtz -- AL rookie
Jacob deGrom -- AL comeback player
Paul Skenes -- NL pitcher
Kyle Schwarber -- NL hitter
Drake Baldwin -- NL rookie
Ronald Acuna, Jr. -- NL comeback player
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Players Choice Award winners:
Tarik Skubal -- AL pitcher
Cal Raleigh -- AL hitter
Nick Kurtz -- AL rookie
Jacob deGrom -- AL comeback player
Paul Skenes -- NL pitcher
Kyle Schwarber -- NL hitter
Drake Baldwin -- NL rookie
Ronald Acuna, Jr. -- NL comeback player
Tarik Skubal -- AL pitcher
Cal Raleigh -- AL hitter
Nick Kurtz -- AL rookie
Jacob deGrom -- AL comeback player
Paul Skenes -- NL pitcher
Kyle Schwarber -- NL hitter
Drake Baldwin -- NL rookie
Ronald Acuna, Jr. -- NL comeback player
Reposted by Chris McCosky
The leverage points are different now on both sides with Skubal entering his final year of team control.
Analysis: Reports don’t mean there’s something real regarding Skubal extension
The leverage points are different now on both sides with Skubal entering his final year of team control.
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October 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The leverage points are different now on both sides with Skubal entering his final year of team control.
2025 Detroit Tigers final assessments, position players...
The Detroit News' 2025 Tigers final grades: Position players
The Tigers weren’t built to play feast-or-famine baseball but that’s what they morphed into by the end of the year.
www.detroitnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
2025 Detroit Tigers final assessments, position players...
Reposted by Chris McCosky
The club’s ERA rose from 3.73 to 4.34 after the All-Star break, with the opposing OPS ballooning to .732.
The Detroit News' 2025 Tigers final grades: Pitchers
The club’s ERA rose from 3.73 to 4.34 after the All-Star break, with the opposing OPS ballooning to .732.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The club’s ERA rose from 3.73 to 4.34 after the All-Star break, with the opposing OPS ballooning to .732.
“He's emerging as a front-line catcher because of all that work he's doing and the credibility he's gaining and the trust that he's already gotten.”
--AJ Hinch of Gold Glove finalist Dillon Dingler
--AJ Hinch of Gold Glove finalist Dillon Dingler
Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler a finalist for a Gold Glove Award
Dillon Dingler, in his first full season in the big leagues, is a finalist for a Gold Glove award.
www.detroitnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
“He's emerging as a front-line catcher because of all that work he's doing and the credibility he's gaining and the trust that he's already gotten.”
--AJ Hinch of Gold Glove finalist Dillon Dingler
--AJ Hinch of Gold Glove finalist Dillon Dingler
There’s always the push-and-pull. Sluggers get paid. Asking them to shorten swings and just put balls in play can be a tough sell. Until you get into the playoffs and those A-swings get exposed like they did for the Tigers in the ALDS…story
AJ Hinch, Scott Harris commit to deep offseason dive into Tigers' hitting woes
Fair or not, Riley Greene became the epitome of the Tigers' futility down the stretch. He had 36 homers and 111 RBI, but also 201 strikeouts.
www.detroitnews.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
There’s always the push-and-pull. Sluggers get paid. Asking them to shorten swings and just put balls in play can be a tough sell. Until you get into the playoffs and those A-swings get exposed like they did for the Tigers in the ALDS…story
John Niyo tackles the Skubal issue: Will he stay or go? Tigers need to find an answer
Niyo: Best answer to awkward Tarik Skubal drama may not play well with fans
Scott Harris would say little except the Tigers are lucky to have their ace. But he could say more. And so could owner Chris Ilitch.
www.detroitnews.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
John Niyo tackles the Skubal issue: Will he stay or go? Tigers need to find an answer
“This was the second time I was approached and asked for more and it’s an immediate yes for me. When you have an environment that both pushes you and satisfies you, I was thrilled.”
--AJ Hinch, on signing midseason contract extension
--AJ Hinch, on signing midseason contract extension
Turns out Tigers, AJ Hinch agreed to a contract extension at midseason: 'Love it here'
"(AJ Hinch) wants to be here and we’re both bullish on the future of this organization," president of baseball operations Scott Harris said.
www.detroitnews.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
“This was the second time I was approached and asked for more and it’s an immediate yes for me. When you have an environment that both pushes you and satisfies you, I was thrilled.”
--AJ Hinch, on signing midseason contract extension
--AJ Hinch, on signing midseason contract extension
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Tigers president Scott Harris, in an hour-plus post-mortem presser Monday, skillfully walked the line between 'we have a lot to be proud of' and 'we have to get a whole lot better,' while taking accountability for September swoon...
'Can't be naïve to what I saw': Scott Harris, Tigers to take hard look at wilting offense
September happened and, as Tigers president Scott Harris said, it raised negative narratives and legitimate questions.
www.detroitnews.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Tigers president Scott Harris, in an hour-plus post-mortem presser Monday, skillfully walked the line between 'we have a lot to be proud of' and 'we have to get a whole lot better,' while taking accountability for September swoon...
Tigers president Scott Harris, in an hour-plus post-mortem presser Monday, skillfully walked the line between 'we have a lot to be proud of' and 'we have to get a whole lot better,' while taking accountability for September swoon...
'Can't be naïve to what I saw': Scott Harris, Tigers to take hard look at wilting offense
September happened and, as Tigers president Scott Harris said, it raised negative narratives and legitimate questions.
www.detroitnews.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Tigers president Scott Harris, in an hour-plus post-mortem presser Monday, skillfully walked the line between 'we have a lot to be proud of' and 'we have to get a whole lot better,' while taking accountability for September swoon...
Buried beneath the rubble of the late-season swoon and the anguish of another Game 5 loss was an entertaining and captivating stretch of incredible baseball by a still young and climbing team...
Tigers' manic thrill ride in 2025 ends with broken hearts and elevated stakes for 2026
A lot of good things happened for the Tigers in 2025. It’s just gotten buried under the rubble of a late-season swoon and the heartbreak of Game 5.
www.detroitnews.com
October 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Buried beneath the rubble of the late-season swoon and the anguish of another Game 5 loss was an entertaining and captivating stretch of incredible baseball by a still young and climbing team...
Reposted by Chris McCosky
A lot of good things happened for the Tigers in 2025. It’s just gotten buried under the rubble of a late-season swoon and the heartbreak of Game 5.
Tigers' manic thrill ride in 2025 ends with broken heart and elevated stakes for 2026
A lot of good things happened for the Tigers in 2025. It’s just gotten buried under the rubble of a late-season swoon and the heartbreak of Game 5.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A lot of good things happened for the Tigers in 2025. It’s just gotten buried under the rubble of a late-season swoon and the heartbreak of Game 5.
Reposted by Chris McCosky
The Tigers have played match-up baseball for the last two years. The Mariners haven't had to. Those two distinct approaches collided in a typically chaotic winner-take-all environment in Game 5...story
'Seagulls fly': A theory on why Tigers might be better built for Game 5 randomness
The Tigers play matchup-based baseball. The Mariners, frankly, haven't had to. Those two worlds collided in Game 5.
www.detroitnews.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The Tigers have played match-up baseball for the last two years. The Mariners haven't had to. Those two distinct approaches collided in a typically chaotic winner-take-all environment in Game 5...story