It’s no secret the Detroit Tigers are scuffling. After a torrid 59–38 start, the second-half Tigers have stumbled to a sub-.500 record at 26–27, leaving plenty of fans anxious, worried, and uneasy. But should they be?
Injuries to Kyle Finnegan, Sawyer Gipson-Long, a recent scare with Tarik Skubal, and a bullpen that's been pushed to its limits, you certainly have a recipe for fallout and a reason for worry. Plus, a weekend series loss to the Miami Marlins didn’t calm these nerves. However, something about this club is eerily reminiscent of another Tigers team from long ago and perhaps there's a silver lining here amidst their recent skid.