The Detroit Tigers ' American League Central lead is shrinking, holding a 5.5-game advantage over the Cleveland Guardians . Last year, it was the Guardians who ended Detroit's magical season in the ALDS . This year, with increased offensive production and another dominant Tarik Skubal season, they are roaring toward a division win. But to win the World Series, the Tigers will need great pitching behind Skubal from Jack Flaherty .

Flaherty signed a one-year deal with the Tigers before the 2024 season. A miserable 2023 second half with the Baltimore Orioles nixed any chance of him landing a long-term deal. But a great start to 2024, a 2.95 ERA in 18 starts, made Flaherty a trade target at the deadline. Considering the Tigers were 7.5 games out of the playoffs at the deadline, it m

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