The Detroit Tigers have been one of the more up-and-down teams in the American League this season, but their latest cold streak put them in danger of missing the playoffs for a second year in a row. As they enter play on Tuesday, the Tigers are 2 1⁄2 games behind the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays in the AL Wild Card race. With only 13 regular season games remaining, the Tigers need anywhere from eight to 10 wins to truly feel comfortable about their chances of reaching the postseason.
Fortunately, their schedule sets up well, and that starts with a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins.