MLB history doesn't bode well for Tigers' playoff odds after 50 games
The Detroit Tigers are struggling with a 20-32 record after their first 52 games of the season. Historical data suggests that teams with such a poor start have a slim chance of making the playoffs. With only three teams in the last 30 years overcoming similar odds, the Tigers face a significant challenge ahead.
- ▪The Tigers currently have one of the worst records in Major League Baseball.
- ▪Historically, only three teams have made the playoffs after winning 20 or fewer games in their first 50 games.
- ▪The Tigers are sitting 5.0 games back from a playoff spot and are on a seven-game losing streak.
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