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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.

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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.

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 / 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.

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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?

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 12

This Detroit Tigers Star Reliever Is Officially Joining Team USA in the WBC

With the exit of one Detroit Tigers elite arm comes the entrance of another, as Will Vest has officially joined Team USA for the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

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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 / 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.

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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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 11

Breaking Down New 2026 Lineup Projections for the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are soon to take the field in the regular season, and as major league spring training camp starts to wind down, both in schedule and available players, the opening day roster is starting to come into shape.