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What Role Tigers Prospect Kevin McGonigle Would Play if He's Actually Called Up

Without a doubt, Detroit Tigers' star prospect Kevin McGonigle has swarmed the conversations in spring training. Everyone wants an opportunity to see the 21-year-old phenom.

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Tigers set their Spring Breakout roster for Friday’s exhibition

The Spring Breakout series has been a pretty big hit with fans since its implementation back in 2024. For Detroit Tigers fans, the farm system vs. farm system exhibition have has offered first looks at the Tigers’ top picks from the previous summer’s draft the past two years, often with eye-popping results.

Kelvis Salcedo News / Bless You Boys / March 18

Bless You Boys 2026 Detroit Tigers prospects #13: RHP Kelvis Salcedo

While it feels like the baseball gods have laid low every Detroit Tigers pitcher under the age of 22, that’s not strictly true. One of the best stories at the A-ball levels last summer was the emergence of right-hander Kelvis Salcedo.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 18

Tigers Release 2026 Spring Breakout Roster Loaded With Top Talent

The Detroit Tigers lineup for the 2026 Spring Breakout game on Friday, March 20, at 7:35 p.m. will be incredibly stacked. With headline players like Max Clark, Cris Rodriguez, Bryce Rainer, Jordan Yost, and more, the Tigers are showcasing their best bats.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 18

Tiger Talk: What does your opening day starting lineup look like?

Major League Baseball’s opening day is just a week away as the spring training wanes, and the Detroit Tigers are rounding into shape ahead of the 2026 regular season schedule.

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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 18

Tigers Star Trio Claims World Baseball Classic Title with Venezuela

Tariki Skubal got the headlines. But it was his Venezuelan teammates that walked away with the title at the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday. Team Venezuela beat Team USA, 3-2, as the country won the tournament’s title for the first time.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 18

Team USA pretended the WBC mattered, but its actions told different story

Instead of hiring a qualified manager, USA went with Mark DeRosa who consistently exposed himself for being completely out of his element as a leader and decision-maker.

Why the USA failed again to secure the WBC championship

Team USA's big bats come up small in WBC championship loss to Venezuela

Wilyer Abreu loses his helmet celebrating huge home run vs. U.S. in WBC final

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MLB News / ESPN / March 17

Reports: Kahnle, Red Sox reach minor league deal

Relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle and the Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract, according to multiple reports.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 17

Tigers Veteran Star Finds Midseason Form in Impressive Spring Training Outing

The Detroit Tigers are working their way through the final games of the spring training schedule with Opening Day coming up next week and what should be a very exciting season ahead.

Kerry Carpenter News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 17

Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter Shares Strong Belief in Season Outlook for Detroit

The last two seasons for the Detroit Tigers have been a whirlwind. After selling at the 2024 trade deadline to eventually make the playoffs, despite a 0.2% chance of doing so, followed by a 2025 collapse that was saved by an AL Wild Card Series win, Detroit is focused on 2026.

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Tigers’ Justin Verlander flashes All-Star form in spring training outing vs. Orioles

As Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander prepares for his 21st season in MLB, he has returned to the team that originally drafted him back in 2004. It has been over two decades since draft day, but Verlander hasn’t seemed to miss a beat.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 17

Tigers Key Reliever Will Begin Season On Injured List in Latest Update

The Detroit Tigers are going to be down one of their relievers to start the season. According to a report from Jason Beck of MLB.com, veteran right-hander

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Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 17

Kevin McGonigle Continues to Make Opening Day Roster Choice Clear for Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are just over a week away from Opening Day, and though it may be hard to believe with the weather, baseball will be back in the Motor City in short order.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 17

Tigers Legend Justin Verlander Knows One Thing He Won't Miss in Retirement

The Detroit Tigers made one of the most significant free agent signings the organization has made in a long time this past February when they brought back team legend Justin Verlander on a one-year deal.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16

Tarik Skubal’s supporting message for Team USA in World Baseball Classic finals backfires

The World Baseball Classic brings out every baseball fan’s inner patriotism. After rooting for an MLB team or player for most of the year, fans get to cheer for their home country.

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16

Justin Verlander shares a post-retirement goal that hits hard

In recent years, Justin Verlander has emphatically shut down rumors that he was retiring. As of March 2026, he is still active at 43. He is back with his old team, the Detroit Tigers, after a stint with the San Francisco Giants.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 16

AJ Hinch Makes Decision On When Framber Valdez Will Make Tigers Debut

The Detroit Tigers made some moves this season that should put them in a position to win the American League Central division. More than that, the Tigers now have a team that could make it out of the American League in the postseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 16

Bless You Boys 2026 Detroit Tigers prospects #6: SS Jordan Yost

We don’t generally go out of order with our spring prospect reports, but the timing is too good for Jordan Yost. The Detroit Tigers first round pick last summer stepped to the plate for his first at-bat as a professional on Sunday afternoon and made a little magic.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 15

Tigers' First-Round Pick Jordan Yost Makes Unforgettable Spring Training Debut

Any kid who's ever dreamed of playing professional baseball has likely played out the childhood fantasy of pretending to make their major league debut in their backyard and launching a home run in their first at-bat.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Tigers' Tarik Skubal Leaves Spring Training for World Baseball Classic

The Detroit Tigers pitching staff remains a major strength heading into the upcoming MLB season. Not only did the team keep left‑handed ace Tarik Skubal instead of trading him, but they also supplemented him with proven veterans, adding Framber Valdez to slot behind him and Justin Verlander to solidify the back end of the rotation.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 14

MLB Spring Training Recap: Vierling, Skubal led Tigers Beat Blue Jays

The Detroit Tigers faced the Toronto Blue Jays this afternoon in Dunedin, FL. The Tigers entered today 5-12 in Grapefruit League play while Toronto was 9-10.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 12

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 03/12/2026

The Detroit Tigers, ahead of today’s Grapefruit League game, made their sixth round of roster cuts as they trim their roster down for Opening Day, which is just two weeks from today.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / March 12

Tigers could take closer by committee to another level

Utilizing a closer by committee is not a unique approach. The Detroit Tigers may take that concept to another level in 2026.

Team USA removes Tarik Skubal from roster, adds relievers

Report: Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios denied insurance for the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal stage

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Spencer Torkelson News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Tigers’ Spencer Torkelson Suffers Injury at Spring Training

The Detroit Tigers are looking to build on a successful 2025, which saw them fall one win short of making their first American League Championship appearance since 2013.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 10

Tigers Select Enmanuel De Jesus, Place Troy Melton On 60-Day IL

The Tigers announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus. Righty Troy Melton, who’s been slowed in camp due to elbow inflammation, was placed on the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster.