The Michigan Sports Truth Podcast

Taylor Phillips analyzes the Tigers signing free agent and former Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez to a 3-year, $115 million contract, the Pistons making a 3-team trade sending Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls and acquiring Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric from the Bulls and a projected 2026 first-round draft pick from the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Red Wings starting their Olympic brea...

Taylor Phillips analyzes the Red Wings signing defenseman Ben Chiarot to a 3-year, $11.5 million contract and getting swept in their 3-game homestand by the Los Angeles Kings, Washington Capitals, and Colorado Avalanche, the Pistons playing 3 games back out west and winning 2 of them, and the 3rd-ranked Michigan Wolverines Men's Basketball team invading the Breslin Center and taking down the 7th-r...

Taylor Phillips talks about the Lions hiring former New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka as a higher-ranked offensive staff member, star quarterback Jared Goff replacing Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Sam Darnold in the AFC/NFC Pro Bowl, Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson being out until after the Olympic break, and Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham getting back into his for...

Taylor Phillips discusses Detroit Tigers ace starting pitcher Tarik Skubal "unlikely" being traded, the Lions hiring former Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as new offensive coordinator, Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper retiring and what it means for the Lions' offensive line, the Red Wings' trade deadline needs while they emerge into first place in the NHL's Atlantic Divisio...

Taylor Phillips breaks down the latest on the situation between the Detroit Tigers and their ace starting pitcher Tarik Skubal, Sergei Fedorov's jersey number 91 officially being retired and hung atop the rafters of Little Caesars Arena, while the Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime 4-3 and keep up in the race for first place in the Atlantic Division standings with the Tampa Bay Lig...

Taylor Phillips goes deep on the Tigers missing out on free-agent star third baseman Alex Bregman, who signed a 5-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, the Michigan Wolverines Men's Basketball team suffering their first loss of the season 91-88 to the unranked Wisconsin Badgers at Crisler Center, the Pistons blowing a 19-point lead to lose to the Los Angeles Clippers 98-92 at Little C...

The Detroit Lions fire offensive coordinator John Morton, Isaiah Stewart scores a new career-high 31 points to lead the Pistons to a 108-93 win over the Bulls at Little Caesars Arena Wednesday night in the absences of Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Tobias Harris, the Tigers cancel their current television deal with FanDuel Sports Network and come up well short trying to match Tarik Skubal's arb...

New Michigan Wolverines Football head coach Kyle Wittingham brings in a few new yet close men to his coaching staff, while Lions head coach Dan Campbell grades himself and his team an F for failing to reach the NFL Playoffs. Plus the Red Wings are fighting for first place in a close NHL Atlantic Division standings race with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens, and the Pistons keep findi...

Taylor Phillips dives into the Michigan Wolverines Football program hiring Kyle Whittingham as their new head coach, the Lions getting officially eliminated from NFL Playoffs contention with a 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Pistons allowing 44 points in the 3rd quarter in their 131-129 loss to the Utah Jazz inside Delta Center, and the Red Wings beating the Dallas St...

Taylor Phillips provides another developing update involving fired Michigan Wolverines Football head coach Sherrone Moore, grinds his axe on the Detroit Lions in their 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field, and praises both the Red Wings and Pistons for each being on a HOT UPWARD TREND!!!!!! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V__9ijPbNsk SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube....

Taylor Phillips explains the whole offseason situation with the Tigers and their starting pitching ace Tarik Skubal and where they have to go from there, reviews the Red Wings and Pistons, and previews Steelers at Lions. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5DqZyMbkQs SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@themichigansportstruthpodcast/streams Twitch: www.twitch.tv/michigansportstruth A...

The Lions lose to Matthew Stafford Rams 41-34 at SoFi Stadium, and Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker plans to retire after this NFL season. Watch the episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rteW1vBitf8 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@themichigansportstruthpodcast/streams Twitch: www.twitch.tv/michigansportstruth AUDIO: Spreaker, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts...

Taylor Phillips dives into the University of Michigan hiring a law firm to begin an investigation into the scandals in the athletic department in Athletic Director Warde Manuel's tenure, while the Michigan Wolverines Men's Basketball team comes away with a big 101-83 win over the Maryland Terrapins on the road, the Michigan State Spartans hanging on to beat the Penn State Nittany Lions 76-72 in Ha...

Taylor Phillips thoroughly analyzes all the details of the Michigan Wolverines Football team firing their head coach Sherrone Moore with 100% cause while the University of Michigan itself keeps its Athletic Director Warde Manuel, goes over leaked screenshot posts of a source from a media outlet about Moore's firing on X, gives the latest on the Pistons' trade rumor involving Dallas Mavericks forwa...

The Tigers officially sign starting pitcher Brad Anderson after he passes his physical and agree on a 2-year, $19 million contract, the Red Wings BLANK the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 on the road, the Pistons are expected to pursue Anthony Davis in a trade package, and the Michigan Wolverines Men's Basketball team get YET ANOTHER ROUT WIN! YouTube episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkJLkWkhYUg SUB...

Taylor Phillips recaps the Lions' 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys as seen on Thursday Night Football and where the Lions stand in the NFC North Division standings and NFC Playoff Picture, the Michigan Wolverines Football program firing JB Brown as special teams coordinator and replacing him with Kerry Coombs, their Men's Basketball team earning another rout win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 1...

The Lions go back to losing on Thanksgiving to the Packers AGAIN, the Michigan Wolverines Football team never scores a touchdown in a 27-9 loss to the defending National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes in Ann Arbor while their Men's Basketball team SCORCHES ALL OPPONENTS in the Players Era Championship Tournament, the Michigan State Spartans Football team finishes strong with a 38-28 win over the Mar...

I THOROUGHLY analyze the PROS and CONS of the Lions coming back from down 27-17 to beat the now 2-10 New York Giants in overtime 34-27 at Ford Field, the Red Wings coming back from down 3-1 to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime, the Pistons CRUSHING the Milwaukee Bucks 129-116 inside Fiserv Forum to collect their 12th straight win and improve to 14-2 overall, the Michigan State Spartan...

Taylor Phillips dives into the Tigers making not very many roster adjustments, compares the level of consistency at winning games between the Pistons and Red Wings, and dissects the Wolverines and Spartans football teams and the Lions. YouTube episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQYzdGGUCu8 SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themichigansportstruthpodcast/streams Twitch: www.twitch...

Taylor Phillips recaps the Lions/Eagles NBC Sunday Night Football game in full with a big serving of Devil's advocate, the Michigan/Northwestern game at Wrigley Field, the Penn State/Michigan State College Football Tank Bowl game, and the Red Wings blowing a 4-1 lead and losing to the last-place Buffalo Sabres in overtime 5-4 at Little Caesars Arena and then beating the New York Rangers 2-1 in reg...

Taylor Phillips dives into headlines like Skubal's desire to stay with the team, the Pistons' impressive 9-game winning streak, and the Red Wings' surprising third-period comeback and previews the upcoming Lions vs. Eagles game and what to expect in college football involving the Michigan/Northwestern and Penn State/Michigan State games! If you're passionate about Michigan sports and want the trut...

The Lions get their revenge against the Washington Commanders 44-22, the Red Wings get routed by the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks, and the Pistons win SEVEN STRAIGHT GAMES!!!!!! Plus the Tigers plan to keep Tarik Skubal FOR NOW. YouTube episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_RqyJu4Jpc SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@themichigansportstruthpodcast/streams Twitch: www.twitch.tv/mic...

Taylor Phillips dives deep into key developments across Michigan sports, including the Detroit Lions standing pat at the NFL trade deadline, their forthcoming revenge game on the road against the Washington Commanders, critical offseason needs for the Detroit Tigers, and the exciting update on Patrick Kane's imminent return to the ice. We cut through the noise and provide the real sports truth tha...

Taylor Phillips delivers a detailed weekend recap covering key matchups including Michigan vs. Purdue, Michigan State vs. Minnesota, Lions vs. Vikings, and highlights from the Red Wings and Pistons games, plus Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler winning a Gold Glove Award! If you're looking for the real truth behind Michigan sports beyond what mainstream media reports, this episode is a must-listen! You...

The Lions extend Aidan Hutchinson prior to their forthcoming game at Ford Field against the Vikings, Brian Branch tries to come clean, the Tigers fire 2 detrimental members of their coaching staff, 3 Eastern Michigan Men's Basketball players get in legal trouble, Michigan Wolverines Football head coach Sherrone Moore drops his appeal while the Wolverines prepare for Purdue and the Spartans travel...