Dillon Dingler is a certified star, but is he the best catcher in baseball? He certainly looks the part after hitting his 15th and 16th home runs of the season Tuesday night. The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss. Plus, how will the Tigers form their starting rotation once healthy? Tiger Territory is
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Is Tarik Skubal coming back soon? Did Kevin McGonigle’s walk-off change the vibe around the Tigers? How important is Zach McKinstry to sparking the team going forward? What’s up with Jahmai Jones? And what should we make of Josh Naylor? Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to
The Tigers swept the Rays and look to get their season back on the rails this weekend agains the Mariners. The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go inside what has to happen to make it work. The guys break down everything from Jake Rogers’ strong postgame quote to Troy Melton’s importance and Dillon
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The Tigers have put up 18 runs over two days, now with both Kerry Carpenter and Gleyber Torres back in the lineup. Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to break it all down. Does getting injured players back really give a clubhouse a boost? Is it too
After a sweep on the South Side, The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley assess the damage. Who was to blame on the fateful bunt play Friday night? Why did the Tigers only play for one run in extra innings? Should A.J. Hinch have let Keider Montero pitch longer on Sunday? And what can
The Detroit Tigers are now tied with the Angels for the worst record in the American League. The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley unpack all the latest, from a solid Jack Flaherty start that ended in disappointment to some curious roster management that led to Ricky Vanasco on the mound. Plus: What’s the
After the Tigers blew a late lead and lost to the Angels, frustration is still mounting. The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley unpack it all. Which moment from Tuesday’s game was most disappointing? Can the Tigers still claim to be a team that wins on the margins? What’s the latest with Tarik Skubal?
As the Tigers continue their slide, The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go beyond game coverage to tackle some bigger-picture topics in TIgersland. Does looking at the American League as a whole provide any reason for hope? Who could the Tigers select in the MLB Draft? And is it time for the Tigers
The Tigers got swept by the Guardians and have now lost 14 of their past 16 games. Is there any explaining what has gone wrong? And is there any solution in sight? The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break it all down, from newsy topics like the latest on Tarik Skubal and Justin
After such a rough stretch, was a 4-3 loss to the Guardians at least a step in the right direction? The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over the highs and lows of Tuesday night’s game, including A.J. Hinch’s batting order and pinch-hit decisions. Then they go over all the latest with Tarik
The Tigers have lost 10 of 12 games. Is it time to panic? The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley try to thread the needle — talking about the Tigers’ obvious problems while staying rooted in reality. Which players most need to start performing? What do we make of the latest Jack Flaherty start?
The Tigers got swept by the Mets and have lost eight of nine. How do we feel about A.J. Hinch’s ejection on a missed call? Can Gage Workman really provide a spark? And given the state of the Tigers’ roster, is there any hope for the short-term future? The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley
How soon could Tarik Skubal be back in action? The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley welcome Will Carroll of Injury Territory to discuss all things Skubal. What exactly is a NanoNeedle? Does it really lead to quicker recovery times? And why doesn’t everyone use this new tool? Cody shares perspective from his interview