MLB Game Preview: Detroit Tigers (30-16) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (22-23)

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The Detroit Tigers (30-16) will face the Toronto Blue Jays (22-23) in the final game of their three-game series at Rogers Centre in Toronto. First pitch is set for 1:37 PM ET, with the game airing on FOX Sports.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays
  • Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
  • Time: 1:37 PM ET
  • TV Broadcast: FOX Sports
  • Streaming: FOX Sports App

Team Overview & Key Storylines

Detroit Tigers (30-16)

  • The Tigers have been one of the best teams in baseball, winning seven of their last ten games.
  • Spencer Torkelson leads the team with 12 home runs and 35 RBIs, ranking seventh in MLB in homers.
  • Riley Greene has also been a force, hitting .272 with 11 home runs.
  • Jackson Jobe (3-0, 4.32 ERA) will start for Detroit, looking to continue his strong rookie season.

Toronto Blue Jays (22-23)

  • The Blue Jays are 13-11 at home and have won six of their last ten games.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting .287 with five home runs and 28 walks, leading the team in OBP.
  • Bo Bichette has been heating up, hitting .400 over his last five games with two home runs.
  • José Berríos (1-1, 4.33 ERA) will take the mound for Toronto, looking for his first home win of the season.

Key Matchups to Watch

  • Jackson Jobe (Tigers) vs. Blue Jays’ Offense – Jobe has struggled on the road, posting a 6.11 ERA away from Comerica Park.
  • Spencer Torkelson vs. José Berríos – Torkelson ranks sixth in MLB in RBIs and could be a game-changer.
  • Bo Bichette vs. Tigers’ Pitching – Bichette has been on fire, hitting .387 over his last eight games.

Game Odds

Detroit Tigers                    8.5

Toronto Blue Jays             – 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 17, 2025

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