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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 7

Pros and Cons of Tigers Promoting Top Prospect Kevin McGonigle to Begin Year

The Detroit Tigers have been the talk of baseball across spring training, not because of any sort of results or wins and losses in the Grapefruit League, but because of their top prospect.

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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.

Tarik Skubal News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

Tarik Skubal says Tigers never made a long-term offer

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, a two-time AL Cy Young Award winner, confirmed that the team did not present any long-term contract offer during the offseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 7

What Spring Reps Reveal About Tigers Trust Level for Top Prospects

The clock is rapidly winding down on spring training for 2026, which not only means that Opening Day is almost here, but it also means that players are running out of time to make a lasting impression if they hope to be on the 40-man roster in a handful of weeks.

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Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 6

Verlander’s Return Home Doesn’t Guarantee Tigers Recognition For Hall-of-Fame

Starting pitcher Justin Verlander is entering his 21st season in Major League Baseball, and it could easily be his last. With the career that he has had, it seems overly fitting that he is back with the organization that launched him- the Detroit Tigers.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 6

Tarik Skubal Can’t Wait to Do This with Tigers Legend in Spring Training

Tarik Skubal will be back in spring training next week after his World Baseball Classic commitment is complete. He’s part of a stellar rotation pitching for Team USA in pool play, including San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb, Pittsburgh Pirates Cy Young winner Paul Skenes and New York Mets rookie Nolan MacLean.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6

Aaron Judge dunks on Tarik Skubal haters over 1-game World Baseball Classic pitching plan

When Tarik Skubal joined Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, fans were ecstatic without question. The best pitcher in baseball was poised to lead Team USA’s WBC starting rotation in 2026.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 6

Tigers Star Prospect Will Miss Significant Chunk of Season Following Surgery

The Detroit Tigers got some extremely unfortunate news this week when it was revealed that one of their top prospects is going to miss a big chunk of the season.

Justin Verlander News / Bless You Boys / March 6

Justin Verlander will take the mound in a Tigers’ uniform today

This wasn’t something most of us ever thought we’d see again. When long-time ace and future Hall of Famer, Justin Verlander, was traded away on August 31, 2017, an eventual reunion seemed a lot more likely.

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.