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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.

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.

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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.

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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 / 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.

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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 14

Tigers Minor League Affiliate to Adopt Flagship City Kitties Identity in 2026

The Detroit Tigers have company in the mascot department this season. The Double-A Erie SeaWolves, a Tigers affiliate, announced earlier this week that it will adopt an alternate identity for certain games in 2026 and call themselves the Flagship City Kitties.

Paul Sewald News / The Forkball / February 14

Diamondbacks Reunite With Paul Sewald on One-Year Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back a familiar bullpen arm, agreeing to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with veteran right-hander Paul Sewald.

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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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 14

Why the Tigers Are Viewed as One of MLB’s Most Improved Teams

The last two seasons have been some of the more fun seasons for the Detroit Tigers and their fan base in recent memory. Constructing a team that has gone to back-to-back postseasons, the 2026 team looks to win the AL Central division for the first time since 2014.

Jace Jung News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 14

Young Tigers Infielder Jace Jung Reportedly Taking Reps Across the Diamond

The Detroit Tigers have a surplus of prospects they're hoping will pan out. While players like Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark are the first two to come to mind, some prospects who have already made their debuts are still looking to find their footing in the MLB.

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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.

MLB 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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Tigers Third Baseman Cracks Top 15 in New MLB Rankings

The Detroit Tigers took their time picking up speed in free agency this offseason. However, after signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, they've gained a significant amount of momentum in a short period of time.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 13

Tarik Skubal Shares Exciting Reaction After Tigers Reunite with Justin Verlander

The Detroit Tigers' front office has given their fans a lot to be excited about over the last week. Earlier this month, the Tigers signed Framber Valdez to a three-year deal.

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.

MLB 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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 12

Diamondbacks bring back former closer

The Diamondbacks had one of the worst bullpens in MLB last season and needed to find arms to help revamp things.

Team USA and Diamondbacks receive massive setback with Corbin Carroll

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Justin Verlander News / Larry Brown Sports / February 10

Tigers pitcher ruled out for season right after Justin Verlander signing

The Detroit Tigers have Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal on top of the rotation for this season. The Tigers also added former Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez, and Detroit then brought back legend Justin Verlander on Tuesday on a one-year deal.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10