Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast

How soon could Tarik Skubal be back in action? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley welcome Will Carroll of Injury Territory to discuss all things Skubal. What exactly is a NanoNeedle? Does it really lead to quicker recovery times? And why doesn't everyone use this new tool? Cody shares perspective from his interview with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, and Will brings insight from his...

Despite a difficult span of days and a still-growing list of injuries, the Tigers are afloat in the American League standings. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break it all down. What's the latest on Tarik Skubal's recovery? What's with Kerry Carpenter's injury and Justin Verlander's move to the 60-day IL? What should people know about new Tiger Gage Workman? And bad as t...

Tarik Skubal had successful surgery. Now, is six weeks really a reasonable timeline for his return? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into the various scenarios at play. Then, the guys discuss Framber Valdez and the controversy stemming from Tuesday's game. Did Valdez really throw at Trevor Story on purpose? How did his teammates react to the ejection? And what does V...

Tarik Skubal is having surgery to remove loose bodies from his left arm. What does this mean for Skubal? And how can the Tigers patch things together without him? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react to all that and more questions around the news. Who has to step up? And what's the early sense around what this means for Skubal's impending free agency? Tiger Territory is...

The Tigers take two of three from the Rangers in classic Tigers' style. Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react. How did the Tigers get to Jack Leiter? What makes bullpen games work? What can we learn from Jack Flaherty's candid postgame interview earlier in the week? And what do we need to know about the Tigers' run of injurie...

Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to discuss all the latest with the Detroit Tigers.  What's the vibe like after a 2-4 road trip? Has Kenley Jansen lost the Tigers' closer job? How will the Tigers make up for the loss of Javier Baez and Casey Mize? Plus, A-Jax gives his takes on sliding into first base, avoiding ou...

What's the concern level after injuries to both Javier Báez and Casey Mize on Tuesday night? If either of them have to go on the IL, where do the Tigers turn for reinforcements? What's the latest on Max Clark? And what's working so well right now for Riley Greene?  Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network. Use our code for 10% off your next S...

Spencer Torkelson has homered in five consecutive games. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley react to Tork's rollercoaster month and what's helped him to get hot. Plus, how should we feel after the Tigers dropped two of three in Cincinnati? How worried should we be about the state of the Tigers' bullpen? Are we already taking Kevin McGonigle for granted? And how do you explain the...

What did the Tigers' series victory against the Milwaukee Brewers say about this team? Were two home runs enough to erase concerns about Spencer Torkelson? Should we actually care about Tarik Skubal's ability to go deep into games? And is this really the best span of starts in Casey Mize's career? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley unpack all that and more on our latest epi...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley turn to reader questions after a tough Tigers loss to the Brewers. Should we be worried about Gleyber Torres declining? How high is the concern level with Spencer Torkelson? What's with the Tigers' PFP issues? And does the organization need to change the way its evaluating pitching? The guys answer all those questions and more.  Tiger...

How should we feel after the Tigers split a four-game series in Boston? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley sit down to discuss that and much more.  Topics on this episode include: What is the worry level for Drew Anderson? Is Dillon Dingler truly budding into a star catcher? What's behind Spencer Torkelson's slow start? And what should we make of Hao-Yu Lee's debut? Ti...

The Detroit Tigers won in walk-off fashion to cap a perfect 6-0 homestand. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the reaction. Was Thursday a game we'll look back to at the end of the season? What's behind Colt Keith's hot start? Should we be concerned about the latest Justin Verlander update? And if Zach McKinstry has to go on the injured list, who is the most l...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react live to the news of Kevin McGonigle's eight-year, $150 million contract extension with the Detroit Tigers. Is this a good deal for both sides? Are the Tigers moving differently these days? Kieran and Cody follow the McGonigle news with their usual episode, focusing on the Tigers' gritty Tuesday night win and all the ways Javier Baez...

The Tigers got their act together with a pristine three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react to the series and what it means. Can the Tigers continue pitching at an elite level? With Parker Meadows out, should we now consider Javier Baez the primary center fielder? As we learn more, how should we grade Kevin McGonigle's throwing arm? Plu...

It was another tough day for the Tigers, with Parker Meadows leaving the game after a collision and the Tigers getting swept. What's the latest on Meadows? What is the concern level after the Tigers drop to 4-9? And are there underlying signs of better days to come?  The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break it all down.  Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tig...

How should we feel about the Tigers' 4-7 start? Should we be concerned about the team not playing to its capabilities? How are things looking for the likes of Jahmai Jones, Parker Meadows and Max Clark?  The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley join to discuss all that and more.  Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network. Use o...

The Tigers took two of three in their first home series, and we also came away with other questions about the team. What is the concern level for Justin Verlander's injury? What's behind Colt Keith's hot start? Is is too soon to worry about Spencer Torkelson? And what's with people knocking A.J. Hinch's managing style? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break it all down.&n...

How should we be reacting to the Tigers' offensive woes in Arizona? What should we make of hot starts from Colt Keith and Casey Mize, plus a rocky first outing for Justin Verlander? And how do Kevin McGonigle and Javier Baez fit together in the Tigers' infield puzzle? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and guest host Rogelio Castillo of Tigers Minor League Report break it all down in advance of Detro...

On a special episode of Tiger Territory, The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley interivew Adam Henig, author of the new Ron Leflore biography titled, "Baseball's Outcast: The Story of Ron LeFlore." Henig discusses the roots of his interest in LeFlore, LeFlore's journey from pirson to the major leagues and beyond, plus the art of writing an independent, unauthorized biography. "...

Is Colt Keith's 4-for-9 start a sign of bigger things to come? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and guest host Rogelio Castillo of TIgers Minor League Report dive into Keith's swing and some of the data to break it down. Plus: — Should Kerry Carpenter be in the leadoff spot? — How is Justin Verlander influencing his younger teammates so far? — What to make of the ABS so far? &mdas...

Kevin McGonigle recorded four hits in his MLB debut, and the hype keeps growing larger. Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and special guest Rogelio Castillo of Tigers minor-league report to discuss all things McGonigle and more from Opening Day. How do we feel about McGonigle playing third versus shortstop? What is even left to say about Tarik Skubal? Wa...

Kevin McGonigle is on the team and set to debut Thursday against the San Diego Padres. How should we feel? And what position will he play? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down everything McGonigle related, plus a dive into some of the team's other roster decisions. Was Parker Meadows over Wenceel Perez the right call? Who is Connor Seabold, exactly?  Plus: The...

Some players such as Matt Vierling and Kevin McGonigle had terrific springs. Others such as Max Clark and Wenceel Pérez struggled. But what does it all mean? And coudl McGonigle's (relatively) slow finish impact his hunt for a roster spot? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break it all down, featuring thoughts on Tarik Skubal's battle of perception, Bryce Rainer's s...

We are less than a week from Opening Day. The Tigers roster is mostly set with, of course, the Kevin McGonigle decision looming. What would be the lineup vs. left-handed pitching if McGonigle and Parker Meadows make the roster? Plus, how should we feel about Casy Mize's spring? And, who are the breakouts of Spring Training?  Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code FOUL at...

After his best outing of the spring, is Justin Verlander ready to rock in the regular season? And after a difficult stretch, has Parker Meadows done enough to break camp on the major-league roster? Plus, the latest on Kevin McGonigle's roster status and Beau Brieske's injury. With Brieske likely to start on the injured list, could Burch Smith or someone else push their way onto the roster? Tiger T...