The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down the Tigers’ season finale and what’s at stake for them in the American League Wild Card Series. Who starts Game 2? What’s up with A.J. Hinch and his contract? Who else has something to prove? And what does history say about the Tigers’ chances of
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The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley debrief after the Tigers’ worst loss yet in what could go down as an historic collapse. What went wrong? How will we remember the sixth inning? Was Tarik Skubal rattled? Is A.J. Hinch finally taking some blame? What about those at-bats? All that and more in our
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley talk after the Tigers finish an 0-6 homestand that puts their season on the ropes. How do you begin to explain this? Was Charlie Morton’s DFA the right decision? How did the roster get so messy? Can Riley Greene step up when it matters most? And is
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss the Tigers’ recent cold spell and whether they can find solutions with October approaching. Topics include: — A second-half regression in which the Tigers ranks 18th in OPS? — Who would you rather have at their best: Parker Meadows or Spencer Torkelson? Casey Mize or Jack
Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley after the Tigers complete a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros. Do the Tigers have their swagger all the way back? What’s helped the bullpen’s improvement in August? And does Detroit have what it takes to get to the World
Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to discuss the latest from the Tigers universe. How are we feeling now that Detroit’s AL Central lead is back up to 8.5 games? Also: A-Jax gives great insight into the mind of a player. How do you get through
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss the latest trends with the Detroit Tigers. How should we feel about Gleyber Torres’ cold spell? Is the stock still going up for Tarik Skubal? What about deadline acquisition Kyle Finnegan? And what about Scott Harris and the Tigers themselves? All that and more on our
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley catch up after the Tigers win their latest series against the Chicago White Sox. Topics include: — After a stellar outing, what role is best for Troy Melton? — Is Tommy Kahnle’s roster spot in jeopardy? — Appreciation for Spencer Torkelson’s steady season Tiger Territory is the
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley talk after the Tigers’ 4-2 victory over the Rays. They examine Colt Keith’s prolonged hot streak and what it says about the 23-year-old’s potential. They discuss the good takeaways from Jack Flaherty’s latest outing and also go over the complexities of Keider Montero’s season. Plus: How exactly
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react live after the Tigers’ extra-inning victory to complete a sweep of the Detroit Tigers. What just happened? How valuable has Zach McKinstry been? How improbable was Trey Sweeney’s home run? Will Tarik Skubal start the All-Star Game? How optimistic should we feel about Casey Mize? And
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley talk after the Tigers’ three-game series against the Washington Nationals. After a difficult final two games, where is the concern level with the Tigers’ bullpen? With Spencer Torkelson heating up again, how do we feel about his first half, and what does it mean for the long-term
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley recap the Tigers’ opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and look ahead to what’s next in Seattle. Was Manuel Margot safe or out? Is Spencer Torkelson’s hot start for real? And what should we expect from Jackson Jobe’s first MLB start Monday night? Tiger Territory is
The Detroit Tigers were among the worst in the American League at OBP in 2024. Without roster additions, can they make the playoffs in 2025? Plus, analyzing the “What Ifs” of the offseason so far. The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley discuss. Topics include Justyn-Henry Malloy, Trey Sweeney, Dillon Dingler, Paul Goldschmidt, Walker