Detroit tigers, Zach McKinstry and American League
Digest more
The Detroit Tigers have been one of the best teams in baseball and will send five players to the All-Star Game, matching the Dodgers.
The five All-Stars for Detroit gives them the most of any team as they surpassed the World Series champion Dodgers, who have DH Shohei Ohtani, catcher Will Smith and first baseman Freddie Freeman starting for the NL along with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
McKinstry becomes the Tigers' fifth All-Star, joining the likes of starting pitcher Tarik Skubal, second baseman Gleyber Torres and outfielders Riley Greene and Javier Baez. Only the Dodgers, who are sending Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Clayton Kershaw to Atlanta, have as many representatives.
Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox Connected to Potential Major Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Tigers are currently the best team in baseball by three games over the Los Angeles Dodgers. After starting the season well, the Tigers have not looked back.
Four Detroit Tigers players, including pitcher Tarik Skubal, were selected for the 2025 All-Star Game, marking the team's largest representation since 2015. Skubal is also a standout as a potential starting pitcher for the event.
The former Dodgers, Twins, and Marlins lefty reliever is looking to make it back to the majors. With the Tigers looking to add more depth to their bullpen, Smeltzer could see a spot in the Majors if he pitches well in Triple-A.
A massive trade proposal sees the Los Angeles Dodgers dealing five players for Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes isn't likely to be dealt at the trade deadline, but ESPN outlined potential packages from the Mets, Dodgers and Tigers