Tigers kick off 2026 season on the road

Catch up quick: The Tigers are coming off their second straight playoff appearance, despite blowing a huge division lead last season.

• The team strengthened its pitching staff in the offseason, signing Framber Valdez to a $115 million, three-year contract and bringing back Justin Verlander.

By the numbers: The 2026 team payroll is over $204 million, the highest of any AL Central team.

• Cleveland, the reigning divisional champ, has just $75 million on the books.

Watch/listen: The game will be broadcast on the new Detroit SportsNet, which is now available on Comcast/Xfinity, Charter/Spectrum and DirecTV, the Detroit News reported

• The trusty radio broadcast will be on WXYT 97.1 FM.