The team was in win-now mode for several years but ultimately fell short of capturing its first World Series crown since 1984 after winning the American League in 20. The Tigers currently sit at 27-39, well on their way to a fifth consecutive losing season. It has been another tough season for the Detroit Tigers.
But where does this stretch rank among the all-time worst professional sports years for a metro area? The four major sports teams in the Motor City struggled mightily this past year.
