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Who the Tigers Already Know Will Be on the Opening Day Roster

The Detroit Tigers enter the 2026 season with one of the best rosters in the American League, fueled by a loaded starting rotation and an offense eager to bounce back after a difficult end to the season.

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Why Casey Mize Will Still Be Key to the Tigers’ Rotation in 2026

This offseason was filled with drama for the Detroit Tigers' starting rotation. Not knowing how the Tarik Skubal arbitration deal would go and the front office remaining quiet until after the agreement was settled, the Tigers have composed one of the best starting rotations in the MLB.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 13

Tigers Talk: Who are your final three relievers on the Opening Day roster?

In a sense, spring warm up is just ending now and something like the actual competition for the final roster spots ramping up over the final two weeks of Grapefruit League action.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 13

Tigers Top Prospect Kevin McGonigle Gets Compared to Future Hall of Famer

The Detroit Tigers are less than two weeks away from Opening Day with one massive question looming over the roster which everyone wants to know. Of course, it's whether or not top prospect Kevin McGonigle is going to be in the lineup when Detroit takes the field for Opening Day out West against the San Diego Padres.

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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?

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 13

What Tigers Boss Scott Harris Is Telling Us Without Saying It

The Detroit Tigers are headed into the regular season with now less than two weeks to go until Opening Day as they piece together their roster and who is going to be on it.

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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 / Bless You Boys / March 13

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #18: RHP Owen Hall

The prep pitcher theme continues at number 18 with right-hander Owen Hall. At least the now 20-year-old Hall got on the mound last spring for a few games before going down with a stress reaction in his right shoulder.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 13

Why Tigers Should Not Worry About Justin Verlander’s Latest Spring Start

The Detroit Tigers lost another spring training game on Thursday, losing 4-3 to the New York Yankees. It's better for the Tigers to get these losses out of the way now, but it makes sense that some would be concerned about the franchise being several games under .500 in spring action.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 13

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #19: RHP Zach Swanson

One of the most anticipated minor league debuts this season will be Zach Swanson embarking on his first pro season. The right-hander is another in the Detroit Tigers stash of prep pitchers they’ve drafted over the last three years who immediately went down with a major injury.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 12

Tigers Underrated Prospect Projected to Have Massive Season and Make Leap

The Detroit Tigers have a couple of prospects at the top of their farm system who have made some serious noise this spring, albeit for different reasons to this point.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 12

Tigers Veteran Infielder Tabbed As Having Worst Contract for 2026

The Detroit Tigers surprised some people in 2022 when they signed shortstop Javier Báez to a six-year, $140 million contract. It was surprising because of how much he struggled with the Chicago Cubs toward the end of his tenure in the Windy City.

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.

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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.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Tarik Skubal reacts to Jayson Stark’s bold new World Baseball Classic idea after demand for change

The World Baseball Classic is entering the quarterfinals on Friday. Still, players are trying to prepare for the upcoming MLB Season, leading to some, such as Tarik Skubal, to leave the WBC and head back to spring training.

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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How latest roster changes could impact Team USA in WBC quarterfinals

Team USA also doesn't have momentum after its rally fell short against Italy on Tuesday, and now that it is dealing with roster turnover, it's going to be harder for it to regroup and get used to the changes before the next round begins.

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Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / March 12

Team USA removes Tarik Skubal from roster, adds relievers

Tarik Skubal, Michael Wacha and Ryan Yarbrough are off the Team USA roster for the bracket round of the World Baseball Classic. Manager Mark DeRosa is turning to three relief pitchers as Skubal returns to spring training with the Detroit Tigers according to his plan shared before the tournament began.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 12

The Quiet Roster Decision That Could Shape Tigers First Month

The Detroit Tigers are just two weeks from Opening Day ahead of what promises to be a very exciting season in the Motor City, but tough decisions are still going to have to be made in the front office.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 12

Positioning and pitch sequencing are the Tigers defensive strength

Over the last five years, we’ve written often about the outstanding job A.J. Hinch and his staff does in terms of getting the most out of a good, but far from dominant roster.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 12

Tigers Selected for National TV Games as Part of Friday Night MLB Package

The Detroit Tigers were the hottest team in baseball for the first half of 2025, marching their way to the top of the AL Central, the American League as a whole, and at one point obtaining the best record in the entire MLB.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Pro Sports / March 12

Tarik Skubal Hits Back At Critics Over 'Unfair' Comments

Tarik Skubal was one of the headline additions to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. However, the reigning two-time Cy Young winner announced he would only make one start in the tournament.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

Tigers’ AJ Hinch thinks Spencer Torkelson avoided ‘major’ injury after ‘scary’ HBP

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson recently suffered an injury scare after getting hit by a pitch during a spring training simulated game. According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Torkelson has been diagnosed with a right forearm contusion.

Tarik Skubal News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 11

Tigers Superstar Tarik Skubal Has Stern Message for His WBC Critics

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal loved his World Baseball Classic experience so much he unintentionally stirred up a wave of controversy. After he made his start against Great Britain on Saturday in Houston, he was expected to return to Florida to continue spring training with the Tigers.

Spencer Torkelson News / Athlon Sports / March 10