Sure, the Detroit Tigers have the second-worst record in baseball, have lost seven straight and are a bewildering 2-20 in their past 22 home games.
But there is a nugget of good news ... in the minor leagues.
Starting pitcher Matt Manning, infielder Isaac Paredes and catcher Jake Rogers were named Friday to the 2019 Futures Game on July 7 in Cleveland
The Tigers are one of five teams with three players in Futures Game this year, joining Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays.