Now, the Tigers return to Comerica Park, where they have proven to be one of the best teams in baseball. In 44 games, Detroit is 30-14. Only the New York Mets have a better home record in the league thus far. The Tigers have the best record in baseball, leading the Minnesota Twins by 13.5 games for first in the American League Central.

Detroit closed out Monday night at Comerica Park with a 5‑1 win over Tampa Bay, marking a major season milestone. It is the first time since 2013 the Tigers have been 24 games over .500. MLB confirmed the feat after the game, and it’s worth pausing on, even for a fan base used to lower expectations in recent seasons.

The Tampa Bay Rays hit the road tonight for the beginning of a three-game series with the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Yandy Diaz is driving in runs consistently, and my Rays vs. Tigers predictions will dive into why I expect that to continue.