Trending Now - Tigers Prepare for Emotional Series Against Dominican Republic
WHO:
Wenceel Pérez, Tigers outfielder
A.J. Hinch, Tigers manager
Thayron Liranzo, Tigers catching prospect
Framber Valdez, Tigers pitcher
Riley Greene, Tigers All-Star
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
Major League Baseball (MLB)
Team Dominican Republic, featuring players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Manny Machado, Junior Caminero, Jeremy Peña, Juan Soto, Julio Rodríguez, Fernando Tatis Jr., Oneil Cruz, Agustín Ramírez, Sandy Alcantara, Cristopher Sánchez, Carlos Estévez, Camilo Doval, Gregory Soto
Ryan Gustafson, president and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment
Willson Contreras, first baseman for the Red Sox
William Contreras, catcher for the Brewers
Wilyer Abreu, Red Sox outfielder
Chris Bassitt, Orioles pitcher
WHAT:
The Tigers will play a two-game series against Team Dominican Republic.
The series is in memory of the victims from the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in Santo Domingo.
MLB will make a donation to the Dominican Red Cross as part of the event.
The Tigers are bringing many Major Leaguers and top prospects to the series.
Detroit SportsNet launched on March 1, 2026, as the new broadcasting home for the Tigers and Red Wings.
A select number of Tigers Spring Training games will be available to stream for free.
Subscriptions for Detroit SportsNet will be available for $19.99 per month or $189.99 for a full year starting April 1, 2026.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) begins on March 8, 2026.
Willson and William Contreras will represent Venezuela in the WBC.
WHERE:
Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Detroit, Michigan
MLB App (streaming platform)
WHEN:
The Tigers will play against Team Dominican Republic on March 8 and 9, 2026.
Detroit SportsNet launched on March 1, 2026.
Subscriptions for Detroit SportsNet will be available starting April 1, 2026.
The WBC begins on March 8, 2026.
WHY:
The series aims to honor the victims of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy.
The Tigers' trip to the Dominican Republic is seen as an emotional homecoming for players like Pérez and Liranzo.
The WBC provides an opportunity for players to represent their countries and showcase their skills.
HOW:
The Tigers will participate in a pregame ceremony with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
The Detroit SportsNet will provide a year-round outlet for fans to watch Tigers baseball and Red Wings hockey through various platforms.
The Tigers are set to play a two-game series against Team Dominican Republic on March 8 and 9, 2026, in memory of the victims from the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in Santo Domingo, with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred participating in a pregame ceremony. As part of this event, MLB will donate to the Dominican Red Cross, and the Tigers are bringing a mix of Major Leaguers and top prospects, including Wenceel Pérez and Thayron Liranzo, for what is seen as an emotional homecoming. In other news, Detroit SportsNet launched on March 1, providing fans with a new way to watch Tigers and Red Wings games, with subscriptions available starting April 1.