It’s a little too soon to panic. Ah heck, what are we talking about? Of course, it’s never too soon to panic – or at least worry ... a lot.

The Detroit Tigers had a 14-game lead in the Central Division a month ago . They enter their game Friday, Aug. 8, against the Los Angeles Angels down to six.

The starting rotation is – at best – unpredictable after Tarik Skubal (who starts Friday , at least). The bullpen continues to struggle – though Kyle Finnegan, the trade deadline acquisition from Washington, looked good in his first two outings as closer.

A couple of All-Stars/Comeback Players of the Year have cooled off. (Hi there, Javier Báez and Casey Mize!) And the team’s best offensive player is flailing in a pile of goo every time he steps to the plate. CARLOS MONARREZ: Detroi

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