Detroit Tigers News & Updates

March 10, 2026

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The Detroit Tigers are gearing up for their afternoon game against the Tampa Bay Rays, where fans will get their first live look at a few key players like Riley Greene and Javier Báez. As the spring heats up, the competition for the final bullpen spots is intensifying, with a few roles seemingly locked but plenty of room for surprises. Meanwhile, top prospect Kevin McGonigle continues to impress, showcasing his power with a Grapefruit League homer, while Tarik Skubal heads back to camp after his stint with Team USA, leaving fans wondering which path he’ll choose regarding the World Baseball Classic. And as discussions swirl about Justin Verlander's potential Hall of Fame induction, Tigers fans are left pondering what it truly means to be a franchise icon.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Time/Place: 1:05 p.m., Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, FLSB Nation Site: DRaysBayMedia: Tigers Radio Network Lineups RAYS TIGERS Carson Williams – SS Wenceel Perez – CF Jacob Melton – CF Javier Baez – SS Justyn-Henry Malloy – LF Dillon Dingler – C Will Simpson – DH Riley Greene – LF Logan […]

The battle for the final spots in the Tigers’ bullpen begins

The battle for the final spots in the Tigers’ bullpen begins

As noted in the position player roster battle article earlier today, the first couple weeks of camp does less to change teams’ opinions of their options than outside observers tend to expect. With the rotation set, and at least five spots, and probably more like seven, in the eight-man bullpen already spoken for, it’s only […]

'Beloved' McGonigle continues high-powered spring with first Grapefruit homer

'Beloved' McGonigle continues high-powered spring with first Grapefruit homer

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The word should be out by now: Don’t start off Kevin McGonigle with a cookie. Six days after the Tigers’ top prospect – and MLB’s No. 2 prospect overall – started off the Tigers’ visit to the Dominican Republic by turning on Luis Severino’s 98 mph fastball

Skubal will leave Team USA to return to Tigers camp

Skubal will leave Team USA to return to Tigers camp

HOUSTON -- Tarik Skubal will not make any more starts for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic after all. The ace left-hander will return to Tigers Spring Training in Lakeland, Fla., after the United States' game against Mexico on Monday night at Daikin Park. U.S. manager Mark DeRosa,

Tarik Skubal has the power to overrule Scott Boras if he really wants to pitch in WBC

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Tarik Skubal has the power to overrule Scott Boras if he really wants to pitch in WBC

As Tarik Skubal decides between another WBC start or returning to the Detroit Tigers, the level of which he allows Scott Boras to influence his decision could make him into a villain.

Fans know what needs to happen for Justin Verlander to go into the Hall of Fame as a Tiger

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Fans know what needs to happen for Justin Verlander to go into the Hall of Fame as a Tiger

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander said he is uncertain which team he will be inducted into the Hall of Fame with, but one thing could change that.