Tigers Win Big in Doubleheader; Fantasy Baseball Picks for May 9

Detroit, MI – The Detroit Tigers scored 21 runs over two games in a doubleheader on May 8, 2025, solidifying their position with the best record in the American League at 25-13. This strong performance comes as a surprise to many since the Tigers were not expected to lead the league this early in the season.

The Tigers have found success through a mix of emerging young talent and rejuvenated veterans. Javier Baez has an impressive .835 OPS this season, significantly higher than his performance last year. Meanwhile, Gleyber Torres, who signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Tigers this offseason, boasts an .808 OPS, nearly 100 points better than his previous season.

As the Tigers prepare for a series against the Texas Rangers, they will face veteran pitcher Patrick Corbin, who has a track record of allowing two runs or fewer in his last four starts. This raises questions about forming stacks of Tigers players for daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) lineups.

Daily Fantasy expert Mike McClure, who has earned over $2 million from DFS, has provided his picks for May 9. He highlights outfielder Aaron Judge as a key player to include in lineups. Priced at $6,400 on DraftKings and $4,700 on FanDuel, Judge leads the MLB with a .400 batting average, 12 home runs, and 34 RBIs.

Additionally, McClure suggests rostering shortstop Gunnar Henderson, priced at $5,000 on DraftKings and $3,100 on FanDuel. After a slow start to the season, Henderson boasts a .333 batting average in May and a strong record against right-handed pitchers, which is crucial as the Tigers face Corbin.

McClure also indicates that he is targeting an undervalued player who has the potential to produce big numbers on May 9. With the MLB season in full swing, it remains crucial for Fantasy players to lock in their lineups ahead of this exciting matchup.