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Detroit Tigers put these 27 players on prospect roster for 2025 Spring Breakout game

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March 6, 2025

Detroit Tigers put these 27 players on prospect roster for 2025 Spring Breakout game

LAKELAND, Fla. — Center fielder Max Clark, one of the flashiest and most highly touted prospects in baseball, wasn’t invited to the Detroit Tigers’ MLB camp for spring training. Instead, he was assigned to minor league camp.

But Clark will still get his big moment when he steps into the spotlight in the Spring Breakout game.

The Tigers are playing against the Atlanta Braves in a prospect-only matchup, scheduled for 4:05 p.m. March 16 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. Once again, Hall of Fame shortstop Alan Trammell — a special assistant in the Tigers’ front office — will manage the Tigers in the Spring Breakout game.

It’s the second year of the Spring Breakout showcase in spring training.

The Spring Breakout roster is headlined by Clark, a 20-year-old who hit .264 with a .765 OPS in 34 games in High-A West Michigan in the 2024 season as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 draft.

There are 27 players on the roster, including 18 prospects from the Tigers’ top-30 list (as ranked by MLB Pipeline): Clark (No. 2), Kevin McGonigle (No. 3), Bryce Rainer (No. 4), Thayron Liranzo (No. 5), Josue Briceño (No. 6), Hao-Yu Lee (No. 8), Jaden Hamm (No. 9), Troy Melton (No. 13), Franyerber Montilla (No. 14), Enrique Jimenez (No. 17), Jake Miller (No. 18), Josh Randall (No. 19), Joseph Montalvo (No. 20), Michael Massey (No. 21), Roberto Campos (No. 23), Max Anderson (No. 24), Carson Rucker (No. 25), Tyler Owens (No. 29).

Right-hander Jackson Jobe, the Tigers’ No. 1 prospect, is not competing in the Spring Breakout game. Rather, Jobe is focused on winning a spot in the Tigers’ Opening Day starting rotation.

Five of the prospects on the Spring Breakout roster made MLB Pipeline’s top-100 prospects list, all position players: Clark at No. 6, McGonigle at No. 28, Rainer at No. 52, Liranzo at No. 81 and Briceño at No. 94.

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2025 Spring Breakout roster

Right-handed pitchers (9): Jaden Hamm, Troy Melton, Josh Randall, Joseph Montalvo, Michael Massey, Tyler Owens, Max Alba, RJ Petit, CJ Weins.

Left-handed pitchers (2): Jake Miller, Micah Ashman.

Catchers (2): Thayron Liranzo, Enrique Jimenez.

Infielders (9): Kevin McGonigle, Bryce Rainer, Josue Briceno, Hao-Yu Lee, Franyerber Montilla, Max Anderson, Carson Rucker, Jake Holton, John Peck.

Outfielders (5): Max Clark, Roberto Campos, Seth Stephenson, Nomar Fana, Brett Callahan.

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Murder charge filed in aftermath of altercation outside Detroit bar

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11 hours ago

January 7, 2026

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Murder charge filed in aftermath of altercation outside Detroit bar

January 7, 2026 / 8:45 AM EST
/ CBS Detroit

Murder and two related charges have been filed against a Detroit man in the aftermath of an altercation that left one man dead and his brother seriously injured.

Michael Alan Harris, 42, of Detroit was arraigned Tuesday in 36th District Court of Detroit on charges of first-degree murder, felony firearm and resisting and obstructing a police officer, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said.

The charges are related to the fatal shooting of Jalen Coats Stevens, 28, of Detroit, Worthy said. Stevens was pronounced dead at the scene of an altercation early Sunday in the 15900 block of Grand River Avenue.

During the altercation, Stevens’ brother, Glenn, was stabbed over a dozen times but survived. He has been in the hospital since. Hundreds of people gathered for a vigil hosted by the Stevens family Tuesday night outside of Chita’s Nefertiti bar. The brothers were celebrating a work promotion for Jalen Saturday night before the altercation erupted.

While it was known by Tuesday night that one person was in custody, the family asked the public and police to continue working on the investigation, as the person who had stabbed Glenn had not been located.

In the meantime, Harris is scheduled for a probable cause conference Jan. 14, and a preliminary exam is set for Jan. 21.

The above video originally aired Jan. 6.

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The first Detroit Lions OC candidate has emerged

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January 6, 2026

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The first Detroit Lions OC candidate has emerged

Blough is only two years into his coaching career after retiring from playing after the 2023 season. He has spent the last two seasons as the Washington Commanders’ assistant quarterbacks coach, helping young quarterback Jayden Daniels emerge as a strong franchise player for Washington. Late in the 2025 season, Commanders quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard took the Stanford head coaching job, leaving Blough to serve as the interim quarterbacks coach for the rest of the season.

While backing up Jared Goff in Detroit, Blough was often described by the coaching staff as an excellent backup and strong offensive mind.

“I love the kid, if I’m being totally honest with you,” Campbell said back in 2021. “He’s just a little football player. And when I say that, I mean that in the highest regard. Look, he’s smart. He’s extremely smart. He knows where to go with the football, I love his timing. He knows how to command the huddle, he communicates well and on top of that, he’s a hell of a dude, by the way. He just is. So, he has not disappointed. He’s doing a good job. He’s out there competing with the rest of those guys.”

As of now, this is the only known candidate for the Lions’ offensive coordinator position, but it’s still early in the process. When more candidates emerge, we’ll have a tracker so you can see all of the names in one place.

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Popular Detroit sports columnist announces stage 4 cancer diagnosis

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January 6, 2026

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Popular Detroit sports columnist announces stage 4 cancer diagnosis

Longtime Detroit sports radio host and columnist Pat Caputo has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, he announced Monday.

Caputo, a host on Detroit’s 97.1 The Ticket, last published a column on Nov. 7. On Monday, he explained the reason behind his absence.

“For those wondering where I’ve been: I have been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, commonly referred to as a “death sentence” and had two other serious ailments which put me in ICU for several days,” Caputo wrote in a post to X. “It was sudden. I’ve literally been on my back for weeks. Bless you all.”

Caputo, 66, became a well-known personality in Detroit sports media during his time as an award-winning columnist for The Oakland Press from 1983-2020, according to the Detroit Free Press. He also was previously part of WXYT’s “Evening Sports” broadcast, and is an official voter for the Baseball Hall of Fame and college football’s Heisman Trophy award, according to his X bio.

Caputo is nicknamed “The Book” for his impressive memory retaining sports stats and information, according to FOX 2 in Detroit, where he has been a regular guest on its “Sports Works” broadcast.

Caputo’s social media announcement regarding his health drew support from fellow sports media professionals, including Brad Galli, sports director at WXYZ Detroit, and ESPN’s Dan Wetzel and Dave Pasch.

“Pat, we’re praying for [you],” Galli wrote. “Awful awful awful to read this, man. God bless you.”

“Legend. Stay strong my friend. So much support out here for you,” Wetzel posted.

“Book, praying for you my friend. So sorry to hear this,” Pasch wrote.

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