Detroit Tigers News & Updates

March 17, 2026

Detroit Tigers Headlines

The Detroit Tigers are gearing up for their matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 p.m. today, showcasing a lineup that includes promising stars like Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson. As Spring Training heats up, Tigers fans are buzzing about first-round pick Jordan Yost, who made a splash with a powerful debut at the plate. Meanwhile, Kevin McGonigle continues to prove he belongs in the big leagues, showing strong potential as the team fine-tunes its roster. On a somber note, former top prospect Matt Manning faces yet another setback in his career as he struggles to find his footing overseas. With the AL Central landscape shifting in the offseason, the Tigers must stay sharp and be ready to compete against their rivals like the Kansas City Royals.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 1:05 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 1:05 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Time/Place: 1:05 p.m., Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, FLSB Nation Site: Media: Tigers Radio Network Lineups PHILLIES TIGERS Justin Crawford – CF Jahmai Jones – RF Edmundo Sosa – 2B Kerry Carpenter – LF Otto Kemp – LF Riley Greene – DH Dylan Moore – 1B Spencer Torkelson – 1B Garrett Stubbs […]

AL Central preview: Kansas City Royals

AL Central preview: Kansas City Royals

In advance of the 2026 season, it’s time to take a look at Detroit’s biggest rivals. Rosters around the AL Central have experienced a lot of turnover this winter, especially in Chicago and Minnesota, and some under the radar trades have shored up the depth for the top-heavy KC Royals. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians are […]

On the field and in the clubhouse, McGonigle showing he belongs in the Majors

On the field and in the clubhouse, McGonigle showing he belongs in the Majors

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Kevin McGonigle was getting ready to head to the Tigers clubhouse bathroom to wash his face Monday morning when he was stopped for a quick interview. As he was explaining his mindset heading into the final week of Spring Training and his approach to the barrage of

Former Tigers top prospect Matt Manning's career takes another unfortunate twist in Korea

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Former Tigers top prospect Matt Manning's career takes another unfortunate twist in Korea

Matt Manning’s career has always felt like it was building toward something that never quite arrived. Now, just as he appeared to be carving out a second act overseas, it’s taken another cruel and familiar turn.

Tigers' 2025 first-round pick announced himself emphatically in first spring AB

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Tigers' 2025 first-round pick announced himself emphatically in first spring AB

The Tigers' 2025 first-round pick Jordan Yost showed off huge power in the first spring training at-bat of his career.

Sunday Notes: Chase Lee Wants To Ruin Plans; Jaxon Wiggins Throws Hard

Sunday Notes: Chase Lee Wants To Ruin Plans; Jaxon Wiggins Throws Hard

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