The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) Central Division. Established in 1894, the Tigers are one of the oldest franchises in MLB and have a storied history that includes multiple World Series titles.
The Detroit Tigers captured their first World Series championship in 1935, winning in six games in what was the 32nd edition of the Fall Classic. Over the years, they have won a total of four World Series championships (1935, 1945, 1968, 1984). Additionally, they have secured 11 American League pennants, along with four AL Central Division titles, three AL East Division titles, and two Wild Card berths, as of February 2025. Since 2000, the Tigers have played their home games at Comerica Park, which replaced the historic Tiger Stadium. The franchise had experienced multiple eras of success, including dominance in the mid-20th century and a resurgence in the early 2010s when they clinched four consecutive AL Central titles from 2011 to 2014.
Detroit Tigers' Spring Training schedule in 2025
The Detroit Tigers' Spring Training for 2025 is set to take place at TigerTown in Lakeland, Florida. The team will kick off its first workout for pitchers and catchers on February 12, 2025, with position players joining five days later, as per USA Today. The Tigers will play their Grapefruit League home games at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, marking their 60th consecutive season playing at this historic venue.
This Spring Training will also be significant, as it marks Detroit's 89th season of preparing for the regular MLB season. The first Spring Training game is scheduled for February 22, 2025, against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Tigers will also face teams like the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves during their Spring Training games.
Here is the schedule for the Detroit Tigers' spring training schedule 2025, as per MLB's official website:
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2025 | Philadelphia Phillies | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 23, 2025 | @ New York Yankees | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 24, 2025 | Toronto Blue Jays | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 25, 2025 | @ Baltimore Orioles | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 26, 2025 | Minnesota Twins | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 27, 2025 | Boston Red Sox | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 27, 2025 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 28, 2025 | @ Toronto Blue Jays | 1:07 PM EST |
| March 1, 2025 | Philadelphia Phillies | 1:05 PM EST |
| March 2, 2025 | @ Pittsburgh Pirates | 1:05 PM EST |
| March 3, 2025 | Toronto Blue Jays | 1:05 PM EST |
| March 4, 2025 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | 1:05 PM EST |
| March 5, 2025 | Philadelphia Phillies | 1:05 PM EST |
| March 7, 2025 | Baltimore Orioles | 6:05 PM EST |
| March 8, 2025 | @ Toronto Blue Jays | 1:07 PM EST |
| March 9, 2025 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 10, 2025 | @ New York Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 11, 2025 | @ Atlanta Braves | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 12, 2025 | Tampa Bay Rays | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 13, 2025 | New York Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 14, 2025 | @ Pittsburgh Pirates | 6:05 PM EDT |
| March 15, 2025 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 16, 2025 | Baltimore Orioles | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 17, 2025 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 18, 2025 | @ Minnesota Twins | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 19, 2025 | @ Boston Red Sox | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 21, 2025 | Baltimore Orioles | 5:05 PM EDT |
| March 21, 2025 | New York Yankees | 5:05 PM EDT |
| March 22, 2025 | Atlanta Braves | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 23, 2025 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | 12:05 PM EDT |
| March 24, 2025 | @ Los Angeles Angels | 9:45 PM EDT / 6:45 PM PDT |
| March 25, 2025 | @ Seattle Mariners | 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT |
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Detroit Tigers' Spring Training 2025 schedule week-by-week
The 2025 preseason games for the Detroit Tigers begin on February 22, 2025, and end on March 23, 2025. This is a summary of the week-by-week preseason games that the team will be playing, as per MLB's official website.
Week 1 Spring Training schedule
Week 1 preseason games for the Detroit Tigers will start on February 22, 2025, and will end on February 28, 2025.
| Dates | Games | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2025 | vs. Philadelphia Phillies | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 23, 2025 | @ New York Yankees | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 24, 2025 | vs. Toronto Blue Jays | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 25, 2025 | @ Baltimore Orioles | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 26, 2025 | vs. Minnesota Twins | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 27, 2025 | vs. Boston Red Sox | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 27, 2025 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | 1:05 PM EST |
| February 28, 2025 | @ Toronto Blue Jays | 1:07 PM EST |
Week 2 Spring Training schedule
Week 2 preseason games for the Detroit Tigers will start on March 1, 2025, and will end on March 7, 2025.
| Dates | Games | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2025 | vs. Philadelphia Phillies | 1:05 PM EST |
| March 2, 2025 | @ Pittsburgh Pirates | 1:05 PM EST |
| March 3, 2025 | vs. Toronto Blue Jays | 1:05 PM EST |
| March 4, 2025 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | 1:05 PM EST |
| March 5, 2025 | vs. Philadelphia Phillies | 1:05 PM EST |
| March 7, 2025 | vs. Baltimore Orioles | 6:05 PM EST |
Week 3 Spring Training schedule
Week 3 preseason games for the Detroit Tigers will start on March 8, 2025, and will end on March 14, 2025.
| Dates | Games | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2025 | @ Toronto Blue Jays | 1:07 PM EST |
| March 9, 2025 | vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 10, 2025 | @ New York Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 11, 2025 | @ Atlanta Braves | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 12, 2025 | vs. Tampa Bay Rays | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 13, 2025 | vs. New York Yankees | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 14, 2025 | @ Pittsburgh Pirates | 6:05 PM EDT |
Week 4 Spring Training schedule
Week 4 preseason games for the Detroit Tigers will start on March 15, 2025, and will end on March 21, 2025.
| Dates | Games | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2025 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 16, 2025 | vs. Baltimore Orioles | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 17, 2025 | vs. Pittsburgh Pirates | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 18, 2025 | @ Minnesota Twins | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 19, 2025 | @ Boston Red Sox | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 21, 2025 | vs. Baltimore Orioles | 5:05 PM EDT |
| March 21, 2025 | vs. New York Yankees | 5:05 PM EDT |
Week 5 Spring Training schedule
Week 5 preseason games for the Detroit Tigers will start on March 22, 2025, and will end on March 23, 2025.
| Dates | Games | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2025 | vs. Atlanta Braves | 1:05 PM EDT |
| March 23, 2025 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | 12:05 PM EDT |
Detroit Tigers' roster for 2025
Here is the 40-man active roster for the 2025 MLB season, as per MLB's official website:
| Name | Position | B/T |
|---|---|---|
| Beau Brieske | Pitcher | R/R |
| Alex Cobb | Pitcher | R/R |
| Mason Englert | Pitcher | S/R |
| Jason Foley | Pitcher | R/R |
| Sawyer Gipson-Long | Pitcher | R/R |
| Sean Guenther | Pitcher | L/L |
| Brenan Hanifee | Pitcher | R/R |
| Tyler Holton | Pitcher | L/L |
| Brant Hurter | Pitcher | L/L |
| Jackson Jobe | Pitcher | R/R |
| Tommy Kahnle | Pitcher | R/R |
| Alex Lange | Pitcher | R/R |
| Chase Lee | Pitcher | R/R |
| Ty Madden | Pitcher | R/R |
| Kenta Maeda | Pitcher | R/R |
| Matt Manning | Pitcher | R/R |
| Tyler Mattison | Pitcher | R/R |
| Casey Mize | Pitcher | R/R |
| Keider Montero | Pitcher | R/R |
| Reese Olson | Pitcher | R/R |
| Tyler Owens | Pitcher | R/R |
| Tarik Skubal | Pitcher | R/L |
| Will Vest | Pitcher | R/R |
| Dillon Dingler | Catcher | R/R |
| Jake Rogers | Catcher | R/R |
| Javier Báez | Infielder | R/R |
| Andy Ibáñez | Infielder | R/R |
| Jace Jung | Infielder | L/R |
| Colt Keith | Infielder | L/R |
| Ryan Kreidler | Infielder | R/R |
| Zach McKinstry | Infielder | L/R |
| Trey Sweeney | Infielder | L/R |
| Spencer Torkelson | Infielder | R/R |
| Gleyber Torres | Infielder | R/R |
| Kerry Carpenter | Outfielder | L/R |
| Riley Greene | Outfielder | L/L |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | Outfielder | R/R |
| Parker Meadows | Outfielder | L/R |
| Wenceel Pérez | Outfielder | S/R |
| Matt Vierling | Outfielder | R/R |
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FAQ's on Detroit Tigers
A. Spring Training for the Detroit Tigers begins on February 22, 2025, with their first matchup between Philadelphia Phillies in Lakeland.
A. The Tigers compete in the American League (AL) Central Division.
A. The Detroit Tigers won the World Series titles four times in 1935, 1945, 1968 and 1984 respectively.
A. The manager of the Detroit Tigers is A.J. Hinch.
