Tigers edge Red Sox 6-5
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The move brings the 40-man roster to 39 players. So far, Jung has failed to capitalize on multiple opportunities to establish himself as the Tigers' primary third baseman — a role he could've claimed in spring training after the Tigers failed to sign Alex Bregman.
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.
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.
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.
The unprecedented run that the Detroit Tigers went on to end the 2024 MLB season created a lot of positive momentum heading into 2025. They snapped a nine-year playoff drought and headed into the offseason with a clear to-do list of weaknesses that had to be addressed.
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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.
As Tarik Skubal continues to dominate on the mound, talk surrounding a potential long-term extension with the Detroit Tigers is heating up.
It has been a fantastic start to the season for the Detroit Tigers, but they have dealt with some adversity. Despite having one of the best records in the leag