To emphasize the fact that the Tigers could not have been the darlings of baseball last September without contributions grand and microscopic, from late March in Chicago all the way to the Division Series in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez, right, celebrates with Zach McKinstry (39) after scoring on a throwing error by Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez in the third inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) AP

Matt Vierling is expected to be back soon, and he played some third base last season in addition to playing outfield. The Tigers have guys that they can put at third base, but they don't really have a true third baseman. That is something that Nolan Arenado can provide, and his veteran presence and bat would be helpful additions as well.

Scott Harris and the Detroit Tigers front office want to extend Tarik Skubal, but don't expect any indications of their ability to do so ahead of time.

The Detroit Tigers have maintained the best record in the American League and are tied with the New York Mets for the best record in MLB heading toward the All-Star Break, which is scheduled for July 15th in Atlanta.

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris was was asked whether the Tigers had the resources to sign ace pitcher Tarik Skubal

After beginning their set on Monday night, the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox meet in the middle matchup of their three-game series on Tuesday night.

The Detroit Tigers have MLB's best run differential through 42 games, and Baseball Prospectus gives them MLB's highest World Series odds

On Tuesday night at home against the Boston Red Sox, Javier Baez was the hero for the Tigers. He hit one three-run home run in the sixth inning, and then he hit a walk-off three-run shot in the 11th lift Detroit to a 10-9 win.