Improving Tigers Still Have 2021 Storylines To Follow (And Postseason Odds, If You’re Silly)

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The 2021 MLB season is coming to an end for the Detroit Tigers.

Although it is highly unlikely for the Tigers to make it to the postseason, they have undoubtedly shown progress throughout the year.

As the final weeks of play unfold, it is important to keep an eye on the remaining 21 games as they present various captivating storylines.

Detroit Tigers’ chase for .500: Mark not likely

After a 5-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, the Tigers enter this weekend with a season record of 66-75.

Throughout the season, Detroit has occasionally hovered near the .500 mark, but it seems unlikely that the Tigers will be able to reach it this year. Their closest approach thus far was when they were 58-61 on August 14, trailing by just three games.

The upcoming 12 games for the Tigers are scheduled against the current division leaders, namely the Tampa Bay Rays, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Chicago White Sox.

Despite the possibility of Detroit stumbling in the final stretch, it is guaranteed that the Tigers will exceed the projected win totals at the beginning of the season. The idea of achieving 70 wins seemed like a far-fetched goal, especially considering their poor 9-24 start to the year.

Still, there are some odds available

The Tigers remain in contention for both the AL Central and Wild Card, based on current mathematical calculations.

Nevertheless, the Detroit Tigers find themselves trailing the White Sox by a margin of 15 games in the division. Additionally, they are 13 games behind the New York Yankees for the last playoff spot in the Wild Card race.

There will be no such rally taking place.

However, there are still odds available for the Tigers to emerge victorious in the World Series and the AL Central. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Detroit’s chances of winning the World Series and the AL championship are set at +100000.

The probability of the White Sox winning the AL Central remains unchanged, as they are currently listed at -100000.

There are two players who are still contenders for the season awards, as they possess favorable odds.

According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Akil Baddoo is still in contention for the AL Rookie of the Year award with odds of +8000. However, Tampa’s Randy Arozarena is still the frontrunner with odds of -130.

This season, Baddoo has a batting average of .258, along with 12 home runs, 20 doubles, and 49 RBI.

In the AL Cy Young race, DraftKings has surprisingly included Matthew Boyd. Despite being a long shot with +20000 odds, Boyd’s presence is notable. The frontrunner, Gerrit Cole, is favored at -105, followed by former Tiger Robbie Ray at +140.

Despite only having a record of 3-8 in 15 games this season, Boyd has managed to maintain an impressive 3.89 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. With 67 strikeouts and 23 walks, he is on track to achieve a career-best ERA unless he falters in his remaining starts.

Boyd is set to start in Friday’s series opener against Tampa. The Detroit Tigers are considered as underdogs at home with a +125 odds against the Rays and their starting pitcher, Michael Wacha.

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Miguel Cabrera on the hunt for 3,000 hits

Tigers fans and the national media continue to center their attention on Miguel Cabrera.

Having recently achieved the impressive milestone of hitting 500 home runs last month, Cabrera is now rapidly approaching the remarkable achievement of attaining 3,000 career hits.

After an impressive back-to-back performance against Pittsburgh, the Tigers’ first baseman achieved remarkable results. They managed to go 7-of-8 at bat, hitting two doubles and accumulating three RBI.

Cabrera currently has 2,971 career hits as he heads into this weekend series. It may seem unlikely for him to achieve 29 hits in 21 potential games, but unexpected outcomes have occurred before.

After a slow start, the Tigers’ seasoned leader has managed to have a successful season. Cabrera had a tough beginning in 2021, falling well below the Mendoza line. Nevertheless, he has turned things around and currently holds a .261 batting average with 15 home runs and 66 RBI for the year.

Once Cabrera reaches 3,000 hits, he will become the seventh player in MLB history to achieve the remarkable feat of accumulating both 3,000 hits and 500 home runs. The exclusive club currently consists of Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Rafael Palmeiro, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, and Eddie Murray.

Don’t look for Tigers’ top prospects this month

The question that persisted throughout the 2021 season was: “At what point will we witness the appearance of Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene?”

It seems like you won’t find the answer to that.

Manager AJ Hinch made a recent announcement stating that the duo will not be making their MLB debuts in 2021. He emphasized the importance of allowing them to fully develop in the minors before promoting them to the major leagues in 2022.

Both individuals were summoned to Triple-A Toledo in the middle of August, and that is their current location for the foreseeable future.

Torkelson was chosen as the first overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft by the Tigers, initially as a third baseman. However, Hinch stated that Torkelson will assume the role of future first baseman for Detroit.

Torkelson’s performance this year across three minor league teams includes a batting average of .266, along with 26 homers, 23 doubles, and 78 RBIs.

In the 2019 MLB Draft, the Tigers selected Greene as the fifth overall pick. This year, the outfielder has showcased his skills in two minor league teams, maintaining an impressive batting average of .299. Alongside his remarkable performance, Greene has achieved 21 home runs, 20 doubles, seven triples, and 74 RBI. Additionally, he has successfully stolen 14 bases.

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