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March 22, 2026

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The Tigers wrapped up their 2026 Grapefruit League play with a solid 3-1 victory over the Yankees, highlighted by standout performances from Framber Valdez and Drew Anderson. With the roster tightening, all eyes are on top prospect Kevin McGonigle, who continues to impress but faces tough competition for a spot on the Opening Day roster. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander's highly anticipated return to Detroit is just around the corner, setting the stage for a Sunday Night Baseball spectacle that fans are eagerly awaiting. However, amidst the excitement, concerns linger over the sluggish spring of Zach McKinstry and Kerry Carpenter, leaving fans hoping their struggles are just temporary blips on the radar. The recent release of Austin Slater also reminds us that roster decisions are heating up as the season approaches.

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Kevin McGonigle answers all questions as Grapefruit League play ends

Kevin McGonigle answers all questions as Grapefruit League play ends

The Detroit Tigers closed out their 2026 Grapefruit League schedule with a strong performance from Framber Valdez, Drew Anderson, and Tyler Holton in a 3-1 victory over the Yankees on Saturday. Now the club, including prospects like Kevin McGonigle, Max Anderson, Trei Cruz, and John Peck, heads out to Scottdale, Arizona for two exhibition games […]

Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees Time/Place: 1:05 p.m., Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, FLSB Nation Site: Pinstripe AlleyMedia: MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network Lineups YANKEES TIGERS Paul Goldschmidt – 1B Kerry Carpenter – RF Jose Caballero – SS Spencer Torkelson – DH Amed Rosario – 3B Riley Greene – LF Randal Grichuk – DH Colt Keith – […]

Top prospect McGonigle keeps turning heads, but can he make Tigers' OD roster?

Top prospect McGonigle keeps turning heads, but can he make Tigers' OD roster?

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The moving truck parked outside the clubhouse building at Joker Marchant Stadium was the obvious first sign Saturday morning that Spring Training is near an end. For some players, those hints have been building for a while as the Grapefruit League at-bats have piled up. At some

Primetime homecoming: Verlander's 1st start in Detroit set for Sunday Night Baseball

Primetime homecoming: Verlander's 1st start in Detroit set for Sunday Night Baseball

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The next phase of Justin Verlander’s incredible relationship with Detroit will begin under the lights on national television. And much like the Tigers’ home opener, Verlander’s first start back at Comerica Park as a Tiger again has the potential to be an unofficial holiday. Two days after

Tigers Release Austin Slater

Tigers Release Austin Slater

The Tigers have released outfielder Austin Slater, according to several Tigers beat writers (including the Detroit Free Press’ Evan Petzold). Slater was in camp on a minor league contract, and as an Article XX(B) free agent, the first of his three opt-out clauses fell this weekend. As per Petzold, Slater exercised his opt-out, and the […]

2 concerning spring training performances Tigers fans hope are just a blip on the radar

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2 concerning spring training performances Tigers fans hope are just a blip on the radar

Detroit Tigers fans have taken note of Zach McKinstry's and Kerry Carpenter's struggles during spring training but there's reason for hope.