Happy Monday, friends. Some fun and interesting little news bites to feast on in this first week of Spring Training. First, Tarik Skubal is expanding his skill set, learning to become the team’s unofficial barista. Riley Greene is hoping to hone his skills after a tremendous 2025 season. And a potential leaked look at the new throwback jerseys the Tigers have been hinting at.
Plus, old friend Nick Castellanos was unexpectedly released by the Phillies, and has found a new home and new position with the Padres, where he’ll be playing first (insert Ron Washington Moneyball meme here).
Let’s get right into today’s news bites.
Detroit Tigers News
- Jason Beck shares that while Tarik Skubal isn’t going for his third Cy Young in a row, he’s working at being the team’s unofficial barista.
- How Riley Greene tweaked his play after an incredible season, hoping to cut down on his strikeouts this year.
- We love a sneaky uniform hint…
- Could these be the new throwback jerseys the Tigers have been teasing? If so, they’re pretty rad. What do you think?
AL Central News
- Reports indicate that Emmanuel Clase rigged a pitch in the postseason. Story by Mike Vorkunov and Zack Meisel.
MLB News
- Everything you need to know about the new ABS System.
- Seven college teams to be aware of in 2026.
- 15 hitters to keep an eye on in Spring Training.
- What are the most stacked positions in baseball right now?
- How does Bryce Harper really feel about Dave Dombrowski’s comments about him?
- Some players who could be the deciding factor of whether or not their teams get to October.
- Have Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto put their clubhouse issues behind them?
- Old friend Nick Castellanos is going to be trying a new position at first base.
- How did things go so bad between Castellanos and the Phillies?
- Former Red Sox player Brock Holt shares that a teammate once threatened to shoot him.
- Perhaps it had something to do with this beer incident.
- Five Spring Training stories to watch this year.
- Manny Machado thinks the Dodgers’ spending is good for baseball.
- It’s the best time of the year.
- Incredible.
- This is a pretty great baseball tattoo.
- Players trying a new position for the first time, for better or worse.