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These three Detroit Tigers could be on the cusp of significant career pitching milestones this season.
Ben Fisher|
Michael Brauner|
Dominic Minchella|
Ryan Phillips|
Noah Camras|
The first game of the 2026 season is getting closer and closer. Spring training is well underway, and Detroit should be a little concerned with how it is going so far
Maddy Dickens|
The Detroit Tigers have seen some very impressive performances strung together by one of their forgotten stars this spring.
Michael Brauner|
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is still working out with Team USA leading to speculation he may make another start during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Ryan Phillips|
The Tigers' ace shocked everyone when he said he was going to play for Team USA, and now, even more surprisingly, he wants to stay.
Maddy Dickens|
The Detroit Tigers manager has spoken to his ace, Tarik Skubal, about the pitcher’s desire for another World Baseball Classic start.
Matt Postins|
Matthew Boyd and Tarik Skubal rekindle their relationship on Team USA following days with the Detroit Tigers.
Dominic Minchella|
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal was supposed to make one start at the World Baseball Classic and go back to camp. Now, he’s considering staying.
Matt Postins|
The reigning Cy Young award winner originally only wanted to pitch once for Team USA, but now he’s leaving the door open for a return.
Madison Williams|
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