GAME 12 - Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins, April 8, 2026 7:40 PM EST

[byco42]

GAME 12 - Tigers @ Twins
APRIL 8, 2026 7:40 PM
TARGET FIELD

Framber Valdez #59
1-0 0.75 1.08

Tigers' Record (4-7) L3

Tigers Lineup

1. C Keith (L) 1B
2. K McGonigle (L) 3B
3. G Torres (R) DH
4. K Carpenter (L) RF
5. R Greene (L) LF
6. D Dingler (R) C
7. M Vierling (R) CF
8. Z McKinstry (L) 2B
9. J Báez (R) SS

Bailey Ober #59
0-0 6.75 1.38

Twins' Record (5-6) W2

Twins' Lineup

1. B Buxton (R) CF
2. A Martin (R) LF
3. L Keaschall (R) 2B
4. R Jeffers (R) C
5. V Caratini (S) 1B
6. J Bell (S) DH
7. M Wallner (L) RF
8. R Lewis (R) 3B
9. B Lee (S) SS

 

[kalinecountry]

Does anyone think Torkelson is going to finish the year as the Tigers 1st Baseman?

Does anyone think Meadows is a Tiger by June 1st?

Max Clark extends his on-base streak to 9 games and has hit safely in 7 straight games on a nice swing to right.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2026/04/why-kevin-mcgonigle-extension-talks-are-complicated-even-if-both-sides-want-a-deal.html

Why Kevin McGonigle extension talks are complicated, even if both sides are open to a deal. Paywall.
Mlive

AJ Hinch’s Kevin McGonigle comp shows exactly why Tigers stayed away from Alex Bregman

The Detroit Tigers walked away from Alex Bregman this offseason — and if there was any lingering doubt about that decision, A.J. Hinch erased it with a single c

motorcitybengals.com

AJ Hinch’s Kevin McGonigle comp shows exactly why Tigers stayed away from Alex Bregman.
We have our own Alex Bregman at home!
MCBTB

Twins unleash massive troll on Tigers after chasing Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers lost to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night as Tarik Skubal had his first rough start of the season. The Twins roasted him on social media.

motorcitybengals.com

Twins unleash massive troll on Tigers after chasing Tarik Skubal. fk the twins.
This one stings...
MCBTB

 

[tigermud]

1-2-3 goes the merger tigers O in the first off the ogler

 

[tigermud]

3 pitches two base runners already for the twins I hate this team

 

[tigermud]

Well shit calling it already this team is a hopeless joke survivor starts at 8

 

[biggunsbob]

This team is not very good. Playing like last fall.
Team can't hit. They can't pitch.
Great defense by Mckinstry. Let's miss the bag.

 

[biggunsbob]

0-2 count ? My God we have stupid pitchers. Right over the heart of the plate on a 0-2 count. For run #4.

6-0 lol .

 

[biggunsbob]

Clark is 2 for 3 tonight in a 1-1 game in toledo. His average is up to .405

 

[biggunsbob]

About to be swept by the ****ing Twins.

4 game series. Probably happen Thursday.

 

[biggunsbob]

Weak flyout by Vierling. My god this team can't hit. Can anyone drive in a run ?
Nope Mckinstry foulout.

 

[biggunsbob]

Shame we won't be able to trade any of these turds unless they start hitting.

 

[tigermud]

Turd brigade

 

[tomdalton22]

Shame we won't be able to trade any of these turds unless they start hitting.

the Tigers don't really have any tradeable position players anyway. If they suck until the ASB, the only tradeable assets will be Skubal and maybe Flaherty, if he pitches well. It's really early though...they can get better.

 

[jas5lf]

4 game series. Probably happen Thursday.

Lol! Tried to delete before anyone saw it. Hope this doesn't prove true tomorrow.

 

[biggunsbob]

The way we are hitting not sure when we will win again,

 

[nydo77]

The Tigers are a team of half-home run hitters tonight; fly balls that get half way there. They also are "controlling the strike zone"; by expanding it.

 

[biggunsbob]

1 freaking hit.

 

[tomdalton22]

Torres could be a possible trade candidate...if they continue to suck

 

[tomdalton22]

Greene didn't challenge that?