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Spencer Torkelson is unfortunately putting himself on the hot seat with Tigers fans Detroit Tigers slugger Spencer Torkelson is struggling to hit with runners on base and fans are starting to take notice and get annoyed with...

APRIL 3 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Spencer Torkelson's horrifying RISP track record justifies AJ Hinch's drastic lineup decision In shuffling his lineup this week, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch sent a loud and clear message. Dropping Spencer Torkelson to sixth on T...

APRIL 1 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

First day off Wednesday Torkelson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Arizona.

Impact It's the first day off this season for Torkelson, who is just 3-for-20 with eight strikeouts in the early going. Colt Keith will get a start at first base for the Tigers in Wednesday's series finale.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs Secure First Win of 2026 in Stressful Fashion Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Paul Sewald fired a 92 MPH fastball past Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson, capping off a 1-2-3 ninth...

MARCH 31 • SI.COM

Torkelson's early non-challenge proves costly in Tigers loss SAN DIEGO -- For a second, Kevin McGonigle looked like he was going to get another bases-loaded opportunity. Then came the called third stri...

MARCH 29 • MLB.COM

Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle hits tiebreaking, 2-run single in 5-2 win against Padres

Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning to continue his dazzling start and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2...

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Kevin McGonigle begins his career with 4 hits in Tigers' 8-2 win over Padres on opening day

Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers’ 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

21-year-old Kevin McGonigle has 3 hits in his first 3 at-bats in electric debut for Tigers

Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Rogers sustains mild concussion after 'scary incident' in the cage BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Tigers have a history of bizarre but scary Spring Training injuries, from Mark Fidrych tearing cartilage in his knee...

MARCH 19 • MLB.COM

Struggling Gil still looking for 'next level of electricity' with fastball TAMPA, Fla. – Luis Gil’s 12th pitch sailed over the wall in left-center field, tagged by Spencer Torkelson for a three-run homer. The rest o...

MARCH 15 • MLB.COM

Back in action Thursday Torkelson (forearm) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Thursday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Yankees.

Impact Torkelson had to be removed from a simulated game Tuesday after being hit on the right forearm by a pitch. He managed to avoid fractures, though, and is back in action after a day to rest. Torkelson is 4-for-19 with two doubles and a 1:6 BB:K so far this spring for the Tigers.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers avoid major injury scare with Spencer Torkelson after AJ Hinch update For a few tense moments Tuesday in Lakeland, the Detroit Tigers had reason to hold their breath. When a pitch from veteran reliever Burch Sm...

MARCH 11 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tending to bruised forearm Torkelson was diagnosed with a bruised right forearm after being hit by a pitch in a simulated game Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Torkelson didn't play in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Twins in Grapefruit League play, but the first baseman should check back into the Tigers' spring lineup within a few days once the soreness in his arm subsides.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Exits simulated game after HBP Torkelson was removed from a simulated game Tuesday after being hit on the right forearm by a pitch, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Torkelson received treatment from the trainer, but it's unclear whether he will need to be sent for testing. It's possible Torkelson's removal from the simulated game was purely precautionary, but the Tigers should offer more on the first baseman's status soon.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

This Tigers player is slated for a make-or-break season in 2026 There are “important” seasons, and there are seasons that quietly determine whether you’re a franchise pillar — or a cautionary tale. For Sp...

FEBRUARY 17 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers' Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson get $9 million contract updates before arbitration | Sporting News Matt Sullivan

JANUARY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Avoids arbitration with Tigers Torkelson signed a one-year, $4.075 million contract with the Tigers on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Torkelson will bring in a $3.2893 million raise during his first year of arbitration eligibility after enjoying his best year at the plate in 2025, during which he slashed .240/.333/.456 with 31 homers, 78 RBI and 82 runs scored across 649 regular-season plate appearances. He's a safe bet to continue operating as Detroit's everyday first baseman in 2026 while batting near the middle of the order.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Torkelson must break this concerning pattern with Tigers in 2026 After a promising 2025 campaign, the Detroit Tigers desperately need Spencer Torkelson to break out of his concerning pattern in 2026.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Alex Bregman's latest Instagram post feels like ploy to rope Tigers back into rumors Alex Bregman's Instagram post featuring Spencer Torkelson is definitely going to get exhausting Tigers rumors started again.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Redeemed Tigers infielder could actually be their best trade piece this offseason Spencer Torkelson could be the Tigers' most tradable player after his resurgent 2025 season.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Spencer Torkelson's wife Makenna pens heartfelt message reliving wedding day and start of their forever Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson’s wife, Makenna, shared her wedding video on Instagram on Saturday.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"The payoff. The price" - Spencer Torkelson's wife Makenna Mattei shares breathtaking lighthouse and ocean views from a peak Detroit Tigers star Spencer Torkelson just got married to Makenna Mattei this month, and currently, the couple is in the middle of a vacatio...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Spencer Torkelson ties the knot with Makenna Mattei in Healdsburg; wives of Zach McKinstry, Kerry Carpenter, and more arrive in style On Saturday, Detroit Tigers infielder Spencer Torkelson married his fiancée, Makenna Mattei, in Healdsburg, a Wine Country in California. Th...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Insider seems certain of Spencer Torkelson's future, but Tigers should keep open mind Spencer Torkelson probably isn't going anywhere, but the Tigers should use him if the right trade opportunity arises.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

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Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle hits tiebreaking, 2-run single in 5-2 win against Padres

Kevin McGonigle begins his career with 4 hits in Tigers' 8-2 win over Padres on opening day

21-year-old Kevin McGonigle has 3 hits in his first 3 at-bats in electric debut for Tigers

AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement