Yet, the Tigers still have a solid lead atop the American League Central, leading the Minnesota Twins by nine games. The Pirates come into Detroit at the bottom of the NL Central, 11 games out of a Wild Card spot. Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

The Pittsburgh Pirates are headed to the Motor City for a series against the team with the best record in baseball.

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We've had five different No. 1 teams here in Power Rankings this season already (Dodgers, Phillies, Padres, Mets, Tigers) while two more (the Cubs and Yankees) have been awfully close multiple times.

As we near the season's midway point, let's check in and see how each team is stacking up against expectations going into the 2025 season.