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Framber Valdez Already Setting Tigers Records After Another Fantastic Start

Framber Valdez twirled another six-inning gem on Friday afternoon in his first game at Comerica Park in a Tigers uniform. After his elite six-inning, two-run (one earned), five-strikeout performance in the Tigers' win over the Padres in game two of the regular season, Valdez followed it up with a better outing.

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Framber Valdez, Tigers take down Cardinals

Framber Valdez pitched six scoreless innings, Dillon Dingler blasted a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers blanked the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-0, in their home opener on Friday afternoon.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 3

Game Recap: Tigers Blank Cardinals; Snap Four-Game Skid

The St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers played the first game of their three-game series as the Tigers had their home opener. Framber Valdez got the ball for Detroit, facing off against Michael McGreevy for the Cardinals.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 3

Tigers 4, Cardinals 0: A warm welcome home

Happy Opening Day, Detroit! Today’s home opener marked the warmest Opening Day ever at Comerica Park (70 degrees Farenheit at game-time), and the warmest Tigers Opening Day in general since 1991.

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Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 3

Detroit Tigers Absolutely Cannot Do This When Tarik Skubal Takes Mound

The Detroit Tigers' 2026 season opened with a little road trip to California to take on the San Diego Padres, then they were off to Arizona to face the Diamondbacks.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 3

Three MLB rookies who could be next in line for extensions

Three teams — the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates — have handed out long-term extensions to their top prospects.

Cam Schlittler deals another gem as Yankees rotation looks even stronger

Konnor Griffin megadeal would be franchise-shifting moment for Pirates

Pirates’ Paul Skenes can't wait for Konnor Griffin's debut

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / April 3

The Detroit Tigers 2026 draft bonus pool is announced

After three pretty successful drafts, the Detroit Tigers enter the 2026 edition of the amateur draft picking way down the board for the second straight year.

Framber Valdez News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 3

Framber Valdez Looks to Continue Comerica Park Success in Tigers Home Opener

The Detroit Tigers have arrived in Detroit and will host the St. Louis Cardinals for their 2026 home opener, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 P.M.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / April 3

'We Need A Win' – Tarik Skubal Fumes As Tigers Squander His Solid Outing To Continue Losing Streak

The Detroit Tigers made a huge commitment in the offseason to keep hold of Tarik Skubal for his final year of club control. The two-time Cy Young winner is undoubtedly paramount to their hopes of reaching the playoffs for a third consecutive year.

Jack Flaherty News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Tigers' Jack Flaherty Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season

The Detroit Tigers have one of the best rotations in MLB, and one player who could elevate it even further is right‑hander Jack Flaherty. The 30‑year‑old veteran signed a two-year, $35 million contract to return to Detroit during the 2024 offseason for a second stint with the organization.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 2

Tigers Reportedly in Discussions with Young Superstar On Contract Extension

The Detroit Tigers have apparently had some talks with their young rookie about potentially getting ahead of what could be a very expensive contract down the line.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2

Tigers Release Phil Bickford, Colin Poche

The Tigers have released right-hander Phil Bickford and left-hander Colin Poche, reports Jason Beck of MLB.com. Both pitchers signed minor league deals with Detroit this offseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 2

Don’t Overreact to the Detroit Tigers’ 2-4 Start—Here’s Why

The Detroit Tigers started their 2026 season on the right foot by defeating the San Diego Padres in two of the three games, and brought a 2-1 record into Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 2

How the Detroit Tigers Have Fared in Home Openers Over the Past Decade

The Detroit Tigers bring the game of baseball back to Comerica Park on Friday afternoon to host the St. Louis Cardinals for the home opener of 2026! These Tigers just spent six games on the road, walking away with a 2-4 record, the exact record they held last season before playing at Comerica Park for the first time in 2025.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / April 2

Tumbling Tigers look to get right in home opener vs. Cards

The Detroit Tigers would have preferred more momentum coming into their home opener on Friday afternoon. The Tigers, however, still will have a capacity crowd and plenty of optimism heading into their weekend series against the St.

Casey Mize News / Detroit Tigers on SI / April 1

Tigers’ Casey Mize Off to Incredible Start in Contract Year

The Detroit Tigers lost their third consecutive game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, despite arguably the best start of Casey Mize's career.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 1

Tigers vs. Diamondbacks Game 3: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 1

Tigers vs Diamondbacks: The Detroit Tigers will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the final clash of their three-game series at Chase Field on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 1

Tigers turn to ace Tarik Skubal in effort to avoid sweep by Diamondbacks

The risk-it side of Zac Gallen won out. Gallen said he turned down multi-year offers in his foray into the free-agent marketplace this past winter to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year deal, in part, to "prove my worth again," he said.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 31

Game Recap: Verlander Roughed up in First Tigers Start in over Eight Years

The Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks played the first game of their three-game series. Justin Verlander made his return to the mound for the Tigers

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Justin Verlander comments on his concerning first start in Tigers reunion

Justin Verlander did not have a feel-good 2026 debut with the Detroit Tigers.

MLB All-Star pitches immaculate inning in debut with his new team

Juan Soto has the most embarrassing strikeout of MLB season

MLB umpire got a call so wrong that it glitched the ABS system

Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena turn heads with their interaction after beating the Yankees

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Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30

Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander makes subtle social media change ahead of Detroit return

The Detroit Tigers are back in focus as momentum builds around Justin Verlander’s return ahead of his highly anticipated 2026 debut. A revamped rotation already signals serious contention, and Verlander’s recent social media activity has added another intriguing layer of anticipation.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 30