Detroit Tigers’ Projections RAISE Eyebrows—Is 83 Wins a Sign of Hope or Failure?
Detroit Tigers projected for 83 wins as the AL Central race heats up—can Scott Bentley’s squad defy expectations and clinch the division? The ZiPS projections place the Tigers at the top of a wide-open division, but with volatility across the lineup and pitching staff, their path to success is filled with uncertainty.
Scott Bentley examines Riley Green, Colt Keith, Kerry Carpenter, and Tarik Skubal’s roles in determining Detroit’s fate, highlighting potential breakout seasons and looming regression risks. Key segments focus on the Tigers’ pitching depth issues, arbitration drama surrounding Skubal, and the impact of World Baseball Classic roster shakeups. Insightful breakdowns cover Luis Arraez’s move to the Giants, Trey Cruz’s rising prospects, and the division’s unpredictable landscape.
00:00 “Team Projections and ZiPS Insights”
03:52 Tigers Favored for AL Central
06:46 “Unpredictable Tigers Seasons”
09:50 “Last Call: Super Bowl Bets”
15:15 “Center Field Plan: Meadows, Clark”
16:12 “Unpredictable Team Identity Struggles”
19:44 “Tigers’ 2026 Roster Outlook”
23:18 Tigers’ Roster Move Possibilities”
27:41 “WBC Momentum and Luis Arraez”
30:59 “Mailbag and MLB News Pause”
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5 comments
I agree with 83. But if McGonigle breaks with the team that'll help. Another starter helps. Max at the break helps
We're off kilter from Scotty boy thinking Gley er wouldn't accept the QO
With Scooby the designated hitter, long reliever with one start a week, 90 wins is possible! Though losing in the first or second round, still likely…
Lineup just needs some improvements and 90 is very possible
They can all crash and burn and STOP CALLING ME SHIRLEY. 😋
I worry that Riley Greene will be content and won't change his swing or his approach. More massive strikeouts and useless at bats will cripple this team this time around. Agree, Vierling and McKinstry are going to regress and be problems. Scott Harris standing pat to "run it back" could mean we will be double digits out of first place come June.