Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 16

MLB News: Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene, Spring Training, Nick Castellanos, Tigers’ uniforms

Happy Monday, friends. Some fun and interesting little news bites to feast on in this first week of Spring Training. First, Tarik Skubal is expanding his skill set, learning to become the team’s unofficial barista.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 16

Two Reasons Why Tigers Are Poised to Enjoy Success in 2026 Season

The Detroit Tigers had a fairly quiet offseason up until a mere two weeks ago when they made a few additions to their pitching staff. Even with a pair of new faces, it is clear that the Tigers' 2025 roster is mainly what will be the supporting cast for this season, and that is in no way a bad thing.

Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 15

Tigers Boss A.J. Hinch Tells Players They’re ‘Starting at Bottom of Mountain’

The Detroit Tigers have put together back-to-back playoff seasons for the first time in a decade. And while Tigers fans feel great about it, each of those postseasons ended with a tinge of disappointment.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 15

Tigers Skipper A.J. Hinch Reveals Where Colt Keith Will Play This Spring

The Detroit Tigers made significant improvements to their roster this offseason, but particularly to their starting rotation. Now, the Tigers have what could easily be considered one of the strongest rotations in Major League Baseball.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 15

Notes from the Detroit Tigers full squad workout day

Many of the Tigers position players have already been in camp since Wednesday, but Sunday marks the first official full squad workout where everyone has reported.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 15

Breaking Down Tigers Biggest Question Heading into Spring Training

With pitchers and catchers reporting for the Detroit Tigers, expectations for the 2026 campaign have reached new heights. For the last two years, the Tigers have been a contender in the American League with two straight trips to the ALDS.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 15

Justin Verlander’s New Tigers Contract Boosts His All-Time MLB Earnings Ranking

The Detroit Tigers and Justin Verlander reunited earlier this week. For Verlander, it’s a perfect landing spot after nearly a decade away. For the Tigers, it gives them another veteran starter for a rotation that is increasingly looking like one of the best in baseball.

Detroit Tigers News / Just Baseball / February 15

Top 10 Detroit Tigers Spring Training Storylines to Watch

Seeing the first video of players playing catch in spring training always puts a smile on my face. Maybe it’s the sound of a baseball smacking the mitt.

Kenley Jansen News / Bless You Boys / February 15

Kenley Jansen and the legend of the cut fastball

Beyond all the talk of splitters, sweepers, seam-shifted changeups, and the like, the best pitch in baseball remains the most elusive. The riding cutter, most famously the pitch that carried Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, remains one of the hardest pitches to pick up for pitchers, and one of the toughest to handle for hitters.

Miguel Cabrera News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 15

2 Tigers With the Best Chance to Hit 40+ Home Runs Since Miguel Cabrera

The Detroit Tigers play at one of the more pitcher-friendly ballparks in all of Major League Baseball. Comerica Park has a wide open outfield and dimensions that make it very hard to send balls over the wall.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 15

Tigers talk: What are your favorite spring training memories?

Maybe you’re a regular at Detroit Tigers spring training camp. Maybe you’ve made the pilgrimage once, like myself. And maybe your best spring training memory came from a story or from watching Grapefruit League action on television.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 14

Key storylines to watch in Detroit Tigers spring camp

Spring training has some definite patterns, particularly when watching from afar. First, there’s the huge enthusiasm for a few days as pitchers and catchers report and the sound of baseballs popping into gloves and off of bats rings around the Tigers’ Lakeland complex.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 14

Way Too Early AL Central Predictions: Where Do Tigers Stand Going Into Spring

It feels more than safe to say that the Detroit Tigers have a massive chip on their shoulders going into the 2026 season after not only losing the AL Central title, but being sent home during the American League Division Series.

Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Riley Greene Joins Tigers Camp Despite Team USA Speculation

The Detroit Tigers have their star hitter reporting for duty this spring, as Riley Greene will don the Tigers uniform and practice with the team. While this might seem like the status quo for MLB players, a handful of them are almost on their way to compete in the World Baseball Classic.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Verlander Reunion Could Spark Tigers' Latest Trip to World Series

It was a heartwarming day in baseball to see the reunion taking place between the Detroit Tigers and Justin Verlander. Verlander is soon to be 43 years

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Tigers Spring Training Preview Spotlights Intriguing New Additions

Going from a winter full of rumors regarding the future of ace Tarik Skubal to some massive rotation upgrades that have brought newfound optimism to Motown, it has been an eventful offseason for the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Pro Sports / February 13

Tarik Skubal Drops Wild Response To Justin Verlander’s Arrival In Detroit

The Detroit Tigers have arguably one of the best starting rotations for the 2026 MLB season. They have reigning AL Cy Young Award Winner Tarik Skubal, and now they have re-signed Justin Verlander.

Rafael Montero News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 12

Yankees, Rafael Montero Agree To Minor League Deal

The Yankees are adding veteran reliever Rafael Montero on a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training, as first reported by Héctor Gómez.

Kevin McGonigle News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Kevin McGonigle headlines 3 Tigers prospects to watch in spring training

The Detroit Tigers’ offseason has been marked by a lot of drama surrounding Tarik Skubal. Despite that, there is some hope on the horizon as Spring Training approaches.