Despite holding the top record in the American League for almost a month-and-a-half now, the Tigers (46-26) seem to have one glaring problem early in the season — winning on Saturdays. Throughout a stretch Detroit is 25-14 overall, the Tigers have now lost seven consecutive games on Saturday dating back to May 3.

This is part of the puzzle that Lee presents to hitters. The unique arm slot is a problem. The 3,000-rpm sweeper with 20 inches of horizontal break paired off a sinker with half that amount of movement presents another problem. Then there’s this 89 to 90-mph four-seamer that looks harmless on paper but might be Lee’s most deadly weapon.

Time/Place: 1:10 p.m. , Comerica Park SB Nation Site: Red Reporter Media: FanDuel Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network Pitching Matchup: RHP Jack Flaherty (5-6, 3.41 ERA) vs. RHP Brady Singer (6-4,

The Detroit Tigers have been the best team in baseball through the first 70 games and on Friday they made a major announcement about another achievement.

Craig Tutt, a four-star cornerback from Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, recently paid a visit to Auburn and came away impressed with what he experienced. Tutt, like several recent visitors, had no idea what to expect before visiting the Plains, but learned quickly that Auburn is a special place.

DETROIT -- Spencer Torkelson will be getting a day off on Saturday for the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers (46-25) and Cincinnati Reds (35-35) play at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. In addition to Torkelson, catcher Dillon Dingler, outfielder Jahmai Jones and infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry. The full lineup is below.

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Tyler Stephenson blasted a grand slam, Brady Singer tossed six strong innings and the visiting Cincinnati Reds powered past the Detroit Tigers, 11-1, on Saturday afternoon.