It's officially Tigers season, folks! The Detroit Tigers are kicking off their Opening Day against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
Game time is set for 4:10 p.m. ET, and fans can catch all the action on the brand-new Detroit SportsNet or stream it via Fubo and the MLB App.
Taking the mound for the Tigers is ace Tarik Skubal, aiming to launch another stellar campaign as he eyes a third-straight American League Cy Young Award. Meanwhile, all eyes will be on the diamond as super prospect Kevin McGonigle makes his MLB debut, batting sixth and holding down third base.
The Tigers have bolstered their pitching lineup with free-agent signings Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, setting the stage for a season filled with championship aspirations. However, questions linger about the lineup, as McGonigle stands out as the primary new face among position players.
Sunny skies and a pleasant 74 degrees greet the teams in San Diego, a stark contrast to the weather back in Detroit. The Tigers will be sporting their classic gray uniforms today, leaving the alternate blue road jerseys for another time.
Here's how the Padres are lining up:
- RF Fernando Tatis Jr.
- SS Xander Bogaerts
- 3B Manny Machado
- CF Jackson Merrill
- DH Miguel Andujar
- 1B Gavin Sheets
- LF Ramón Laureano
- C Freddy Fermin
- 2B Jake Cronenworth
- SP Nick Pivetta
And for the Tigers, manager A.J. Hinch has set the following lineup:
- RF Kerry Carpenter (L)
- 2B Gleyber Torres (R)
- DH Colt Keith (L)
- LF Riley Greene (L)
- 1B Spencer Torkelson (R)
- 3B Kevin McGonigle (L)
- C Dillon Dingler (R)
- CF Parker Meadows (L)
- SS Javier Báez (R)
Tarik Skubal is making his third-straight Opening Day start, a testament to his consistency and dominance on the mound. He’ll be facing off against Padres starter Nick Pivetta, who posted an impressive 2.87 ERA last season.
For fans eager to catch the entire series against the Padres, all three games will be available on Detroit SportsNet. If you're wondering where to find it, here’s the channel lineup:
- Comcast/Xfinity: 1253
- DirecTV: 663
- Spectrum/Charter: Various channels depending on location
While Jason Benetti won't be calling today's game, he's still part of the Tigers' broadcast team, balancing his duties with NBC's "Sunday Night Baseball."
For those looking to stream, the Tigers' games are accessible via the MLB app, offering a one-stop shop for highlights, stats, and news.
So gear up, Tigers fans-it's time to play ball!