GAME #7 - HOME OPENER - Detroit Tigers vs. St. Louis Cardinals, April 3, 2026, 1:10 PM

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2026/04/kevin-mcgonigle-wants-to-do-something-special-for-tigers-home-opener.html

Kevin McGonigle wants to do ‘something special’ for Tigers’ home opener.
Mlive

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2026/04/25-years-since-debut-brandon-inge-wowed-tigers-fans-with-a-pitch-to-justin-verlander.html

25 years since debut, Brandon Inge wowed Tigers fans with a pitch to Justin Verlander.
Mlive

Hidden Kevin McGonigle gem in Jeff Passan column has Tigers fans hyped

Buried deep in Jeff Passan’s report on Konnor Griffin’s long-awaited call-up was a detail that, to most of the baseball world, probably read like a footnote. To

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Hidden Kevin McGonigle gem in Jeff Passan column has Tigers fans hyped.
This is why you always read the fine print.
MCBTB

AJ Hinch's home opener lineup decision overshadows Tigers fans' Kevin McGonigle excitement

Kevin McGonigle will bat leadoff and Colt Keith will ride the bench in the Tigers' home opener vs. the Cardinals.

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AJ Hinch's home opener lineup decision overshadows Tigers fans' Kevin McGonigle excitement.
Happy Opening Day, Detroit.
MCBTB

Spencer Torkelson is unfortunately putting himself on the hot seat with Tigers fans

Detroit Tigers slugger Spencer Torkelson is struggling to hit with runners on base and fans are starting to take notice and get annoyed with the power bat.

motorcitybengals.com

Spencer Torkelson is unfortunately putting himself on the hot seat with Tigers fans.
He needs to start coming up in the clutch...
MCBTB

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2026/04/for-tigers-gleyber-torres-consistency-starts-with-control-of-strike-zone.html

For Tigers’ Gleyber Torres, consistency starts with control of strike zone.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/dillon-dingler-second-home-run-of-2026

Dillon Dingler sparks Tigers' revival in home opener vs. Cards.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/cardinals-vs-tigers/2026/04/03/824299/live/box

Tigers shut-out the cards 4 - 0.
Boxscore.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/cardinals-vs-tigers/2026/04/03/824299/live/video

Video highlights of the Tigers win.

Tigers 4, Cardinals 0: A warm welcome home

Dillon Dingler and Riley Greene came through at the plate, while Framber Valdez impressed in his home debut.

www.blessyouboys.com

Tigers 4 - Cardinals 0: A warm welcome home.
Dillon Dingler and Riley Greene came through at the plate, while Framber Valdez impressed in his home debut.
BYBTB

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2026/04/framber-valdez-shines-in-detroit-debut-as-tigers-win-home-opener.html

Framber Valdez shines in Detroit debut as Tigers win home opener.
Mlive

 

[biggunsbob]

Minor league scores
Triple AAA
Toledo Mudhens
Improved to (3-4) on the season with a 7-1 win at Syracuse.
Lead by top of the order Perez leading off now batting .300 and max clark who is batting .346 both had 2 hits. Valencia and Workman each had a homer. Workman also is way over .300 as is catcher Nido lol
Who is batting over .400.. Looks like a bullpen day as no pitcher went over 2 innings.
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Gameday: Mud Hens 7, Mets 1 Final Score (04/03/2026)

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High Double AA. (Erie was runner up last season)
Erie Seawolves (1-0)
A six run 7th inning erased a 3-1 lead and after 3 spot in the top of the 8th Erie locked it down in the 9th at home. Erie hit 2 homers


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Gameday: Flying Squirrels 6, SeaWolves 7 Final Score (04/03/2026)

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West Michigan whitecaps (2-0)
High A
Started defense of its championship on the road winning 1-0 yesterday and 6-4 Friday scoring 4 in the 7th and 1 each in 8th and 9th to comeback.

Box yesterday
16 strikeouts and 6 walks WM pitched a combined 2 hitter .

Gameday: Whitecaps 1, Captains 0 Final Score (04/02/2026)

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Gameday: Whitecaps 6, Captains 4 Final Score (04/03/2026)

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Low A Ball.
Lakeland Flying Tigers (1-0)
Started its title defense with a 12-7 win on the road.
Rainer back playing 2 walks, 3 k’s, 2 runs.

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Gameday: Flying Tigers 12, Tarpons 7 Final Score (04/03/2026)

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[kalinecountry]

HOME OPENING DAY – FAN FEEDBACK

by Holly Horning Yesterday was the Tigers home Opening Day for 2026. A time-honored event for everyone who loves the Olde English D. Today, we’re opening up the blog for fans to share their …

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HOME OPENING DAY – FAN FEEDBACK.
Totally Tigers



Yesterday was the Tigers home Opening Day for 2026. A time-honored event for everyone who loves the Olde English D.
Today, we’re opening up the blog for fans to share their biggest observation from the game. Whether you watched it, turned on the radio or read media reports, we want to hear from you.
It can be about the pre-game celebrations, the game itself or what you saw or heard that didn’t take place within the white chalk lines.
What was the most interesting thing that caught your attention? Just one, please.
I will start the conversation.
The biggest ovation during the introductions wasn’t given to Tarik Skubal. That honor belonged to Justin Verlander – and it wasn’t even close. JV then went on to catch the ceremonial first pitch. The Tigers and their fans are showing him the love.