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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

Mark and Evan start the show by trying to answer a simple question: Are the Detroit Tigers (https://www.freep.com/sports/tigers/) a fun team as currently constructed? After a good-natured debate on the topic, the guys then discuss the Tigers heading to arbitration with former No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize over $25K. What happened and will it

Mark and Evan break down the contract extension of Colt Keith and which other players may be next to sign. Evan also talks with former catcher Alex Avila to get his perspective on the candidates entering into Cooperstown this year. Alex shares memories of playing under Jim Leyland and his thoughts on the Detroit Tigers’

Evan joins Mark remotely from Florida as spring training is nearly upon us (https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/02/12/detroit-tigers-spring-training-six-starters-for-the-rotation/72556109007/) . The “Days of Roar” duo analyze how the Detroit Tigers (https://www.freep.com/sports/tigers/) might sort out their starting pitching for the year. Find out how the team might employ a five-man rotation with six starting pitchers. Later in the pod, the guys

It’s a guest-filled episode of “Days of Roar” this week. First Mark and Evan welcome Sports Business Reporter Dan Kaplan to discuss the partnership deal between Diamond Sports and Amazon. Find out how the deal could affect the way Detroit Tigers fans watch games. Later in the pod, the guys welcome Rogelio Castillo and Chris

With spring training just around the corner, Mark and Evan are looking closely at how this year’s Detroit Tigers roster could shape up. The guys talk what the plan could be for third base and if Jim Leyland’s Hall of Fame plaque will feature a team logo. Later in the pod, Evan sits down with

The spring training grind continues with Evan remotely joining Mark this week from Florida. After an offseason full of discussion and speculation on what Javier Báez needs to adjust in his batting approach, the guys finally have a small sample size of at bats to review. While the “Days of Roar” crew don’t think it’s

Our coverage of spring training continues with Evan still reporting from Lakeland. Evan joins Mark remotely to discuss the recent signing of Gio Urshela. The guys break down if Urshela is likely to be the everyday third baseman, analyze how the deal could benefit the Tigers, and bring up some questions on his health history.

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Mark and Evan continue our spring training coverage this week. With two weeks worth of spring games already in the books, the guys start the show by analyzing how things are shaping up with hitting so far. Later, the guys talk how Matt Manning, Casey Mize, and Reese Olsen are competing for the two remaining

Opening day is finally here this week! With the 2024 regular season just days away, Mark and Evan catch us up on the final pitching starting rotation spots now filled by Reese Olson and Casey Mize. What do the guys make of Matt Manning being sent down to AAA? Later, the guys discuss the poor

With the first week now behind us, Evan and Mark help us focus on which players should have our attention this spring training. The guys also discuss the open DH spot, what Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch expect for the 2024 season, recent player signings, the heat Jackson Jobe has been throwing and even more

After the first weekend of real baseball for 2024, the Detroit Tigers are 3-0 for the first time since 2016. With the caveat that the White Sox will most likely struggle this season, Mark and Evan discuss major takeaways from the series. The guys break down A. J. Hinch’s masterful coaching maneuvers and Andy Ibáñez’s

The Detroit Tigers opened their 2024 MLB season with a 1-0 win over the Chicago White Sox thanks to six scoreless innings from starting pitcher Tarik Skubal. Before Opening Day, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and president of baseball operations Scott Harris spoke with reporters about Skubal, infielder Javier Báez and the team’s outlook for 2024.