LAKELAND, Fla. — Welcome back, baseball.
Now that MLB's lockout is over, the Detroit Tigers can begin spring training in Lakeland, Florida. Camp officially opens Sunday, but many players have already trickled into the facility since Friday.
The Tigers' 18-game Grapefruit League schedule starts March 18 in Lakeland and concludes April 5 in Tampa. Opening Day is set for April 8 against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park.