Báez punctuated one of the most unexpected resurgences in the sport on Tuesday night, launching two home runs -- including a three-run walk-off blast in the 11th inning -- to lift the Tigers to a thrilling 10–9 win over the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park.

While Tigers fans relished in another night of booing Alex Bregman, the free agent Detroit nearly signed, the last big-name free agent they signed to a long-term deal continued his hero turn. Javier Báez can relate to Bregman,

Its Wednesday, May 14 and the Red Sox (22-22) are in Detroit to take on the Tigers (28-15). Hunter Dobbins is slated to take the mound for Boston against Tarik Skubal for Detroit. The Tigers outlasted the Red Sox last night winning 10-9 in eleven innings.

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris was was asked whether the Tigers had the resources to sign ace pitcher Tarik Skubal

Preview the May 14 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

It will be a tall task with Tarik Skubal on the mound for the Tigers. The 2024 Cy Young winner has allowed just four runs in his last six starts, striking out 50 across 37 innings while issuing just one walk.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers optioned right-handed reliever Chase Lee to Triple-A Toledo after Monday night’s game, clearing a roster spot for right-hander Keider Montero. Montero, who was recalled to take Casey Mize’s spot in the rotation, will pitch behind opener Tyler Holton on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox.

Baez thrilled the hometown fans at Comerica Park with a three-run shot that traveled 392 feet at an exit velocity of 106 miles per hour and a launch angle of 23 degrees. Baez's home run was his fourth of the season and 24th run batted in of the season as the Tigers did their best to take control of a challenging game in the Motor City.

The Tigers' 10-9 victory Tuesday night over the Red Sox was paved with clutch performances up and down the lineup and on both sides of the ball.

Reliever Jason Foley, who earned 28 saves as the Detroit Tigers’ primary closer in 2024, recently underwent season-ending shoulder surgery, manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday. The 29-year-old right-hander was a full-time member of the Tigers’ bullpen for the last three seasons but was optioned to Triple-A Toledo in a surprising move at the end of spring training.