DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – Building on their successful 2024 season, Detroit is in first place at 37-20 in the AL Central and remains strong. Their early season run could be a sign for the 2025 season. They currently sit six games ahead of Cleveland in the standings and have the best winning percentage in the AL.

ESPN.com Bradford Doolittle accredits this to manager A.J. Hinch and key additions to the team from the front office. Tarik Skubal is one of the best MLB pitchers, as the Tigers have a strong starting rotation and are hitting .254 as a team with 65 home runs.

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Hinch’s postseason experience from Houston has sparked the Tigers, starting with last season’s late run. Detroit went to the AL Championship. He has won a World Series and molded a team into champions with his experience at Houston. This year, he has already worked around injuries, with players performing better than expected.

The pitching staff has the third-best ERA in the AL at 3.24 and is just behind New York’s 3.34. They have posted 15 saves with five shutouts.

Spencer Torkelson (13), Riley Green (12), and Kerry Carpenter (10) have combined to hit 35 home runs in 54 games. Torkelson adds 14 doubles, while Greene has 12.

Early indications for the Tigers point to another strong postseason. Right now, the Tigers are playing like contenders.