Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers Picks and Prediction for Tuesday August 25 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 08/25/2026, 12:05 AM ET

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In Tuesday night MLB action, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Detroit Tigers will continue their series from Comerica Park. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Rays (78-53) are five games above .500 on the road and hold a 3.5 game lead over New York for the best overall record in the American League. Last night, 1B Jose Aranda homered and plated a pair of runs to lead Tampa Bay to a 4-1 road victory.Β 

Twenty-seven year old lefty Ian Seymour (9-4 4.17 ERA) will head to the hill for the Rays in this contest. Last time out, Seymour (5 IP) gave up three runs and retired eight batters by strikes during a 5-1 home loss versus Toronto.Β 

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The Detroit Tigers are looking to snap a six-game losing streak and are four games back in the race for the final American League Wild Card spot. During Monday’s home loss, Detroit batters went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left six men on base. SP Framber Valdez (8-9) gave up three runs in six innings and took the loss for the Tigers (61-70), who fell to 32-32 at home.Β 

Twenty-four year old righty Jackson Jobe (1-1 4.50 ERA) will make his fourth start of the year for the Tigers. Jobe, who spent the first half of the season recovering from Tommy John surgery, has struck out 11 batters and surrendered a pair of long balls across 14 frames.Β 

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Rays vs Tigers Pick

Detroit OF Kerry Carpenter (foot) suffered a setback during his rehab work and his timetable to return is unclear. Through 131 games, Tampa Bay ranks 6th in OPS and 13th in runs scored. For the season, Detroit ranks 13th in OPS and 14th in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Rays win 6-4.Β 

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