Chris McCosky
@cmccosky.bsky.social
Sportswriter. Four-plus decades. Covering the Detroit Tigers for the Detroit News since 2014. Hall of Fame voter.
Not being able to play was bad enough. But for Matt Vierling, the worst part was not being able to contribute inside the clubhouse, especially during the September slide. "It motivates you not to be in that position ever again."...story
With injuries and anguish behind him, Tigers' Matt Vierling ready to reclaim role
As much as it stung not being able to play last season, the helplessness he felt in the clubhouse was worse. Vierling wants never to feel that again.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Not being able to play was bad enough. But for Matt Vierling, the worst part was not being able to contribute inside the clubhouse, especially during the September slide. "It motivates you not to be in that position ever again."...story
Lynn Henning has the details on Tigers' international signing day haul...
Tigers' international signings led by $2.3M bonus for Venezuelan catcher Manuel Bolivar
The Tigers on Thursday grabbed a cache of teen talent from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Lynn Henning has the details on Tigers' international signing day haul...
The Tigers' final offer to Tarik Skubal before numbers were filed was $19.8 million. But it was their final offer only because the agent cut off negotiations without making a counteroffer prior to the deadline. Context...
McCosky: Facts minus context clouding run-up to Skubal arbitration hearing
Does agent Scott Boras have a higher goal for the pending arbitration hearing with the Tigers, like using it to expose the folly of the system?
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January 15, 2026 at 1:12 AM
The Tigers' final offer to Tarik Skubal before numbers were filed was $19.8 million. But it was their final offer only because the agent cut off negotiations without making a counteroffer prior to the deadline. Context...
'A reliable guy': Unfazed by a turbulent season and abrupt role changes, Colt Keith, still just 24, feels primed to showcase the best version of himself in 2026 ...story
Could Colt Keith be catalyst for Tigers' internal offensive growth in '26?
No player's role was impacted more by the return of Gleyber Torres than Colt Keith. Yet, you'd never know it by his upbeat reaction to the news.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
'A reliable guy': Unfazed by a turbulent season and abrupt role changes, Colt Keith, still just 24, feels primed to showcase the best version of himself in 2026 ...story
He was part of the beta test for the pitching chaos strategy that helped propel the Tigers into the playoffs in 2024 and now lefty Bryan Sammons is back in the organization...
Tigers bring back lefty Bryan Sammons on minor league deal with camp invite
He was part of the beta test for the pitching chaos strategy that helped propel the Tigers into the playoffs in 2024.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:58 PM
He was part of the beta test for the pitching chaos strategy that helped propel the Tigers into the playoffs in 2024 and now lefty Bryan Sammons is back in the organization...
An attempt to shine a calmer light on the Skubal arbitration situation…
McCosky: Seeking logic in illogical $13 million gap between Tigers, Tarik Skubal
There's never been a case like the one Tigers ace Tarik Skubal could be presenting to the arbitration panel.
www.detroitnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
An attempt to shine a calmer light on the Skubal arbitration situation…
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Are Tigers and Tarik Skubal veering toward an arbitration hearing? Not necessarily, though the two-time Cy Young winner was the only arb-eligible Tiger who didn't agree to a deal Thursday...story
Tigers avoid arbitration with six of eight eligible players
The Tigers were expected to reach settlements with all eight of their eligible players.
www.detroitnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Are Tigers and Tarik Skubal veering toward an arbitration hearing? Not necessarily, though the two-time Cy Young winner was the only arb-eligible Tiger who didn't agree to a deal Thursday...story
Updated....
Are Tigers and Tarik Skubal veering toward an arbitration hearing? Not necessarily, though the two-time Cy Young winner was the only arb-eligible Tiger who didn't agree to a deal Thursday...story
Tigers avoid arbitration with six of eight eligible players
The Tigers were expected to reach settlements with all eight of their eligible players.
www.detroitnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Updated....
Tigers filed for $19 million
Skubal/Boras filed at $32
--Largest arb award for starting pitcher, David Price, $19.7 in 2015. Largest arb award ever, Juan Soto, $31 million in 2023.
--Sides can still negotiate a deal before hearing
Skubal/Boras filed at $32
--Largest arb award for starting pitcher, David Price, $19.7 in 2015. Largest arb award ever, Juan Soto, $31 million in 2023.
--Sides can still negotiate a deal before hearing
January 9, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Tigers filed for $19 million
Skubal/Boras filed at $32
--Largest arb award for starting pitcher, David Price, $19.7 in 2015. Largest arb award ever, Juan Soto, $31 million in 2023.
--Sides can still negotiate a deal before hearing
Skubal/Boras filed at $32
--Largest arb award for starting pitcher, David Price, $19.7 in 2015. Largest arb award ever, Juan Soto, $31 million in 2023.
--Sides can still negotiate a deal before hearing
Are Tigers and Tarik Skubal veering toward an arbitration hearing? Not necessarily, though the two-time Cy Young winner was the only arb-eligible Tiger who didn't agree to a deal Thursday...story
Tigers avoid arbitration with six of eight eligible players
The Tigers were expected to reach settlements with all eight of their eligible players.
www.detroitnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Are Tigers and Tarik Skubal veering toward an arbitration hearing? Not necessarily, though the two-time Cy Young winner was the only arb-eligible Tiger who didn't agree to a deal Thursday...story
Tigers avoided arbitration with seven of eight eligible players:
Mize ($6.15 million)
Greene ($5 million)
McKinstry ($4.2 million)
Torkelson ($4.075 million)
Vest ($3.95 million)
Carpenter ($3.275 million)
Holton ($1.575 million)
Skubal -- headed to arbitration for now
Mize ($6.15 million)
Greene ($5 million)
McKinstry ($4.2 million)
Torkelson ($4.075 million)
Vest ($3.95 million)
Carpenter ($3.275 million)
Holton ($1.575 million)
Skubal -- headed to arbitration for now
January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Tigers avoided arbitration with seven of eight eligible players:
Mize ($6.15 million)
Greene ($5 million)
McKinstry ($4.2 million)
Torkelson ($4.075 million)
Vest ($3.95 million)
Carpenter ($3.275 million)
Holton ($1.575 million)
Skubal -- headed to arbitration for now
Mize ($6.15 million)
Greene ($5 million)
McKinstry ($4.2 million)
Torkelson ($4.075 million)
Vest ($3.95 million)
Carpenter ($3.275 million)
Holton ($1.575 million)
Skubal -- headed to arbitration for now
No agreement between the Tigers and Tarik Skubal today. Both sides can continue to negotiate. The Tigers don't typically negotiate between now and the hearings. This case might be different. Skubal is going to get anywhere between $20 million and $30 million, so it's going to take some time
January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
No agreement between the Tigers and Tarik Skubal today. Both sides can continue to negotiate. The Tigers don't typically negotiate between now and the hearings. This case might be different. Skubal is going to get anywhere between $20 million and $30 million, so it's going to take some time
Tigers in agreement with Kerry Carpenter, one year, $3.275 million, avoiding arbitration. Confirmed
January 8, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Tigers in agreement with Kerry Carpenter, one year, $3.275 million, avoiding arbitration. Confirmed
Tigers avoid arbitration with Casey Mize, one year, $6.15 million
January 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Tigers avoid arbitration with Casey Mize, one year, $6.15 million
Tigers avoid arbitration with Zach McKinstry, $4.2 million
January 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Tigers avoid arbitration with Zach McKinstry, $4.2 million
Tigers have avoided arbitration with Spencer Torkelson ($4.075 million), Riley Greene ($5 million) and Will Vest ($3.95 million). More to come...
January 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Tigers have avoided arbitration with Spencer Torkelson ($4.075 million), Riley Greene ($5 million) and Will Vest ($3.95 million). More to come...
The Tigers have traded Justyn-Henry Malloy to the Tampa Bay Rays for a cash consideration.
January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Tigers have traded Justyn-Henry Malloy to the Tampa Bay Rays for a cash consideration.
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The Tigers might have to build an additional wing at their Joker Marchant Stadium clubhouse to house all the extra relief pitchers coming to camp.
Tigers add Scott Effross to growing fleet of bullpen candidates
The Tigers might have to build an additional wing at their Joker Marchant Stadium clubhouse to house all the extra relief pitchers coming to camp.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The Tigers might have to build an additional wing at their Joker Marchant Stadium clubhouse to house all the extra relief pitchers coming to camp.
This is going to get confusing for @jasonbeck.bsky.social … ha
Jason Beck, Kyle Whittingham’s offensive coordinator at Utah, will take the same position at Michigan.
Michigan will hire Utah's Jason Beck as offensive coordinator
Jason Beck, Kyle Whittingham’s offensive coordinator at Utah, will take the same position at Michigan.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:49 PM
This is going to get confusing for @jasonbeck.bsky.social … ha
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“I did have a fair amount of interest. I just tried to navigate those teams and those offers. But I knew the Tigers were going to be there all the way and it finally came together. I was super happy to be back.”
--Kyle Finnegan
--Kyle Finnegan
'You just want to win': Kyle Finnegan hungry to finish the job with Tigers
Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan said he feels “hungrier than ever” this offseason and part of that is leaving last season with some unfinished business.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“I did have a fair amount of interest. I just tried to navigate those teams and those offers. But I knew the Tigers were going to be there all the way and it finally came together. I was super happy to be back.”
--Kyle Finnegan
--Kyle Finnegan
“I did have a fair amount of interest. I just tried to navigate those teams and those offers. But I knew the Tigers were going to be there all the way and it finally came together. I was super happy to be back.”
--Kyle Finnegan
--Kyle Finnegan
'You just want to win': Kyle Finnegan hungry to finish the job with Tigers
Tigers reliever Kyle Finnegan said he feels “hungrier than ever” this offseason and part of that is leaving last season with some unfinished business.
www.detroitnews.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“I did have a fair amount of interest. I just tried to navigate those teams and those offers. But I knew the Tigers were going to be there all the way and it finally came together. I was super happy to be back.”
--Kyle Finnegan
--Kyle Finnegan
The Tigers DFA’d Justyn-Henry Malloy to clear roster space for Kyle Finnegan, whose deal is now official
December 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The Tigers DFA’d Justyn-Henry Malloy to clear roster space for Kyle Finnegan, whose deal is now official
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There's irony in the union of the game's active saves leader and a team that doesn't assign bullpen roles, but Kenley Jansen seems genuinely on board.
For newest Tiger Kenley Jansen, an early vision comes true 18 years later
There's irony in the union of the game's active saves leader and a team that doesn't assign bullpen roles, but Kenley Jansen seems genuinely on board.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
There's irony in the union of the game's active saves leader and a team that doesn't assign bullpen roles, but Kenley Jansen seems genuinely on board.
Reposted by Chris McCosky
When Drew Anderson and the Tigers organization parted ways early in the 2024 season, there remained a quiet hope that he could one day return.
Drew Anderson 'happy to come back' to Tigers after two strong seasons in Korea
When Drew Anderson and the Tigers organization parted ways early in the 2024 season, there remained a quiet hope that he could one day return.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
When Drew Anderson and the Tigers organization parted ways early in the 2024 season, there remained a quiet hope that he could one day return.
"You see unbelievable things going on with the Tigers. These guys, they are such a good team and I want to be a part of it. I want to help them get to the next level.”
--Kenley Jansen
--Kenley Jansen
For newest Tiger Kenley Jansen, an early vision comes true 18 years later
There's irony in the union of the game's active saves leader and a team that doesn't assign bullpen roles, but Kenley Jansen seems genuinely on board.
www.detroitnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
"You see unbelievable things going on with the Tigers. These guys, they are such a good team and I want to be a part of it. I want to help them get to the next level.”
--Kenley Jansen
--Kenley Jansen