z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
Manager Mickey Cochrane is fired after the Tiger slump most of the first half of the season holding a record of 47-51. However, under new Manager Del Baker the Tigers would finish on a strong note winning nearly two-thirds of their final 56 games to finish in 4th place with a record of 84-70.