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Tigers Get Unsurprising Label Ahead of Pivotal 2026 Season

Going into the 2026 season, there are still questions surrounding the Detroit Tigers. Most of it surrounds ace pitcher Tarik Skubal and his contract. Is this going to be the left-hander's last season with the Tigers?

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Josue Briceño undergoes surgery on his right wrist

The Detroit Tigers’ fourth ranked prospect, slugging catcher and first baseman Josue Briceño was reported to be dealing with right wrist inflammation on Monday, March 2.

Cris Rodriguez News / Bless You Boys / March 5

Prospects Cris Rodriguez and Jordan Yost to debut in Spring Breakout game

The Tigers’ roster for their Spring Breakout game on March 20, featuring top prospects in a battle of farm systems, was released on Thursday. There aren’t too many big surprises, but two names in particular caught our eye immediately.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 5

Tigers Highly Rated Prospect Will Miss World Baseball Classic with Injury

A Detroit Tigers prospect who was slated to represent his country in the World Baseball Classic this month is instead returning to the spring training facility.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

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Ty Madden News / Bless You Boys / March 5

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #22: RHP Ty Madden

We generally cut our prospect rankings off when a player turns 26 but as right-hander Ty Madden has just a small amount of major league experience and missed his age 25 season with a strained rotation cuff that took longer than hoped to rehabilitate, we’ll make an exception.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / March 5

Tarik Skubal Reveals Hilarious Bathroom Visit Before Every Game

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is currently not in spring training, with the two-time Cy Young winner joining Team USA as they gear up for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Keider Montero News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 4

Tigers Make Surprising Decision on Keider Montero to Start 2026 Season

The Detroit Tigers made significant additions to their starting rotation in February, signing Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million deal and reuniting with Justin Verlander on a one-year contract.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 4

Tigers’ AJ Hinch gets 100% real on Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez-led rotation

The Detroit Tigers enter the 2026 MLB season looking to take the next step forward after a successful season. They already boast the league’s best starting pitcher, two-time reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.

Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 4

Examining Spencer Torkelson’s 2025 Stats Reveals Exciting 2026 Outlook for Tigers

Going into 2025, the Detroit Tigers didn't know what their plan was for former first overall draft pick Spencer Torkelson. His 2024 struggles suggested that they needed a backup plan for first base, which featured Colt Keith getting reps at the position during spring training.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 4

Tigers Owner Gives Cryptic Answer on Tarik Skubal Extension in Rare Interview

The Detroit Tigers went into the offseason with a major elephant in the room with regards to ace pitcher Tarik Skubal and his contract situation. With Skubal a year away from free agency and extension talks going nowhere to this point, the endless stream of trade rumors all winter became downright insufferable.

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.

Eduardo Valencia News / Bless You Boys / March 4

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #24: C/1B Eduardo Valencia

One of the most fun things about covering the minor leagues and prospects is when a previously unheralded player suddenly puts it together and goes nuts.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 4

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #25: RHP Rayner Castillo

A year ago, young right-hander Rayner Castillo was one of the fastest rising players in the system. In 2025, he spun his wheels at the High-A level, suffering from some uncharacteristic wildness and more erratic velocity.

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

Detroit Tigers and Red Wings Have a Brand-New TV Home

In a move set to reshape the sports viewing landscape in the Motor City, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment has unveiled Detroit SportsNet, the fresh regional sports network poised to become the primary broadcast hub for two of Detroit’s most beloved franchises: the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings.

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

Max Clark News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 3

Tigers Star Prospect Max Clark Claps Back at Critics Over Flashy Personality

The Detroit Tigers are ripping their way through spring training, and the young prospects in camp have been the most popuar topics to this point. Naturally,

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 3

The Fastest Realistic Path to the Majors for Each Tigers Key Prospect

The Tigers have a plethora of talent at the peak of MLB.com's top 100 prospects list, and for good reason. Headlined by the sports No. 2-ranked prospect Kevin McGonigle, the Tigers' farm system is one that any AL Central rival will be jealous of.

Riley Greene News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Tigers’ Riley Greene breaks down swing after breakout 2025 season

An inconsistent second half led the Detroit Tigers to an AL Wild Card spot last season. The Tigers would defeat the Cleveland Guardians in their AL Wild Card series, yet fall short to the Seattle Mariners in five games during the following AL Division Series.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Tarik Skubal News Announced on Monday

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal has had an unbelievable career in Major League Baseball. Through six years in the majors, Skubal has made 137 appearances with 134 starts.

Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / March 2

Spring training roundup: Framber Valdez makes impressive debut for Tigers

Framber Valdez, this season's prized free agent pitching acquisition, made an impressive spring debut for the Detroit Tigers in a 5-2 loss to the visiting Atlanta Braves in Lakeland, Fla.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Tigers' Tarik Skubal Makes Decision After MLB's Big Change

The Detroit Tigers acted late in MLB free agency, but they made a move that reshaped the entire outlook of the team for the upcoming season. The front

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / March 1

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 03/01/2026

The Detroit Tigers will face the Toronto Blue Jays today and they’ll have a lineup that almost teases an Opening Day lineup with their ace on the mound.

Jack Flaherty News / Just Baseball / February 26

Jack Flaherty Is Being Overlooked in the Tigers’ Rotation

The past two post seasons have involved the Detroit Tigers relying on what they called “pitching chaos.” It’s a catchy term that gave strategic elegance to the reality of simply not having enough starting pitchers — a priority that sat atop of their offseason priorities.

Detroit Tigers News / Total Pro Sports / February 25

Detroit Tigers 2026 Projected Lineup: Batting Order, Rotation & More

The Detroit Tigers are rolling into 2026, parting ways with some, while maintaining high expectations. Big offseason additions like lefty ace Framber Valdez and the return of franchise legend Justin Verlander give the rotation legit firepower.