With less than a week remaining in the MLB season, there are a few playoff spots that remain undecided. So why isn’t it as exciting as it should be?

The Detroit Tigers are clawing their way back to the top of the AL Central, and maybe all the way to the top of the American League. Led by a dominant stable of starters, the Tigers have won six straight games and have built a season-high three-game lead in the division. Look no further than the rebuilt pitching staff for restoring the roar in the Motor City that has been dormant since the Tigers cowered away…