Tigers fans are begging Detroit media to get over the Alex Bregman debacle

Alex Bregman is a Chicago Cub. And yet a chunk of Detroit’s media ecosystem keeps treating his name like it’s still a live wire for the Tigers — which is exactly why many Tigers fans are losing their patience.

At this point, the Bregman talk isn’t “staying informed.” It’s emotional recycling.

The fans aren’t mad that Detroit didn’t land him. Teams miss on stars all the time. They’re mad that the conversation refuses to accept the obvious truth that Detroit wasn’t the destination. It was the leverage. That’s what makes the lingering coverage feel insulting.

Tigers fans are fed up with the Alex Bregman conversation Detroit can’t quit

Last offseason, Detroit reportedly put real money on the table (a longer, bigger total offer) and still didn’t land him. Fine. That happens. But the moment Bregman chose a different situation, that should’ve been the natural end of the story.

Instead, the second he hit the market again, the same cycle cranked back up: “Could the Tigers circle back?” “Is Detroit a fit?” “What if it happens this time?” even as reporting suggested the Tigers’ interest wasn’t exactly scorching. 

And now? He signs a five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs. Which is why fans are basically pleading: stop treating this like a cliffhanger.

The more important point — the one Detroit should actually lean into — is the Tigers’ own stated philosophy. Scott Harris has made it clear they want players who want to be here. That’s the standard you build a culture around, especially for a team trying to become serious contenders. 

So when the media keeps reviving Bregman speculation after Detroit already took its swing and the player has now chosen elsewhere again, it no longer feels like analysis. It feels like denial.

Fans aren’t saying “stop caring about stars.” They’re saying “care smarter.” If the Tigers are going to be scrutinized (and they should be), scrutinize the real pressure points: Are they adding enough impact to justify a contending posture? Is the lineup built to survive nights when Skubal isn’t on the mound? Are they making moves that reflect October expectations instead of April hope?

Those conversations are more important. The Bregman rerun is not.