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Tarik Skubal took center stage as the Tigers held their first full squad workout yesterday in Lakeland, Florida. The back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner is not just preparing for another stellar season on the mound but also dabbling in barista skills, showcasing his versatility off the field. With a league-leading 2.21 ERA last season, Skubal aims to anchor a rotation that now includes Framber Valdez alongside the returning Justin Verlander. The buzz around camp suggests that the competition for starting spots will be fierce but beneficial for the Tigers' pitching depth.

Kenley Jansen continues to draw attention for his signature cut fastball, a pitch that has proved elusive for many. The addition of Jansen solidifies a bullpen that struggled at times last year. His experience and pitch mastery are expected to be instrumental as Detroit seeks to reclaim the AL Central. With the Tigers projected for 84 wins, fans are optimistic about their chances, especially with a lineup that features emerging stars like Riley Greene.

On a community note, Jahmai Jones is seizing the chance to represent Team Korea in the World Baseball Classic. His role as a left-handed hitter could be vital for the Tigers against tough lefties, adding depth and versatility to the lineup. As camp progresses, the excitement builds around these developments, signaling a promising 2026 season.


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Notes from the Detroit Tigers full squad workout day
Bless You Boys
Notes from the Detroit Tigers full squad workout day
Many of the Tigers position players have already been in camp since Wednesday, but Sunday marks the first official full squad workout where everyone has reported. Now baseball is really back. The Tigers beat writers on hand picked up some interesting notes over the past two days, so let’s run through a few things. A.J. […]
Kenley Jansen and the legend of the cut fastball
Bless You Boys
Kenley Jansen and the legend of the cut fastball
Beyond all the talk of splitters, sweepers, seam-shifted changeups, and the like, the best pitch in baseball remains the most elusive. The riding cutter, most famously the pitch that carried Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, remains one of the hardest pitches to pick up for pitchers, and one of the toughest to handle for hitters. With […]
Jones grateful for Classic opportunity with Team Korea
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Jones grateful for Classic opportunity with Team Korea
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Jahmai Jones’ role on the Tigers is to hit left-handed pitching. It’s how he transitioned from a non-roster invite last Spring Training to a fixture on the roster down the stretch last year and into the postseason. It’s a role that earned him a spot on Team
Tarik Skubal: Back-to-back Cy winner ... and aspiring barista?
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Tarik Skubal: Back-to-back Cy winner ... and aspiring barista?
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tarik Skubal is a back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner, a Team USA ace and a record winner in arbitration. He got here by never being satisfied, which might explain his next foray in pursuit of more hardware. Skubal is an aspiring barista.
Tigers fans can't believe the significance of the date Justin Verlander returned to Detroit
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Tigers fans can't believe the significance of the date Justin Verlander returned to Detroit
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers feels special for so many reasons, but fans can't believe his return coincided with an important date.
Tigers fans feeling conflicted after mention in bombshell Emmanuel Clase scandal
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Tigers fans feeling conflicted after mention in bombshell Emmanuel Clase scandal
One of the allegedly rigged pitches that Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase threw was during the 2024 ALDS against the Detroit Tigers.
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