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Happy March, everyone! It might seem like Spring Training just got underway, but we’re also already in the same month where MLB games will return to our lives after the long drought of winter. Plus, we’re officially in World Baseball Classic week, as the games will get going this Thursday. We look forward to seeing a lot of Tigers players compete for their countries, and hopefully not make enemies of their own Detroit teammates along the way.
We’ve got some fun tidbits today, including a look at the team’s hottest prospect, and also a seasoned veteran who is relying on his teammates to give him feedback and get him season ready. Plus a look at which team (and which player) might be benefitting the most from the ABS system.
Let’s just get right into it.
Detroit Tigers News
- FanGraphs breaks down the top 47 prospects in the Tigers’ minor league system.
- Speaking of which, let’s take a little glimpse into the future shall we…
- Tarik Skubal had some high praise for McGonigle after that showy display.
- Keith Law shared an article on the prospects most likely to make a major league difference in 2026, and here’s what he had to say about McGonigle:
The No. 2 prospect in baseball has raked everywhere in the minors, only slowed by injuries in the two years since the Tigers took him with their second pick in the 2023 draft. He isn’t blocked by a real shortstop in Detroit — the Javier Báez comeback didn’t last, as he hit .223/.230/.318 in the second half with one (1) walk and 46 strikeouts in 153 PA. McGonigle’s not a great shortstop defensively, but he’ll be passable for now, and his bat should more than make up for his lack of plus range.
- Verlander is putting in the reps to get ready for the season.
- The players aren’t the only ones getting into season condition, as our beloved broadcast crew decided to get an early start.
AL Central News
- Interesting little bit of data for the Twins here.
- I’ve seen custom shoes, but this is something new.
MLB News
- Old friend Max Scherzer is heading back to the Blue Jays.
- Here are the projected Opening Day lineups and rotations for every club.
- Mike Trout is looking to prove he’s still got more in the tank in 2026.
- We love a good throwback, and this story about a pre-teen Paul Skenes catching a no-hitter from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Masyn Winn is a great one.
- Aaron Judge is bound and determined to win the whole thing at the World Baseball Classic.
- Are the Rockies finally learning to embrace analytics?
- Hinchliffe Stadium, once an iconic Negro Leagues venue, has been saved from disrepair and has come back better than ever.
- Jesus Luzardo said the only way he would participate in the WBC was with Team Venezuela, declining to play for Team USA.
- Shohei Ohtani treated a large crowd in Japan to a little batting practice spectacle.
- The Dodgers don’t expect Blake Snell to be ready for Opening Day.
- Some breakout pitching candidates for 2026. ($)
- A quick peek at how things are going for umpires in Spring Training.
- Pretty big day for card collectors…