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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Orioles IF Jordan Westburg Out Through April

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Orioles IF Jordan Westburg Out Through April

Eduardo Valencia - Cleared for all baseball activities Valencia (quadriceps) has been cleared for all baseball activities Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Valencia has been dealing with a strained left quad but appears ready to play in Grapefruit League exhibitions in the coming days. The 26-year-old backstop split the 2025 campaign between Double-A and Triple-A and slashed .311/.382/.559 with 24 home runs, 95 RBI and 64 runs scored across 433 plate appearances.

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Sawyer Gipson-Long - Will throw bullpen Friday Gipson-Long (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Gipson-Long has been dealing with a strained left oblique early in spring training but is making progress in his recovery. The right-hander appeared in eight games for Detroit last regular season, making three starts. He figures to open the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Toledo.

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Tigers fans getting glimpse of future with Kevin McGonigle in first spring lineup Detroit Tigers fans won’t have to wait long to catch a glimpse of what the organization believes could be a cornerstone of its next competit...

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Trey Sweeney - Not throwing due to shoulder issue Sweeney will have his throwing paused due to right shoulder soreness, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact At this point, it does not seem to be a serious setback, but it's unclear when Sweeney might be ready to throw again and play in games. The 25-year-old was already a bit down in the pecking order at shortstop for the Tigers, and this setback won't help his chances at earning a spot on the Opening Day roster.

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3 Tigers (non-prospect) non-roster invitees who could crash the party in 2026 These three non-prospect non-roster invitees in Tigers spring training could be names to watch out for during the season.

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Experts are conflicted about the future of Tigers' former top catching prospect Detroit Tigers prospect Thayron Liranzo had a rough 2025 both on the field and off it which is why experts are conflicted about the future o...

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Detroit Tigers drop unreal alternate jerseys for 2026 MLB season The 2026 MLB season is nearly a month away from starting and the Detroit Tigers have already released two of the best jerseys for any Americ...

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A look at the top 10 MLB debuts in Tigers' rich history The Tigers haven’t always had a collection of young talent like they’ve assembled in recent years, but their franchise history includes plen...

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Tigers' Opening Day catcher compared to former Rangers, Marlins Hall of Famer | Sporting News This is high praise for the 27-year-old.

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Jace Jung's new position at Tigers spring training leaves fans scratching their heads Jace Jung was spotted at Tigers spring training taking reps at first base as Detroit tries to find a role for him.

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Tigers honor tradition, history with new alternate uniforms LAKELAND, Fla. -- Arguably no topic in Detroit sports has better encapsulated the city’s challenge of preserving history while embracing mod...

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Who Are the Top 10 Starting Pitchers In the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

Some of the best pitchers in MLB will be on the hill for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Here are the top 10.

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AJ Hinch hints lowkey 40-man roster addition could be Tigers' 'answer for anything' AJ Hinch had high praise for Rule 5 draft protectee Trei Cruz in Tigers spring training.

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AJ Hinch's praise for Tyler Holton suggests Tigers won't fully abandon pitching chaos The Detroit Tigers beefed up their bullpen with the addition of Kenley Jansen this offseason, but their first full-squad meeting on Sunday d...

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All eyes on Verlander as throwing work begins again in Tigertown LAKELAND, Fla. -- The first Vintage Verlander moment of this new chapter wasn’t a strikeout in front of a packed crowd at Joker Marchant Sta...

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Tigers announce rotation plans to kick off spring training as fan anticipation rises Spring has sprung in Lakeland, and the Detroit Tigers are handing the ball to a hungry arm to begin Grapefruit League play — offering a remi...

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Tigers given 'A' grade for huge Tarik Skubal, pitching staff decisions | Sporting News The Tigers offseason was one of MLB's best.

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Tigers fans are still suspicious of a Tarik Skubal trade despite insider reassurances Framber Valdez signing with the Detroit tigers seemingly came out of nowhere and fans aren't convinced by assurances that the team won't tra...

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Obscure Met-Tigers connection could give Jake Rogers some trouble in spring training Spring training competitions aren’t always loud. Sometimes, they’re subtle. And in Lakeland this year, there’s a quiet dynamic that could ma...

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Tarik Skubal suggests he knew exactly what he was doing by challenging Tigers in arbitration Tarik Skubal basically confirmed he was all-in on the plan to expose the arbitration system by challenging the Tigers.

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Tarik Skubal calms baseball fans' fears amid Tony Clark's resignation from MLBPA Tarik Skubal weighed in on Tony Clark's MLBPA resignation and the future of CBA negotiations.

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If it helps Tigers win, Báez more than willing to bounce around field LAKELAND, Fla. -- While Kevin McGonigle took ground balls with the first-year infielders on the Tigers’ first day of full-squad workouts Sun...

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No. 2 MLB prospect arrives at first Tigers camp looking for big league job LAKELAND, Fla. -- The shouts could be heard from the other practice fields as Kevin McGonigle sent a ball spearing into the air Monday morni...

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Matt Vierling - Feels fully healthy Vierling (oblique) has been working out at full strength and should be fully ready to go for the start of the regular season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Recurring shoulder problems and a late-season oblique strain limited Vierling to just 31 regular-season games and 100 plate appearances in 2025, and he missed Detroit's postseason run entirely. However, the versatile 29-year-old has had ample time to recover in the offseason, and he seems to be fully healthy for the start of the 2026 campaign. Vierling projects as the Tigers' top backup in the corner outfield spots, and he can play in center and at third base as well. He's likely a more valuable asset in real baseball than he is in fantasy, but he could have some utility if he's able to log regular at-bats and get back to his production from 2024, when he recorded 16 home runs, 57 RBI and a .735 OPS across 144 regular-season contests.

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