CBS' Matt Snyder puts the Tigers at first place in their power rankings for the first time this season, heaping some strong praise without much room for interpretation:

Will Vest, who was returned to the Tigers in 2021 after a stint with the Seattle Mariners, has turned into one of the best relievers in the American League.

Making the move to Auburn from Baton Rouge, Dutton is the first Tiger pitcher to earn All-SEC honors since Casey Mize in 2018. He recorded a 3.58 ERA and led the team with six wins and 89 strikeouts in 75.1 innings pitched.

One of the many things that makes Major League Baseball great is the everydayness of it. Especially early in the season, teams can dig themselves quite a hole and then climb their way out of it in a matter of weeks,

This week’s power rankings include a new team in first place and focus on the supporting cast around the league, featuring one player from every team who deserves more attention.

Last season, the Detroit Tigers could have been called the comeback team of the year. After a sluggish first five months that saw them at two games under .500 as late at August 22, they sat 9 1/2 games behind the Kansas City Royals for the third and final American League Wild Card spot.

With their starting pitching in flux, the Detroit Tigers would welcome a bounce-back performance from reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal on Tuesday night.

Cam Cannarella, Aidan Knaak and Clemson moved up in Monday's Top 25 college baseball rankings after the Tigers' sweep of the Pitt Panthers.

The Detroit Tigers can solidify their standing as contenders with a strong front office performance ahead of the trade deadline.