Detroit – The genesis of Tarik Skubal being named the American League’s starting pitcher in the All-Star Game Tuesday began with a phone call from Yankees ace Max Fried. “It was actually a really cool conversation from his perspective, because of his history with Atlanta and all that stuff,” Skubal said.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been named as the starter for the American League for the 2025 All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 15.

Frankie Boyd, a member of the Detroit Tigers' ball crew, has won a vote to represent the American League at the 2025 All-Star Game.