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Tigers Make Surprising Decision on Keider Montero to Start 2026 Season

The Detroit Tigers made significant additions to their starting rotation in February, signing Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million deal and reuniting with Justin Verlander on a one-year contract.

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Tigers’ AJ Hinch gets 100% real on Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez-led rotation

The Detroit Tigers enter the 2026 MLB season looking to take the next step forward after a successful season. They already boast the league’s best starting pitcher, two-time reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.

Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 4

Examining Spencer Torkelson’s 2025 Stats Reveals Exciting 2026 Outlook for Tigers

Going into 2025, the Detroit Tigers didn't know what their plan was for former first overall draft pick Spencer Torkelson. His 2024 struggles suggested that they needed a backup plan for first base, which featured Colt Keith getting reps at the position during spring training.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 4

Tigers Owner Gives Cryptic Answer on Tarik Skubal Extension in Rare Interview

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason with a major elephant in the room with regards to ace pitcher Tarik Skubal and his contract situation. With Skubal a year away from free agency and extension talks going nowhere to this point, the endless stream of trade rumors all winter became downright insufferable.

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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.

Eduardo Valencia News / Bless You Boys / March 4

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #24: C/1B Eduardo Valencia

One of the most fun things about covering the minor leagues and prospects is when a previously unheralded player suddenly puts it together and goes nuts.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 4

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #25: RHP Rayner Castillo

A year ago, young right-hander Rayner Castillo was one of the fastest rising players in the system. In 2025, he spun his wheels at the High-A level, suffering from some uncharacteristic wildness and more erratic velocity.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

Detroit Tigers and Red Wings Have a Brand-New TV Home

In a move set to reshape the sports viewing landscape in the Motor City, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment has unveiled Detroit SportsNet, the fresh regional sports network poised to become the primary broadcast hub for two of Detroit’s most beloved franchises: the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings.

Javier Baez News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Tigers Announce Javier Baez News After Removal From Spring Training Lineup

The Detroit Tigers are looking to make the playoffs for a third consecutive season, and if they get there, they could certainly use meaningful contributions

Max Clark News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 3

Tigers Star Prospect Max Clark Claps Back at Critics Over Flashy Personality

The Detroit Tigers are ripping their way through spring training, and the young prospects in camp have been the most popuar topics to this point. Naturally,

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3

Tigers Owner Christopher Ilitch Discusses Team’s Spending

Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch recently spoke to members of the media, including Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, about various subjects related to the team.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 3

The Fastest Realistic Path to the Majors for Each Tigers Key Prospect

The Tigers have a plethora of talent at the peak of MLB.com's top 100 prospects list, and for good reason. Headlined by the sports No. 2-ranked prospect Kevin McGonigle, the Tigers' farm system is one that any AL Central rival will be jealous of.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 3

Tigers Pitcher Shockingly Mentioned as Potential Phillies Trade Target

The Detroit Tigers have done a nice job this offseason of rebuilding their pitching staff through free agent additions and are hopeful to see even better performances from pieces who were already present.

Brett Callahan News / Bless You Boys / March 3

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospect reports #26: OF Brett Callahan

Outfielder Brett Callahan hasn’t gotten much national notice, and isn’t yet tracking like a future major leaguer. However, his potential makes him quite interesting, and he’s already making noise in spring camp.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 3

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospect reports #27: OF Jackson Strong

There’s a wide gap between the Detroit Tigers top two outfield prospects and the rest of the farm system’s outfielders. Max Clark is a top 10 prospect in the game on most rankings and closing in on the major leagues.

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 3

Tigers New Ace Framber Valdez Turned Heads in Strong Spring Training Debut

The Detroit Tigers entered spring training with some seriously high hopes on the pitching staff following a huge February of moves to address the rotation.

Moises Rodriguez News / Bless You Boys / March 3

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospect reports #28: RHP Moises Rodriguez

This right-hander is arguably the Detroit Tigers’ top pure relief prospect. While the Tigers have a clutch of starting pitcher prospects ranked more highly,

Riley Greene News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Tigers’ Riley Greene breaks down swing after breakout 2025 season

An inconsistent second half led the Detroit Tigers to an AL Wild Card spot last season. The Tigers would defeat the Cleveland Guardians in their AL Wild Card series, yet fall short to the Seattle Mariners in five games during the following AL Division Series.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 2

What Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch Made Clear About Max Clark

The Detroit Tigers have a ton to look forward to this season and beyond. With one of the best farm systems in all of Major League Baseball, Tigers fans finally can say that their team is a consistent threat to opponents for the first time since the early 2010s.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Tarik Skubal News Announced on Monday

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal has had an unbelievable career in Major League Baseball. Through six years in the majors, Skubal has made 137 appearances with 134 starts.

Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / March 2

Spring training roundup: Framber Valdez makes impressive debut for Tigers

Framber Valdez, this season's prized free agent pitching acquisition, made an impressive spring debut for the Detroit Tigers in a 5-2 loss to the visiting Atlanta Braves in Lakeland, Fla.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Tigers' Tarik Skubal Makes Decision After MLB's Big Change

The Detroit Tigers acted late in MLB free agency, but they made a move that reshaped the entire outlook of the team for the upcoming season. The front

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 1

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 03/01/2026

The Detroit Tigers will face the Toronto Blue Jays today and they’ll have a lineup that almost teases an Opening Day lineup with their ace on the mound.

Jack Flaherty News / Just Baseball / February 26

Jack Flaherty Is Being Overlooked in the Tigers’ Rotation

The past two post seasons have involved the Detroit Tigers relying on what they called “pitching chaos.” It’s a catchy term that gave strategic elegance to the reality of simply not having enough starting pitchers — a priority that sat atop of their offseason priorities.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Pro Sports / February 25

Detroit Tigers 2026 Projected Lineup: Batting Order, Rotation & More

The Detroit Tigers are rolling into 2026, parting ways with some, while maintaining high expectations. Big offseason additions like lefty ace Framber Valdez and the return of franchise legend Justin Verlander give the rotation legit firepower.