Three Detroit Tigers Named All Star Game Starters: First Time Since '07
It looks like 2025 is the 'Summer of the Tigers.'
Not one, not two, but three of Detroit's position players were named All-Star Game starters. Riley Green and Javier Báez will represent their squad in the outfield, and first-year Tiger Gleyber Torres earned the top spot at second base.
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Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene gestures to the dugout after hitting an RBI single during the tenth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
It has been almost 18 years since the Tigers last accomplished this feat. That time around, Magglio Ordóñez, Iván Rodríguez and Plácido Polanco made it into the Midsummer Classic.
This year marks the fourth time in franchise history that the Tigers have had three starting position players honored.
All signs are pointing towards Tarik Skubal being chosen as the American League's starting pitcher, as well. If American League skipper Aaron Boone passes over his own Max Fried, it will be the first time four defensive position starters for the All-Star Game came from Detroit since 1966.
This is the same team that had the 7th-best odds just to make it to the World Series, according to Yahoo Sports oddsmakers.
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A double-digit lead in the division, the most wins in the American League, and now three starting position players in the All-Star Game. It is a new era for Detroit baseball.
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Related: ESPN Adds Another Tigers Sunday Night Game as Detroit's Surge Continues
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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