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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.
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?
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 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.
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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 8
What Kind of Team The Detroit Tigers Are Trying to Be in 2026
It seems like just yesterday, fans were on their couches, yelling at their televisions during the 2025 World Series. Now, Opening Day is a handful of weeks away.
Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / March 8
Tarik Skubal Drops Bombshell On Long-Term Future With Tigers
As things stand, Tarik Skubal is undoubtedly the most high-profile impending free agent at the end of the 2026 campaign. The Detroit Tigers’ ace won a landmark arbitration settlement last month for his final year of club control.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 7
Enmanuel de Jesus punches out eight in dominant WBC performance 
Saturday night was supposed to be about Tarik Skubal, at least from a Tigers fans’ perspective. The best pitcher in baseball had a perfectly fine short outing for Team USA against Team Britain, but it was southpaw Enmanuel de Jesus who put on a show.
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.
Tarik Skubal News / ESPN / March 7
Skubal fans five, allows leadoff HR in WBC start
Great Britain's Nate Eaton greeted Team USA pitcher Tarik Skubal with a home run on the first pitch of the game on Saturday night, as the defending American League Cy Young Award winner made his one and only start of the World Baseball Classic in Houston.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 7
Tigers Forgotten Former Top Prospect Quietly Putting Together Massive Spring
The Detroit Tigers went into spring training with some difficult roster calls to make, but the infield might be the most complicated with several areas that are still working themselves out.
Dylan Smith News / Bless You Boys / March 7
Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #21: RHP Dylan Smith
Like Ty Madden, our 21st ranked prospect, right-hander Dylan Smith was a starting pitching prospect for years in the Tigers system. The lack of a third pitch always had Smith on the outside looking in, and then injuries did the rest.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 7
Tigers' Reliever Could Join Team USA in World Baseball Classic
The World Baseball Classic is officially underway, as the world's best players collide on a grand stage. Ten players in the Detroit Tigers organization are competing in the WBC.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7
Tigers Didn’t Make Long-Term Offer To Tarik Skubal This Offseason
Tarik Skubal is scheduled to reach free agency next winter, and it would appear that any chances of an extension between the star southpaw and the Tigers are going from slim to none. As Skubal told USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Tigers didn’t discuss a long-term contract with the left-hander this winter.
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.
Javier Baez News / Athlon Sports / March 3
Tigers Announce Javier Baez News After Removal From Spring Training Lineup
The Detroit Tigers are looking to make the playoffs for a third consecutive season, and if they get there, they could certainly use meaningful contributions
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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