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Tigers’ AJ Hinch thinks Spencer Torkelson avoided ‘major’ injury after ‘scary’ HBP

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson recently suffered an injury scare after getting hit by a pitch during a spring training simulated game. According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Torkelson has been diagnosed with a right forearm contusion.

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Tarik Skubal Hits Back At Critics Over 'Unfair' Comments

Tarik Skubal was one of the headline additions to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. However, the reigning two-time Cy Young winner announced he would only make one start in the tournament.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 11

Tigers Superstar Tarik Skubal Has Stern Message for His WBC Critics

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal loved his World Baseball Classic experience so much he unintentionally stirred up a wave of controversy. After he made his start against Great Britain on Saturday in Houston, he was expected to return to Florida to continue spring training with the Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 11

Breaking Down New 2026 Lineup Projections for the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are soon to take the field in the regular season, and as major league spring training camp starts to wind down, both in schedule and available players, the opening day roster is starting to come into shape.

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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 11

Tigers Superstar Again Named as Top Trade Deadline Candidate

The Detroit Tigers enter the 2026 season with higher expectations than they have had in a long time after a significant series of moves this winter not to mention imminent arrival of top prospects.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / March 11

MLB News: Tarik Skubal, World Baseball Classic, Cal Raleigh, Randy Arozarena, Kevin McGonigle

Happy Wednesday everyone, we’ve got lots and lots of WBC content to get into in today’s news brief, so let’s not waste any time. Today we’ve got Tarik

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 11

Three Tigers Pitchers Who Are Approaching Major Milestones in 2026

Three legendary Detroit Tigers pitchers, three major career milestones in sight. The 2026 MLB season could be a significant one on a number of fronts for the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 11

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #20: RHP River Hamilton

Perhaps we should have learned our lesson with prep pitching prospects. The Tigers have taken a slew of talented high school arms over the past three years, but so far their progress has been stifled by injuries.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 10

Tigers Bold Pitching Signing Has Silently Dominated Spring Training So Far

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason needing to upgrade their pitching staff, and they had a huge February leading up to the start of spring training to make that happen.

Troy Melton News / Bless You Boys / March 10

Enmanuel de Jesus added to 40-man roster, Troy Melton to the 60-day IL

From the moment the Detroit Tigers signed left-hander Enmanuel de Jesus to a minor league deal and camp invite back in December, it was clear they wouldn’t be able to stash him in the minor leagues and off the 40-man roster for long.

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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.

Spencer Torkelson News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Tigers’ Spencer Torkelson Suffers Injury at Spring Training

The Detroit Tigers are looking to build on a successful 2025, which saw them fall one win short of making their first American League Championship appearance since 2013.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 10

Team USA Manager Compliments Tarik Skubal Following Controversial WBC Choice

The Detroit Tigers sent several players to the World Baseball Classic, but none more significant than repeat American League Cy Young Tarik Skubal pitching for Team USA.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 10

Tigers Add WBC Standout Pitcher to 40-Man Roster in Surprising Move

The Detroit Tigers attempted to rebuild their pitching staff both in the starting rotation as well as the bullpen this winter, and that is exactly how they attacked free agency.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

AJ Hinch’s immediate response to Tarik Skubal leaving World Baseball Classic

Tarik Skubal made an appearance on the mound for Team USA in the 9-1 win over Great Britain on March 7. After playing just three innings, the Detroit Tigers star decided to leave the World Baseball Classic and prepare for the 2026 season.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 10

Tigers Select Enmanuel De Jesus, Place Troy Melton On 60-Day IL

The Tigers announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus. Righty Troy Melton, who’s been slowed in camp due to elbow inflammation, was placed on the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 10

Latest Comments from Tigers Boss on Kevin McGonigle Sound Like He Makes Roster

The Detroit Tigers went into spring training with the focus from most being on their top prospect to see how he would perform in his first big league camp.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9

Ken Rosenthal dishes truth on Tarik Skubal’s Team USA decision

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made headlines during the World Baseball Classic after deciding to leave Team USA following his tournament debut. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal recently shed light on how difficult the decision was for the Tigers’ left-hander.

Tarik Skubal News / Field Level Media / March 9

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal won’t pitch again for U.S. in WBC

Tarik Skubal is one-and-done for the World Baseball Classic, as originally planned. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said Skubal will leave the team to return to the Detroit Tigers' camp in Florida after Monday's game.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 5

Tigers’ Josue Briceño Undergoes Wrist Surgery

Tigers catching prospect Josue Briceño underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right wrist yesterday and will miss a yet-unspecified (but presumably significant) period of time, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.