The Tigers (76-53), Toronto Blue Jays (74-54) and Houston Astros (69-58) are the current division leaders and would be the top three seeds, in that order. If there’s a tie, the Blue Jays own the tiebreaker over Detroit, having won four of seven head-to-head. The Tigers, however, own the tiebreaker over Houston after winning four of six.

After going 10-3, the Tigers are where they’ve been most of the season — owners of the best record in the American League.

Detroit Tigers reliever Drew Sommers has been called up from Triple-A Toledo for his MLB debut. He posted a 3.31 ERA with the Mud Hens in 2025.

Keith has made 20 starts at third base after another midseason position change. Might it alter Detroit's offseason needs?

When Detroit Tigers infielder Andy Ibáñez made a throwing error to put two runners in scoring position during a recent start, Morton was the first to wash away the gaffe, pick up Ibáñez and get out of the inning unscathed with back-to-back strikeouts.

The Detroit Tigers have their playoff spot all but secured, and AJ Hinch should use this opportunity to call up top prospects.

After he joined the Tigers from the Orioles at the Trade Deadline, Charlie Morton made a late-season acquisition of his own: The 41-year-old endeared himself to his new teammates by adding an espresso machine to the Tigers' clubhouse.

The Detroit Tigers didn't do much this past offseason, but some of the moves they did make have been impactful. Re-signing Jack Flaherty provided the rotation with a boost even if he's had his ups and downs this year.

Leading up to the game, the Tigers made an announcement on relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan that reads like a promising sign heading into Monday night's game and the rest of the 2025 MLB season. The Astros lead the season series against Detroit 2-1 so far this season after falling to Detroit in the Wild Card round of the 2024 MLB Playoffs.