Former Detroit Tigers player Curtis Granderson, a three-time All-Star over 16 MLB seasons, joins the “Days of Roar” podcast to discuss the Tigers, drawing comparisons between the 2006 Tigers and 2025 Tigers. He shared insight into the Tigers’ run to the World Series in 2006 as a 25-year-old player, as well as his view of the Tigers’ success in 2025 as a 44-year-old national TV analyst. Additionally, Evan and Mark discuss the difficult upcoming schedule, the dominance of ace Tarik Skubal and how the roster will change in the near future with Casey Mize’s injury and Matt Vierling’s rehab assignment. Skubal is the first player in MLB history to have a six-start stretch with at least 50 strikeouts, no more than one walk and an ERA below 1.00, but is he entering Justin Verlander territory? We explain what that means, and why it’s happening now. Evan and Mark also evaluate Jack Flaherty’s fastball and provide an update on Parker Meadows’ injury.
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