Detroit Tigers, Opening Day

Detroit Tigers Young Outfielder Named 'Lock' for Opening Day Roster Spot
It sounds like the Detroit Tigers have one of their roster decisions already made when it comes to a young outfielder.
What Javier Báez at third base means for Detroit Tigers Opening Day roster prediction
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is playing Gold Glove shortstop Javier Báez at third base in spring training games to prepare for the 2025 season.
Jackson Jobe on Detroit Tigers' Opening Day roster? Here's what factors into decision
Detroit Tigers prospect Jackson Jobe has pitched four games above Double-A: two rough starts in Triple-A and two scoreless relief appearances in MLB.
Why is Detroit Tigers Top Outfield Option Missing More Time Ahead of Opening Day?
The Detroit Tigers could be in for a tough time when Opening Day rolls around, as one of their top outfield options will be missing more time than anticipated.
Tigers playing Javier Baez at third base in possible hint at shortstop plans
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez is starting at third base on Thursday for the first time this spring. Actually, for the first time since 2019. Maybe it means nothing. But if you’re reading the tea leaves — and what else is there to do in spring training?
Tigers start Javier Báez at third base Thursday, in spirit of preparing for all scenarios
It was inevitable that, sooner or later, either Javier Báez or Trey Sweeney was going to get reps at third base.
Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez reacts to playing third base for first time since 2019
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch put Javier Báez in the starting lineup as the third baseman for Thursday's game against the Rays in spring training.
Detroit Tigers' Wenceel Pérez is lock for Opening Day, likely as No. 1 center fielder
The Detroit Tigers will be without two outfielders to start the 2025 season, allowing Wenceel Pérez to become the center ...
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Who's in Opening Day pitching mix? Guards want Nikhazy to build up at Triple-A
Doug Nikhazy gave the Guardians something to think about this spring as he emerged as an option to make his first Opening Day ...
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows ruled out for Opening Day with nerve injury
The Detroit Tigers will be without their center fielder and leadoff hitter for Opening Day, as Parker Meadows has been ruled ...
2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Paul Skenes gets the call for Pirates, Red Sox tab 2024 All-Star
Major League Baseball's 2025 Opening Day is less than two weeks away. As such, it is never too early to keep tabs on each ...
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Meadows to miss Opening Day with right arm inflammation
The Tigers will have to go to their contingency plans in center field. Parker Meadows, whose two-way play became a vital part ...
Why Tigers' Kenta Maeda did not pitch vs. Phillies
Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda was expected to take the mound Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies in a ...
Tigers' Parker Meadows: Will not be ready for Opening Day
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Meadows (arm) will not be ready for Opening Day, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
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Detroit Tigers name Tarik Skubal as Opening Day starter: 'Easiest decision' for manager
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers have named their Opening Day starter for the 2025 season. It's no surprise. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "Let me break news on the ...
Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day
Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers' two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, manager Dave ...