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Tigers Forgotten Former Top Prospect Quietly Putting Together Massive Spring

The Detroit Tigers went into spring training with some difficult roster calls to make, but the infield might be the most complicated with several areas that are still working themselves out.

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Skubal fans five, allows leadoff HR in WBC start

Great Britain's Nate Eaton greeted Team USA pitcher Tarik Skubal with a home run on the first pitch of the game on Saturday night, as the defending American League Cy Young Award winner made his one and only start of the World Baseball Classic in Houston.

Dylan Smith News / Bless You Boys / March 7

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #21: RHP Dylan Smith

Like Ty Madden, our 21st ranked prospect, right-hander Dylan Smith was a starting pitching prospect for years in the Tigers system. The lack of a third pitch always had Smith on the outside looking in, and then injuries did the rest.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season leaders' quiz

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 7

Tigers' Reliever Could Join Team USA in World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is officially underway, as the world's best players collide on a grand stage. Ten players in the Detroit Tigers organization are competing in the WBC.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Tigers Didn’t Make Long-Term Offer To Tarik Skubal This Offseason

Tarik Skubal is scheduled to reach free agency next winter, and it would appear that any chances of an extension between the star southpaw and the Tigers are going from slim to none. As Skubal told USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Tigers didn’t discuss a long-term contract with the left-hander this winter.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 7

Pros and Cons of Tigers Promoting Top Prospect Kevin McGonigle to Begin Year

The Detroit Tigers have been the talk of baseball across spring training, not because of any sort of results or wins and losses in the Grapefruit League, but because of their top prospect.

Tarik Skubal News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

Tarik Skubal says Tigers never made a long-term offer

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, a two-time AL Cy Young Award winner, confirmed that the team did not present any long-term contract offer during the offseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 7

What Spring Reps Reveal About Tigers Trust Level for Top Prospects

The clock is rapidly winding down on spring training for 2026, which not only means that Opening Day is almost here, but it also means that players are running out of time to make a lasting impression if they hope to be on the 40-man roster in a handful of weeks.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 6

Verlander’s Return Home Doesn’t Guarantee Tigers Recognition For Hall-of-Fame

Starting pitcher Justin Verlander is entering his 21st season in Major League Baseball, and it could easily be his last. With the career that he has had, it seems overly fitting that he is back with the organization that launched him- the Detroit Tigers.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 6

Tarik Skubal Can’t Wait to Do This with Tigers Legend in Spring Training

Tarik Skubal will be back in spring training next week after his World Baseball Classic commitment is complete. He’s part of a stellar rotation pitching for Team USA in pool play, including San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb, Pittsburgh Pirates Cy Young winner Paul Skenes and New York Mets rookie Nolan MacLean.