{"id":134489,"date":"2025-06-27T09:36:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/134489\/"},"modified":"2025-06-27T09:36:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T09:36:11","slug":"mlb-leading-detroit-tigers-flexed-to-espns-sunday-night-baseball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/134489\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB-leading Detroit Tigers flexed to ESPN\u2019s Sunday Night Baseball"},"content":{"rendered":"

DETROIT \u2013 The Major League Baseball leading Detroit Tigers<\/a> are moving to primetime as one of their upcoming matchups has been flexed.<\/p>\n

With a 51-31 record, fans across the baseball world will get a glimpse of \u201cGritty Tigers,\u201d who will host the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, June 29, at 7:10 p.m. on ESPN.<\/p>\n

The Tigers have been on fire lately as they sit atop the MLB standings after taking another series by defeating the Oakland Athletics 8-0, taking two out of three games inside Comerica Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The matchup should be a doozy, as the Tigers will have 2024 Triple Crown winner Tarik Skubal<\/a> taking the mound under the lights.<\/p>\n

Get your popcorn ready, as Skubal will face Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, Joe Ryan, and the Twins under the bright lights.<\/p>\n

Karl Ravech, the voice of Sunday Night Baseball, will call the action with analyst Eduardo P\u00e9rez, analyst and five-time World Series Champion David Cone, and reporter Buster Olney.<\/p>\n

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–> Detroit Tigers top prospect Jackson Jobe out for season following Tommy John surgery announcement<\/a><\/p>\n

–> Fans of MLB\u2019s best Detroit Tigers, Cubs come together to sell out Comerica Park during weekend series<\/a><\/p>\n

–> Family cheers as \u2018The Real Deal\u2019 Dylan Smith makes MLB debut for your Detroit Tigers in dominant fashion<\/a><\/p>\n

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–> A.J. Hinch, Javier B\u00e1ez sound off after fiery ejection in Detroit Tigers\u2019 victory over Giants<\/a><\/p>\n

–> Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal tosses 2-hit shutout in career milestone performance<\/a><\/p>\n

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–> Baseball meets hip-hop: Grammy Award winner Ludacris set to rock Comerica Park after Detroit Tigers game<\/a><\/p>\n

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–> \u2018Every role matters\u2019: A.J. Hinch credits depth, effort in Detroit Tigers\u2019 surge during press conference<\/a><\/p>\n

–> Detroit Tigers stay hot at home with 2-1 victory over Rangers behind Tarik Skubal\u2019s historic start<\/a><\/p>\n

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–> Roar restored: Detroit Tigers boast best record in American League with hot start to regular season<\/a><\/p>\n

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