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On YouTubeDetroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 9
This Weakness Could Be Trouble for the Detroit Tigers in 2026
On the surface, the 2026 Detroit Tigers look like a pretty complete team. On top of boasting arguably the best pitcher in the world in 2025 AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, they head into the new season with a potent offense and an imposing, reloaded pitching staff.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9
Tigers’ AJ Hinch sings Max Clark’s praises after top prospect gets reassigned to minor league camp
The Detroit Tigers have plenty of high-quality prospects in the pipeline, with Max Clark being the one fans are most excited for. Clark has been reassigned to minor league camp, though, and it will be some time until he makes his MLB debut.
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 9
Tigers Top Prospect Not Included in Latest Round of Spring Training Roster Cuts
The Detroit Tigers went into spring training with the focus on one player from the fanbase, and he has not disappointed yet. Top prospect Kevin McGonigle is under as bright a spotlight as any Detroit youngster has been in some time, and he is doing nothing but hitting at a high level and looks like he may be big league ready.
Max Clark News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9
Tigers make spring training roster decision on top prospect Max Clark
The Detroit Tigers have high expectations for top prospect Max Clark. However, fans will need to be patient before watching him play at the major league level.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 9
Tigers Have Key Issues to Resolve Before Opening Day on West Coast
It seems like only days ago the World Series was coming to a close, and now Opening Day is right around the corner. For the Detroit Tigers, their 2026 season starts on the final Thursday of the month in San Diego against the Padres, before travelling to Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 9
The battle for the final spots in the Tigers’ bullpen begins 
As noted in the position player roster battle article earlier today, the first couple weeks of camp does less to change teams’ opinions of their options than outside observers tend to expect.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 9
Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes Carry Torch in a Golden Era for Pitchers
[Editor’s note: The following article comes from Athlon Sports’ 2026 MLB Preview magazine, the most comprehensive MLB season primer on the market. Order
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 9
Tigers Overlooked Outfielder Has Returned from Ugly Season with Huge Spring
The Detroit Tigers went into the spring more equipped to potentially make a deep playoff run than they have been in a long time following back-to-back playoff appearances the last two years.
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.
Kevin McGonigle News / Bless You Boys / March 9
Kevin McGonigle is the lynchpin for the Tigers positional roster battles
After a few weeks of work that generally has zero predictive value on the upcoming season, spring training is finally reaching a point where pitchers and hitters are no longer just shaking off the winter’s rust.
Detroit Tigers News / Total Pro Sports / March 9
MLB Rumors: Analyst Sees Two-Time Cy-Young Winner Traded Ahead Of The Deadline
Tarik Skubal became the hot subject for a trade deal away from the Detroit Tigers during this offseason. The Tigers eventually kept hold of the two-time Cy Young Award winner, albeit after a messy arbitration hearing ending with a record-breaking settlement for the MLB.
Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 8
What Tarik Skubal's WBC About Face Tells Tigers Fans About 2026 Approach
The World Baseball Classic is amongst us as countries battle it out in different pools as teams fight their way to the finals, and Team USA is stacked.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 8
Team USA needs Tarik Skubal to stay at WBC to better prepare for potential matchup against Dominican Republic
After Team USA beat Great Britain 9-1 on Saturday, pitcher Tarik Skubal (Detroit Tigers) admitted he may change his World Baseball Classic plans. The Americans would love that.
Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 8
Tarik Skubal is pushing Tigers to let him start another WBC game
Tarik Skubal made what was supposed to be his one and only start for Team USA during the World Baseball Classic on Saturday night, but he is not ready to leave just yet.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 8
Matthew Boyd Gets Blunt About Reuniting With Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal
Current Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made his first start for Team USA on Saturday, beating Team Great Britain 9-1 after pitching in the first three innings.
Detroit Tigers News / New Baseball Media / March 8
2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers have made the playoffs in each of the last two seasons and nearly pushed to the final four both times. Now, the quest for more than just an ALCS berth begins.
Kevin McGonigle News / Athlon Sports / March 5
Tigers Make Kevin McGonigle Decision at Spring Training
The Detroit Tigers bolstered their pitching staff in a big way this offseason, signing franchise legend Justin Verlander to a one‑year deal along with left‑hander Framber Valdez on a three‑year, $115 million contract. However, Detroit’s biggest problem last year was the team’s inconsistent offense.
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.
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.
Max Clark News / The Spun / March 3
Top MLB Prospect Max Clark Fires Back At Uniform Criticism
Detroit Tigers prospect Max Clark responded to criticism over his spring training fashion choices. Clark wore multiple diamond chains around his neck during a Feb.
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