By [Annie] | May 6, 2025
DETROIT, MI — The Detroit Tigers have found their roar — and it’s shaking up the baseball world.
With a red-hot 22–13 record, the Tigers have surged to the top of the American League Central and are now firmly entrenched among the best teams in Major League Baseball. After years of building, Detroit’s blend of youthful power and veteran presence has blossomed into a winning machine.
SWEENEY & CARPENTER IGNITE OFFENSIVE ONSLAUGHT
The Tigers sent a clear message on Sunday in a 13–1 rout of the Los Angeles Angels. Infielder Trey Sweeney and outfielder Kerry Carpenter combined for 11 RBIs and two home runs in the blowout — a display of power and precision that left fans electrified and opponents stunned.
GREENER PASTURES: RILEY MAKES HISTORY
Leading the charge has been Riley Greene, who etched his name into the record books by belting two home runs in the ninth inning of a single game — a nearly unprecedented feat that cemented his status as one of baseball’s brightest young stars.
Greene is one of eight Tigers currently boasting an OPS over .800. The team as a whole ranks sixth in MLB with 44 home runs — a dramatic turnaround from past seasons when offensive production lagged behind.
ARMS OF STEEL: TIGERS BOAST MLB’S BEST ERA
Detroit’s pitchers haven’t been overshadowed. Since the start of the 2024 campaign, the Tigers have held the best team ERA in all of baseball. Anchored by a dominant rotation and a lights-out bullpen, the staff has given the offense room to thrive — and opposing teams little room to breathe.
ROCKIES NEXT IN LINE
Tonight, the Tigers open a three-game series at hitter-friendly Coors Field against the floundering Colorado Rockies. With a 6–28 record, the Rockies represent a golden opportunity for Detroit to pad its win total and further solidify its position as a top-tier team.
LOOKING AHEAD
With a balanced attack, a deep bench, and the league’s hottest pitching staff, the Tigers are quickly shedding their “rebuilding” label. If early May is any indication, the road to October might just run through Detroit.
Don’t blink — the Tigers are roaring, and they’re just getting started.
