The Detroit Tigers are running out of time. After slipping further back in the standings, the playoff dream is still alive mathematically—but the margin for error has all but disappeared.

On this episode of Litterbox, we break down how the Tigers got here, what has gone wrong during this late-season slide, and whether there’s still any realistic path back into the race. With the postseason becoming more of a long shot, is it time to shift the focus toward the future and let the kids play?

We discuss which young players deserve an extended look down the stretch, what the Tigers can learn over the final weeks of the season, and how those evaluations could shape the roster heading into 2027.