Detroit Tigers Struggle Early in 2026 Season

Team leadership cites need to improve despite early struggles

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:20am

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in shades of orange, navy blue, and white, conceptually representing the fragmented and challenging start to the Detroit Tigers' 2026 season.The Detroit Tigers' early-season woes are reflected in a cubist-inspired illustration that captures the team's struggles on the field.Minneapolis Today

The Detroit Tigers have gotten off to a disappointing start in the 2026 MLB season, with a losing record through the first few weeks of play. Team president of baseball operations Scott Harris and manager A.J. Hinch addressed the team's struggles, emphasizing the need to improve and play winning baseball despite the early challenges.

Why it matters

The Tigers are a storied franchise looking to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Their early-season struggles are concerning for fans who hoped the team had turned a corner, but team leadership remains committed to getting the team back on track.

The details

Through the first few weeks of the 2026 season, the Tigers have struggled to win games, posting a losing record. Team president Scott Harris and manager A.J. Hinch spoke about the need to improve and start playing winning baseball, despite the early challenges the team has faced.

  • The Tigers' season began in early April 2026.

The players

Scott Harris

The president of baseball operations for the Detroit Tigers.

A.J. Hinch

The manager of the Detroit Tigers.

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What they’re saying

“Team-wise, you're always pushing to play winning baseball,”

— A.J. Hinch, Manager, Detroit Tigers

The takeaway

The early-season struggles for the Detroit Tigers are a concern, but the team's leadership remains committed to turning things around and getting the team back on track to compete for a playoff spot in 2026.