Framber Valdez is living up to high expectations from the Tigers.

PHOENIX — Rookie Jose Fernandez homered twice in his MLB debut, including a go-ahead three-run blast in the eighth inning, as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Tuesday night at Chase Field.

SMART bus rides will be free on Tigers Opening Day to make getting to and from Detroit and Comerica Park easier.

On Wednesday, MLB release the 2026 amateur draft bonus pools. The Pirates will lead the way with $19,130,700 to spend, picking fifth overall. The Chicago White Sox hold the first overall pick and the third biggest bonus pool at $17,592,100.

Ahead of their home opener against the Red Birds, Verlander spoke to the media and gave a Detroit admission that will catch fans' attention.

The Detroit Tigers will be fine, regardless of their 2-4 start, given that this resembles their 2025 start.

Bickford signed a minor-league deal with the Tigers in January and was a non-roster invitee to spring training, but he never pitched in a game due to a triceps injury. He'll now look for another opportunity in the free-agent market, but he may have a hard time landing with another team until his triceps issue clears up.

As the Tigers attempt to go on a deep playoff run, Scott Harris is expected to get help from two extra pitchers in 2026.

The Detroit Tigers are scoring runs, but they could use some help in one area.