Cubs News: Things to watch for in the Detroit Tigers series

Chicago Cubs: Unlike recent years, the upcoming series against the rebuilding Detroit Tigers will be exciting despite their record.

After a lengthy, up and down homestand, the Chicago Cubs will hit the road and head to the Motor City to play the Detriot Tigers. The three-game set, which begins Monday evening will take place at Comerica Park, where the Cubs last played a series back in August 2018.

Last time they played them, the Tigers were in the early stages of their rebuild. They are still in the middle of that process, but they look like they are making progress. The Tigers have built up their farm system via drafting and trades. Significant strides were made last week when they called up several top prospects, including their considerable prized asset, Casey Mize.

The Cubs are still sitting in first place despite some recent skidding, and the Tigers are four games below .500 at 11-15. While the Cubs must take advantage of sub-.500 teams and beat them, the Tigers are not necessarily going to be a cakewalk. Here are some things to watch out for in this series.