Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tigers Calling Up Kevin McGonigle Confirms Team is Serious About Winning Now

The Detroit Tigers have finally reached game week with Opening Day out West against the San Diego Padres coming on Thursday, and there's more excitement for the season than there's been in a long time.

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How Wenceel Pérez can help the Tigers and himself in 2026

Switch-hitting outfielder Wenceel Pérez entered camp this spring needing to make a strong case for an Opening Day outfield slot. He failed to do so, putting up ugly numbers all spring.

Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 24

MLB Insider Sees Big Things for Tigers Rookie Kevin McGonigle in 2026

From holding onto Tarik Skubal (for now, at least) to adding Framber Valdez, Justin Verlander and Kenley Jansen to earning early buzz as the favorite in the AL Central this season, the Detroit Tigers have plenty reason for optimism.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Tigers Facing Javier Baez Decision After Kevin McGonigle Roster News

The Detroit Tigers made exciting news on Tuesday with their confirmation that shortstop Kevin McGonigle, the #2 prospect in baseball (h/t MLB Pipeline), would be on their opening day roster.

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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24

Insider explains how Tigers can become ‘World Series contender’

The Detroit Tigers are currently gearing up for the 2026 MLB season, which is slated to begin later this week. The Tigers are looking to build off the success of last year, which featured a run to the ALDS, where they lost to the Seattle Mariners in five games.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / March 24

MLB's No. 2 prospect makes Tigers' roster for Opening Day

After a great showing in spring training, rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle made the Detroit Tigers' Opening Day roster, the team announced Tuesday. The Pennsylvania native is baseball’s No.

Why did top prospect Konnor Griffin miss Pirates' Opening Day roster?

Braves' rotation takes another hit with Spencer Strider injury

Rangers deliver Opening Day news to pitcher in the best way possible

Roki Sasaki had Dodgers fans seriously concerned in his final start of spring training

Three National League MVP candidates not named Shohei Ohtani

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.

Kevin McGonigle News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Kevin McGonigle Makes Tigers’ Roster

It’s official. The Tigers announced Tuesday that infielder Kevin McGonigle, the consensus No. 2 prospect in baseball, will make their Opening Day roster.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Tigers Sign Connor Seabold, Transfer Beau Brieske To 60-Day IL

The Tigers announced that they have signed right-hander Connor Seabold to a split contract worth $800K at the big-league level. It hasn’t been reported what he would make if sent to the minors.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 23

Key Roles the Detroit Tigers Quietly Locked In During Spring Training

The Detroit Tigers are just days away from Opening Day this week against the San Diego Padres, and while there are still a couple of roster decisions that need to work themselves out, it has been a very productive spring.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 23

Bless You Boys 2026 Detroit Tigers prospects #4: C/1B Josue Briceño

We’ve talked quite a bit about the Detroit Tigers’ long-term drought in the international free agent market throughout our spring prospect coverage. Players

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / March 23

MLB Betting: 6 Futures to Place Before Opening Day

MLB Opening Day is right around the corner, and there’s no better time to lock in some futures before the season gets rolling. It’s one of the best betting opportunities on the calendar, with plenty of value still on the board.

Thayron Liranzo News / Bless You Boys / March 23

Bless You Boys 2026 Detroit Tigers prospects #5: C Thayron Liranzo

As the saying goes, prospect development isn’t linear. Switch-hitting catcher Thayron Liranzo entered the 2025 season as a top 100 prospect, lauded for his potential 70 grade raw power and his ongoing improvements behind the plate.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / March 23

Tigers Offseason Moves That Already Look Smart, and Dumb

The Detroit Tigers are just days away from Opening Day and fans getting their first look at the roster Scott Harris put together this offseason in what they hope is a season with championship potential.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 23

2026 Detroit Tigers payroll, options, and service time

After a relatively slow start to the 2025- 26 off season, the Detroit Tigers finished off the winter with a flurry by signing starting pitchers Framber

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Why Tigers will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series

Nobody wants to say it out loud, but the Detroit Tigers are built to win right now. Not in a “maybe in a couple years” way. Not in a “if everything goes perfectly” way.

Gleyber Torres News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Tigers Announce Gleyber Torres News After Removal From Spring Training Lineup

Gleyber Torres has had an excellent month of March. The 29‑year‑old veteran second baseman spent time away from the Detroit Tigers and spring training to suit up for Team Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic, where he helped his country win the gold medal.

Austin Slater News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21