The Detroit Tigers are climbing back up the MLB power rankings after a 5-1 week, with their record now standing at 78-54. The team has re-established a commanding 10½-game lead in the American League Central standings, and if they maintain their current pace, they’ll earn home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.
The Tigers have been on fire, going 14-8 so far in August, and experts are taking notice. USA TODAY’s Gabe Lacques keeps the team at No. 3 in his power rankings, highlighting the play of All-Star Zach McKinstry. MLB.com has also bumped up the Tigers to No. 2, with writer Will Leitch noting their strong performance after a difficult July.
CBS Sports’ Matt Snyder gave Detroit top billing in his recent ranking, praising the team’s resilience and ability to overcome challenges. ESPN still ranks the Tigers third, but acknowledges the stellar play of lefty ace Tarik Skubal, who has solidified his case for an AL Cy Young Award.
While FanGraphs gives the Tigers the best odds among all MLB teams to win their division at 99.8%, they have them ranked below four other teams in baseball. However, the team’s strong performance against top opponents like the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals suggests they’re a force to be reckoned with as the regular season winds down.
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