Michigan and Trumbull

Luke and Alex catch up on the Tigers over the past two weeks, and give a little preview about the situation heading towards the All-Star break. With a packed divisional schedule leading up to the All-Star Break, have the Tigers hit the true make or break moment for the season? Will they get to the break with any sense of life, or will the only thing that really swings be the door closing shut on t...

And his pizza isn't even that good. Luke and Alex get together on a Tuesday night ahead of first pitch against the White Sox to discuss the last week of play and the overall status of the organization. This might be a good episode to listen to while working out so you can lift through your rage. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ---...

Luke and Alex get together to discuss the Tigers going 4-3 in their last 7, 14-10 in their last 24 and the three-game sweep at the hands of the Yankees that Alex bore witness to. They also preview the week ahead, go through some stats, and discuss whether or not Miguel Cabrera will be the Tigers representative at the All-Star Game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make...

Luke and Alex are joined by Chris Brown (@ChrisBrown0914) of the Tigers Minor League Report among many other spots in the greater Tigers media universe. They cover a wide range of Tigers related topics, have some rapid fire fun, and have a short discussion about the Tigers broadcast team. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send i...

Luke and Alex get together after the Tigers Sweep the Orioles to examine what the sweep means, what comes next, and what the state of the season is in light of this recent performance. --- 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/...

The great debate among Tigers fans: is it time to hit the panic button? Luke and Alex take opposites sides of the debate and arrive at one conclusion: either way - it's not good right now. Also of note: we recorded Monday night before the news of Faedo making his debut. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message:...

Luke and Alex got together on the planned off-day to discuss the first stretch of the Tigers season, why being 4-5 at this point is alright, and the challenges of surviving April with the injury decimated roster as it currently stands. Other topics include Alex's review of attending the Rangers/Angels game at Globe Life Field in Arlington. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way...

Luke and Alex get together on Sunday afternoon, following the Tigers trouncing by the White Sox. They discuss what they saw on opening weekend, both from the Tigers and from Major League Baseball on a wider level. --- 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 thi...

Alex and Luke are joined by Resident A's fan (and 2-time defending picks champion) Tom, Resident Nice Guy (and former Louisville Cardinal) Colin Lyman, and twitch streamer Sean Young to make their picks for the 2022 season. They pick division winners, wild card teams, and then finish up with a snake draft to build a "team of teams" to bring someone World Series glory. Along the way, they name thei...

We have a season! Luke and Alex get together to close out the lockout chapter of 2022 and start to turn the page and discuss actual baseball. Beyond the lockout, they chat rule changes, CMOs projected opening day roster, and if they think the Tigers will play any part in the remaining signings yet to happen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anch...

Luke and Alex are joined by Resident Voice of Reason Tom to discuss the lockout situation, make some outlandish predictions, and discuss ways to fix baseball and "grow the game". Other topics of conversation include why Babe Ruth isn't the greatest baseball player of all time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice me...

Luke and Alex are joined by former Louisville Cardinal Colin Lyman to chat lockout, negotiations, and what the life of a college baseball player is like. Also, since Colin is a White Sox fan we have a little fun discussing the division, and where we think the Tigers might finish in 2022 - if there's a season, that is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ht...

Luke and Alex get together at the start of a new year in the calendar and catch up on the Tigers news, the lockout news, and do a little thinking on what level of hope Tigers fans should be entering this season with. Welcome to season 3. --- 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/michiganandtrum...

Luke and Alex get together after a long and unexpected hiatus (sorry about that) to finally wrap up the 2021 campaign and to look ahead to what the Tigers will and should do this off-season - including sharing thoughts on the Tucker Barnhart acquisition. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.f...

In a bit of a grab bag episode, Luke and Alex talk about some of the other stories in MLB this week - the subway series, Scherzer’s 3,000k, what constitutes a no-hitter - as well as the current spate of injuries and how that might be impacting the Tigers planning for the off-season. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ During most games, join us on our Twi...

Luke and Alex discuss the different flavors of being a fan, why it is really hard to be either type in this pivot point of the rebuild (and why they’ll still be watching these meaningless for a championship games in September). They also discuss some of the surprises of the year, have an early MVP of the Tigers conversation, and Alex says they should replace the grass at Comerica with turf. Cut fr...

The 500th finally happened, and Luke was at the pool, Alex was in a car (without the game on the radio). But that doesn’t mean Miggy deserves any less celebration. Other topics of conversation include the prospects for a title in the next two years, off-season free agent acquisitions they want to see, and a little detour to one of the most Mets stories of the year. --------------------------------...

Luke and Alex catch up on news, discuss the atmosphere at Comerica, and both predict that the Tigers will finish second in the division, despite recent performances against Cleveland. Alex also continually misstates when he predicted Miggy will hit his 500th. Tracking Bold Statements: Miggy 500 predictions: Luke - Wednesday, August 11th at Baltimore Alex - Tuesday, August 17th at Home against the...

Luke and Alex break down some of the movement at the trade deadline (or lack thereof in the case of the Tigers), review the month of July, and look ahead to August. Tracking Bold Statements: Miggy 500 predictions: Luke - Wednesday, August 11th at Baltimore Alex - Tuesday, August 17th at Home against the Los Angeles Angels ----------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Luke and Alex are joined by resident A’s fan Tom to revisit their pre-season picks as the second half of the season kicks off. Their conversation is wide ranging, with plenty of Tiger specifics throughout - but as the Tigers completed a pretty convincing sweep of the Twins over the weekend, they take the opportunity to explore some of the other storylines throughout. Tracking Bold Statements: Migg...

Finally back together, Luke and Alex discuss the draft as it unfolds and the first half of the Tigers season. Tracking Bold Statements: Miggy 500 predictions: Luke - Wednesday, August 11th at Baltimore Alex - Tuesday, August 17th at Home against the Los Angeles Angels ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ During most games, join us on our Twitter for a live...

Luke and Alex don't get together after an unplanned hiatus where day-jobs got in the way of getting together to talk Tigers. They each share their current take on the team in this very special episode of the Michigan and Trumbull podcast. Tracking Bold Statements: Alex - At the All-Star Break, the Tigers will be ahead of the White Sox in the AL Central standings. (Alex has already admitted is wron...

Luke and Alex got together on Saturday afternoon to dissect Al’s comments on the Friday night broadcast about the potential future nucleus on this team. While we recorded on Saturday, that means we didn’t have results of Saturday and Sunday’s games, OR the official news that Torkelson and Dingler would be promoted to Erie - though we definitely talk about that move being imminent. Finally, the sho...

Luke and Alex chat through some of the early trade rumors and what players the Tigers might be interested in moving - and other teams might be interested in taking. They discuss the Fulmer and Turnbull injuries, take a look at the week ahead, and make their predictions for when Miggy’s 500th home run will come. Tracking Bold Statements: Alex - At the All-Star Break, the Tigers will be ahead of the...

The Tigers hot streak continues with a successful road trip that included a 2 home run game for Miggy and the Spencer Turnbull no-hitter. Luke and Alex get together to celebrate the good times from this look, look ahead to next week, and implore Marian Ilitch to ground her son. Tracking Bold Statements: Alex - At the All-Star Break, the Tigers will be ahead of the White Sox in the AL Central stand...