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March 12, 2026

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Spencer Torkelson dodged a bullet with his recent injury scare, as A.J. Hinch confirmed it was just a contusion, allowing fans to breathe a sigh of relief for the middle of the lineup. As the Tigers gear up to face the Minnesota Twins today at 1:05 p.m., the anticipation is palpable, especially with Tarik Skubal back from his Team USA stint, eager to showcase his skills and lead the charge toward a World Series run. Spring training is in full swing, but the ongoing World Baseball Classic adds an interesting twist to the narrative, with key players split between camps, keeping everyone on their toes. With just two weeks until Opening Day in San Diego, the roster decisions loom large and fans can’t help but wonder how this season will unfold.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins, 1:05 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins, 1:05 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins Time/Place: 1:05 p.m., Lee Health Sports Complex – Fort Myers, FLSB Nation Site: Twinkie Town Media: MLB+ Audio (Twins broadcast) Lineups TIGERS TWINS Parker Meadows – CF Matt Wallner – RF Kevin McGonigle – DH Luke Keaschall – 2B Matt Vierling – 1B Josh Bell – 1B Riley Greene – LF Trevor […]

Open Discussion: Let’s talk about the World Baseball Classic

Open Discussion: Let’s talk about the World Baseball Classic

Typically, at this time of year, the headlines are filled with stories from spring training camps as Major League Baseball teams prepare for their upcoming campaign. However, things are a little bit different this season with the World Baseball Classic being played until the middle of this month. The games are being played at four […]

How Team USA stint has Skubal amped to lead Tigers to World Series

How Team USA stint has Skubal amped to lead Tigers to World Series

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The clubhouse at Joker Marchant Stadium was virtually empty Wednesday morning. The Tigers were playing a three-hour drive away in Fort Myers, and players who didn’t make the trip had the day off. But for Tarik Skubal, it was back to work.

A look at Tigers' 2026 Opening Day roster with a couple weeks left in camp

A look at Tigers' 2026 Opening Day roster with a couple weeks left in camp

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Tigers check out of Tigertown in a week and a half. Two weeks from Thursday, they begin their regular season in San Diego. Opening Day can sneak up on you, but manager A.J. Hinch made a point to remind players a week ago how it’s creeping

Tigers avoid major injury scare with Spencer Torkelson after AJ Hinch update

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Tigers avoid major injury scare with Spencer Torkelson after AJ Hinch update

Manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Wednesday that Spencer Torkelson's injury was nothing more than a contusion, meaning the Tigers avoided what could have been a significant setback to the middle of their lineup.