BIGPLAY Detroit

Chris Castellani is back with another episode of BIGPLAY Detroit, breaking down the biggest stories from around Detroit sports and beyond. He opens the show by looking at the Detroit Tigers' strong finish to the first half before the All-Star break. After weathering a difficult stretch, Detroit has regained momentum. Chris also reacts to three Tigers earning All-Star selections and what their...

Chris takes the mic solo this week to break down a busy week across the Detroit sports landscape. He starts with the Detroit Red Wings and the growing speculation surrounding captain Dylan Larkin after reports surfaced suggesting he could be interested in a trade. Chris discusses what it would mean for the franchise, whether there's any fire behind the smoke and how Detroit should handle the s...

Chris and Austin break down another disastrous stretch for the Detroit Tigers as the team's slide continues and frustration continues to grow. The guys discuss who should be held accountable for the Tigers' struggles, whether major changes could be on the horizon and what Detroit can do to right the ship before it's too late. Chris also dives into reports that the Detroit Pistons and J...

Chris and Austin break down another frustrating stretch for the Detroit Tigers and discuss what’s gone wrong during the team’s recent struggles. The guys also look back on the Detroit Pistons season, what the future could hold for the roster and front office, and what moves Detroit could make heading into next year. Plus, the Lions lock up Jack Campbell with an extension, but who else could still...

This week on BIGPLAY Detroit, we break down the brutal end to the Pistons’ playoff run after getting blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 and discuss what went wrong after such a promising season. We also dive into the Tigers’ recent struggles, injuries piling up, and whether there’s still reason for optimism moving forward. Plus, the Lions schedule is officially out. We react to the big...

Chris breaks down the Detroit Pistons taking a commanding 2-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers and what it could mean for Detroit’s chances of making a shocking run to the Eastern Conference Finals. He also dives into the growing concerns surrounding the Detroit Tigers as injuries continue to pile up during a brutal stretch of the season, including the latest worries surrounding ace Tarik...

Chris and Austin break down the Detroit Pistons’ stunning comeback, erasing a 3–1 series deficit to knock out the Orlando Magic and punch their ticket to the next round of the playoffs. They also take a closer look at the Detroit Tigers as injuries continue to pile up, putting the pitching staff under the microscope and raising concerns about the team’s long-term outlook. Plus, the guys weigh in o...

The Detroit Pistons are trailing 2-1 in their playoff series against the Orlando Magic, and the guys break down what’s gone wrong, what needs to improve, and whether Detroit can turn things around. Plus, a rollercoaster week for the Detroit Tigers, highlighted by the emergence of Spencer Torkelson and why he’s rapidly becoming one of the season’s biggest storylines. They also recap the Detroit Lio...

The Detroit Pistons drop Game 1 of their opening-round series against the Orlando Magic—but was it a Detroit letdown, or a sign Orlando is better than your typical 8-seed? Plus, breaking down the Detroit Tigers getting back over .500 after a perfect homestand, debating when top prospect Max Clark will make his MLB debut, and diving into the Detroit Lions’ biggest needs ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft...

Chris and Austin break down Detroit Tigers baseball as the team starts to hit its stride, separating what early-season trends actually matter from the noise. They dive into the Detroit Pistons locking up the 1 seed, Cade Cunningham’s return, and what it all means for a squad that suddenly feels like a legitimate contender. They also unpack another frustrating finish for the Detroit Red Wings and l...

The Wolverines are still dancing! Breaking down Michigan punching its ticket to the NCAA Tournament semifinals, along with Michigan State’s loss to UConn. Plus, reacting to the Detroit Tigers’ series win over the Padres, Kevin McGonigle’s electric debut, how MLB’s new ABS system is changing the game, and whether the Detroit Lions’ secondary could be their Achilles’ heel this season. Advertising In...