Despite a difficult span of days and a still-growing list of injuries, the Tigers are afloat in the American League standings. The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break it all down. What’s the latest on Tarik Skubal’s recovery? What’s with Kerry Carpenter’s injury and Justin Verlander’s move to the 60-day IL? What should
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Tarik Skubal had successful surgery. Now, is six weeks really a reasonable timeline for his return? The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into the various scenarios at play. Then, the guys discuss Framber Valdez and the controversy stemming from Tuesday’s game. Did Valdez really throw at Trevor Story on purpose? How did
Tarik Skubal is having surgery to remove loose bodies from his left arm. What does this mean for Skubal? And how can the Tigers patch things together without him? The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react to all that and more questions around the news. Who has to step up? And what’s the
The Tigers take two of three from the Rangers in classic Tigers’ style. Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react. How did the Tigers get to Jack Leiter? What makes bullpen games work? What can we learn from Jack Flaherty’s candid postgame interview earlier in the week?
Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to discuss all the latest with the Detroit Tigers. What’s the vibe like after a 2-4 road trip? Has Kenley Jansen lost the Tigers’ closer job? How will the Tigers make up for the loss of Javier Baez and Casey
What’s the concern level after injuries to both Javier Báez and Casey Mize on Tuesday night? If either of them have to go on the IL, where do the Tigers turn for reinforcements? What’s the latest on Max Clark? And what’s working so well right now for Riley Greene? Tiger Territory is the official Detroit
Spencer Torkelson has homered in five consecutive games. The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley react to Tork’s rollercoaster month and what’s helped him to get hot. Plus, how should we feel after the Tigers dropped two of three in Cincinnati? How worried should we be about the state of the Tigers’ bullpen? Are we
What did the Tigers’ series victory against the Milwaukee Brewers say about this team? Were two home runs enough to erase concerns about Spencer Torkelson? Should we actually care about Tarik Skubal’s ability to go deep into games? And is this really the best span of starts in Casey Mize’s career? The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley turn to reader questions after a tough Tigers loss to the Brewers. Should we be worried about Gleyber Torres declining? How high is the concern level with Spencer Torkelson? What’s with the Tigers’ PFP issues? And does the organization need to change the way its evaluating pitching?
How should we feel after the Tigers split a four-game series in Boston? The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley sit down to discuss that and much more. Topics on this episode include: What is the worry level for Drew Anderson? Is Dillon Dingler truly budding into a star catcher? What’s behind Spencer Torkelson’s
The Detroit Tigers won in walk-off fashion to cap a perfect 6-0 homestand. The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the reaction. Was Thursday a game we’ll look back to at the end of the season? What’s behind Colt Keith’s hot start? Should we be concerned about the latest Justin Verlander
The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react live to the news of Kevin McGonigle’s eight-year, $150 million contract extension with the Detroit Tigers. Is this a good deal for both sides? Are the Tigers moving differently these days? Kieran and Cody follow the McGonigle news with their usual episode, focusing on the Tigers’
The Tigers got their act together with a pristine three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins. The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react to the series and what it means. Can the Tigers continue pitching at an elite level? With Parker Meadows out, should we now consider Javier Baez the primary center fielder? As
It was another tough day for the Tigers, with Parker Meadows leaving the game after a collision and the Tigers getting swept. What’s the latest on Meadows? What is the concern level after the Tigers drop to 4-9? And are there underlying signs of better days to come? The Athletic’s Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran