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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 19

Tigers Star Javier Báez Opens Up About Missing World Baseball Classic

One of the biggest comeback stories last season across the entirety of Major League Baseball was Detroit Tigers' shortstop Javier Báez. After a 2024 season where he finished with a -1.1 WAR, the worst in his MLB career, 2025 was a healthy season for Báez, and it showed.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Tarik Skubal vs Garrett Crochet: 2026 Fantasy Baseball Comparison Entering Spring Training

February and March are the best time of year (well, not weather wise), as we get into some heated fantasy baseball debates. Who is number one overall? Do you punt stolen bases?

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19

Tigers new alternate jerseys have MLB world buzzing

The Detroit Tigers are ready for the 2026 season to begin so they can prove to the world they are the best team in the American League. They fell short in the playoffs last year against the Seattle Mariners; however, things were close to going the other way, and they were good enough to get to the World Series.

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 19

Tigers release images of new alternate jerseys

The Detroit Tigers were teasing new alternate jerseys all week on their social media accounts. On Thursday they finally introduced a new navy blue road jersey with orange script, and the bright orange road jerseys with the Olde English D for Friday night home games.

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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.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 19

Tigers Boss Says Top Prospect Kevin McGonigle to Start Spring Training Opener

Detroit Tigers fans who already could not wait to see their team take the field for the first time in spring training this weekend just got another massive reason to be excited.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 19

Tigers Release First Look at Brand New Alternate Uniforms for This Season

The Detroit Tigers have released a first look at their brand new alternate uniforms that will be worn both at home and on the road this season in a social media announcement they have been teasing for weeks.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 19

Tigers Are Telling Us Plenty About Their Pitching Plans Without Saying It

The Detroit Tigers were not shy when it came to adding depth to their starting rotation. One of the early questions this offseason was whether they would ship southpaw ace Tarik Skubal out to another ballclub or if they would hold onto him for another year.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 18

Tigers Used Unconventional Method to Get Two Injured Outfielders Back Healthy

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason largely healthy despite the crushing playoff exit, however you never know what you will get when players report for spring training.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 18

Tigers Underrated Prospect Reportedly Mashed Home Run Off Tarik Skubal in Camp

The Detroit Tigers went into camp with all eyes on their top prospect Kevin McGonigle in his first big league spring training, and it makes sense why that was the case.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 18

Tigers Full Pitching Plans, Skubal Debut Date for First Spring Games Announced

The Detroit Tigers are set to kick off spring training action this weekend against the New York Yankees, and while it was already announced this week that Keider Montero would start the opener on Saturday, now more plans are known.

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The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 18

Tigers pitching plan set for start of Grapefruit League action

Action is starting to pick up in spring camp as the beginning of Grapefruit League play looms ahead this weekend. The Tigers will kick off their 2026 spring schedule on Saturday at 1:05 p.m.

Detroit Tigers News / Last Word On Sports / February 18

The Detroit Tigers Have Chosen Their Identity

For years, the Detroit Tigers were defined by what they were not. Not contenders, not complete, and in every sense not ready. That phase is over. With

Gleyber Torres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 18

Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres’ immense pain he played through explains everything

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said the hernia he played through in the second half of the 2025 season significantly impacted his performance, shedding light on his late-year decline and offseason decision to accept a qualifying offer.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 18

Tigers Topics: Have you ever been to spring training?

Spring training is officially here now that the Detroit Tigers have reported to Lakeland to begin their preseason workouts. The excitement in the air is palpable as winter fades, leaving the smell of fresh-cut grass and clay wafting through the air.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 18

Tigers Timeline on Justin Verlander Spring Debut Revealed Following Absence

The Detroit Tigers prepare to begin a gauntlet of spring training games this weekend with a schedule that starts on Saturday afternoon against the New York Yankees, and it's beginning to be revealed what the team will look like.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 18

BYB 2026 Tigers prospect reports #31: 3B Nestor Miranda

We lamented the Detroit Tigers lack of success in the international free agent market in our Roberto Campos report, but there is another wave coming. Josue

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 18

Tigers talk: What would you consider a successful season?

World Series or bust y’all! Ok, this is baseball. It’s a rare team that can actually expect to win a World Series title in a given year. Even the highest projected odds for the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers to win the World Series again this year are only 27.3 percent, and by baseball standards those are incredibly good odds.

Javier Baez News / Field Level Media / February 17

Javier Baez on WBC suspension for failed test: 'All my fault'

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez accepted responsibility for a positive marijuana test in 2023, which barred him from competing in the upcoming World Baseball Classic in his native Puerto Rico.

Aj Hinch News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 17

Tigers Manager AJ Hinch Might Have Dropped Hint on Top Prospects Debut

Spring training is amongst us, and players all around the league are shaking off the dust from the offseason. Teams are gearing up for the looming Opening Day, which is inching closer and closer.

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.

Paul Sewald 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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Reese Olson News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Reese Olson Ruled Out For 2026

Reese Olson’s season is over before it ever had a chance to begin. The Detroit Tigers confirmed that the right‑hander underwent surgery to repair his labrum, ending any hope of seeing him on a mound in 2026.