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This week, Evan’s feeling a little “The Godfather Part III” as the Detroit Tigers manage to pull him back in after last week’s rant and Mark is surprised by his defense of the front office on a certain lack of moves. Later in the pod, the guys take a deep dive on Matt Manning and

As the struggles continue to pile on for the 2023 Detroit Tigers, Mark and Evan break down the frustrating rebuild and uncertain future for the franchise. It’s not all doom and gloom though as the guys also note the silver linings of the organization. Tarik Skubal’s continues to grow in the right direction and Jake

Mark and Evan have a 4-3 week of Tigers baseball to cover. With the team holding on, what could be next as key players begin to return from the IL? The guys also talk who’s heading to the All-Star game and contend with which player evaluations they got wrong. Later, the “Days of Roar” crew

Mark and Evan return with a special post-trade deadline update. The duo discuss the events leading up and the fallout from Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris’ failed deal to send E-Rod to the LA Dodgers. Later, the guys cover Michael Lorenzen’s trade to the Philadelphia Phillies and the prospect the Tigers received

This week, Mark & Evan talk the changes being implemented on the roster. With Haase being DFA’d, Meadows being called up and the team signing Carson Kelly, what other moves are we likely to see in the waning weeks of the regular season? 

This week, after some talk about Michigan State basketball, the guys take a look at the intersection of greatness and leadership through the lens of now-former Detroit Tigers great Miguel Cabrera’s career. Later, Carlos and Shawn ponder what to expect with the return of Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams.  Read Carlos’ most recent work here

This week, Mark and Evan forgo “The Big 2” format and instead opt to have an episode-spanning discussion on the makeup of the team’s 40-man roster. While it’s clear certain players are guaranteed locks or departures, the guys also look at some positional redundancies and analyze what to do with pieces lacking minor league options. 

Mark and Evan have a slew of changes to the roster to cover this week. Are there any surprises as to who was kept or let go? Later in the pod, the guys review Evan’s piece on Javier Báez’s offseason training plans (https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/11/16/detroit-tigers-javier-baez-plan-buy-house-florida-strengthen-core-visit-hitting-guru/71591408007/) . What’s different about this offseason and what new options are available

This week, Mark and Evan sort through the wake of news made post-MLB winter meetings. The guys talk Detroit Tigers manager A. J. Hinch’s contract extension and walk through why Andrew Chafin’s return to the ball club is ideal for both parties. Later in the pod, the “Days of Roar” duo analyze the upside in

The Days of Roar crew is welcoming in the new year by discussing their resolutions for the Tigers in 2024. Evan and Mark talk about how the Tigers can take the next step, some potential offseason targets for next year, what they’d like to see Scott Harris do, and the players who are already in

This week, Mark and Evan continue to review the Detroit Tigers’ offseason moves. The guys talk the signing of Jack Flaherty and how his pitching mechanics may be concerning. Later, the guys welcome Free Press Sports Columnist Carlos Monarrez (https://www.freep.com/staff/2683994001/carlos-monarrez/) to the pod to discuss the contract extension of A.J. Hinch and the peculiar nature

Mark and Evan this week break down the signing of starting pitcher Kenta Maeda. The guys talk if Maeda is a good fit for the team and how valuable the deal may be for the organization. Later, the “Days of Roar” duo welcome Nick Pollack of pitcherlist.com (https://pitcherlist.com/) to help evaluate the Maeda signing and

Evan joins Mark from Nashville this week as the MLB Winter Meetings are about to begin. The guys break down the continuing coaching changes for the off-season and also note former Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland’s election into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The guys also break down Evan’s piece on the roster construction so

For the final 2023 episode of “Days of Roar,” Mark and Evan try to figure out which pieces of the team need to step up in 2024. The guys also talk recently-signed free agent pitcher Shelby Miller and the issues Evan sees in Scott Harris’ plans for pitcher Jack Flaherty. Later in the pod, Mark