The Detroit Tigers are clawing their way back into playoff contention and while FanGraphs gives them just a 7.1% chance to make the postseason, there’s still hope in the Motor City.
Sitting at 75-72 after Thursday’s loss to the lowly Colorado Rockies, the Tigers trail the Minnesota Twins by 3.5 games for the final wild-card spot. Detroit faces pivotal matchups down the stretch, with three games against the Kansas City Royals and six against the Baltimore Orioles.
It’s a long shot, but every year, a team stumbles down the stretch. Could it be the Tigers’ turn to shock the baseball world?
If the club can knock off Kansas City, they’ll cause a few ripples. But taking down the Orioles could lead to a seismic shift in the playoff race, one that could send Detroit barreling into October.
Tarik Skubal, arguably the best pitcher in the American League, has served as the backbone of the Tigers’ resurgence. With a 2.53 ERA, Skubal is the clear favorite for the Cy Young Award, according to DraftKings (-5000).