Forty-one years after 1984 and 37 years after 1988, Kirk Gibson is in the midst of his biggest October yet. Here’s how Parkinson’s disease changed a World Series legend. And here’s how the new Kirk Gibson Center is helping change lives. www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Forty-one years after 1984 and 37 years after 1988, Kirk Gibson is in the midst of his biggest October yet. Here’s how Parkinson’s disease changed a World Series legend. And here’s how the new Kirk Gibson Center is helping change lives. www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Ethan Holliday will be one of the top players selected in the MLB Draft. His family’s baseball dynasty is rooted in Stillwater. But how, exactly, did all this come to be? That's a deeper story that traces back to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

In his Pittsburgh twilight, Andrew McCutchen is still here and still hitting www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...

There have been only 15 knuckleballs thrown in the major leagues this year. Does the pitch's best hope rest off the shores of Lake Erie, where a Tigers prospect is throwing 88 mph knucklers? On the death and potential rebirth of the knuckleball: www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...

Jahmai Jones was 13 when his father, former Detroit Lion Andre Jones, died from a brain aneurysm. Friday night, Jahmai homered on his first pitch as a Detroit Tiger. On a father's memory and a Detroit legacy that lives on: www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...

Merging old school grind with new ways of thinking, the Detroit Tigers are here to stay. A 30,000-foot look at how the Tigers have combined scrappy baserunning, roster roulette, pitching prowess and daily focus to emerge as the winningest team in MLB: www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...

No longer novelties, the Detroit Tigers have the best record in baseball. Their style is different. Their player buy-in is impressive. Their record speaks for itself. “Does it work everywhere? I have no idea. All I’m focused on is it works for us.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...

A Gold Glove infielder is playing CF. A player left by the wayside is hitting .319 with an .870 OPS. In a game filled with numbers and projections, sometimes the unthinkable, the unfathomable, still happens. On Javy Báez and the first-place Tigers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...

Bret Boone is a talker, verbose and gregarious. In an unexpected mission with the Texas Rangers, his first task is perhaps the most difficult. He is sitting back, listening and learning. On Boone and the Rangers' quest to restore their prowess: www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...

Great views and bad baseball: After a brutal start, the Colorado Rockies finally face a reckoning www.nytimes.com/athletic/634...

For Kenta Maeda, an unfortunate resolution to a Tigers tenure that finally reached an impasse. www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...

Before Zach McKinstry’s on-field surge, there was off-field perspective On a house fire, the power of faith and why the Players Trust named McKinstry its first Most Valuable Philanthropist of 2025. www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...

Gleyber Torres' subtle leadership is a secret behind the Tigers' hot start. The team's culture is rubbing off on Torres, too. "I was in the dugout and I saw everybody running first to third. I didn’t do that before. It’s a brand new game for me.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/631...

Loaded crossover pod here with @chandlerrome.bsky.social looking at Tigers-Astros and all their parallels Plus bonus time from Austin Jackson talking Skubal, Baez & more. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0ulA... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=47Ck...

Pitching, baserunning, threats off the bench — the Tigers vanquish the Padres and again prove they aren’t to be taken lightly www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...

The Tigers have called up RHP Chase Lee in place of Keider Montero . Lee has taken an incredible path to this day. A failed walk on. A member of Alabama’s club baseball team. An aerospace engineering major. And now a big leaguer. www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

Casey Mize and Spencer Torkelson are finally fulfilling their draft prophecies "It hasn’t been an easy road for either one of them. To see them both now carry us is a great testament to what they’ve had to endure.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/629...

Javier Baez is no longer functioning as the Tigers' everyday shortstop. He is no longer the star he was paid to be. But playing 3B and OF, chasing slightly less and seemingly bought in completely, is he finding a roadmap to viability? www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...

Last summer, as roster moves were flying, A.J. Hinch called Zach McKinstry into his office. He told the utility man not to worry. His spot was secure. Since then? McKinstry has a 131 wRC+, playing all over and personifying why the Tigers keep winning www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...

From 2012-2021, an average of 2.6 Baseball America Top 100 prospects made Opening Day rosters despite no previous MLB experience. Under the current CBA, that number has increased to 5.8. On the Prospect Promotion Incentive and why it's largely working www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...

News: Tigers AGM Sam Menzin resigned in the wake of an HR investigation related to his conduct with women in the org. The Athletic spoke with multiple women who alleged they received unsolicited, explicit photos from Menzin. Story w/ @brittghiroli.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...

News: Tigers assistant general manager Sam Menzin has resigned from his position with the team, according to multiple sources

In 2020, Jackson Jobe was trying to throw 90 mph, and Alex Marney was coaching in a barn. Now Jobe is preparing for this first MLB start. And Marney's @PitchingWRX is a high-tech facility on the rise. "It’s like we kind of built the facility together.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...

How Spencer Torkelson got his groove back: “I’m resilient. It doesn’t matter what situation. By any means necessary, I’m gonna find a way and come through on top. I’ve proved a lot to myself in that regard. I’ve got a lot of fight in me.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...

So ... who is going to play center field? Who should play center field? We talked about about that for a long time on the latest Tiger Territory Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/30IF... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0N7...

Tarik Skubal’s life has changed. His pursuit of excellence is just beginning. On the mindset of an ace: “I just think there’s a slight difference in the mentality of being an underdog versus just being a dog.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/622...

Twice in his career, A.J. Hinch was the last cut of spring. Rob Refsnyder once got cut before his own birthday dinner. He later took a job from one of his groomsmen. On the oddities and anxieties of “trying to keep the reaper away.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/622...

Manuel Margot will bring the Tigers outfield help while Parker Meadows is on the shelf. He has experience in CF and a career .753 OPS vs. LHP www.nytimes.com/athletic/622...

The redemption of Casey Mize. The excitement of Jackson Jobe. With the rotation set, the Tigers enter 2025 with what could be a formidable pitching staff: www.nytimes.com/athletic/622...

New Tiger Territory - What to make of Alex Bregman's '98 percent' comments - Austin Jackson on Spencer Torkelson playing OF - What's up with Jackson Jobe? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5cJP... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoKI...

Before he went on camera, Alex Bregman stood in the Red Sox clubhouse and talked about the Tigers. “Honestly, I thought I was going there for 98 percent of the offseason.” As Detroit confronts third-base woes, the ghosts of the Bregman pursuit linger www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...

Tigers roster projection 3.0: A couple of big decisions left as spring training nears its end Who makes the rotation? Who gets the last bullpen spot? And are we set on position players? www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...

On the latest Tiger Territory - Bryce Rainer, Max Clark and more from Spring Breakout - Spencer Torkelson's OF foray - Some foreshadowing on the Jace Jung decision Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1R1Q... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB72...

We see the flash, the followers, the tats and the aura. Tigers prospect Max Clark is a star of the online age. But will his talent merit all the attention? “I think the great thing about Max is he’s just authentically who he is.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...

On the history of the college pitching lab and how they are currently pumping out more pro-ready arms, with @codystavenhagen.bsky.social and @ctrent.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...

A very nerdy story that shines some light on how the Tigers sustained success in their 31-11 run and how they are getting the most out of pitchers. Sinkers were the subtlety behind Tigers’ ‘pitching chaos.’ Can it continue in 2025? www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...

Three years ago Paul Skenes was an Air Force cadet. Now he could be baseball’s biggest star not named Shohei Ohtani. Just as Skenes grew into his talent, he’s now learning how to grow into his stature as a face of the league. Story on Skenes mania: www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...

Topics on the latest Tiger Territory: - Javier Baez - Spencer Torkelson - Casey Mize - Matt Manning - Who are the top breakout candidates this season? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3xTB... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvAt...

Our annual Detroit Tigers fan poll is back for 2025. Take the survey and share your feelings on Scott Harris, A.J. Hinch, Chris Ilitch and more. The poll closes Thursday at 5 p.m. ET www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...

Tigers spring training mailbag, Part 2: - Who will lead the Tigers in saves? - Explaining Matt Manning, Casey Mize - Why doesn’t Tork play another position? - Vibe check - And more www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...

Thrilled to have Daniella Bruce join the latest Tiger Territory - Her career path - Expectations for the '25 Tigers - Are baseball players different from hockey players? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5snm... Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHkE...

On the latest Tiger Territory: - Kenta Maeda a lock for the rotation? - What happens when Alex Cobb gets back? - Did DET do enough this winter? - Riley Greene in CF? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7Emg... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLSx...

Tigers mailbag, Part 1: - What to do with Javier Báez? - Does Jahmai Jones make the team? - Can the Tigers still add a RH bat? - Ryan Kreidler, Trey Sweeney, J-Hen and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...

Tigers prospect Thayron Liranzo is learning the ropes, in golf and behind the plate www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...

An All-Star in 2024, can Tigers’ Riley Greene emerge as an MVP candidate in 2025? www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

In 2017, Chase Lee showed up to a walk-on tryout at Alabama. He didn't make it. He spent a year playing on the club team, learning to throw sidearm through lessons and YouTube videos. Today he's one step away from the big leagues. www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

The latest from Tigers camp: — Why Tarik Skubal bought Jake Rogers a Rolex — Tyler Holton reflects on getting an MVP vote — The pitcher who 'looks like Jesus' — Beau Brieske's fastball turnaround — Surgery for Akil Baddoo www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

New Tiger Territory — Inside Jackson Jobe’s ‘electric’ bullpen — Casey Mize’s adjustments — Can you measure a manager’s impact? Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2I9J... YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=1F6a...

If Thursday's live session is any indication, Jackson Jobe's new curveball could be the swing-and-miss scythe he desires. “He was electric. I don’t think I can describe it with anything other than that.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...