Báez tied the game at 3 with a 407-foot solo homer in the fifth off a hanging curveball from Pirates lefty starter Bailey Falter. He added another in the seventh, crushing a 410-foot shot to nearly the same spot off reliever Carmen Mlodzinski to extend the Tigers’ lead.

Prior to Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers, the Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated starting catcher Joey Bart from the 7-day injured list.

Joey Bart will start catcher for the Pirates in their series opener vs. the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, ending a more than three-week stint out. He will also bat sixth. Bart suffered a concussion vs.

Yet, the Tigers still have a solid lead atop the American League Central, leading the Minnesota Twins by nine games. The Pirates come into Detroit at the bottom of the NL Central, 11 games out of a Wild Card spot. Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

Preview the June 17 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

DETROIT (WKBN) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially activated catcher Joey Bart from the 7-day concussion list. Bart suffered the concussion in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 27.

According to "Pirates" producer Jerry Bruckheimer, "Pirates of the Caribbean 6" will be a new take on the franchise, but it will also bring back some of the fan-favorite cast. Bruckheimer was mum about who exactly is coming back, however.

DETROIT -- Gleyber Torres will be in the leadoff spot for the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (46-27) open a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (29-44) at 6:40 p.m.