A matchup between the two Central division leaders.

DETROIT — Yes, I’m in the Motor City for this series. First time I’ve seen the Cubs at Comerica Park since 2001, and an important series for both teams.

As you likely know, BCB’s Ashley MacLennan also writes about the Tigers at our SB Nation Tigers site Bless You Boys. Here’s Ashley with some info on the Tigers.

The Detroit Tigers have been defying expectations since last August. They just became the first team to 40 wins for the season, something I don’t think anyone had on their bingo card at the start of 2025.

But this is a team that has learned how to pivot, and they do it well. When their outfield was nearly obliterated thanks to injuries to Parker Meadows and Matt Vierling, Manager A.J. Hinch told old Cubs friend Javier Báez tha

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