Former World Series Champion Makes Major Tigers, Yankees Statement Amid Heated AL Race

The New York Yankees present an interesting debate, led by the current AL MVP favorite, Aaron Judge, and will be difficult to beat as the defending American League champions in 2024.

Dontrelle Willis makes decision on which team is better, the Tigers or the Yankees

After another dominant victory against their division rival, the Chicago White Sox, former World Series champion Dontrelle Willis gave his opinion on the debate between the Yankees and the Tigers.

"I’m gonna say the Tigers because they’re playing with conviction and they believe in each other," Willis said. "They are gonna go up against the Yankees, and it's going to be a tough outing, and I'm picking Detroit to get over the hump."

Being led by former Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal, first baseman Spencer Torkelson and squad, the Detroit Tigers have won seven of their last eight games, and will look to continue their hot streak to begin the season.

So far this season, the Tigers have the advantage after winning the first series matchup in early April.

Although the Yankees have arguably the best player in baseball in Aaron Judge, and one of the best aces in Max Fried, it will be an interesting matchup to watch if the two teams end up player each other in October.