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The continuing offensive problems hounding the Detroit Tigers are directly at the center of Mark and Evan’s minds. In this week’s pod, the guys consider if the lackluster batting is the type of hitting we’ll see all season long. They also zoom in on the struggles of Parker Meadows, Spencer Torkelson, and Matt Manning’s pitching

The guys open the pod this week with a rap beef that seems to lack real meat, the controversial foul call in the UConn vs. Iowa, and Malachi Flynn’s 50-point game. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari revisit the areas of improvement they wanted to see most from the team roster at the beginning

The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth

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After a 3-3 week, questions continue to percolate around the hitting prowess of the Detroit Tigers. Mark and Evan dive into the offensive concerns and break down if stronger bats should have been acquired in the off-season. Based on what they’ve seen so far, have the guys’ thoughts on this season changed? After the break,

After the Detroit Tigers went 5-1 on their opening road trip of the season, manager A.J. Hinch spoke with the media ahead of the team’s home opener. The Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox to open the 2024 MLB season before taking two of three games from the New York Mets. For more Detroit and

Detroit Free Press reporters Evan Petzold, Jeff Seidel and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Tigers just before Opening Day at Comerica Park on Friday, April 5, 2024. After starting the 2024 MLB season 5-1 with road series wins against the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets, the Tigers return to Detroit for their

This week, the guys welcome in Free Press Tigers beat writer Evan Petzold to break down all they heard from the team’s new president of baseball operations and whether the new philosophy is sustainable. Then, after digging into some journalism etiquette, Carlos and Shawn compare this early-season Lions optimism with other peaks from the past. 

(Originally aired Jun. 14, 2023) It’s a packed episode of “Days of Roar.” This week, beyond their regular wrap up of the recent week in Detroit Tigers’ baseball, the guys have on MLB draft expert Brian Sakowski to talk which potential eligible players we should be keeping our eyes on. Later, Mark and Evan go

Your “Days of Roar” hosts are changing their first names to Zach/Zack after the recent performances of Zach McKinstry and Zack Short. Mark and Evan talk the Tigers’ recent series against the “Tampa Bay light” Baltimore Orioles. The guys also cover how Eduardo Rodríguez continues to impress and the glimmers of light in the offense.

This week, Mark and Evan are breaking down the less than stellar start to the 2023 Tigers season. Offensive woes may not be new but did the bullpen regress from last year? Is there any resilience or swagger on this team? Is it time to hit the panic button? How are Evan and Mark feeling

Evan and Mark have a fun week of Detroit Tigers baseball against the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox to review. The team has the right strategy and team chemistry down but they need more big hits in big moments. The guys also briefly touch on Tarik Skubal’s future return and Mark has a

This week, Mark and Evan take in the unexpected but greatly welcomed positive highlights of the team. Coming off of a week which included sweeping the New York Mets, the guys are noting some adjustments. What’s ultimately changed about this team from just a few weeks ago? The guys have some thoughts on that answer