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How locked in is McGonigle? He had 2 hits over 107 mph ... in the same frame LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Tigers were staring at a week-long winless streak to open Grapefruit League play as MLB No. 2 overall prospect Kevin M...

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Will Tigers' top prospect make opening day roster? Kevin McGonigle makes his case Detroit Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle collected two hits in one inning during Friday's 16-8 win, both with exit velocities over 107 mp...

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Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is expected to miss the start of season due to elbow inflammation

Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jackson Jobe injury: Tigers prospect plots 'important innings' after Tommy John surgery Jackson Jobe offered an encouraging update on his rehab from Tommy John surgery.

3 HOURS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Scott Boras delivers firm message on Tarik Skubal's free agency amid Dodgers, New York links Scott Boras addressed Tarik Skubal’s upcoming free agency, clarifying trade rumors and potential interest from teams like the Los Angeles Do...

6 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Jack Flaherty - Strikes out four in spring start Flaherty allowed a run on a hit and a walk across two innings of work in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He struck out four.

Impact Flaherty has been eased in to action so far this spring, as he's logged just three innings across two Grapefruit League appearances so far, but he shouldn't need much work to get ready for the year. The veteran righty is coming off of an up-and-down 2025 campaign when he posted a 4.64 ERA across 161 regular-season innings but also struck out 188 batters. Flaherty had a much sharper 3.17 ERA in 2024, his first season with the Tigers before getting traded to the Dodgers at the deadline that year. He should slot into the middle of Detroit's rotation in 2026, potentially righty behind Tarik Skubal and new addition Framber Valdez.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Javier Báez - Hits first spring home run Baez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact Baez has now gone 4-for-7 through three spring games, and his home run Friday was his first of the exhibition slate. Earlier this month, the veteran was suspended from the World Baseball Classic for testing positive for marijuana in March 2023. The WBC's governing body classifies marijuana as a banned substance, but Major League Baseball does not, so his status with the Tigers is unaffected. Baez looks like Detroit's primary shortstop to begin the year, though he could also move into a utility role and play some in center, particularly if top prospect Kevin McGonigle makes a push for the role at short. The 33-year-old had something of a bounceback campaign in 2025, but his fantasy value overall has been trending down across his four seasons with the Tigers.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers fans are unloading on Guardians fan who made dumbest custom jersey ever Spring training can be the scene of some unusual sights. Programs are certainly needed, as even the most up-to-date Detroit Tigers fan may n...

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Tigers prospect Max Clark responds to controversy about his Spring Training chains | Sporting News Clark is ranked the No. 10 prospect in baseball.

20 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Melton (right elbow inflammation) unlikely to be ready for Opening Day LAKELAND, Fla. -- Troy Melton is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day after the promising Tigers right-hander was diagnosed with inflammatio...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

'The sky's the limit for the kid': Greene's got a lot more in his All-Star bat This story was excerpted from Jason Beck's Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...

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Beau Brieske - Viewed as day-to-day Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Brieske is day-to-day with thoracic spine inflammation, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Brieske was injured in pitchers' fielding drill at practice this week and was unable to pitch in Thursday's Grapefruit League contest against Baltimore. Brieske appeared in 22 games for the Tigers last regular season, registering a 6.55 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 16:12 K:BB across 22 innings of work. He's competing for a role in the bullpen.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Troy Melton - Dealing with elbow strain Melton has a right elbow strain and will be given extended rest after visiting with a doctor this week, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact It's unclear how long Melton's shutdown period will last, but he is not expected to be ready for the beginning of the season. The young right-hander has yet to pitch in a game this spring and will need to be built back up from scratch once he does resume a throwing program. Melton was unlikely to crack the Tigers' rotation even before the injury and is now looking at a stint on the injured list.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers fans didn't expect former first-round pick to return from injury looking this good If we' re being honest, most Detroit Tigers fans weren’t sure what Ty Madden would look like when he finally came back — not after a rotator...

1 DAY AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Dillon Dingler - Set for spring debut at DH Dingler (elbow) is batting fifth as the designated hitter in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The 27-year-old catcher is coming back from arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow, which he underwent in January, and he's still working through his throwing progression. Dingler has been fully participating in all other baseball activities, so he'll enter the lineup Friday as the DH. He could gain full clearance within the next week and should be good to go for the start of the regular season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Is it NOW or NEVER for the Detroit Tigers? The Detroit Tigers finished second in the AL Central last year, earning a Wild Card berth before falling to Seattle in the Division Series....

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Tigers Spring Training Update: 2 minor league signings join Detroit in Lakeland The Tigers signed Yankees prospect Max Burt and reliever Colin Poche to minor league deals.

1 DAY AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Keider Montero - Middling spring results so far Montero allowed two runs on five hits across three innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League against the Orioles.

Impact Montero has now made two appearances this spring, and he's allowed five runs on eight hits across five innings of work, while striking out two. The righty delivered a serviceable 4.37 ERA across 90.2 regular-season innings last year, working primarily as a starter. However, with the Tigers adding Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander to their rotation in the offseason, Montero will likely have to settle for competing for a long-relief role to begin the year.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

A revamped rotation puts a massive target on the Tigers' backs | Sporting News Opposing AL Central clubs could be in store for some tough series.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Beau Brieske - Unavailable due to side soreness Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Brieske didn't pitch in Thursday's game versus the Orioles as anticipated due to soreness in his side, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports...

Impact Hinch said that Brieske hurt himself during a pitchers' fielding practice drill. The skipper does not believe the injury is serious, but he did not offer a guess as to when Brieske might be available to pitch in games. Brieske is projected for a middle relief role in Detroit this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers reportedly add experienced left-hander following NY Mets release The Detroit Tigers strengthened their bullpen depth by adding a veteran left‑hander after he was released by the New York Mets, bringing exp...

2 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exits spring training game after play at plate

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo has left an exhibition game because of right side abdominal discomfort

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers at center of potential high-profile Orioles injury at spring training The No. 1 goal for any team during spring training is to escape the exhibition schedule without any injuries that could derail the plan for...

2 DAYS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Orioles' nightmare scenario unfolding after Samuel Basallo's spring training injury The Baltimore Orioles already have another brutal injury to deal with after Samuel Basallo left Thursday's game against the Tigers early.

2 DAYS AGO • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

O's top prospect Basallo exits with injury after play at the plate SARASOTA, Fla. -- Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exited Thursday afternoon’s Grapefruit League game vs. the Tigers at Ed Smith Stadium in th...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is expected to miss the start of season due to elbow inflammation

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