DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have reached the All-Star break with baseball’s best record, a commanding division lead, and a roster that has exceeded even optimistic projections. And yet it’s hard to ignore that ugly final week, which exposed cracks in their bullpen and raised questions about their readiness for a playoff run.

The Detroit Tigers entered the MLB All-Star break with the best record in baseball at 59-38, performing at a high level over the first few months. Their success led to several players being named to the American League All-Star team this year.