The Detroit Tigers claimed an exciting victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday to get the season started right.

Tarik Skubal (6.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 6 K) registered the win in the Tigers' 8-2 victory over the Padres Thursday. Kevin McGonigle led the way offensively, going 4 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs. Nick Pivetta (3.0 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Padres.

Baseball’s No. 2 prospect batted sixth in the Detroit Tigers lineup on Opening Day in San Diego. Fortunately, rookie Kevin McGonigle didn’t have to wait long to get his first career at-bat out of the way.

Framber Valdez will have a high bar to clear when he makes his Detroit Tigers' debut Friday night on the road against the San Diego Padres.

For the second spring in a row, Detroit Tigers right-hander Brenan Hanifee made it to the finish line of spring training and was perhaps the last player to learn his fate. A year ago, he got good news.

Even though the Detroit Tigers’ home opener is still eight days away, Wednesday was a chance to get a preview of everything Tigers fans will be getting in on during the 2026 season.

Fresh off consecutive postseason appearances, the Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season with a six-game West Coast swing.

SAN DIEGO — The Detroit Tigers had several tough decisions to make as camp came to a close. The biggest centered on Kevin McGonigle, but once his status was resolved, the ripple effects touched other parts of the roster.

The Detroit Tigers may have signaled where they want to play Kevin McGonigle, which leaves a chance to upgrade at another infield position.

The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.