The first pitch of Sunday afternoon’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park has been delayed due to inclement weather. The game was originally scheduled to begin at 1:40 p.m. EDT.
Via the Tigers on X: Due to inclement weather in the area, the start of today’s Tigers-Dodgers game will be delayed. Further updates will be provided when available.
Dodgers-Tigers Weather Delay: Latest Updates On Weather And Expected Start Time
Here is the hourly forecast in Detroit as of 12:52 p.m. EDT, according to Weather.com:
- 12:52 p.m. EDT: Mostly Cloudy
- 1:00 p.m. EDT: 75% Light Rain
- 2:00 p.m. EDT: 58% Showers
There is no inclement weather in the hourly forecast from 3:00 p.m. EDT through the rest of the day. There is no estimated start time as of 1:06 p.m. EDT.
Via MLB.com’s Jason Beck: Tigers-Dodgers will not start on time due to inclement weather in the area, according to Tigers. No word on an estimated start time.
Via meteorologist Kevin Roth on X (1:16 p.m. EDT): UPDATE: DET – I love what I’m seeing on radar. Heavy stuff misses north.
CLE – Eh, moderate rain is clearing. Spotty light stuff beyond that, I’d think they play through it?
This post will be updated with the latest information on the delay.
Los Angeles Dodgers Lineup
- Shohei Ohtani DH
- Tommy Edman 2B
- Mookie Betts SS
- Freddie Freeman 1B
- Teoscar Hernandez LF
- Miguel Rojas 3B
- Kyle Tucker RF
- Enrique Hernandez CF
- Ben Rortvedt C
Detroit Tigers Lineup
- Gleyber Torres 2B
- Colt Keith 1B
- Kevin McGonigle 3B
- Dillon DIngler C
- Brett Callahan LF
- Zach McKinstry RF
- Hao-Yu Lee DH
- Max Clark CF
- Javier Báez SS
Los Angeles Dodgers Starting Pitcher
Tyler Glasnow is slated to start for the Dodgers this afternoon. The 33-year-old right-hander is 3-0 with a 3.02 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 56 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings across eight starts this season.
In his last start, Glasnow allowed three runs over five innings against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.
Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher
Framber Valdez will start for the Tigers today. The 32-year-old southpaw is 8-9 with a 4.35 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 111 strikeouts in 144 2/3 innings across 26 starts in 2026.
In his last appearance, Valdez allowed three runs (two earned) over five innings against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park.
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