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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 23

Key Roles the Detroit Tigers Quietly Locked In During Spring Training

The Detroit Tigers are just days away from Opening Day this week against the San Diego Padres, and while there are still a couple of roster decisions that need to work themselves out, it has been a very productive spring.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 23

Bless You Boys 2026 Detroit Tigers prospects #4: C/1B Josue Briceño

We’ve talked quite a bit about the Detroit Tigers’ long-term drought in the international free agent market throughout our spring prospect coverage. Players

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / March 23

MLB Betting: 6 Futures to Place Before Opening Day

MLB Opening Day is right around the corner, and there’s no better time to lock in some futures before the season gets rolling. It’s one of the best betting opportunities on the calendar, with plenty of value still on the board.

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Thayron Liranzo News / Bless You Boys / March 23

Bless You Boys 2026 Detroit Tigers prospects #5: C Thayron Liranzo

As the saying goes, prospect development isn’t linear. Switch-hitting catcher Thayron Liranzo entered the 2025 season as a top 100 prospect, lauded for his potential 70 grade raw power and his ongoing improvements behind the plate.

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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.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 23

Tigers Offseason Moves That Already Look Smart, and Dumb

The Detroit Tigers are just days away from Opening Day and fans getting their first look at the roster Scott Harris put together this offseason in what they hope is a season with championship potential.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 23

2026 Detroit Tigers payroll, options, and service time

After a relatively slow start to the 2025- 26 off season, the Detroit Tigers finished off the winter with a flurry by signing starting pitchers Framber

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Why Tigers will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series

Nobody wants to say it out loud, but the Detroit Tigers are built to win right now. Not in a “maybe in a couple years” way. Not in a “if everything goes perfectly” way.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 23

Three Detroit Tigers Players Who Helped Themselves Most in Spring Training

Spring training isn't just a time for players to knock rust off, but an opportunity for others to prove to management they are ready to impact the team in a positive light for the upcoming season.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 23

Max Clark leads our Toledo Mud Hens’ projected roster

Of course, projecting the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens roster is also a sneaky excuse for one more final projection of the Detroit Tigers Opening Day roster.

Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 22

Tigers' Biggest Concern for Riley Greene Continues During Spring Training

There is no denying that the 2025 season was a breakout year for Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene. Greene finished the year with 111 runners brought home while also hitting 36 long balls, and making contact 155 times, all career- highs.

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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.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 22

Justin Verlander Predicted by Peers to Be MLB’s Best at Critical New Rule

The Detroit Tigers are taking a trip down memory lane in 2026 with future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander returning to the franchise where his career began.

Jake Miller News / Bless You Boys / March 22

Bless You Boys 2026 Detroit Tigers prospects #7: LHP Jake Miller

If there’s one player we’re a good deal higher on than the industry, it’s left-handed starting pitcher Jake Miller. Personally, I think Miller has a solid chance to develop into a mid-rotation caliber starting pitcher.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 22

Bryce Rainer Could be Tigers’ Next Kevin McGonigle Level Prospect

Bryce Rainer is the Detroit Tigers’ No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline. But Tigers fans could be excused for forgetting about him. Last year he required surgery for a dislocated right shoulder while he played his first professional season for the Tigers’ Class-A team in Lakeland.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 22

Max Clark Heaps Enormous Praise on Fellow Tigers Prospect Kevin McGonigle

In many ways, Detroit Tigers prospects Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark are joined at the hip. According to MLB Pipeline the duo are the No. 1 and No. 2 prospects in the organization.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Tigers Announce Gleyber Torres News After Removal From Spring Training Lineup

Gleyber Torres has had an excellent month of March. The 29‑year‑old veteran second baseman spent time away from the Detroit Tigers and spring training to suit up for Team Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic, where he helped his country win the gold medal.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 21

Tigers' High Pitching Staff Ranking Should Elevate Ceiling in 2026

The Detroit Tigers are approaching their Opening Day matchup with the San Diego Padres on March 26th. As the final touches are being made on the opening day roster, the Tigers can easily identify the pitching staff as a major strength heading into the 2026 season.