The Detroit Tigers have been one of baseball’s best stories this season, racing out to a 54-32 record that ties them with the Dodgers for the league’s best mark. They became the first team to reach 50 wins, and now they’re getting the All-Star recognition to match.
Riley Greene is leading the charge. The center fielder earned his second straight All-Star selection and first career start after fans voted him into the starting lineup alongside teammate Javier Baez.
Greene’s putting together the kind of season that makes you think the Tigers knew what they were doing when they locked him up long-term. He’s hitting .296 with 19 home runs and 63 RBIs through 83 games – already closing in on last year’s total of 74 RBIs with half the season still to play.
The 23-year-old’s breakout timing couldn’t be better for Detroit. While the Tigers are building something special, Greene’s emergence as a legitimate star gives them the kind of cornerstone player championship teams need.
Also earning a starting nod is Gleyber Torres, the second baseman making his first All-Star appearance since 2019. That was back when he was teammates with AL vote leader Aaron Judge in New York – now he’s helping anchor Detroit’s surge.
Skubal’s Case for Starting
Pitchers haven’t been announced yet, but Tarik Skubal seems like a lock for his second straight selection. The left-hander’s having the kind of season that puts him in serious consideration to start the game alongside Yankees ace Max Fried.
What makes Detroit’s All-Star haul more impressive? They’re not done yet. With reserves still to be named, players like Kerry Carpenter or Cole Keith could find their way to Atlanta as the Tigers’ historic season continues.
The numbers tell the story of just how dominant Detroit’s been. That 12.5-game lead over Cleveland in the AL Central isn’t just comfortable – it’s the kind of cushion that lets a team start thinking about October in July.
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game takes place July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta, where the Tigers will have plenty of representation as they continue what’s shaping up to be their most successful season in years.
