Detroit Tigers News & Updates

March 15, 2026

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Tarik Skubal faces off against Max Scherzer today in a must-watch showdown as the Tigers take on the Blue Jays, but the excitement doesn’t overshadow the struggles of Casey Mize, who is grappling with mechanical issues that could jeopardize his spot in the rotation. As Skubal prepares to pitch, he’s eager to connect with Scherzer, a matchup that could be pivotal for his confidence. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking for Kevin McGonigle to secure his future with the Tigers, as the team must promote him by April 9 to ensure he qualifies for the PPI. Amid these pressures, one veteran player is unexpectedly rising, making a compelling case for a more prominent role as Opening Day approaches. The Tigers are navigating a complex web of potential and uncertainty that will define their season.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 1:07 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 1:07 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays Time/Place: 1:07 p.m., TD Ballpark – Dunedin, FLSB Nation Site: Bluebird BanterMedia: MLB Network, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network Pitching Matchup: LHP Tarik Skubal vs. RHP Max Scherzer Lineups TIGERS BLUE JAYS Parker Meadows – DH George Springer – LF Kevin McGonigle – 3B Davis Schneider – 2B Matt Vierling – CF […]

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #15: RHP Lucas Elissalt

Bless You Boys 2026 Tigers prospects #15: RHP Lucas Elissalt

We’re pretty excited about Lucas Elissalt. Right now he doesn’t really have the stuff of a frontline starter, but there are a lot of traits that point toward a very advanced young pitcher who repeats everything well with good command. As we keep noting in these reports, the Tigers have had a lot of success […]

Skubal wanted to meet Scherzer -- after facing him, he got his wish

Skubal wanted to meet Scherzer -- after facing him, he got his wish

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Ask most starting pitchers, and they’ll say they don’t think about who’s starting on the mound for the opposing team. They don’t have to pitch to the guy, or worry about hitting him, so they’ll focus on their own game. But when Tarik Skubal realized earlier in

'Something's out of whack': Mize in unfamiliar territory battling mechanics issues

'Something's out of whack': Mize in unfamiliar territory battling mechanics issues

DUNEDIN, Fla. -- More than once in his career, Casey Mize has gone into the final days of Spring Training needing a strong final outing to help secure a rotation spot. So by comparison, heading into the final days of this camp needing to secure his fastball mechanics feels lower

MLB’s PPI rules dictate the Tigers need to move it or lose it with Kevin McGonigle

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MLB’s PPI rules dictate the Tigers need to move it or lose it with Kevin McGonigle

If Detroit wants Kevin McGonigle to qualify for the PPI in 2026, they must promote him by April 9 — which creates a strange and somewhat unforgiving reality.

2 Tigers trending way downward at spring training, 1 who's unexpectedly surging

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2 Tigers trending way downward at spring training, 1 who's unexpectedly surging

For the Detroit Tigers, two players who entered camp hoping to solidify their roles are trending in the wrong direction while one versatile veteran is making a strong case that he deserves far more than just a bench role when Opening Day arrives.