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Tigers in 2026: Riley Greene’s defense, strikeouts an unexpected subplot
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (592+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. -- Riley Greene has been the Detroit Tigers" offensive leader for the last three seasons. But it was his defense that, somewhat unexpectedly, became a point of scrutiny in 2025. Not long ago, Greene was the Detroit Tigers" everyday center…...
Atlanta Braves place former Saginaw Heritage star on 60-day injured list
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (147+ words) Spencer Schwellenbach's return to the mound hit a snag Tuesday, with the Atlanta Braves placing the former Saginaw Heritage star on the 60-day injured list. Schwellenbach, 25, saw his 2025 season end before the all-star break with a broken elbow. The Braves…...
Tigers add left-handed reliever who spent last season with Nationals
17+ hour, 25+ min ago (318+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers have signed left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training. The news was first reported by the New York Post. Pilkington, 28, pitched in 32 games last year for the Washington…...
Former Tigers first baseman signs minor-league deal with Cardinals
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (263+ words) Former Detroit Tigers first baseman Bligh Madris has signed a minor-league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. It has been a busy week for Madris, who turns 30 later this month. He was a standout performer in the Caribbean Series, helping…...
Tigers in 2026: Parker Meadows at a crossroads as top prospect climbs
18+ hour, 49+ min ago (608+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. -- It's a clich" to say that Parker Meadows is entering a pivotal season. Yes, it's a pivotal season for him, and for just about any 26-year-old trying to establish himself. Just like the last one and the one…...
Tigers, Red Wings enter new broadcast partnership with MLB
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (339+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings are entering into a new broadcast partnership with Major League Baseball, the teams announced Monday. The new deal will allow the teams to ditch the struggling regional sports network currently branded…...
Tigers 2026 spring training guide: Schedule, key dates, ticket info
22+ hour ago (556+ words) LAKELAND, Fla. -- After a long and unforgiving winter in Detroit, the forecast this week in central Florida calls for sunny skies, warm temperatures and the familiar sounds of baseball returning. Spring training gets underway this week in Lakeland, where the…...
Detroit Tigers trade-deadline pickup finds new home in Miami
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (184+ words) Veteran starting pitcher Chris Paddack, who had a brief and unsuccessful tenure with the Detroit Tigers last season, has signed a major-league contract with the Miami Marlins. The one-year deal is reportedly worth $4 million plus incentives. Paddack, 30, was acquired from…...
Veteran pitcher who made cameo with Tigers in 2025 signs deal with Pirates
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (164+ words) DETROIT -- Veteran starting pitcher Jos" Urquidy has signed a one-year major-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Urquidy, 30,signed with the Tigers during last year's spring trainingas he continued his rehab from Tommy John elbow surgery. But he ultimately made only…...
Former Detroit Tigers utility man claimed by Athletics
4+ day, 41+ min ago (339+ words) DETROIT -- Former Detroit Tigers utility infielder Andy Ib'ez was claimed off waivers by the Athletics on Friday. He had been designated for assignment two days earlier by the Los Angeles Dodgers. His new home in Sacramento won't be on the…...