Tigers climb power rankings after winning both series against Mariners, Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:51 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have moved up in the power rankings following a successful week, where they won both their three-game series against the Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants, totaling 2-1 in each series. After trading away key pitchers Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal, the Tigers maintained their postseason hopes, sitting just 1.5 games out of an AL wild card spot. The young pitching duo of Troy Melton and Jackson Jobe is expected to take on increased roles as the team looks to keep up the momentum through the remainder of the season.
- •Tigers won 2-1 in both series against Mariners and Giants.
- •Team trades ace Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers and Casey Mize to the Padres.
- •Currently 1.5 games out of an AL wild card spot.
- •Troy Melton and Jackson Jobe expected to step up in rotation.
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — Successful week leads to Tigers' big bump in latest power rankings
"You still cannot count out the Tigers this year.
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