The Detroit Tigers have been able to power their way firmly to the top of the standings with a balance of strong pitching, hitting, and elite baserunning.

Will Vest said a feeling in his pinky was bothering him but that he had "no idea" what the extent of the injury was.

Vest was slow to cover the plate after the pitch sailed well over catcher Dillon Dingler’s glove, allowing a run to score. Moments later, Dingler, manager A.J. Hinch and assistant athletic trainer Chris McDonald came out to check on him.

The Detroit Tigers have all the makings of a team who is going to be buyers at the trade deadline roughly six weeks from now. With the best record in the American League and looking like a team who is absolutely capable of winning a pennant despite some holes,

The Detroit Tigers designated relief pitcher John Brebbia for assignment on June 15, calling up pitcher Tyler Owens from Triple-A Toledo.

It's been a tremendous start to 2025 for the AL-leading Detroit Tigers. Here's how to watch the rest of their regular season.

The Detroit Tigers have been a massive success story this season, riding the high from their surprise run last year to World Series contention this year.

Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez holds his tag on Cincinnati Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) at second base for an out on an attempted stolen base in the fourth inning during a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) AP