What happened: ESPN's Buster Olney published his nightly 'Five,' a rundown of the most notable storylines across MLB. Brandon Young's outing in Los Angeles, the Detroit Tigers' series with the Chicago White Sox, and the Miami Marlins' series finale all earned a place on the list, alongside power displays in the New York Mets matchup.
Why it matters: Olney's roundup serves as a nightly read on which clubs are trending as the season reaches its midpoint. Detroit's recent form and Miami's momentum carry real weight in their respective division races heading into the second half.
By the numbers: Detroit Tigers: 33-44 this season, on a three-game run (last five WWWLL), scoring 4.1 and allowing 4.1 runs per game. The Tigers' largest margin of the year came in an 11-0 result at home against Minnesota on June 11.
What to watch: Olney refreshes his Five nightly; the next edition will show whether Detroit and Miami can sustain their pushes.