Detroit – The genesis of Tarik Skubal being named the American League’s starting pitcher in the All-Star Game Tuesday began with a phone call from Yankees ace Max Fried. “It was actually a really cool conversation from his perspective, because of his history with Atlanta and all that stuff,” Skubal said.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal received a surprising phone call from a Yankees pitcher that confirmed his selection as an All-Star Game starter.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been named the American League starter for the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Snubbing Fried in favor of Skubal would have been awkward, to say the least. So it was notable when Skubal revealed Sunday morning that it was Fried himself who helped smooth out the situation. Skubal said he recently received a call from Fried, who asked if he wanted to start the All-Star Game.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize is expected to be named to the 2025 American League All-Star team, his first selection.

A former All-Star pitcher who helped make MLB history and was a part of a rare three-generation baseball legacy has died at 78.

The All-Star break doesn’t offer much of a break, which is why Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch planned to get in his car and head up north immediately after Sunday’s game. There’s no time to lose. The Tigers will reconvene in Texas after the break for a three-game series against the Rangers beginning Friday night.

Frankie Boyd, a member of the Detroit Tigers' ball crew, has won a vote to represent the American League at the 2025 All-Star Game.