The future of the Tigers' rotation just got a definitive timeline. Today, we dive into the optimistic news regarding Jackson Jobe’s recovery from Tommy John surgery and his projected summer return to the mound. We also break down why Kevin McGonigle is the early favorite for AL Rookie of the Year and how the Tigers' 87-win projection stacks up against the rest of the AL Central.

In our game recap, we break down the 4–4 tie against the Blue Jays, featuring Tarik Skubal’s dominant 99.3 MPH fastball and a deep dive into how the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system impacted the late innings.

In MLB news, we look at the scorching start for Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt, the four-team "bloodbath" brewing in the NL East, and the latest on Francisco Lindor’s Opening Day status.

Questions of the Day:

• Tigers: Tigers QOTD: Will Jackson Jobe play a big role for the tigers in the second half of the season?

• MLB: MLB Qotd: Who wins the NL EASt? Will it be the closest division race in the MLB this year?

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