Everyone from known MLB journalists to casual fans seemed to have a bone to pick with Doug Eddings on Saturday afternoon.

But as the MLB-leading Tigers (42-24) host the National League’s top team — the Chicago Cubs (40-24) — Comerica Park is busy as ever. After drawing a crowd of 41,034 for Saturday’s matchup, the Tigers logged consecutive sell outs for the first time since the final series of 2024 against the Chicago White Sox.

The Detroit Tigers face the Chicago Cubs in an MLB game on Friday, June 6, 2025 (6/6/25) at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

Tonight’s Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball slate features the Chicago Cubs taking on the Detroit Tigers in interleague play.

The Tigers are still first in the American League Central, six games up on the Minnesota Twins. The Cubs also lead the National League Central, five games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals. Time: 7:10 p.m. ET

The Chicago Cubs may have dropped the series opener 3-1 to the Detroit Tigers on Friday, but it didn’t feel entirely like a loss. In the shadows of defeat, in a much-hyped battle between the American League-best Tigers and National League-best Cubs,

The Chicago Cubs have the makings of a team who could be capable of contending for a World Series title this season.