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MLB News / Bless You Boys / March 28
Tigers 5, Padres 2: Welcome back, eighth-inning heroics! 
The first game of the season was a smashing success: rookies mashing, pitchers dazzling, and a can of whoop-butt was opened right off the hop. Would the Tigers be able to duplicate their early success in San Diego on Friday night too?
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 27
Forgotten Outfielder Could Be Tigers Difference Maker for 2026 Redemption Run
The Detroit Tigers have already started their 2026 season strong, as their offense was firing on all cylinders in their opener, while Tarik Skubal did what he does time and time again.
Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / March 27
Fantasy Baseball Breakouts: McGonigle’s 4-Hit Explosion & Rookie Debut Fireworks Light Up 2026
Kevin McGonigle became just the 21st player since 1900 with four or more hits in his first MLB game and he was just one of several fantasy baseball rookies to have an explosive 2026 Opening Day debut.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 27
3 Tigers Winners From Opening Day, 3 Players to Watch in Game 2
The Detroit Tigers are back in full force, as that was on display Thursday against the San Diego Padres in the season opener. On their way to an 8-2 victory, some clear players stood out, while others faded into the background.
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.
Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 27
How Framber Valdez Has Performed vs. Padres Ahead of Tigers Debut
The Detroit Tigers came away with a statement win over the San Diego Padres on opening day, winning by the final score of 8-2. Hitters came out of the gate swinging, and that's what helped put the Tigers over the edge against San Diego, as well as a dominant start by Tarik Skubal.
Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 27
What Kevin McGonigle's Historical Opening Day Performance Showed the Tigers
The Detroit Tigers rolled to an 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Opening Day. Tarik Skubal was brilliant as always, throwing six innings without allowing an earned run or walk.
Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / March 27
Tigers LHP Framber Valdez draws Padres to open his Detroit era
Framber Valdez will have a high bar to clear when he makes his Detroit Tigers' debut Friday night on the road against the San Diego Padres. Valdez went 81-52 with a 3.36 ERA in eight seasons and 188 games (166 starts) with the Houston Astros before signing a three-year, $115 million deal with Detroit.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 27
Tigers vs. Padres Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, March 27
Tigers vs. Padres: On Friday, the Detroit Tigers will take on the San Diego Padres for Game 2 of their opening series of the 2026 MLB season. The Tigers romped to a commanding 8-2 victory over the Padres the previous night.
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 27
Don't Count Detroit Tigers Out from Trading for Shortstop
Opening day couldn't have gone much better for the Detroit Tigers. They beat the San Diego Padres, 8-2. Tarik Skubal claimed his first victory as he tries to three-peat as American League Cy Young champion.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26
Tigers’ Riley Greene in disbelief with Kevin McGonigle’s ‘impressive’ 4-hit debut
The Detroit Tigers added Kevin McGonigle to their Opening Day roster after the young infielder impressed during Spring Training. McGonigle is one of the best prospects in all of baseball.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 26
What the Detroit Tigers Opening Day Victory Told Us—And What It Didn’t
The Detroit Tigers earned an 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon to kick off the regular season on the right foot after a very exciting winter and spring training.
Kevin McGonigle News / Field Level Media / March 26
Kevin McGonigle's four-hit MLB debut powers Tigers past Padres
Kevin McGonigle doubled in the first two at-bats of his MLB career, Dillon Dingler homered and drove in three runs and the visiting Detroit Tigers started the season with an 8-2 rout of the San Diego Padres on Thursday.
Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 26
MLB Game Recap: McGonigle & Skubal Lead Tigers to Opening Day Victory
The Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres kicked off their 2026 seasons this afternoon at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. Garrett Crochet got the ball for the Red Sox, while Andrew Abbott got the ball for the Reds.
Zach McKinstry News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Tigers Announce Zach McKinstry Decision on Opening Day
The Detroit Tigers lineup is much deeper now that top prospect Kevin McGonigle has made the 26‑man Opening Day roster. The Tigers starting rotation remains the team’s biggest strength, especially after signing left‑hander Framber Valdez in free agency, but if they want to make real noise in October, the offense will have to produce.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 26
Four rookies poised to have breakout MLB seasons
These four players hope to be well-known names by the time October baseball rolls around.
Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26
2 Tarik Skubal bold predictions for 2026 season
The Detroit Tigers’ left-handed ace is the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, having won it unanimously in 2024 and again in 2025 with a 2.21 ERA and 241 strikeouts.
Dylan Smith News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Tigers Designate Dylan Smith For Assignment
The Tigers announced they’ve designated reliever Dylan Smith for assignment. They needed to open a 40-man roster spot for rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle, who is breaking camp.
Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 24
Detroit Tigers Roster Transactions 03/24/2026
The Detroit Tigers faced the Colorado Rockies this afternoon in their final exhibition game before the regular season. Ahead of the game today, the Tigers optioned outfielder Trei Cruz, Wenceel Perez, and infielder Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24
Insider explains how Tigers can become ‘World Series contender’
The Detroit Tigers are currently gearing up for the 2026 MLB season, which is slated to begin later this week. The Tigers are looking to build off the success of last year, which featured a run to the ALDS, where they lost to the Seattle Mariners in five games.
Kevin McGonigle News / Yardbarker / March 24
MLB's No. 2 prospect makes Tigers' roster for Opening Day
After a great showing in spring training, rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle made the Detroit Tigers' Opening Day roster, the team announced Tuesday. The Pennsylvania native is baseball’s No.
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