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The Detroit Tigers finally snapped their season-worst six-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers on July 20, powered by Tarik Skubal, Matt Vierling and Will Vest. Despite the skid, the Tigers became the first MLB team to reach 60 wins, with a 60-40 record. Tigers beat writer Evan Petzold breaks it

The Detroit Tigers enter the All-Star break with MLB’s best record — but a bullpen problem looms large. On this week’s episode of Days of Roar, Tigers beat writer Evan Petzold breaks down Detroit’s first-half performance, including a season-worse sweep by the Seattle Mariners. If the Tigers want to win the World Series, adding an

The 2025 MLB Draft is almost here, so we’re breaking down some prospects who might be undervalued — but shouldn’t be.

Detroit Tigers scouting director Mark Conner talks shortstop Jordan Yost and catcher Michael Oliveto on July 13, 2025, after Day 1 of 2025 MLB Draft.

Ohio State catcher Dillon Dingler, selected in second round by Detroit Tigers in 2020 MLB draft, spoke to reporters June 11, 2020.

On this week’s episode of Days of Roar, Evan Petzold flies solo — sharing an update about the show and his personal life. We break down Tarik Skubal’s dominant Sunday Night Baseball performance, reminding everyone that he is the best pitcher in the world. We also make the case for — and against — a

Mike Ferrin, co-host of Power Alley on MLB Network Radio, joins the Days of Roar podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including the College World Series, upcoming MLB draft, manager A.J. Hinch and what the Detroit Tigers could do at the July 31 trade deadline. Could Alex Bregman be a deadline target? Ferrin weighs

The Detroit Tigers had a 3-3 record this past week, going 2-1 against the Baltimore Orioles and 1-2 against the Cincinnati Reds. But the Tigers still have a 46-27 record — best in the American League Central by nine games, best in the AL by 2.5 games and best in MLB by 0.5 games. Tigers

With the Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians all playing good baseball, can the Detroit Tigers maintain first place in the division (sorry, White Sox)? The Days of Roar podcast breaks down the competition the Tigers face in the AL Central. More on the Tigers: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025/05/22/detroit-tigers-starting-pitching-facing-tests-of-resiliency/83768347007/

The Detroit Tigers continue to thrive as the first MLB team to reach 30 wins in the 2025 season — a milestone that’s contributed to the campaign nickname “Year of Javy,” courtesy of Tigers TV voice Jason Benetti. But the Days of Roar podcast is ready to add a new theme: “Summer of Tork.” Javier

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

As Evan Petzold returns from paternity leave, the Detroit Tigers hold the best record in the American League (22-13) and lead MLB with a plus-63 run differential through 35 games in the 2025 season. They’ve also launched a league-leading 20 home runs since April 28, doing so in the first seven games of their 10-game

After a series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers last week, the Tigers went on to clinch series wins against the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, and sweep the Baltimore Orioles. With Evan still away handling baby Petzold duties, Mark brings back Freep high school sports reporter and current pinch Tigers beat reporter Jared Ramsey

With Evan still out on the PL (paternity leave), Mark brings in Detroit Free Press high school sports reporter Jared Ramsey, who’s been covering the Tigers for the past week. The guys talk the team’s series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers and series win over the Kansas City Royals. Jared and Mark cover the strong