It’s been an up-and-down season for the Detroit Tigers. Surprise performances from a few veterans kept the Tigers in the thick of things for the first part of the season. However, an ugly 11-game losing streak, marred by the firing of their pitching coach, Chris Bosio, has soured the season outlook. Not to mention an injury to superstar Miguel Cabrera and a very disappointing swan song for Victor Martinez.
However, a surprising pitching rotation led by Matthew Boyd has made for a better first half than many were expecting. Michael Fulmer has had his moments as well, and veterans Mike Fiers and Francisco Liriano have provided a big boost.