Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize is expected to be named to the 2025 American League All-Star team, his first selection.

Imagine then the emotions that swirled through Casey Mize Thursday night when he was notified by manager AJ Hinch and president Scott Harris that he been named to the American League All-Star team.

Casey Mize’s worst start of the season came in his final outing before heading to the All-Star Game. Sometimes baseball is cruel like that. Mize allowed six runs in three innings as the Detroit Tigers lost to the Seattle Mariners 15-7 on Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park.