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Tigers Top Prospect Receives Nod of Approval From Ace Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers have some of the most promising young stars in the Major Leagues right now, with their top prospect turning heads left and right. Kevin McGonigle holds the helm atop the Tigers' farm system, and he's only gaining more attention week by week.

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Takeaways from the Detroit Tigers full squad look on Sunday

The first few weeks of spring training are notoriously fickle in terms of work on the field actually meaning anything. Teams run out hoards of minor league pitchers.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 2

MLB News: Kevin McGonigle, Justin Verlander, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, World Baseball Classic

Happy March, everyone! It might seem like Spring Training just got underway, but we’re also already in the same month where MLB games will return to our lives after the long drought of winter.

Ty Madden News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 1

Why Tigers' Ty Madden Was Demoted to Minors Days After Spring Training Debut

The Detroit Tigers are quite low on the Grapefruit League's spring training standings, as they carry a 2-5 overall record. The only teams below them are the Toronto Blue Jays, the Minnesota Twins and the Houston Astros.

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How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Tigers' Tarik Skubal Makes Decision After MLB's Big Change

The Detroit Tigers acted late in MLB free agency, but they made a move that reshaped the entire outlook of the team for the upcoming season. The front

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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 1

Which Detroit Tigers Prospects Are Real Depth vs Marketing Names

The Detroit Tigers are fortunate to have some of the top prospects in Major League Baseball. Their farm system is very top-heavy, but these are prospects who come with striking talent.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 1

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 03/01/2026

The Detroit Tigers will face the Toronto Blue Jays today and they’ll have a lineup that almost teases an Opening Day lineup with their ace on the mound.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 1

How A.J. Hinch Explained Tigers Minor League Assignment to Dylan Smith

Some of the most difficult conversations in baseball happen at the end of spring training. That’s when a general manager or manager must tell a young rising star that they’re heading back to the minors for more at-bats.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 28

Tigers Legend Austin Jackson Weighs In on Max Clark’s Play and Style

The Detroit Tigers have a lot to look forward to when it comes to former first round draft pick Max Clark. Clark's clear bat-to-ball skills and speed are what make him an intriguing player to root for as he continues to climb the ranks in the minor leagues to eventually make his MLB debut.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Why Garrett Crochet will upset Tarik Skubal in 2026 AL Cy Young race

Tarik Skubal has been the dominant pitcher in the American League each of the last two seasons. The left-hander has given the Detroit Tigers an edge every time he takes the mound.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 28

Tigers prepare for exhibition series in the Dominican Republic

Spring training, left unchecked, can be a bit of a drag. After the excitement of the opening of camp and the first Grapefruit League action, what follows can be a five week slog of games that don’t count for anything.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 28

The Non-Obvious Tigers Prospect Who Has Real Roster Leverage

The Detroit Tigers have a young superstar on their hands in the form of Kevin McGonigle, who has loudly shown that he could be the frontrunner to make the Tigers' opening day roster in 2026.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Tigers’ Tarik Skubal gets brutally honest on surprising World Baseball Classic decision

The Detroit Tigers have made a heartfelt move by signing Justin Verlander to a one-year contract for the 2026 season. For Tarik Skubal, the two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner, this presents a unique opportunity to learn from the idol who has greatly influenced his baseball career.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 28

FanGraphs releases new top 47 prospects list for the Detroit Tigers

By this time of year, we’re often a bit exhausted with prospect lists and rankings. Baseball America, Keith Law, Baseball Prospectus, MLB Pipeline, and our own re-ranking of the Detroit Tigers farm system are already a month or more in the books.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 28

Dillon Dingler returns but Troy Melton is shutdown with elbow inflammation

From the start of Detroit Tigers described Dillon Dingler as close to returning to full action after an arthroscopic procedure to clean up his right elbow.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 28

Tigers Forgotten Pitching Prospect Could Be Answer to Staff Depth Concerns

The Detroit Tigers entered spring training with arguably the highest upside rotation in baseball, and that still could certainly be the case if the expected rotation were to all stay healthy.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 28

Tigers release full Grapefruit League television broadcast schedule

The Tigers released a full schedule for televised Grapefruit League broadcasts on Friday. However, we’re still waiting on the details for Tigers TV and how and when games will be broadcast on local cable providers.

Troy Melton News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 27

Tigers’ Troy Melton Delayed By Elbow Inflammation

Tigers right-hander Troy Melton has halted his throwing program due to elbow inflammation, the team announced. Manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (including Evan Woodbery of MLive) that the second-year pitcher is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

How Justin Verlander helped Tigers’ Tarik Skubal disprove old adage

Life came full circle a few weeks ago when the Detroit Tigers signed Justin Verlander to a one-year contract. After the signing, Tarik Skubal described what it meant to meet and work with Verlander, whom he idolized growing up, according to a conversation with Ben Verlander.

Jack Flaherty News / Just Baseball / February 26

Jack Flaherty Is Being Overlooked in the Tigers’ Rotation

The past two post seasons have involved the Detroit Tigers relying on what they called “pitching chaos.” It’s a catchy term that gave strategic elegance to the reality of simply not having enough starting pitchers — a priority that sat atop of their offseason priorities.