4/3 GDT: Cardinals(McGreevy) @ Tigers(Valdez) 12:10 PM CT

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Cardinals vs Tigers
12:10 PM CT - April 3, 2026
Comerica Park - Detroit, MI
Watch: Cardinals - Cardinals.TV/Tigers - Detroit SportsNet
Listen: Cardinals - KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM/Tigers - WXYT 97.1 FM, LaZ WDTW 1310AM/107.9FM

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First time the Tigers offense will face McGreevy

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Michael McGreevy earned a ND despite throwing six no hit shutout innings in his first start of the 2026 season vs the Rays.





Framber Valdez has played 9 seasons for the Astros and Tigers. He has 81 wins, 52 losses, an ERA of 3.35 and 1,058 strikeouts. He has won 1 World Series. He earned a ND in his first start of the season vs the Padres.

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Today's game is the home opener for Detroit.

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This will be the 51st meeting of the Cardinals and Tigers. The Detroit Tigers hold the all-time advantage with a 33-17 record versus the Cardinals.

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Winn leading off as JJ gets a break against the Lefty. Pozo and Fermin getting their first starts of the season.

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Winn leading off as JJ gets a break against the Lefty. Pozo and Fermin getting their first starts of the season.

I'm glad Winn is feeling better. He shouldn't be hitting cleanup or leadoff, though.

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Holy hell, that’s a bad lineup

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St. Louis

RHP Hunter Dobbins
Injury: Torn right ACL
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 2)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Began rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on March 31. Pitched five innings, allowing three runs on 70 pitches vs. Norfolk. (Updated: April 1)

RHP Matt Pushard
Injury: Right knee patellar tendonitis
IL date: March 30 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Pushard felt right knee soreness on March 30, per manager Oliver Marmol. After imaging, the team believed he would be unavailable for several days, triggering the move. (Updated: March 31)

OF Lars Nootbaar
Injury: Surgery on both heels
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Underwent surgery last October to address Haglund’s deformities in both heels. Started his running progression on March 20, but no date has been set for a return to the lineup. (Updated: March 21)

Detroit

LHP Bailey Horn
Injury: Left elbow arthroscopy
IL date: March 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: April
Status: Threw a live batting practice session on March 31. (Updated March 31)

RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: March 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Hopefully April
Status: Has thrown three batting practice sessions. Completing a bullpen session on March 31. (Updated March 31)

RHP Beau Brieske
Injury: Left adductor strain
IL date: March 23 (60-day IL)
Expected return: End of May
Status: Started a return-to-play throwing program the week of March 30. Sustained a groin strain while doing a routine workout off the mound. (Updated March 31)

RHP Jackson Jobe
Injury: June 2025 Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Playing catch out to 120 feet three times the week of March 30. (Updated March 31)

RHP Troy Melton
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: March 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: End of May/June
Status: Completing a return-to-play throwing program that began on March 9. Expected to pitch again this season, according to team president of baseball operations Scott Harris. (Updated March 31)

SS Trey Sweeney
Injury: Right shoulder strain
IL date: March 22 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Completing a return-to-play throwing program that began on March 12. Facing live pitching. Completing defensive drills. (Updated March 25)

C/1B Thayron Liranzo (Tigers' No. 7 prospect)
Injury: Right oblique strain
Expected return: Hopefully April
Status: Diagnosed with oblique strain after reporting discomfort. Optioned to Double-A Erie on March 9. (Updated March 10)

C/1B Josue Briceño (MLB No. 40 overall prospect; Tigers' No. 4)
Injury: Right wrist arthroscopy
Expected return: Midseason
Status: Underwent surgery on March 4 to repair the extensor carpi ulnaris subsheath in his right wrist. (Updated March 6)

RHP Reese Olson
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Spring Training 2027
Status: Underwent surgery on Feb. 2, after offseason rehab program was unsuccessful. (Updated Feb. 11)