Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will be the starting pitcher for the American League at the All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Atlanta's Truist Park. MLB made the announcement on Saturday night; the selection was made by New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, the AL manager.

The Tigers hold the No. 24 overall pick, their latest first pick since 2012, after reaching the playoffs. A trip to the postseason meant the Tigers were ineligible for the draft lottery, which awarded the Washington Nationals the No. 1 overall pick.

Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes will square off first in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday. The two were named starting pitchers for the matchup on Saturday, setting up a great battle to kick off the contest at Truist Park in Atlanta. The 2025 MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers are set ⭐ NL: Paul Skenes AL: Tarik Skubal pic.twitter.com/rICgef9c3I

Clark spent his first 68 games of the 2025 seasons with High-A West Michigan. He hit .285 with an .857 OPS, drawing 65 walks to go with seven home runs, 47 RBIs, 12 doubles and two triples. He was 12-for-14 when attempting to steal.

The future of the Detroit Tigers was put on display as 2025 MLB All-Star festivities got started Saturday with the All-Star Futures Game in Atlanta. The annual exhibition features some of the top prospects in the game and the Tigers were among the most well represented.

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris has selected 11 players in two drafts that are already in the top 30 on the team's farm.

One of the best intangibles to develop in baseball is a short memory. Commit a crucial error? Tomorrow’s a new day. Give up a grand slam? There’s always the next start. Slump at the plate? Plenty more ABs on the way.

About the moment Tigers manager AJ Hinch signs his lineup card on a given game-day in 2025, and about the time it’s understood that for the past 11 months the Tigers have had MLB’s best record, a roster reality becomes clearer.

Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes will square off first in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. The two were named starting pitchers for the matchup on Saturday night, which should set up a great battle to kick off the contest at Truist Park in Atlanta.

The reigning AL Cy Young winner and the best young pitcher in baseball will be on the mound for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game next Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta. Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal and Pittsburgh Pirates righty Paul Skenes have been named the All-Star Game starting pitchers. Fox's Saturday night MLB broadcast made the announcement.

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the best teams in baseball this year, but they could still improve their roster ahead of the trade deadline.