Michigan and Trumbull

Luke and Alex get together after the first Sunday of the NFL season to check in on the Tigers, the closing games of Miggy's career, and recap the three games Alex spent at Yankee Stadium watching the Tigers - and finally seeing them win in NYC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganandtrumbull.substack.com

Welcome to another riveting episode of the Michigan & Trumbull Podcast! Join Luke and Alex as they dive headfirst into the latest Detroit Tigers headlines that have fans buzzing. First up on the agenda is the much-anticipated debut of Parker Meadows. Luke and Alex provide a comprehensive breakdown of Meadows' entrance onto the field, analyzing his performance, potential impact, and offering insigh...

Join hosts Luke and Alex on another exhilarating episode of the Michigan & Trumbull Podcast, your ultimate source for Detroit Tigers insights. In this episode, the dynamic duo dives into the latest hot topics fueling the Tigers' fan base. First off, they bask in the glow of the Tigers' recent success against the Minnesota Twins. Luke and Alex break down the standout performances, game-changing mom...

Join Alex Freeman and Luke Jaconis in this engaging episode of the Michigan & Trumbull Podcast, as they delve into a variety of exciting topics surrounding the Detroit Tigers. First and foremost, the duo discusses the heartfelt and memorable way the Miami Marlins honored the legendary Miguel Cabrera during his final games at Comerica Park. As they bid farewell to a Tigers icon, Alex and Luke share...

Join Alex Freeman and Luke Jaconis on the latest episode of the "Michigan & Trumbull Podcast" as they are joined by special guests Tom Sowles and Colin Lyman for an exciting discussion. In this episode, the team takes a retrospective look at their preseason MLB picks, humbly admitting where they missed the mark, and fearlessly making bold predictions for the second half of the season. Prepare for...

The Detroit Tigers have been hit hard by injuries this season, and it doesn't look like it's going to get any better anytime soon. In this episode of the Michigan & Trumbull podcast, we discuss the latest injuries to the team, including Matthew Boyd, the return of Matt Manning, and the ongoing injury situation. We also talk about the promotion of Colt Keith, the optioning of Nick Maton to Toledo,...

In this episode, we focus on the key topics that are currently making headlines in Motown: Why Chris Illitch should sell the team, the team's hitting slump, identifying the next big franchise player, and the remarks made by General Manager Scott Harris regarding incremental improvements putting the team in a good position. This week, Luke and Alex make it no secret that they’d like to see the Illi...

As the Detroit Tigers enter a key stretch of the season plagued by injuries, Luke and Alex discuss how the teams lack of depth is really revealing where they are right now - and it isn’t a spot that they think any Tigers fan should be happy about 8 years into a rebuild. Other topics of discussion include Austin Meadows and stadium reviews of Luke’s first visit to Yankee Stadium, and Alex’s recent...

Alex and Luke got together ahead of Saturday's game against the Nationals (which the Tigers ultimately lost), to check in on how the team has surprised them - and how the surprising success creates some interesting situations for the trade deadline if things continue. Want to see their great facial hair? Check out the show on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wit...

As the Tigers continue to compete into May, Luke and Alex get together with cautious optimism to discuss the highs and lows of the past few weeks. Want to watch the episode instead of listen? Click here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganandtrumbull.substack.com

Luke and Alex get together to discuss the Tigers April so far - and that, despite a losing record, things are looking much better than expected coming out of the first week of the season. Want to watch instead of listen? Click here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michiganandtrumbull.substack.com

Luke and Alex are joined by Craig Colby, author of All Caps: Stories that Justify an Outrageous Collection . The book tells the story of Craig’s incredible hat collection, and was the winner of a Canadian Book Club Non-Fiction Award in 2022. You’re not going to want to miss this conversation - and then make sure to pick up a copy of the book! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

Happy Opening Day! To celebrate, we’ve got this years edition of our season predictions episode - with Tom Sowles, Colin Lyman, and Sean Young. We’ll pick winners in each division, wild card teams, and do a snake draft of teams to try and build a roster of teams that will get us the most wins throughout the season. If you don’t want to know who we picked until you listen, stop reading right now, m...

A short episode today as we get our season preview episode prepped to drop on Opening Day - Luke and Alex get together and discuss the World Baseball Classic, digging into if it is worth it with the high profile injuries that occurred during the competition. Plus - Ohtani is officially the GOAT now, right? Check out the episode on YouTube. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Substack so you never mis...

Luke and Alex are joined for a very cool conversation with Don Wardlow, who made baseball history in the mid-90’s as the first Blind Radio Announcer in professional baseball. They talk about his life in baseball, his own podcast (where they’ll soon be guests), and what it was like living the dream in a pro baseball booth. Some of the stories Don tells include meeting Mickey Lolich, listening to th...

Alex and Luke get together as Spring Training gets underway in earnest and discuss the underwhelming off-season of the Tigers, what the new plane for the team (might) signal for the future of the franchise, and take a look at the some of the rule changes we will be seeing in Major League Baseball this year. Want to watch the episode? Find us on YouTube here. Want the transcript? Click here. This i...

Luke and Alex are finally back for a new season of the Michigan and Trumbull podcast - now available on Substack! Head over to michiganandtrumbull.substack.com to subscribe for a regular email with the show transcript and more! We’re also now on Tik-Tok - if you’re there, come hang out! Episode Transcript: Alex Freeman: This is the Michigan and Trumbull podcast with your hosts Alex S. Freeman and...

Luke and Alex get together to discuss the coaching staff changes, available free agents, and Alex has the boldest (and perhaps dumbest?) take in the history of the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michiganandtrumbull/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michiganandtrum...

To wrap up the season, Luke and Alex got together to discuss their highs and lows from their season, their Least Valuable Player and Most Valuable Player (Alex's pick will absolutely SHOCK you), and then they play cut 'em or keep 'em with the full 40-man roster. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://...

Luke and Alex get together to discuss the Tigers hiring of Scott Harris and what that might mean for the future of the franchise. Additional topics include some NFC North NFL banter, and a little bonus feature after the end of the episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michiganandtr...

Luke and Alex got together on Labor Day to discuss the Tigers, happenings around the League, and a quick look at the 2023 schedule. Other discussions include managerial openings, the collapse of the Yankees, and whether Javi can ever be "the guy". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michi...

Luke and Alex get together following the Tigers series win against the Angels to discuss what it is to be a Tigers fan right now, why it feels different to watch the team, and why there are reasons for hope for 2023 (and that no one should be talking about throwing that year away in favor of '24). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app -...

Luke and Alex get together on a fantastic Wednesday night to discuss the firing of Al Avila. Though it was years too late, the conversation discusses what the path forward might look like, who their ideal GM Candidate would be, and what they would do first if they became the GM of the Detroit Tigers. Note: In our delirious excitement, we were a little looser with our language than normal. --- This...

Sean and Tom join Luke and Alex to review how their pre-season picks have fared so far this season - discussion primarily goes league wide as opposed to a Tigers focus this week. Colin Lyman, who picked with us pre-show, was unable to join us, but that doesn't stop us from some well natured ribbing. Programming note: we recorded this last Sunday evening, before the Daniel Norris news was announced...

A frustrating return from vacation for Alex and Luke, as they discuss the disappointment that has been the first half of the Tigers season. They also chat about what they got right in preseason, wrong, and what their boldest prediction is for the second half of the year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message:...