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Analyst Believes Tigers Can Be Even Better In 2025
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The 2024 Major League Baseball postseason saw a couple of teams make runs that were not predicted by many people.
One of those teams was the Detroit Tigers, who made it to the playoffs with an incredible second half of the regular season.
The Tigers made their first postseason appearance since 2014 after finishing with a record of 86-76 and coming in second in the American League Central.
They then continued to defy expectations by knocking off the Houston Astros in the wild-card round.
MLB analyst Cody Stavenhagen recently said he believes the Tigers can go beyond that in 2025.
Stavenhagen mentioned that the Tigers didn’t lose any of their players from their playoff roster, and they have made a few notable acquisitions this offseason.
Those include starting pitcher Jack Flaherty from the Los Angeles Dodgers, starting pitcher Alex Cobb from the Cleveland Guardians, second baseman Gleyber Torres from the New York Yankees, and relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle from the Yankees.
While the Tigers may have hit their ceiling in 2024, Stavenhagen believes they could reach even greater heights in 2025 if things go in the right direction.
The Tigers will look for their first division title since 2014 and their first World Series appearance since 2012, when they lost to the San Francisco Giants.
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Tigers Are Still Trying To Sign 1 Big-Name Free Agent
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The Detroit Tigers surprised many in 2024 as they made the postseason for the first time since 2014 after finishing with a record of 86-76 and coming in second in the American League Central.
While just making the postseason was likely enough for Tigers fans, the team went above and beyond by knocking out the Houston Astros, who had made seven straight American League Championship Series appearances, in the wild-card round.
This offseason, the Tigers have made some notable improvements to their roster by adding second baseman Gleyber Torres, starting pitcher Alex Cobb and starting pitcher Jack Flaherty.
MLB analyst Buster Olney recently revealed the Tigers are pursuing another big-name player.
The Tigers appear to be making acquisitions with a win-now approach, and adding Bregman could be the final piece to that puzzle.
The third baseman has played all nine seasons of his MLB career with the Astros.
In 2024, he played in 145 games and batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs and a .768 OPS.
The Tigers entered the postseason with a wild-card spot in 2024 and likely have their eyes on an AL Central title in 2025.
Although three teams from the division made the playoffs in 2024, the Tigers will likely have their best chance in a long time to take home the title.
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Former GM Reveals His Thoughts On Tigers Signing Jack Flaherty
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/former-gm-reveals-his-thoughts-on-tigers-signing-jack-flaherty/
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The Detroit Tigers made the postseason for the first time in 10 seasons after finishing with a record of 86-76 and coming in second in the American League Central.
Not only did the Tigers surprise everybody by making the playoffs, but they knocked off the Houston Astros in the AL wild-card round.
Coming off that successful season, the Tigers have made some notable acquisitions, including second baseman Gleyber Torres, starting pitcher Alex Cobb and starting pitcher Jack Flaherty.
One former MLB general manager revealed his thoughts on the Tigers’ recent signing of Flaherty.
"I love this for Detroit!"
The @tigers have reportedly agreed to a reunion with Jack Flaherty. #RepDetroit | @jflare_
https://t.co/iXax8hx4iO pic.twitter.com/lckbHKbAmS
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) February 3, 2025
Flaherty debuted in 2017 with the St. Louis Cardinals and has played for four teams over his eight-year MLB career.
In 2024 with the Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers, Flaherty started 28 games and was 13-7 with a 3.17 ERA and 194 strikeouts in 162.0 innings pitched.
After a brief exit from the Tigers organization, he went to the Dodgers and left L.A. with a World Series title.
He now makes his way back to Detroit as the Tigers try to return to the postseason and make a deeper run in 2025.
The Tigers will look for their first World Series appearance since 2012 and their first title since winning it all back in 1984.
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Tigers Veteran Reveals His Honest Thoughts Ahead Of 2025 Season
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The Detroit Tigers were one of the most surprising teams in the 2024 season as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
After finishing with a record of 86-76 and second in the American League Central, the Tigers knocked off the Houston Astros in the wild-card round.
The Tigers had an amazing second half of the season to earn that wild-card spot.
Detroit outfielder Kerry Carpenter recently revealed his thoughts ahead of the 2025 season.
"It's exciting going into this year!"
Kerry Carpenter is fired up for the @Tigers in 2025.
https://t.co/iXax8hx4iO pic.twitter.com/S7VHIPDydj
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) January 28, 2025
Carpenter has played all three seasons of his MLB career with the team.
In 2024, he played in 87 games and batted .284 with 18 home runs, 57 RBIs and a .932 OPS.
At 27 years old, he is considered a veteran on this Tigers team due to their roster being one of the youngest in the game.
Before the 2024 campaign, the Tigers had seven straight losing seasons, but it appears like the team has figured something out as they look to build on their success.
The Tigers will look to win their first division title since 2014 and make their first World Series appearance since 2012.
Carpenter hopes to get more playing time as he believes he can put in more work to hit against left-handed pitching.
It will be interesting to see if this Tigers team can follow up a successful 2024 season with another in 2025.
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Alex Bregman At ‘Standstill’ With 1 Possible New Team
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The Detroit Tigers made the postseason for the first time since 2014 after finishing the regular season with a record of 86-76 and coming in second in the American League Central.
After completing a run in the second half of the season to make the playoffs, the Tigers backed up their play by defeating the Houston Astros in the wild-card round.
This offseason, the Tigers have made a couple of notable acquisitions, including infielder Gleyber Torres from the New York Yankees and starting pitcher Alex Cobb from the Cleveland Guardians.
The Tigers also reportedly are interested in free agent third baseman Alex Bregman from the Astros.
However, Bregman and the Tigers reportedly are at a “standstill” regarding a possible deal, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
Bregman reportedly was offered a deal worth about $150 million by the Astros, but he declined and is seeking a deal worth $200 million.
The Tigers don’t appear willing to reach that number, which may have caused a halt to their talks.
Bregman has played all nine seasons of his MLB career with the Astros.
In 2024, he played in 145 games and batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs and a .768 OPS.
Though the Tigers would likely greatly benefit from a player like Bregman on their roster, they appear to only be willing to pay a certain amount.
Bregman will be a name to keep an eye on with the 2025 season approaching.
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Analyst Names MLB Team That Needs Alex Bregman The Most
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The Detroit Tigers broke their nine-year streak of missing the postseason after finishing with a record of 86-76 and finishing in second place in the American League Central.
Although the Tigers snuck into the postseason via a wild-card spot, they beat the reigning AL champion Houston Astros in the wild-card round.
The Tigers appear to be trending in the right direction after the 2024 season, and they have acquired two players this off-season to improve their roster.
After acquiring starting pitcher Alex Cobb and second baseman Gleyber Torres, MLB Insider Paul Hembekides revealed another player the Tigers need to sign.
Which team MOST needs Alex Bregman?
The case for Detroit & Bostonpic.twitter.com/1KIl6NWffy
— Paul Hembekides (Hembo) (@PaulHembo) January 10, 2025
Bregman is arguably the best free-agent batter left available, and Hembekides believes the Tigers would be the best fit for him in 2025.
Hembekides mentions that Bregman would improve the Tigers’ runs scored and walk-to-strikeout ratio, which they finished around the middle of the pack during the 2024 season.
Bregman came into the league in 2016 with the Astros and has played all nine seasons of his career with the organization.
In 2024, Bregman played 145 games where he batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RIBs, and a .768 OPS.
The Gold Glove Award-winning infielder would not only add a productive bat to the Tigers’ lineup, but he would also lock down an infield position on defense.
After making the postseason in 2024, the Tigers are looking for more in 2025 as they try to appear in the playoffs for two consecutive years for the first time since the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
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Former GM Names The Perfect Fit For Alex Bregman
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The Detroit Tigers broke their playoff drought with an AL wild-card spot in 2024.
Not only did the Tigers make the postseason, but they knocked off the recent American League juggernaut Houston Astros in the wild-card round.
The Tigers appear to have found something with their young roster, and they acquired starting pitcher Alex Cobb and infielder Gleyber Torres this offseason to improve their team for 2025.
While the Tigers have already made a couple of significant moves, they also reportedly have their eye on free agent Alex Bregman.
Former MLB general manager Steve Phillips revealed why the Tigers are the perfect fit for the third baseman.
"Give him a bit more money to get him to Detroit!"@StevePhillipsGM says the @Tigers would be the perfect fit for Alex Bregman.
https://t.co/fGPbvbj8w4 pic.twitter.com/xilxR0leAc
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) January 9, 2025
Phillips said he believes the Tigers need a leader in the clubhouse to rally the young players together and take the next step as a winning team.
The Tigers have plenty of talent, but with one of the youngest rosters in MLB in 2024, the team needs a leader to show them the way.
Bregman could be that guy for the Tigers as he has played for the Astros since 2016 and won two World Series titles in that span.
In 2024, Bregman played 145 games and batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs and a .768 OPS.
While those numbers would be a plus for the Tigers, Bregman’s leadership could be even more significant.
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Tigers Have Made A Contract Decision With Tarik Skubal
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The Detroit Tigers were one of Major League Baseball’s most surprising teams in 2024 as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
Not only did the Tigers reach the postseason, they swept the Houston Astros in the wild-card round.
With a taste of postseason baseball, the Tigers made a couple of notable acquisitions this offseason, adding second basemen Gleyber Torres from the New York Yankees and pitcher Alex Cobb from the Cleveland Guardians.
The Tigers were led by their Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Tarik Skubal, and they have made a contract decision with him for the 2025 campaign.
Skubal has played all five seasons of his MLB career with the Tigers.
In 2024, he started 31 games and was 18-4 with a 2.39 ERA and 228 strikeouts in 192.0 innings pitched.
He led the league in multiple categories, including WAR, wins, win/loss percentage, ERA and strikeouts.
The Tigers hope that Skubal can provide a similar performance in 2025 and help them get back to the postseason for a second consecutive year.
Although the Tigers haven’t won the American League Central since 2014, they could be a dark horse team to do so in 2025.
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Insider Reveals What He’s Hearing About Alex Bregman, Tigers
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/insider-reveals-what-hes-hearing-about-alex-bregman-tigers/
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The Detroit Tigers surprised everybody in baseball last season after making the postseason for the first time since 2014 with a record of 86-76.
After being written off in the middle of the season, the Tigers not only made the playoffs but knocked off the Houston Astros in the wild-card round.
The Tigers headed into the offseason with hopes of improving their young roster in an attempt to make another postseason appearance.
With two notable signings already — right-handed starting pitcher Alex Cobb and infielder Gleyber Torres — the Tigers could have their eye on another star free agent.
Stavenhagen revealed that Bregman going to the Tigers is not imminent, with other teams also interested in the third baseman, including the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.
The Tigers want to get Bregman, but they may not be willing to spend top dollar to make a deal happen.
Bregman is one of the top remaining free-agent hitters, and many eyes will be on him until he signs.
In 2024 with the Astros, Bregman played 145 games and batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs and a .768 OPS.
The Tigers will be a team to keep an eye on as Bregman weighs his options.
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Former Player Believes Gleyber Torres Will Be ‘Perfect Fit’ For Tigers
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The Detroit Tigers were one of the more surprising teams in Major League Baseball in 2024 with a record of 86-76.
Not only did the Tigers make the playoffs for the first time since 2014, but they knocked off the American League powerhouse Houston Astros in the wild-card round.
After finally having some postseason success after that long drought, the Tigers are making moves this offseason to improve their roster for 2025.
After signing starting pitcher Alex Cobb, Detroit added second baseman Gleyber Torres.
Former MLB player Al Leiter revealed his thoughts on Torres joining the Tigers.
The Tigers signed Torres to a one-year deal worth $15 million as he comes over to the team from the New York Yankees.
Torres made his major league debut in 2018 and played all seven seasons of his MLB career with the Yankees.
In 2024, he played 154 games, batting .257 with 15 home runs, 63 RBIs and a .709 OPS.
Leiter said the Tigers have a young roster and recently proved they have what it takes to compete with the best of the best in MLB.
The Tigers will be a team to watch in 2025 as they try to win their first American League Central title since 2014.
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