ESPN's inaugural postseason power rankings place the Detroit Tigers at No. 7. The ranking was released ahead of the Tigers' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 18, 2026 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. A pregame photo captured Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, Tigers center fielder Max Clark, and Tigers third baseman Kevin McGonigle together on the field.
ESPN Ranks Detroit Tigers Seventh in First Postseason Power Rankings



