The Grapefruit League calendar started off with a nice throwback to the Detroit Tigers 2024 stretch drive on Saturday. They were in an early hole, but the bullpen shut down the Phillies and the Tigers farmhands forged a comeback that ended with a Justice Bigbie walkoff single. On Sunday, they’ll make their televised debut on the FanDuel Sports Network as they take to the road against the New York Yankees.
Casey Mize, looking to build on a decent return from UCL reconstruction last year, leads the way as the Tigers’ starting pitcher. Right-hander Sean Boyle, a non-roster invitee, will take the mound for the Yankees.