DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers erupted for nine runs in a wild third inning, punctuated by Riley Greene’s “Little League home run,” and rolled to a 14-2 win over the Boston Red Sox in Monday night’s series opener at Comerica Park. The Tigers (27-15) scored 11 runs in the first three innings, the first time they’ve done so since Sept. 8, 2008.

Baez was one of the worst players in the bigs for the Tigers, who were saddled with one of the worst contracts in the sport. Now he’s the most valuable player on their team.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jason Foley, who had a team-high 28 saves last season, has had season-ending shoulder surgery.

The Javier Báez renaissance is in full swing and it continued Tuesday night. Baez slugged two three-run home runs against the Boston Red Sox, including a walk-off blast down two runs in the 11th inning ( DET 10, BOS 9 ). The win improved the Detroit Tigers to an American League best 28-15. They've won 10 of their last 13 games.

AJ Hinch's run-through-a-wall-worthy quote about the Tigers is even sweeter after trouncing the Red Sox and Alex Bregman.

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris was was asked whether the Tigers had the resources to sign ace pitcher Tarik Skubal