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There are 15 days until Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Lakeland, Florida. On “Days of Roar,” Evan Petzold and Chris Brown react to the Tigers signing outfielder Corey Julks to a minor-league contract, evaluating if Julks could unseat Jahmai Jones as the right-handed-hitting outfielder who thrives against left-handed pitching. Evan

ICE flights out of Wayne County airports spark concern (https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2026/01/21/ice-flights-detainees-wayne-county-detroit-metro-airport-dtw-willow-run/88262022007/) 2026 tax season: No tax on overtime, senior deduction, confusing rules (https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2026/01/22/tax-season-start-new-changes-on-2025-income-tax-returns/88145680007/) Days of Roar: (https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fomny.fm%2Fshows%2Fdays-of-roar-a-free-press-sports-detroit-tigers%2Ftarik-skubal-vs-detroit-tigers-who-wins-arbitration-showdown-evan-drellich-on-mlb-labor-business-issues&data=05%7C02%7Cbtodd%40freepress.com%7Ce38fc7c4b9184b8c0dcb08de5ad5e99c%7Cbc924c8d3e164e88bf26d7fcfb14f2d5%7C0%7C0%7C639048071960856067%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gPBB7IFtWPkxauTTfutE%2FM9%2BdwbpQElsLle9AhD2j3g%3D&reserved=0) Tarik Skubal vs. Detroit Tigers: Who wins arbitration showdown? Evan Drellich on MLB labor, business issues (https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fomny.fm%2Fshows%2Fdays-of-roar-a-free-press-sports-detroit-tigers%2Ftarik-skubal-vs-detroit-tigers-who-wins-arbitration-showdown-evan-drellich-on-mlb-labor-business-issues&data=05%7C02%7Cbtodd%40freepress.com%7Ce38fc7c4b9184b8c0dcb08de5ad5e99c%7Cbc924c8d3e164e88bf26d7fcfb14f2d5%7C0%7C0%7C639048071960902690%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=27wqYq0JxhDz6oOKXc29UaJozq5z285%2BH8e3RzXQFCc%3D&reserved=0) Subscribe/follow, rate and share “Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms

The 2026 international signing period is underway. On “Days of Roar,” Evan Petzold and Chris Brown react to the Detroit Tigers signing three international prospects to seven-figure bonuses: catcher Manuel Bolivar, shortstop Oscar Tineo and outfielder Randy Santana — and debate which teenage prospect has the best chance to develop into a special player. We

Here are six New Year’s resolutions for the Detroit Tigers in the 2027 calendar year as discussed on “Days of Roar,” including George Springer.

The Tarik Skubal-Detroit Tigers showdown is officially underway. The Tigers and the back-to-back American League Cy Young winner failed to reach an agreement before the arbitration deadline, filing $13 million apart: the Tigers at $19 million; Skubal at $32 million — setting up the most significant arbitration hearing in MLB history. On “Days of Roar,”

In this holiday edition of “Days of Roar,” Evan Petzold and Chris Brown dive into the latest news about the Detroit Tigers, including more pitchers being signed to minor-league contracts — and why outfielder Randal Grichuk could be a good fit for the Tigers as a Jahmai Jones backup plan, as long as he’s willing

In a Christmas edition, Evan Petzold and Chris Brown react to the Detroit Tigers designating Justyn-Henry Malloy for assignment, resetting the 40-man roster after adding newcomers Drew Anderson, Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan. We also discuss the signings of several pitchers to minor-league contracts with non-roster invitations to spring training, including Tyler Mattison. For the

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

Hall, House Republicans ask Supreme Court to hear stalled bills appeal (https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/09/michigan-stalled-bills-house-republicans-appeal-supreme-court/87676585007/) Take a walk on the sweet side at holiday cookie walks in metro Detroit (https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/12/05/nearly-a-dozen-cookie-walks-are-taking-place-in-metro-detroit/87601328007/) Days of Roar: Alex Bregman: Detroit Tigers or Boston Red Sox? Insider insight from Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming (https://omny.fm/shows/days-of-roar-a-free-press-sports-detroit-tigers/alex-bregman-detroit-tigers-or-boston-red-sox-insider-insight-from-red-sox-broadcaster-will-flemming) Subscribe/follow, rate and share “Days of Roar” available

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

On “Days of Roar,” Evan Petzold and Chris Brown evaluate the Detroit Tigers with one week until MLB’s Winter Meetings. Right-hander Dylan Cease kicked off free agency this offseason with a seven-year, $210 million contract from the Toronto Blue Jays, raising questions about left-hander Tarik Skubal’s market next offseason. We break down agent Scott Boras’

Massive snowstorm is about to hit northern Michigan, Upper Peninsula (https://www.freep.com/story/weather/2025/11/25/heavy-snow-forecast-michigan-where-it-will-fall-nws/87461639007/) Jack White to play Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving halftime show as team’s Eminem era begins (https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2025/11/16/jack-white-detroit-lions-thanksgiving-halftime-eminem/87304846007/) Days of Roar: Why Detroit Tigers protected these five prospects — and what Gleyber Torres’ return means (https://omny.fm/shows/days-of-roar-a-free-press-sports-detroit-tigers/why-detroit-tigers-protected-these-five-prospects-and-what-gleyber-torres-return-means) Subscribe/follow, rate and share “Days of Roar” available on all podcast

The Detroit Tigers continue shaping their roster for the 2026 season, headlined by Gleyber Torres accepting the one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer. On “Days of Roar,” Evan Petzold and Chris Brown break down how Torres’ return impacts the offseason plan, what the infield looks like with him locked in at second base and where top