What happened: MLB Network's Jon Morosi notes that Tarik Skubal's most recent start came on April 29, the day Detroit sat just a half-game out of first place. Since then the Tigers have gone 8-22, the worst record in baseball over that stretch.
Why it matters: The freefall underscores how heavily Detroit leaned on one arm. After Skubal was lost to an elbow injury, the rotation and offense never compensated, turning a first-place contender into the league's coldest team in roughly five weeks.
By the numbers: Skubal's last start: April 29. Tigers' standing that day: 1/2 game out of first. Record since: 8-22 — the worst mark in MLB over that span.
What to watch: Watch whether Detroit's slide pushes the front office toward a sell-off as Skubal trade speculation continues to build ahead of the deadline.