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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 21

The Detroit Tigers open Grapefruit League season against the Yankees today

On Saturday, we get to watch the Detroit Tigers play a baseball game for the first time since their ALDS loss to the Mariners. A lot has happened in the interim, and it’s great to be back.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 20

What We’re Actually Learning About Detroit Tigers Pitching Staff So Far

It had been a near-silent offseason for the Detroit Tigers until the last measly two weeks, when the organization decided to separate itself in the division with two key additions to their starting rotation.

Kerry Carpenter News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 20

Tigers Star Outfielder Opens Up About Frustrating Injury Struggles in 2025

The 2025 MLB season wound up being one to forget for the Detroit Tigers, amidst a historic September collapse, and the same could be said on a personal level for one of the club's biggest stars.

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Trey Sweeney News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Tigers’ Trey Sweeney puts spring training on pause amid shoulder injury

As the Detroit Tigers prepare for the 2026 season, they’re hopeful infielder Trey Sweeney can serve as a crucial contributor. However, Sweeney’s spring training preparations has come to a sudden halt.

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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.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 20

Tigers Shortstop Dealing with Injury Which Could Open Door for Kevin McGonigle

The Detroit Tigers entered spring training with all eyes on their top prospect in his first big league camp, and thus far the reviews on Kevin McGonigle have been nothing but positive.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 20

Tigers Late Additions Justify Boost to Franchise's Final Offseason Grade

The Detroit Tigers are getting ready for the start of spring training, and this will be a team that has high expectations going into the year. With a strong

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / February 20

MLB News: Detroit Tigers alternate uniforms, Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark, Spring Training, Tony Clark scandal

Happy Friday, everyone! We’ve made it through the week, thank goodness, and our reward is the official return of baseball games! Sure, you can say Spring Training doesn’t matter, but tell that to a fan who has been starved for live games since October.

Jahmai Jones News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 20

Why Jahmai Jones Won’t Let His Tigers Opportunity Slip Away

One of the best players to shine for the Detroit Tigers last season wasn't even a player who made the roster for opening day, or even a player who was drafted by the franchise.

Riley Greene News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 19

Why Riley Greene’s Mental Adjustment Could Boost His 2026 Performance

Enough has been said about Detroit Tigers outfielder and two-time All-Star Riley Greene over the last few seasons. At the end of the day, this guy is the future of the franchise, and he's already making his impact felt through four seasons at the Major League level.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19

Tigers new alternate jerseys have MLB world buzzing

The Detroit Tigers are ready for the 2026 season to begin so they can prove to the world they are the best team in the American League. They fell short in the playoffs last year against the Seattle Mariners; however, things were close to going the other way, and they were good enough to get to the World Series.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 19

Tigers release images of new alternate jerseys

The Detroit Tigers were teasing new alternate jerseys all week on their social media accounts. On Thursday they finally introduced a new navy blue road jersey with orange script, and the bright orange road jerseys with the Olde English D for Friday night home games.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 19

Tigers Release First Look at Brand New Alternate Uniforms for This Season

The Detroit Tigers have released a first look at their brand new alternate uniforms that will be worn both at home and on the road this season in a social media announcement they have been teasing for weeks.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 19

Tigers Are Telling Us Plenty About Their Pitching Plans Without Saying It

The Detroit Tigers were not shy when it came to adding depth to their starting rotation. One of the early questions this offseason was whether they would ship southpaw ace Tarik Skubal out to another ballclub or if they would hold onto him for another year.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 18