Now, the Tigers are 29-15 to start a new season. They will wake up Thursday morning with the best record in all of Major League Baseball. Their run differential of plus-86 is also the game’s best. The stat suggests much of what we are seeing is for real.

There were people optimistic about what the Detroit Tigers could do during the 2025 MLB regular season, but their hot start is blowing everyone away.

The Detroit Tigers have MLB's best run differential through 42 games, and Baseball Prospectus gives them MLB's highest World Series odds

ESPN MLB experts David Schoenfield, Buster Olney, and Alden Gonzalez listed the Tigers third in their weekly power rankings Thursday morning. Only the Los Angeles Dodgers (28-15) and New York Mets (28-16) rank higher, and the Tigers at least jumped from No. 5 to No. 3.

Matt Vierling is expected to be back soon, and he played some third base last season in addition to playing outfield. The Tigers have guys that they can put at third base, but they don't really have a true third baseman. That is something that Nolan Arenado can provide, and his veteran presence and bat would be helpful additions as well.

Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez, right, celebrates with Zach McKinstry (39) after scoring on a throwing error by Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez in the third inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) AP

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

The Detroit Tigers are arguably in the best position of any franchise in baseball right now. They are thriving at the Major League level, cementing their status as legitimate contenders with a 26-15 record,

After beginning their set on Monday night, the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox meet in the middle matchup of their three-game series on Tuesday night.

The Detroit Tigers have maintained the best record in the American League and are tied with the New York Mets for the best record in MLB heading toward the All-Star Break, which is scheduled for July 15th in Atlanta.

The Tigers roar into the top three this week, while the Subway Series in the Bronx will be a clash of two top-five teams.