Tigers sweep White Sox, climb in MLB power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Detroit Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox over the weekend, boosting their position in MLB power rankings. This success comes after a tough series against the Houston Astros, where the Tigers lost 1-2. Their recent four series wins, including two sweeps this month, have improved their record to 34-44. Tarik Skubal, returning from injury, secured a win against the White Sox after previously pitching well despite a loss to the Guardians. The Tigers opened a new series against the New York Yankees on Monday, having won the first game there.
- •Tigers swept the White Sox over the weekend.
- •They improved their power ranking from No. 25 to No. 24.
- •Skubal returned from injury, winning against the White Sox.
- •Tigers are 6.5 games behind the White Sox for the division lead.
- •They began a series against the Yankees, winning the first game.
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' sweep of a division rival helps propel them up power rankings
"Things are starting to click for the Tigers.
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