The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into Scott Harris’ explanation of the Kenley Jansen signing. Will Jansen actually be the Tigers’ closer? Are there any metrics that paint a favorable picture entering his age 38 season? Then the guys dive into questions from the mailbag. Will Jackson Jobe pitch in 2026? Who
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The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss Kenley Jansen’s one-year, $11 million deal with the Detroit Tigers. Does Jansen actually make sense for Detroit? How should be balance Jansen’s history of success with some obvious red flags in his underlying numbers? And will he actually be a traditional closer for A.J. Hinch? That,
Detroit Tigers face a franchise-defining crossroads: should they trade ace Tarik Skubal amid relentless Dodgers rumors, or make a blockbuster extension offer before spring training? Is Detroit ready to let go of their top pitcher, or will Scott Harris hold out for a Juan Soto-sized return? Scott Bentley breaks down the Tigers’ trade buzz, including
With the Winter Meetings in the books, Evan Petzold and Chris Brown break down on “Days of Roar” the Detroit Tigers’ bullpen upgrades, signing Kyle Finnegan to a two-year contract and Kenley Jansen to a one-year contract with a club option. Can both veteran relievers maintain their past success in the 2026 season? There are
In this special “Days of Roar” bonus episode, Evan Petzold welcomes USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist and insider Bob Nightengale to recap MLB’s Winter Meetings in Orlando. Evan and Bob discuss the biggest storyline of the 2025-26 offseason: Will the Detroit Tigers trade Tarik Skubal, and if not, where will the back-to-back American League Cy
Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to recap the 2025 Winter Meetings. How do we feel about the signing of Kyle Finnegan? What are the latest rumors and reports from Tigers land? If the Tigers are putting together the same team, should they be looking at trading
Kyle Finnegan returns to the Detroit Tigers on a two-year, $19 million deal—could his dominant splitter and high-leverage experience be the game-changer the bullpen needs? Scott Bentley breaks down Finnegan’s impact, his elevated role as likely closer, and how tweaks in Detroit turned him into an elite late-inning arm following the 2025 trade deadline. With
Detroit Tigers target Ha-Seong Kim as trade rumors heat up at the Winter Meetings—could Kim’s versatile infield defense and base-stealing speed reshape their lineup more than a blockbuster move for Alex Bregman? Scott Bentley examines the Tigers’ interest in Kim, exploring his injury comeback, defensive prowess, and the pros and cons of prioritizing value over
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley debrief after Scott Harris talked to reporters at Winter Meetings. Even if the Tigers are listening, are Tarik Skubal trade talks going anywhere? Did Harris’ answers signal the end of rumors about Alex Bregman to Detroit? What’s the scoop on Tigers signing Drew Anderson? And could the
The Winter Meetings are underway in Orlando, and the Detroit Tigers arrive with several storylines to follow. On “Days of Roar,” Evan Petzold and Chris Brown discuss the signing of right-hander Drew Anderson to a one-year contract. He will show up to spring training as a starter, but will he ultimately become a reliever? We
In this episode of Behind the Stripes, revisit the end of the Tigers 2025 season and their return to the postseason for the second consecutive year. The team was tested in the second half of the season, ultimately securing a place in the postseason. They ventured back to Cleveland for the Wild Card series where
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss the latest around the Detroit Tigers in the lead-up to Winter Meetings. Hear what Ryan Helsley had to say about his courtship with the Tigers. Plus, get the reader reaction to mock trade proposals that involved Troy Melton. And could it behoove the Tigers to acquire
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley look at where the Tigers could turn next this winter with Ryan Helsley off the market. Will Pete Fairbanks be the next reliever to sign? Is there any way the Tigers could go after someone like Framber Valdez? Is their interest in Michael King still strong? After