Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Javier Baez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 17

Tigers’ Javier Baez breaks silence after getting suspended from 2026 World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is set to kick off on Mar. 5, and Detroit Tigers utility player Javier Baez was hoping to play for Team Puerto Rico. Baez was suspended for the 2026 WBC due to marijuana use, keeping him out of the games.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 17

Detroit Tigers Announce 25-Year-Old Starter for Spring Training Opener

Spring training is finally amongst us, meaning that Opening Day is just right around the corner. It feels like the World Series just ended, but here we are.

Roberto Campos News / Bless You Boys / February 17

BYB 2026 Tigers prospect reports #32: OF Roberto Campos

When the Tigers signed the Cuban outfielder Roberto Campos back in 2019, he was the most expensive international free agent the club had ever inked to a deal.

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Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 17

Tigers Insider Gives Brutal Update on Possible Debut Date for Top Prospect

The Detroit Tigers entered camp with eyes across what is all of the sudden a very exciting roster, however there is one name who fans are more eager to see than anyone else.

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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.

Matt Vierling News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 17

What Matt Vierling’s Encouraging Update Means for the Tigers in 2026

The 2026 season is just around the corner, and the Detroit Tigers are looking for this season to be the year they advance to the American League Championship Series since 2013.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 16

Young Tigers Prospect Expected To Overtake Veterans In Shortstop Battle This Spring

The Detroit Tigers have done a phenomenal job this offseason when it comes to bolstering their starting rotation, which is now led by Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty, Casey Mize and Justin Verlander.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 16

Why the Tigers Could Revisit a Max Scherzer Reunion This Spring

The Detroit Tigers went into the month of February with fans questioning their will to win following what seemed, for the moment, like yet another quiet offseason in the Motor City.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 16

Tigers May Be Plotting Early Kevin McGonigle Promotion After Sunday Workout

The Detroit Tigers came into spring training with one youngster under the brightest microscope of all in one of baseball's top prospects, 21-year-old infielder Kevin McGonigle.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

Tigers rumors: Some execs still think Tarik Skubal could be traded during spring training

As it stands, superstar Tarik Skubal is expected to start on Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers. However, some are still convinced that the back-to-back Cy Young winner will be traded during spring training.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 15

Tigers Skipper A.J. Hinch Reveals Where Colt Keith Will Play This Spring

The Detroit Tigers made significant improvements to their roster this offseason, but particularly to their starting rotation. Now, the Tigers have what could easily be considered one of the strongest rotations in Major League Baseball.

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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 / Bless You Boys / February 15

Notes from the Detroit Tigers full squad workout day

Many of the Tigers position players have already been in camp since Wednesday, but Sunday marks the first official full squad workout where everyone has reported.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 15

Breaking Down Tigers Biggest Question Heading into Spring Training

With pitchers and catchers reporting for the Detroit Tigers, expectations for the 2026 campaign have reached new heights. For the last two years, the Tigers have been a contender in the American League with two straight trips to the ALDS.

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Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 15

Justin Verlander’s New Tigers Contract Boosts His All-Time MLB Earnings Ranking

The Detroit Tigers and Justin Verlander reunited earlier this week. For Verlander, it’s a perfect landing spot after nearly a decade away. For the Tigers, it gives them another veteran starter for a rotation that is increasingly looking like one of the best in baseball.

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.

Kenley Jansen News / Bless You Boys / February 15

Kenley Jansen and the legend of the cut fastball

Beyond all the talk of splitters, sweepers, seam-shifted changeups, and the like, the best pitch in baseball remains the most elusive. The riding cutter, most famously the pitch that carried Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, remains one of the hardest pitches to pick up for pitchers, and one of the toughest to handle for hitters.

Miguel Cabrera News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 15

2 Tigers With the Best Chance to Hit 40+ Home Runs Since Miguel Cabrera

The Detroit Tigers play at one of the more pitcher-friendly ballparks in all of Major League Baseball. Comerica Park has a wide open outfield and dimensions that make it very hard to send balls over the wall.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 15

Tigers talk: What are your favorite spring training memories?

Maybe you’re a regular at Detroit Tigers spring training camp. Maybe you’ve made the pilgrimage once, like myself. And maybe your best spring training memory came from a story or from watching Grapefruit League action on television.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 14

Tigers Minor League Affiliate to Adopt Flagship City Kitties Identity in 2026

The Detroit Tigers have company in the mascot department this season. The Double-A Erie SeaWolves, a Tigers affiliate, announced earlier this week that it will adopt an alternate identity for certain games in 2026 and call themselves the Flagship City Kitties.

Paul Sewald News / The Forkball / February 14