Tigers 2025-2026 Offseason: Trades, Free Agents, Call ups, Rule 5, tender, non-tender, Skubal Cy Young Award

[kalinecountry]

Tigers' Meadows running out of time

Less than 2 weeks remain in spring training and OF Parker Meadows is an enigma.

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Tigers' Meadows running out of time.
Less than 2 weeks remain in spring training and OF Parker Meadows is an enigma.
GregEno substack

 

[kalinecountry]

THE CASE FOR KEVIN

by Holly Horning An interesting situation is brewing as the Detroit Tigers start to wind down their 2026 spring training. With only 5 more games on the schedule, roster decisions are in the w…

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THE CASE FOR KEVIN.
Totally Tigers

 

[tomdalton22]

THE CASE FOR KEVIN

by Holly Horning An interesting situation is brewing as the Detroit Tigers start to wind down their 2026 spring training. With only 5 more games on the schedule, roster decisions are in the w…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

THE CASE FOR KEVIN.
Totally Tigers

He should be a lock

 

[kalinecountry]

Beau Brieske has a left groin strain. He slipped while working on his delivery in a routine workout. He won't be ready for Opening Day.

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[kalinecountry]

https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1qxvvkmBQngxB

Tigers Minor League Report Podcast: A Week Out From Regular Season Detroit Tigers Baseball. 71 minutes.

 

[kalinecountry]

Verlander throwing all five pitches. Velocity looks good. Getting plenty of whiffs too.
4 K, H, 0 BB, 0 R through three frames.
35% Whiff%. 2 Ks on the slider, which has a 50% Whiff%. I still can't believe he's doing this at 43.
BYBTB and TMLR

 

[kalinecountry]

Kevin McGonigle, playing 3B today, went out of my camera range to make a diving backhand stop in foul territory on a Coby Mayo grounder, but you can see the throw across the infield from seemingly out of nowhere to complete the out.

Jason Beck

 

[kalinecountry]

Dan Dickerson on the broadcast with an interesting stat. The Tigers last season had
8 players with a OPS Plus of over 100 (380-400 plate appearances) and that has happened only 22 times in 100 years of baseball.

 

[kalinecountry]

Jace Jung is turning heads in Tigers spring training, but that ship might have sailed

Jace Jung's impressive spring training still isn't enough to earn him a place on the Tigers' Opening Day roster.

motorcitybengals.com

Jace Jung is turning heads in Tigers spring training, but that ship might have sailed.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/orioles-vs-tigers/2026/03/17/831610/live/box

Tigers 1 - orioles 1.
Boxscore.

 

[kalinecountry]

Final line for Tigers starter Justin Verlander: 4.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K. 76 pitches,
51 strikes. Generated 12 whiffs/42 swings (28.6% whiff rate): 7 fastballs, 1 curveball,
2 sliders, 2 changeups. Fastball averaged 93.9 mph, maxed at 96.2 mph. He looked really good.

 

[kalinecountry]

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY

Last week, we identified the 4 players who were struggling at the plate the most in spring training. And now with one week until Opening Day, it’s time to talk about the players who are havi…

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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

Last week, we identified the 4 players who were struggling at the plate the most in spring training. And now with one week until Opening Day, it’s time to talk about the players who are having the best offensive ST.
As with last week’s group, the players selected have the largest number of plate appearances.
I will add that since last week, 4-5 more games made a difference in who made the list last week and who dropped in their ranking for this week.
Jace Jung made the top 5 last week and falls off this week. Riley Greene only made the list this week.
Kevin McGonigle’s BA went down a little but his slugging zoomed up. He ranks #2 after Corey Julks.
Julks and John Peck continue to “twin” with their stats – and lead the rest of the players.
And Matt Vierling’s stats only continue to climb higher.
Here are each player’s slash lines:
Riley Greene – .290/.353/.548/.901
Kevin McGonigle – .267/.463/.600/1.063
Matt Vierling – .343/.378/.686/1.064
John Peck – .360/.407/.680/1.087
Corey Julks – .360/.414/.840/1.254
Which one of these players has surprised you the most with his success at the plate?

Which player has surprised you the most with his success at the plate?

1. Riley Greene

2. Corey Julks/John Peck

3. Kevin McGonigle

4 Matt Vierling

VOTE

 

[tomdalton22]

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY

Last week, we identified the 4 players who were struggling at the plate the most in spring training. And now with one week until Opening Day, it’s time to talk about the players who are havi…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

Last week, we identified the 4 players who were struggling at the plate the most in spring training. And now with one week until Opening Day, it’s time to talk about the players who are having the best offensive ST.
As with last week’s group, the players selected have the largest number of plate appearances.
I will add that since last week, 4-5 more games made a difference in who made the list last week and who dropped in their ranking for this week.
Jace Jung made the top 5 last week and falls off this week. Riley Greene only made the list this week.
Kevin McGonigle’s BA went down a little but his slugging zoomed up. He ranks #2 after Corey Julks.
Julks and John Peck continue to “twin” with their stats – and lead the rest of the players.
And Matt Vierling’s stats only continue to climb higher.
Here are each player’s slash lines:
Riley Greene – .290/.353/.548/.901
Kevin McGonigle – .267/.463/.600/1.063
Matt Vierling – .343/.378/.686/1.064
John Peck – .360/.407/.680/1.087
Corey Julks – .360/.414/.840/1.254
Which one of these players has surprised you the most with his success at the plate?

Which player has surprised you the most with his success at the plate?

1. Riley Greene

2. Corey Julks/John Peck

3. Kevin McGonigle

4 Matt Vierling

VOTE

It has to be Julks/Peck...I have never heard of them!

 

[kalinecountry]

First Tigers Minor League Injury Log of 2026:RHP Garrett Burhenn, RHP Joseph Montalvo, LHP Paul Wilson, and RHP Michael Massey all placed on the 60-day IL.
RHP River Hamilton, and RHP Wuilberth Mendez both out for the season.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HDo1SPVW4AERrG3?format=jpg&name=medium

 

[kalinecountry]

Detroit Has Waited a Long Time for This Kind of Prospect

Evidence from three seasons reveals why Kevin McGonigle's skills solidify his place on the Tigers roster, showcasing a rare, undeniable talent.

roundtable.io

TMLR Video: Detroit Has Waited a Long Time for This Kind of Prospect. 4 1/2 minutes.
Tigers Round Table

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/kevin-mcgonigle-shines-on-defense-behind-justin-verlander?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage

McGonigle makes play so nice, JV compliments it twice.
Tigers official site

 

[kalinecountry]

MLBTR Podcast: Banged-Up Reds And Braves, Kevin McGonigle, And Spring Breakouts

This week's podcast heads to Cincinnati, Atlanta, Detroit and more.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

MLBTR Podcast: Banged-Up Reds And Braves, Kevin McGonigle, And Spring Breakouts.
McGonigle at the 34:20 minute mark.

 

[kalinecountry]

Gleyber Torres' WBC run with Venzuela will hopefully have much needed effect on Tigers

There’s no sugarcoating it: the Detroit Tigers gambled this offseason. After one of the ugliest second-half offensive collapses in baseball last year, they larg

motorcitybengals.com

Gleyber Torres' WBC run with Venzuela will hopefully have much needed effect on Tigers.
Detroit needs THIS version of Gleyber.
MCBTB

Keider Montero's WBC showing with Venezuela leaves Tigers fans feeling conflicted

Keider Montero's WBC performance justified the Tigers' demotion — but also flashed a lot of potential.

motorcitybengals.com

Keider Montero's WBC showing with Venezuela leaves Tigers fans feeling conflicted.
Can he put it all together?
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Tarik Skubal's World Baseball Classic story pretty much confirmed Scott Boras' influence

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has taken a lot of heat for his decision to only pitch in one World Baseball Classic game, but Scott Boras was clearly involved.

motorcitybengals.com

Tarik Skubal's World Baseball Classic story pretty much confirmed Scott Boras' influence.
We know who is pulling the strings...
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

NOW COMES THE HARD PART

by Holly Horning The term “running it back” applies to teams who are pretty much working with the same core group of players as in the previous year. Just with some minor tweaks. …

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NOW COMES THE HARD PART.
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