The Michigan Sports Truth Podcast

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez shows interest in returning to the Tigers! Tarik Skubal wants a HEFTY contract! The Lions place offensive tackle Taylor Decker on the active physically-unable-to-perform list, the Red Wings sign 2025 13th overall pick left-winger Carter Bear, and the Michigan Wolverines Football team flips 4-star safety Jordan Deck from Baylor! YouTube episode link...

The Tigers' inconsistencies get even further exposed, 6 Tigers players total make the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, and former Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh retires. YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfkqyBx5myo Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube @themichigansportstruthpodcast, and listen to it in audio form here on Spreaker, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music...

Topics: Is Mason Appleton analytically a good free-agent signing by the Red Wings? The Pistons sign-and-trade guard Dennis Schroder to the Sacramento Kings Where the Tigers stand and why Zach McKinstry will possibly come up short of making the MLB All-Star Game YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlauJmhTpJI Subscribe to its YouTube channel @themichigansportstruthpodcast, and lis...

The Red Wings and Pistons start to get busy with free agency this 2025 offseason summer! It's a FRENZY!!!!!!!!! Plus some Tigers news! YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUeBSV9aPzQ Listen to it in audio form here on Spreaker and on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, and JioSaavn! Supporters Club: https://www.s...

The Red Wings trade goalie Petr Mrazek and two draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks for goalie John Gibson, the Tigers get Matt Vierling back from the injured list, send Trey Sweeney back down to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, and go all in on Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman, bullpen trade deadline options, and Jim Harbaugh and Santa Ono become involved in the Matt Weiss hacking case! YouTube...

The Tigers still have the best record in all of Major League Baseball, but are they ANALYTICALLY a LEGITIMATE World Series contender??? Taylor Phillips breaks it all down! YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-6trtV_id8 Subscribe to the podcast's YouTube channel @themichigansportstruthpodcast, turn on all notifications on the bell icon, and click or tap on "Live" to find its late...

The Tigers' needs at the MLB Non-Waiver Deadline skyrocket, and Taylor Phillips breaks it down! YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJCzO8xawio Subscribe to its YouTube channel @themichigansportstruthpodcast, and listen to it in audio form on Spreaker, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, and JioSaavn! Also follow...

The Lions replace the retiring center Frank Ragnow with Trystyan Colon from the Arizona Cardinals, Michigan State University hires J Batt as new athletic director, the Michigan Wolverines Football team facing a hearing in the Connor Stalions scandal, the Tigers send Andy Ibanez down to the AAA Toledo Mud Hens and select outfielder Jahmai Jones from Toledo, and former Red Wings head coach Derek Lal...

The Lions sign linebacker Zach Cunningham, linebacker Alex Anzalone is in a contract holdout, and the Tigers need some more offense ahead of the trade deadline! Host: Taylor Phillips YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYnjrGyYH4U Subscribe to its YouTube channel @themichigansportstruthpodcast! Also listen to it in audio form here on Spreaker, also on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple...

Host: Taylor Phillips Topics: Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal pitching his first career MLB complete-game shutout Former Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda still struggling in Iowa City while under a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs organization after being released by Detroit The Lions' new 2025-2026 schedule YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOW1Kf3K80o Subscribe to its Y...

Host: Taylor Phillips Topics: The Lions waiting until the 6th round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select a much-needed edge rusher Dylan Larkin complaining about the Red Wings "not gaining momentum" at the NHL's trade deadline The Pistons getting eliminated by the New York Knicks in 6 games in the first round of the NBA Playoffs The Tigers having the best record in the American League thus far in the 2...

Taylor Phillips (@dt2phillips) breaks down how the Tigers got off to a 10-8 start to their regular season, what the Red Wings should and can do after getting eliminated from playoff contention for a 9th consecutive season, and how the Pistons can get past the New York Knicks after clinching their first playoff spot since 2019. YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCm5Ga7AaeU Subsc...

Host: Taylor Phillips Topics: Why Todd McLellan should stay as Red Wings head coach The Tigers injuries and signings of outfielders Manuel Margot and Ben Gamel The Pistons clinching a playoff spot The Wolverines and Spartans entering the Sweet 16 YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXs8TIKlhB8 Follow the show on X, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok @michigan_truth, like its Facebook...

Host: Taylor Phillips Topics: The Lions' NFL free agency frenzy!!!!!!!!! The Pistons hanging around in the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference The Red Wings snapping their 6-game losing streak by SCORCHING the Buffalo Sabres 7-3 at Little Caesars Arena Surprises from the Tigers in Spring Training An injury update on Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/...

Host: Taylor Phillips Topics: The Pistons losing to the Golden State Warriors 115-110 at Chase Center in San Francisco The Red Wings trading center Joe Veleno to the Chicago Blackhawks for goaltender Petr Mrazek and forward Craig Smith The Spartans Men's Basketball team clinching the outright Big Ten regular season title The Lions extending Derrick Barnes and re-signing defensive end Marcus Davenp...

Host: Taylor Phillips Topics: The Pistons winning 9 of their last 10 games including 8 straight The Red Wings hanging by a thread in the Wild Card standings AGAIN The Spartans and Wolverines Men's Basketball teams battling it out in a tight race for first palce in the Big Ten Conference standings YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i292eNRZ0_E Follow the show on X, Instagram, and...

Hosts: Taylor Phillips and Brian Wolverton Topics: The Tigers not signing third baseman Alex Bregman The Pistons sweeping the Chicago Bulls in a road doubleheader at United Center 132-92 and 128-110 Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball head coach Tom Izzo surpassing Bobby Knight with 354 career Big Ten conference wins by beating Illinois on the road 79-65 The Michigan Wolverines winning 6 stra...

Hosts: Taylor Phillips and Brian Wolverton Topics: The Tigers signing Tommy Kahnle, bringing back Jack Flaherty, and trading Alex Faedo to the Tampa Bay Rays The Lions hiring David Shaw as passing game coordinator The Red Wings sweeping their northwestern road trip before losing 6-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning prior to the Olympic break The Pistons staying in the playoff picture and trading for Den...

Hosts: Taylor Phillips and Ed Smith Topics: The Lions losing 45-31 to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Playoff round and losing Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn Players the Lions are getting back from long-term injuries The Lions making coaching changes The Red Wings bouncing back The Pistons hanging around YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvGAbLdudIE Subscribe to it...

Hosts: Taylor Phillips and Ed Smith Topics: The Lions crushing the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 at Ford Field in Detroit to clinch the NFC North and the #1 seed in the NFC David Montgomery's return from injury The Divisional Playoff game against the Washington Commanders The Red Wings winning 7 in a row and 8 out of their last 10 The Pistons surging The Tigers avoiding arbitration with 7 players includi...

Taylor Phillips and Ed Smith discuss the Lions getting their way-too-long-overdue revenge against the San Francisco 49ers by beating them 40-34, their upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field for the NFC North Division Championship and 1 seed in the entire NFC, the Red Wings firing Derek Lalonde and hiring Todd McLellan as head coach and winning 3 of 4 thereafter, the Pistons winn...

Taylor Phillips and Ed Smith discuss the Lions bouncing back with a 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, their upcoming revenge game at Levi Stadium against the San Francisco 49ers, the Red Wings getting booed in their 4-0 loss at home to the St. Louis Blues after getting swept by the Montreal Canadiens in a home-and-home set, and the Pistons stealing two games from the Phoenix Suns...

Taylor Phillips and Ed Smith dissect the Lions' 48-42 slugfest loss to the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field, their injury situation, their upcoming rematch at Soldier Field against the Chicago Bears, the Red Wings winning 3 of their last 4 games, and the Pistons getting embarrassed by the 5-win Utah Jazz at home before heading out west! YouTube episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OivkAdXx-Y...

Taylor Phillips and Ed Smith discuss the Michigan Wolverines Football team getting two new quarterbacks by the names of Bryce Underwood and Chase Herbstreit, the Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball teams, the Tigers signing former Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Alex Cobb and showing more mutual interest in Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, the Red Wings still not...

Ed Smith returns to give his insight on the Bears/Lions Thanksgiving Day game and the Michigan/Ohio State Football game, while he and creator Taylor Phillips recap the Lions' 34-31 over the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field as seen on Amazon Prime Network's Thursday Night Football, the Red Wings still being the Dead Things 3.0, the Pistons upsetting the New York Knicks inside Madison Square Garden,...