McGonigle leads Tigers against the Padres
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Fans will undoubtedly notice the iconic script "Tigers" logo atop the scoreboard was replaced with a Comerica Park logo on Opening Day.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday with a 4:10 p.m. first pitch against the Padres at Petco Park in San Diego. Follow the action here with live updates throughout the game by Detroit News contributor Kameron Goodwill.
Kevin McGonigle homered in the first inning and Jahmai Jones drove in 5 runs in a 13-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Three prospects shined in a 6-5 loss against the Baltimore Orioles, led by Eduardo Valencia crushing a fifth-inning home run.
Kerry Carpenter hit a solo home run in the third inning to lead a 2-1 win vs. Team Panama at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland.
The Detroit Tigers lost, 5-0, against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, March 8, at TD Ballpark in spring training.