Evan Petzold
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Detroit Tigers beat writer for @freep | BBWAA | @CMUniversity alum | Email: [email protected] | https://t.co/z3c22IOytZ
Detroit, MI
Joined October 2014
#Tigers sign right-hander Drew Anderson to one-year contract with club option, per sources (confirming report from @Ken_Rosenthal)
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Detroit Tigers right-hander Drew Anderson has spent the past four seasons in Asia, but he also had a brief stint with the Triple-A Toledo in 2024.
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#Tigers interested in Brad Keller as starter in free agency The latest:
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The Detroit Tigers couldn't get Ryan Helsley to convert from reliever to starter, but they're interested in Brad Keller for the same transition.
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Ryan Helsley: #Tigers were 'in on me heavy' as starter before signing with Orioles as reliever
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The Detroit Tigers pursued Ryan Helsley in free agency – not as a reliever, but as a starter. He chose the Orioles' bullpen over the Tigers' rotation.
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The Tigers bullpen is a pretty big question mark right now. Greg did a great job of breaking down the reliever market for us. Check it out!
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New podcast: How should #Tigers upgrade bullpen? Expert Greg Jewett (@gjewett9) explains - Is Alex Bregman's leadership needed? - Does Michael King complete the rotation? - What's the best way to spend $35 million? - Do the Tigers have a pitching problem?
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Podcast Episode · Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast · 12/02/2025 · 1h 4m
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#Tigers interested in Michael King, Pete Fairbanks in free agency The latest:
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The pitching market in free agency is moving, with Dylan Cease signing with the Toronto Blue Jays and Devin Williams signing with the New York Mets.
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Former #Tigers right-hander Matt Manning signs for one year, $1 million with Samsung Lions in South Korea
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The Samsung Lions of the KBO League have signed former Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning to a 1-year, $1 million contract for the 2026 season.
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#Tigers want to re-sign reliever Kyle Finnegan in free agency, creating mutual interest
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Free-agent reliever Kyle Finnegan pitched 18 innings in 16 games for the Detroit Tigers in the 2025 season, posting a 1.50 ERA with 23 strikeouts.
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#Tigers re-sign right-handed reliever Tanner Rainey to minor league contract (worth $1.3 million if in MLB) with invitation to spring training
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Reliever Tanner Rainey – a 2019 World Series champion – pitched two innings for the Detroit Tigers in the 2025 season, but he's returning for 2026.
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#Tigers shortstop Javier Báez reflects on 2025 comeback, seeks 'better' performance in 2026 "Honestly, I didn't think I was going to make it this year," Báez said.
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In 2025, Javier Báez stayed healthy in return from right hip surgery and produced one of his best all-around seasons since joining the Detroit Tigers.
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Alex Bregman pitched as winning leader #Tigers need in free agency Scott Boras: "How can you not say that it's something extraordinary, how can you not say that most don't have it, and how can you not say that I should covet it?"
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Scott Boras brewed up a coffee-and-donut analogy to illustrate the impact of third baseman Alex Bregman on the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 season.
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Another fun show! The great @rogcastbaseball joined us to drop some knowledge on the five newest members of the roster. Check it out!
New podcast: Why #Tigers added these five prospects to 40-man roster (with @rogcastbaseball) - How Gleyber Torres' return impacts offseason plan, infield, Kevin McGonigle. - Thoughts on Jake Rogers, Matt Vierling, Beau Brieske. - Who replaces Andy Ibáñez?
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New podcast: Why #Tigers added these five prospects to 40-man roster (with @rogcastbaseball) - How Gleyber Torres' return impacts offseason plan, infield, Kevin McGonigle. - Thoughts on Jake Rogers, Matt Vierling, Beau Brieske. - Who replaces Andy Ibáñez?
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Podcast Episode · Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast · 11/25/2025 · 1h 9m
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Six players from #Tigers earn bonuses from 2025 pre-arbitration pool, led by Dillon Dingler
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Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler secured more than $1.3 million in 2025: $762,600 as a base salary and $549,351 from the pre-arb bonus pool.
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New free agents are available. Could #Tigers be interested in these five players after non-tender deadline?
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Sixty-six players became MLB free agents at Friday's 5 p.m. deadline to tender contracts. Here are five players the Detroit Tigers could pursue.
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#Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal: 'I'd gladly trade a Cy Young for a World Series'
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Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal would trade a Cy Young Award for a World Series ring in 2026. "That would be an easy trade for me," he said.
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Welcome back: #Tigers tender contracts to 11 of 12 arbitration-eligible players for 2026 season
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The Detroit Tigers tendered contracts to 11 arbitration-eligible players for the 2026 season before Friday's 5 p.m. deadline to make roster decisions.
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#Tigers non-tender infielder Andy Ibáñez after three seasons, making him free agent
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Infielder Andy Ibáñez played hero for the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the 2024 AL wild-card series against the Astros, but he won't return for 2026.
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#Tigers roster moves: - Avoided arbitration: Jake Rogers, Matt Vierling, Beau Brieske. - Tendered: Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize, Will Vest, Zach McKinstry, Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson, Kerry Carpenter, Tyler Holton. - Non-tendered: Andy Ibáñez. The 40-man roster: 39 players.
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#Tigers avoid arbitration with Jake Rogers, agree to $3.05 million contract in 2026 season
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The Detroit Tigers have reaffirmed their plan to pair Jake Rogers and Dillon Dingler as their catchers in the 2026 season, with Rogers as the backup.
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