Tigers Hire A.J. Hinch As New Tigers Manager and New Coaches

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GRADING THE 2025 TIGERS – MANAGEMENT

by Holly Horning Now that we’ve graded all the players, it’s time to turn our attention to management. For Manager A. J. Hinch, evaluate him for what he has done given the talent he was…

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GRADING THE 2025 TIGERS – MANAGEMENT.
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Now that we’ve graded all the players, it’s time to turn our attention to management.
For Manager A. J. Hinch, evaluate him for what he has done given the talent he was handed. You may also include his coaches as a minor point in your evaluation process. Additionally, a comparison between the 2024 and 2025 seasons will assist in your grading.
As you consider PoBO Scott Harris, keep in mind that other Front Office executives factor into the decision-making process, not just Harris. Of course, evaluate the pitching and positional talent he acquired for this season. You should also consider what he has done in a little less than 3 years as PoBO as well as compare the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Next week, I’ll have a summary report of what fans are saying and final grades for all.
In the meantime, please cast 2 votes for each of the candidates.

 

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OBJECTS APPEAR LARGER THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE

by Holly Horning Last week, readers had the chance to grade each player from the 2025 roster. Now it’s time to look at the stats overall and see what they are telling us. The voting pro…

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OBJECTS APPEAR LARGER THAN THEY ACTUALLY ARE.
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Guessing what AJ Hinch's new contract extension with Tigers looks like

Detroit’s policy keeps Hinch’s terms private. We estimate length and AAV from league benchmarks and the Tigers’ postseason trajectory.

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Guessing what AJ Hinch's new contract extension with Tigers looks like.
The extension is official; the terms aren’t. Read the clues in league comps and Detroit’s timeline to see where this deal likely lands.
MCBTB

 

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Cubs coach Alex Smith is leaving to become the Tigers’ vice president of baseball strategy.

Tigers hire new front office executive from Cubs

Alex Smith had been a Major League strategy coach with the Cubs.

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Tigers hire new front office executive from Cubs.
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Detroit Tigers hitting coach Keith Beauregard won't return to coaching staff in 2026

Keith Beauregard joined the Detroit Tigers as a hitting coach in 2023 and lasted through 2025, but he won't return to the 2026 coaching staff.

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Detroit Tigers hitting coach Keith Beauregard won't return to coaching staff in 2026.
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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/keith-beauregard-tigers-part-ways

Tigers hitting coach Beauregard will not return.
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Tigers hitting coach Keith Beauregard won’t return in 2026

The Tigers are making some coaching changes throughout the system.

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Tigers hitting coach Keith Beauregard won’t return in 2026.
The Tigers are making some coaching changes throughout the system.
BYBTB

Keith Beauregard Won't Return To Tigers' Coaching Staff

Another change for the Detroit coaching staff. Click over to MLB Trade Rumors to read more.

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Keith Beauregard Won’t Return To Tigers’ Coaching Staff.
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SATURDAY SURVEY

The Detroit Tigers were eliminated from the playoffs at the ALDS level. Since then, we’ve been able to watch or read about the teams who made it past – the Blue Jays, Brewers, Dod…

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SATURDAY SURVEY.
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The Detroit Tigers were eliminated from the playoffs at the ALDS level. Since then, we’ve been able to watch or read about the teams who made it past – the Blue Jays, Brewers, Dodgers and Mariners. Watching their players perform has given us a better sense of what this Tigers’ team needs to do in order to advance to the ALCS and World Series.
Scott Harris’ 1st roster was the 2023 one but 2 years later, it remains a largely inherited one. But this team went to the playoffs in 2024 and 2025, improving in both years.
However, we understand that this roster still needs to change in order to reach the next level. There are concerns over all 4 areas of the game – pitching, relieving, hitting and defense.
Based upon what you’ve watched or read about the 4 teams that made it further into the playoffs than the Tigers, how far away do you believe the Tigers are from reaching the World Series?
What year is your estimate?

What year do you believe the Tigers will reach the World Series?

1. 2026

2. 2027

3. 2028

4. 2029 or beyond

VOTE

 

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The Detroit Tigers Have a Pitching Problem - Tigers Minor League Report

The Detroit Tigers have a strong farm system and excellent minor-league results, but their pitching development is struggling.

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The Detroit Tigers Have a Pitching Problem.
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Tigers hire Brad Ciolek from the Nationals to head international operations

The front office and coaching staff changes continue.

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Tigers hire Brad Ciolek from the Nationals to head international operations.
The front office and coaching staff changes continue.
BYBTB

 

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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY

Last night, the results for Manager of the Year were announced. A. J. Hinch was not named a finalist. In fact, he has never won that honor given by the BBWAA although Baseball America has nam…

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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
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Last night, the results for Manager of the Year were announced. A. J. Hinch was not named a finalist. In fact, he has never won that honor given by the BBWAA although Baseball America has named him as such in the past.
Those nominated were:
Blue Jays – John Schneider who took his team from worst to first in the AL East.
Mariners – Dan Wilson who managed his team to their first division crown since 2001.
Guardians – Stephen Vogt who guided his team to a late-season surge over the Tigers to win the AL Central. He won last year.
And now again this year.
Hinch did not make the list this year. But should he have?
For the majority of the year, the Tigers were the 1st or 2nd best team in all of MLB. They garnered the biggest lead out of all 6 divisions.
But things fell apart in August and they took a serious slide and lost the division title. They still had a better record than they did in 2024 and bested analysts’ predictions. They also made the playoffs once again. Almost everyone agreed that he maximized the talent he was given.
If you were on the nominating committee, would you have put his name on the ballot for everything he accomplished? Or did the late-season slide take him out of consideration?

Should A. J. Hinch have been nominated for Manager of the Year?

1. Yes

2. No

VOTE

 

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LOOKING BACK – Part 1.

by Holly Horning Every once in a while, it’s interesting to go back in time and see how fans responded to the important moments during the Tigers’ 2025 season. Were they seeing th…

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LOOKING BACK – Part 1.
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Every once in a while, it’s interesting to go back in time and see how fans responded to the important moments during the Tigers’ 2025 season. Were they seeing the issues correctly? Did they call an event in advance? Did they remain consistent in their beliefs? Were they proven right?
We last reviewed how fans performed earlier this summer. It’s time now to review the polls readers completed for the last third of the season – August through early October. There are some interesting results.
Grab one of these polls and address it if you like. There is a thought-provoking statement after each one. Tell us what you think.

 

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How AJ Hinch leveraged his roster to propel the Tigers in 2025

Continued success around the edges will be vital for the Tigers moving forward.

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How AJ Hinch leveraged his roster to propel the Tigers in 2025.
Continued success around the edges will be vital for the Tigers moving forward.
BYBTB

 

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2026/01/27/detroit-tigers-abe-silvestri-travel-director/88070028007/

Detroit Tigers hire Abe Silvestri as travel director.
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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2026/01/28/detroit-tigers-performance-coach-aaron-spano-shane-wallen/88382962007/

Aaron Spano replaces Shane Wallen as Detroit Tigers performance coach.
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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-set-minor-league-coaching-staffs-for-2026

Dave Roberts' son to coach at High-A as Tigers announce Minors staffs.
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Tigers Topics: How much do you love A.J. Hinch as manager?

2026 will mark Hinch managing the Tigers longer than the Astros. Where is your confidence level in the skipper now?

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Tigers Topics: How much do you love A.J. Hinch as manager?
2026 will mark Hinch managing the Tigers longer than the Astros. Where is your confidence level in the skipper now?
BYBTB

 

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HARD CHOICES POLL #2 – THE MANAGERS

In recognition of the long holiday week that celebrates both Passover and Easter, we’re providing quicker Detroit Tiger fixes for our readers. Afterall, you’re either waiting for …

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HARD CHOICES POLL #2 – THE MANAGERS.
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In recognition of the long holiday week that celebrates both Passover and Easter, we’re providing quicker Detroit Tiger fixes for our readers. Afterall, you’re either waiting for hours in line at the airport or scrambling to get ready for guests.
Every day this week, we’re offering new polls for you to cast your votes and have your say. But just not any.
They’re going to be tough. On purpose.
We’re going to give you several choices for each question. One vote only. No substitutions.
The second poll involves current and past managers. You are going to be choosing between Jim Leyland, Brad Ausmus and A. J. Hinch.
You’re going to evaluate each on:

• overall managerial skills
• in-game strategy
• maximizing players’ performance
• evolutionary/inventive skills and strategies
• achievements
• level of talent vs results

Evaluate Leyland and Ausmus for their tenure with the Tigers only. For Hinch, you may also include how you see his performance in the near future considering that he is the current skipper and the final chapters have yet to be written.
Which manager do you feel has been the best one?
Oh, one last thing to consider as you make your evaluations.
Please check today’s (Wednesday) date. I couldn’t resist.

Who is the better manager?

1. A. J. Hinch

2. Jim Leyland

VOTE

 

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THE TOUGH CHOICES POLLS – FINAL FAN RESULTS

by Holly Horning Over the past week, we posed a series of 6 questions for fans to answer by voting. Despite offering polls that forced hard choices, the results are very clear. Here are the f…

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THE TOUGH CHOICES POLLS – FINAL FAN RESULTS.
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Over the past week, we posed a series of 6 questions for fans to answer by voting. Despite offering polls that forced hard choices, the results are very clear.
Here are the final tallies for all 6 questions. Do you see how fans’ opinions have changed over time?

#1 – Who is the better GM/PoBO?

• Scott Harris 74%
• Dave Dombrowski 26%

#2 – Who is the better manager?

• A. J. Hinch 84%
• Jim Leyland 16%

#3 – Who is your favorite franchise face?

• Justin Verlander 56%
• Miguel Cabrera 44%

#4 – Which owner has done the most for the Tigers franchise?

• Chris Ilitch 62%
• Mike Ilitch 38%

#5 – Who is your favorite broadcaster?

• Dan Dickerson 82%
• Jason Benetti 18%

#6 – Who is your favorite Cy Young Award winning pitcher?

• Justin Verlander 86%
• Tarik Skubal 14%

Do any of these poll results surprise you?
What is your biggest takeaway from what the fans are saying?

 

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Tigers fans reach breaking point with AJ Hinch on social media, but is it valid?

AJ Hinch is feeling the heat from Tigers fans, and he's earned some of it. However, Hinch has been forced into a no-win situation with an injury-riddled roster.

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Tigers fans reach breaking point with AJ Hinch on social media, but is it valid?
The frustration is about to boil over.
MCBTB