The Detroit Tigers have successfully overcome the 2024 Wild Card Games and made their way to the 2024 ALDS (American League Division Series) games. Notably, they belong amongst the oldest Major League Baseball (MLB) teams and their origins can be traced back to being a member of the Western League in 1894. After the Western League was renamed to the American League in 1900, and became a major league in 1901, the Detroit Tigers also started playing as a major league team. Since then, they have belonged to both the AL East and the AL Central Divisions in their career so far.
The Detroit Tigers have already earned four World Series titles and eleven American League (AL) pennants in their career so far. Along with his, they have also earned the AL East Division titles three times in their career and the AL Central Division titles six times in their career as well. The Detroit Tigers have used Comerica Park as their home ground since 2000. The team is notable for their mascot, Paws, who is quite popular with the fans and keeps them entertained during games.
Who are the rivals of the Detroit Tigers?
The biggest rivals for the Detroit Tigers in MLB are the Chicago White Sox. However, they also face other divisional obstacles every season in the form of the Cleveland Guardians, the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals. The Detroit Tigers’ other rivals include the Toronto Blue Jays and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox
The Detroit Tigers vs the Chicago White Sox rivalry is one of the oldest in MLB. These two teams have notably been a major obstacle for each other since April 29, 1901. The two teams have gone head-to-head for 2247 games so far in their careers as per Champs or Chumps as of 2024. The Detroit Tigers have a ten-game winning streak against the Chicago White Sox, considered to be their longest against their rivals. They also have an overall record of 1138-1109 against the Chicago White Sox as of 2024.
Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians
The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians share a divisional rivalry. Both teams have faced each other in 2314 games so far as per Champs or Chumps. The Detroit Tigers have a record of 1159-1155 against the Cleveland Guardians as of 2024.
Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are also divisional rivals of the Detroit Tigers. They have played 2256 games in their career so far as per Champs or Chumps. The Detroit Tigers have a record of 1166-1090 against the Minnesota Twins as of 2024.
Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals
The Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals have also been divisional rivals. They have played 798 games against each other so far and the Detroit Tigers have a record of 398-400 against the Kansas City Royals as of 2024.
Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays
The Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays have also been rivals over the years. They played 459 games so far in their career. The Detroit Tigers have a record of 212-247 against the Toronto Blue Jays as of 2024.
Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
The Detroit Tigers share an interleague rivalry with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both teams have faced each other 93 times in their career so far as per Champs or Chumps. The Detroit Tigers have a record of 44-49 against the Pittsburgh Pirates as of 2024.
FAQs on Detroit Tigers Rivals
A. The main rivals for the Detroit Tigers are the Chicago White Sox.
A. The rivals of the Cleveland Guardians are the Detroit Tigers.
A. The rivals of the Detroit Tigers are the Chicago White Sox, the Cleveland Guardians, the Kansas City Royals, the Minnesota Twins, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A. The Detroit Tigers are affiliated with the American League (AL) in Major League Baseball (MLB).
A. The Detroit Tigers have ranked #3 in AL Central in the 2024 MLB season as per Baseball Reference.
