Tigers Theme Team

90.4 Avg OVR|86.62 Base Meta|26/26 Filled|162.3K Stubs
Tigers|MLB The Show 26|4 Diamond Diamond

Starting Lineup

Catcher (C)
Dillon Dingler
Dillon Dingler97
92.26
2026 All-Star
1st Baseman (1B)
Hank Greenberg
Hank Greenberg88
79.06
Jolt
2nd Baseman (2B)
Ian Kinsler
Ian Kinsler98
95.28
Awards
Buy:6.3Kstubs
Sell:5.0Kstubs
3rd Baseman (3B)
Miguel Cabrera
Miguel Cabrera99
100.42
Milestone
Shortstop (SS)
Alan Trammell
Alan Trammell99
94.53
Cornerstone
Left Field (LF)
Zyhir Hope
Zyhir Hope99
95.71
New Threads
Buy:50.0Kstubs
Sell:39.8Kstubs
Center Field (CF)
Bryce Rainer
Bryce Rainer99
92.88
Pipeline
Right Field (RF)
Max Clark
Max Clark99
94.00
Pipeline
Buy:21.8Kstubs
Sell:15.1Kstubs
Designated Hitter (DH)
Victor Martinez
Victor Martinez99
110.78
Awards

Starting Rotation

Starter 1 (SP)
Hal Newhouser
Hal Newhouser88
82.06
Jolt
Starter 2
Justin Verlander
Justin Verlander97
93.17
2026 All-Star
Starter 3
Cameron Flukey
Cameron Flukey97
92.97
2026 Draft
Buy:26.6Kstubs
Sell:21.5Kstubs
Starter 4
Tarik Skubal
Tarik Skubal98
92.08
Summer
Starter 5
Troy Melton
Troy Melton97
91.74
Spotlight

Bullpen

Long RP 1
Kenley Jansen
Kenley Jansen92
90.42
Spotlight
Buy:7.4Kstubs
Sell:4.3Kstubs
Long RP 2
Kyle Finnegan
Kyle Finnegan89
81.39
St. Patrick's Day
Buy:20.3Kstubs
Sell:11.7Kstubs
Mid RP 1
Duque Hebbert
Duque Hebbert80
73.34
World Baseball Classic
Mid RP 2
Brant Hurter
Brant Hurter75
73.00
Live
Buy:199stubs
Sell:51stubs
Mid RP 3
Jacob Waguespack
Jacob Waguespack68
66.11
Live
Buy:149stubs
Sell:26stubs
Setup 1
Tyler Holton
Tyler Holton69
65.64
Live
Buy:150stubs
Setup 2
Tanner Rainey
Tanner Rainey65
64.69
Live
Buy:184stubs
Sell:27stubs
Closer
Ty Madden
Ty Madden68
64.49
Live
Buy:155stubs
Sell:26stubs

Bench

Bench 1
George Kell
George Kell99
95.49
Milestone
Buy:7.0Kstubs
Sell:5.0Kstubs
Bench 2
Kevin McGonigle
Kevin McGonigle97
90.45
2026 All-Star
Buy:11.1Kstubs
Sell:7.8Kstubs
Bench 3
Eduardo Valencia
Eduardo Valencia97
90.45
Topps Now
Buy:5Kstubs
Bench 4
Brett Callahan
Brett Callahan97
89.71
Topps Now
Buy:5.9Kstubs

Captains

Captains are active roster designations, not additional roster spots.

Hitter Captain
Hank Greenberg
Hank Greenberg88
79.06
Jolt

Active at 1B

Pitcher Captain
Hal Newhouser
Hal Newhouser88
82.06
Jolt

Active at SP

Team Category Ratings

Averages from filled lineup, rotation, and bullpen. Scale 0–99.

Contact
98.6
Power
94.2
Speed
67.0
Baserunning
47.6
Fielding
84.3
Arm
83.2
Pitching
84.4
Stamina
58.0

Like this lineup? Open it in the Team Builder to customize your Tigers theme team.

About the Tigers Theme Team in MLB The Show 26

The Tigers theme team fills all 26 playable roster slots — starting lineup, rotation, bullpen, and bench — using exclusively Tigers-affiliated cards available in MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty. Captain cards occupy legal active-roster positions and are designated separately. The remaining slots are optimized using position-specific base meta scores while respecting card eligibility and duplicate-player rules.

Top Tigers cards in this roster include Miguel Cabrera (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Alan Trammell (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Zyhir Hope (99 OVR, Red Diamond). As new program cards and series are released throughout MLB The Show 26, this page automatically updates to reflect the best available options.

Use the "Edit in Builder" button to load this lineup into the Team Builder where you can swap cards, compare alternatives, and fine-tune your Tigers squad. You can also browse all 30 theme teams to compare rosters across franchises.

Tigers Theme Team FAQ

Who is the best Tigers player in MLB The Show 26?

Based on overall rating, the top Tigers card is Miguel Cabrera (99 OVR, Red Diamond). Check the position rankings to see how Tigers players stack up league-wide.

How much does a Tigers theme team cost?

The estimated community market cost is approximately 162.3K stubs based on current Buy Now prices. Costs vary as the market fluctuates and you may already own cards through programs or packs.

Are theme teams competitive in Diamond Dynasty ranked seasons?

Theme teams can absolutely compete in ranked play, especially for marquee franchises. The key is balancing position quality with the roster cost of activating both captain cards, which this optimizer enforces. Use the Team Builder to customize and fine-tune the roster for ranked play.

How do Tigers captains work?

Each MLB team has two dedicated captain cards — one hitter and one pitcher. Captains provide attribute boosts to teammates on the same team. The Tigers captains shown above are active roster cards: the hitter starts in the batting lineup, while the pitcher occupies the rotation or bullpen. They boost eligible Tigers players across multiple tiers. Learn more on the Captains page.