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Cardinals face a big test as young arms like Liberatore and May try to lead a steady rotation against a powerful Tigers staff led by Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez.
April 4, 2026
Cardinals visit Detroit as young arms take the stage. Liberatore and May look to guide a developing rotation, while Skubal and Valdez anchor Detroit’s deep staff in a high-energy, game-by-game battle.
This article ranks and profiles MLB players #10-6 on the 2025 Top 100 list. At #10 is Tarik Skubal, the Tigers' ace who won the 2024 AL Cy Young Award and pitching Triple Crown. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ranks #9 as the Blue Jays' power-hitting first baseman who combines average and power. At #8 is Francisco Lindor, the Mets' do-it-all shortstop who finished second in 2024 MVP voting. Yordan Alvarez ranks #7 as the Astros' fearsome slugger who hit for the cycle in 2024 and batted .308 with 35 home runs. Jose Ramirez rounds out the group at #6, nearly joining the 40-40 club with 39 homers and 41 steals for the Guardians in 2024. Each player profile discusses their skills, 2024 performance, and importance to their team.
June 27, 2025
The 2025 AL Cy Young race is heating up, featuring a thrilling mix of returning champions and breakout stars. With reigning winner Tarik Skubal leading the pack, he faces fierce competition from Max Fried, Garrett Crochet, Hunter Brown, and the surprising Nathan Eovaldi. As the season progresses, every pitch takes on added significance in this highly competitive battle for pitching supremacy.
May 29, 2025