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Detroit Tigers 2026 MLB Season Outlook: Schedule, Odds & Tickets

After riding a promising first-half start, the Detroit Tigers stumbled, losing the division to the Cleveland Guardians. Their collapse was the MLB’s worst: Detroit was up 10.5 games on August 31st and lost the lead after a 7-17 September record. The Tigers defeated the Guardians in three games during the Wild Card Series to propel them to the AL Division Series. There, the Tigers would lose in five games to the Seattle Mariners.

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The collapse can be traced back to a depleted pitching rotation – Reese Olson and Jackson Jobe were injured early in the season, while Alex Cobb was sidelined for the season due to right hip surgery. Holes became evident when Jack Flaherty and Keider Montero struggled to keep runs off the board – both pitchers recorded a 4.64 and 4.37 ERA, respectively. Charlie Morton was released after posting an ERA over seven in nine games. Pitching wasn’t the only factor as the offense saw its numbers decline. Javier Báez didn’t break.700 OPS past June, Gleyber Torres saw his numbers decline, and Kerry Carpenter struggled to hit right-handed pitching.

Detroit’s offense ranked 16th in the majors with a .247 batting average. The Tigers hit 198 home runs in 2025, placing them tenth in the majors in this category. The pitching staff recorded a 3.95 ERA to place them 16th in the majors in this category.

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Riley Greene led the offense with 155 hits, 36 home runs and 111 RBIs. Gleyber Torres was walked 85 times, while Zach McKinstry batted .259 in 144 games, the best on the team. Tarik Skubal had a dominant campaign after recording a 2.21 ERA and striking out 241 batters in 195.1 innings. Skubal allowed 141 hits and 48 earned runs in 2025.

Justin Verlander rejoined the Tigers after signing a one-year contract on February 10th, 2026. Verlander won two World Series titles with the Astros before signing with the Mets in 2023. The Mets would then trade Verlander back to Houston for a second stint – Verlander went on to sign with the Giants for the 2025 season. Left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez signed a three-year deal the same day, while Austin Slater joined two days later. Detroit renewed some key pieces, including Carpenter, Greene, McKinstry, Matt Vierling and Spencer Torkelson. The bullpen was strengthened after Kenley Jansen signed a one-year contract last December.

With reinforcements coming in, Detroit is looking to put its collapse in the rear-view mirror. The roster from last season will be fully healthy and remain intact. Prospects Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark have tremendous upside, potentially strengthening the lineup and defense. It all comes down to consistency from the lineup and pitching because there are players on both sides who can rise up and take Detroit to the next level.

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DraftKings lists the Tigers at -150 to make the playoffs and +2200 to win the World Series.

Detroit Tigers schedule:

Mar 26, 2026@ San DiegoW 8-21-0 T. Skubal(1-0)N. Pivetta(0-1)
Mar 27, 2026@ San DiegoW 5-22-0 E. De Jesus(1-0)J. Estrada(0-1)K. Jansen(1)
Mar 28, 2026@ San DiegoL 3-02-1 R. Vasquez(1-0)J. Flaherty(0-1)M. Miller(1)
DATEOPPTIME / TVVENUEHOME STARTERAWAY STARTERBUY TICKETS
Mar 30, 2026@ Arizona10:10 pmDBTVChase Field M. Soroka(-, 0.00 ERA)J. Verlander(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $36.00
Mar 31, 2026@ Arizona9:40 pmDBTVChase Field B. Pfaadt(-, 0.00 ERA)C. Mize(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $30.00
Apr 1, 2026@ Arizona3:40 pmDBTVChase Field Z. Gallen(0-1, 9.00 ERA)T. Skubal(1-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $28.80
Apr 3, 2026vs St. Louis1:10 pmCATVComerica Park F. Valdez(0-0, 1.50 ERA)M. McGreevy(0-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $122.24
Apr 4, 2026vs St. Louis1:10 pmCATVComerica Park J. Flaherty(0-1, 4.15 ERA)D. May(0-1, 13.50 ERA)Tickets Starting at $29.22
Apr 5, 2026vs St. Louis7:20 pmPEACComerica Park J. Verlander(-, 0.00 ERA)K. Leahy(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $15.60
Apr 6, 2026@ Minnesota7:40 pmDSNTarget Field J. Ryan(0-0, 0.00 ERA)C. Mize(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.60
Apr 7, 2026@ Minnesota7:40 pmDSNTarget Field T. Bradley(0-0, 2.08 ERA)T. Skubal(1-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.79
Apr 8, 2026@ Minnesota7:40 pmFS1Target Field B. Ober(0-0, 6.75 ERA)F. Valdez(0-0, 1.50 ERA)Tickets Starting at $9.11
Apr 9, 2026@ Minnesota1:40 pmDSNTarget Field M. Abel(0-1, 13.50 ERA)J. Flaherty(0-1, 4.15 ERA)Tickets Starting at $10.28
Apr 10, 2026vs Miami6:40 pmDSNComerica Park J. Verlander(-, 0.00 ERA)C. Paddack(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $12.35
Apr 11, 2026vs Miami1:10 pmDSNComerica Park C. Mize(-, 0.00 ERA)J. Junk(-, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $19.20
Apr 12, 2026vs Miami1:40 pmDSNComerica Park T. Skubal(1-0, 0.00 ERA)S. Alcantara(1-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $13.10
Apr 14, 2026vs Kansas City6:40 pmDSNComerica Park F. Valdez(0-0, 1.50 ERA)M. Wacha(0-0, 0.00 ERA)Tickets Starting at $8.39
Apr 15, 2026vs Kansas City6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $6.00
Apr 16, 2026vs Kansas City1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $10.12
Apr 17, 2026@ Boston7:15 pmATVFenway Park Tickets Starting at $32.17
Apr 18, 2026@ Boston4:10 pmDSNFenway Park Tickets Starting at $49.49
Apr 19, 2026@ Boston1:35 pmDSNFenway Park Tickets Starting at $54.13
Apr 20, 2026@ Boston11:10 amDSNFenway Park Tickets Starting at $88.80
Apr 21, 2026vs Milwaukee6:40 pmBRTVComerica Park Tickets Starting at $9.54
Apr 22, 2026vs Milwaukee6:40 pmBRTVComerica Park Tickets Starting at $7.63
Apr 23, 2026vs Milwaukee1:10 pmBRTVComerica Park Tickets Starting at $10.16
Apr 24, 2026@ Cincinnati6:40 pmDSNGreat American Ball Park Tickets Starting at $18.00
Apr 25, 2026@ Cincinnati7:15 pmFOXGreat American Ball Park Tickets Starting at $20.94
Apr 26, 2026@ Cincinnati1:40 pmDSNGreat American Ball Park Tickets Starting at $14.40
Apr 28, 2026@ Atlanta7:15 pmTBSTruist Park Tickets Starting at $12.00
Apr 29, 2026@ Atlanta7:15 pmBRVNTruist Park Tickets Starting at $13.90
Apr 30, 2026@ Atlanta12:15 pmBRVNTruist Park Tickets Starting at $14.40
May 1, 2026vs Texas6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $14.40
May 2, 2026vs Texas7:15 pmFOXComerica Park Tickets Starting at $19.76
May 3, 2026vs Texas7:20 pmPEACComerica Park Tickets Starting at $9.90
May 4, 2026vs Boston6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $13.46
May 5, 2026vs Boston6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $12.46
May 6, 2026vs Boston6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $12.46
May 8, 2026@ Kansas City7:40 pmDSNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $25.24
May 9, 2026@ Kansas City7:10 pmDSNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $25.21
May 10, 2026@ Kansas City7:20 pmPEACKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $17.87
May 12, 2026@ N.Y. Mets7:10 pmTBSCiti Field Tickets Starting at $18.60
May 13, 2026@ N.Y. Mets7:10 pmDSNCiti Field Tickets Starting at $11.86
May 14, 2026@ N.Y. Mets1:10 pmDSNCiti Field Tickets Starting at $16.76
May 15, 2026vs Toronto6:45 pmATVComerica Park Tickets Starting at $31.52
May 16, 2026vs Toronto1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $49.20
May 17, 2026vs Toronto1:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $26.40
May 18, 2026vs Cleveland6:40 pmFS1Comerica Park Tickets Starting at $10.08
May 19, 2026vs Cleveland6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $11.34
May 20, 2026vs Cleveland6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $9.83
May 21, 2026vs Cleveland1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $12.24
May 22, 2026@ Baltimore7:15 pmATVOriole Park at Camden Yards Tickets Starting at $23.70
May 23, 2026@ Baltimore4:05 pmDSNOriole Park at Camden Yards Tickets Starting at $27.22
May 24, 2026@ Baltimore1:35 pmDSNOriole Park at Camden Yards Tickets Starting at $27.32
May 26, 2026vs L.A. Angels6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $11.33
May 27, 2026vs L.A. Angels6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $10.80
May 28, 2026vs L.A. Angels1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $11.70
May 29, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:40 pmDSNRate Field Tickets Starting at $10.80
May 30, 2026@ Chi. White Sox2:10 pmDSNRate Field Tickets Starting at $13.61
May 31, 2026@ Chi. White Sox2:10 pmDSNRate Field Tickets Starting at $11.12
Jun 1, 2026@ Tampa Bay6:40 pmDSNTropicana Field Tickets Starting at $30.00
Jun 2, 2026@ Tampa Bay6:40 pmDSNTropicana Field Tickets Starting at $29.09
Jun 3, 2026@ Tampa Bay1:10 pmDSNTropicana Field Tickets Starting at $21.82
Jun 5, 2026vs Seattle6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $22.80
Jun 6, 2026vs Seattle1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $28.56
Jun 7, 2026vs Seattle1:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $24.00
Jun 9, 2026vs Minnesota6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $12.24
Jun 10, 2026vs Minnesota6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $13.46
Jun 11, 2026vs Minnesota1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $15.22
Jun 12, 2026@ Cleveland7:10 pmDSNProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $37.20
Jun 13, 2026@ Cleveland4:10 pmDSNProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $37.20
Jun 14, 2026@ Cleveland1:40 pmDSNProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $24.00
Jun 15, 2026@ Houston8:10 pmDSNDaikin Park Tickets Starting at $22.31
Jun 16, 2026@ Houston8:10 pmTBSDaikin Park Tickets Starting at $19.84
Jun 17, 2026@ Houston2:10 pmDSNDaikin Park Tickets Starting at $18.04
Jun 19, 2026vs Chi. White Sox6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $37.20
Jun 20, 2026vs Chi. White Sox1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $33.34
Jun 21, 2026vs Chi. White Sox1:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $29.22
Jun 22, 2026vs N.Y. Yankees6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $35.94
Jun 23, 2026vs N.Y. Yankees6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $33.60
Jun 24, 2026vs N.Y. Yankees6:40 pmAMZNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $34.80
Jun 25, 2026vs Houston6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $13.36
Jun 26, 2026vs Houston6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $22.80
Jun 27, 2026vs Houston1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $23.94
Jun 28, 2026vs Houston1:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $20.52
Jun 29, 2026@ N.Y. Yankees7:05 pmDSNYankee Stadium Tickets Starting at $17.11
Jun 30, 2026@ N.Y. Yankees7:05 pmTBSYankee Stadium Tickets Starting at $14.05
Jul 1, 2026@ N.Y. Yankees1:35 pmDSNYankee Stadium Tickets Starting at $17.15
Jul 2, 2026@ Texas8:05 pmDSNGlobe Life Field Tickets Starting at $26.78
Jul 4, 2026@ Texas4:05 pmDSNGlobe Life Field Tickets Starting at $28.45
Jul 5, 2026@ Texas3:30 pmPEACGlobe Life Field Tickets Starting at $22.44
Jul 7, 2026vs Athletics6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $18.00
Jul 8, 2026vs Athletics6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $16.38
Jul 9, 2026vs Athletics6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $17.90
Jul 10, 2026vs Philadelphia6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $31.80
Jul 11, 2026vs Philadelphia6:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $36.00
Jul 12, 2026vs Philadelphia1:40 pmDSNComerica Park
Jul 17, 2026@ L.A. Angels9:38 pmDSNAngel Stadium of Anaheim Tickets Starting at $7.20
Jul 18, 2026@ L.A. Angels10:07 pmDSNAngel Stadium of Anaheim Tickets Starting at $10.51
Jul 19, 2026@ L.A. Angels4:07 pmDSNAngel Stadium of Anaheim Tickets Starting at $7.20
Jul 20, 2026@ Chi. Cubs8:05 pmDSNWrigley Field Tickets Starting at $54.00
Jul 21, 2026@ Chi. Cubs8:05 pmDSNWrigley Field Tickets Starting at $23.60
Jul 22, 2026@ Chi. Cubs8:05 pmWrigley Field Tickets Starting at $25.25
Jul 23, 2026vs Kansas City6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $18.00
Jul 24, 2026vs Kansas City6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $36.00
Jul 25, 2026vs Kansas City1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $32.40
Jul 26, 2026vs Kansas City1:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $28.15
Jul 27, 2026vs Baltimore6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $19.20
Jul 28, 2026vs Baltimore6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $20.40
Jul 29, 2026vs Baltimore1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $24.00
Jul 31, 2026@ Athletics9:40 pmDSNSutter Health Park Tickets Starting at $47.52
Aug 1, 2026@ Athletics9:40 pmDSNSutter Health Park Tickets Starting at $47.47
Aug 2, 2026@ Athletics4:05 pmDSNSutter Health Park Tickets Starting at $41.58
Aug 4, 2026@ Seattle9:40 pmDSNT-Mobile Park Tickets Starting at $19.97
Aug 5, 2026@ Seattle9:40 pmDSNT-Mobile Park Tickets Starting at $19.97
Aug 6, 2026@ Seattle4:10 pmDSNT-Mobile Park Tickets Starting at $27.86
Aug 7, 2026@ San Francisco10:15 pmDSNOracle Park Tickets Starting at $53.45
Aug 8, 2026@ San Francisco7:15 pmFOXOracle Park Tickets Starting at $76.00
Aug 9, 2026@ San Francisco4:05 pmDSNOracle Park Tickets Starting at $58.80
Aug 11, 2026vs Cleveland6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $15.12
Aug 12, 2026vs Cleveland6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $15.91
Aug 13, 2026vs Cleveland1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $17.57
Aug 14, 2026vs Chi. White Sox6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $21.60
Aug 15, 2026vs Chi. White Sox1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $27.60
Aug 16, 2026vs Chi. White Sox1:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $23.24
Aug 17, 2026@ Pittsburgh7:05 pmPNC Park Tickets Starting at $42.98
Aug 18, 2026@ Pittsburgh6:40 pmDSNPNC Park Tickets Starting at $42.80
Aug 19, 2026@ Pittsburgh12:35 pmDSNPNC Park Tickets Starting at $42.98
Aug 21, 2026@ Kansas City8:10 pmDSNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $9.95
Aug 22, 2026@ Kansas City7:15 pmFOXKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $29.84
Aug 23, 2026@ Kansas City2:10 pmDSNKauffman Stadium Tickets Starting at $8.02
Aug 24, 2026vs Tampa Bay6:40 pmFS1Comerica Park Tickets Starting at $16.38
Aug 25, 2026vs Tampa Bay6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $14.40
Aug 26, 2026vs Tampa Bay1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $18.00
Aug 28, 2026vs L.A. Dodgers6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $66.25
Aug 29, 2026vs L.A. Dodgers1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $70.68
Aug 30, 2026vs L.A. Dodgers1:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $56.40
Aug 31, 2026@ Minnesota7:40 pmDSNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $18.35
Sep 1, 2026@ Minnesota7:40 pmDSNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $15.53
Sep 2, 2026@ Minnesota7:40 pmDSNTarget Field Tickets Starting at $17.20
Sep 4, 2026@ Cleveland7:10 pmDSNProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $26.40
Sep 5, 2026@ Cleveland7:15 pmFOXProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $22.80
Sep 6, 2026@ Cleveland1:40 pmDSNProgressive Field Tickets Starting at $25.20
Sep 7, 2026vs Minnesota1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $15.91
Sep 8, 2026vs Minnesota6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $10.80
Sep 9, 2026vs Minnesota1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $14.40
Sep 11, 2026vs Colorado6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $24.00
Sep 12, 2026vs Colorado1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $21.42
Sep 13, 2026vs Colorado1:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $13.79
Sep 14, 2026@ Toronto7:07 pmDSNRogers Centre Tickets Starting at $17.27
Sep 15, 2026@ Toronto7:07 pmDSNRogers Centre Tickets Starting at $19.42
Sep 16, 2026@ Toronto3:07 pmDSNRogers Centre Tickets Starting at $11.19
Sep 17, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:40 pmDSNRate Field Tickets Starting at $9.60
Sep 18, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:40 pmDSNRate Field Tickets Starting at $9.60
Sep 19, 2026@ Chi. White Sox7:10 pmDSNRate Field Tickets Starting at $12.00
Sep 20, 2026@ Chi. White Sox2:10 pmDSNRate Field Tickets Starting at $9.60
Sep 21, 2026vs Washington6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $10.80
Sep 22, 2026vs Washington6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $9.60
Sep 23, 2026vs Washington1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $12.00
Sep 25, 2026vs Pittsburgh6:40 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $20.80
Sep 26, 2026vs Pittsburgh1:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $25.20
Sep 27, 2026vs Pittsburgh3:10 pmDSNComerica Park Tickets Starting at $20.80
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