Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive deeper into the fascinating elements behind Tarik Skubal's arbitration case. Is the Tigers' $19 million offer actually a lowball? Is anyone in the wrong here? Plus, they go over Alex Bregman's new deal with the Chicago Cubs. Why the Tigers weren't interested, but why Nico Hoerner could be an interesting trade option in the event he ge...

Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to talk the latest in the Tigers' offseason. Detroit on Thursday reached agreements and avoided arbitration with seven players. Not among them? Tarik Skubal. Here's why Skubal's camp could be filing for a bigger salary figure than first expected, and why the Tigers might have to change...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over all the latest in the Detroit Tigers' universe. How should we feel about Justyn-Henry Malloy getting traded to the Tampa Bay Rays? What does the signing of Scott Effross on a minor-league deal reveal about the Tigers' bullpen strategy? Could Tarik Skubal be on the cover of MLB: The Show? And Kieran and Cody both give their New Year...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley unpack the Scott Harris quote about the Tigers being a different team despite having os many of the same players. If the Tigers are indeed going to be better in 2026, what has to happen? And who has the step up? Kieran and Cody go over the cases for players such as Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling, Kevin McGonigle, Reese Olson and more. Tiger...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley celebrate the end of the year by revisiting the most important Tigers storylines of 2025 ... and what they mean for the future. Was anything more consequential than the Tigers' late-season collapse? Is Tarik Skubal the most important decision point since replacing Jim Leyland? And what did the likes of Alex Bregman, Dillon Dingler and Spen...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley celebrate shopping season by looking at the best and worst values on the Detroit Tigers. What can the $/WAR metric tell us about how the Tigers make decisions? Is there anything to learn from Cody's story examining star players traded in their primes? And who is the best value on the Tigers — Tarik Skubal, Dillon Dingler, Colt Keith or som...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over all the latest happenings in Tigersland. What are the biggest takeaways from media sessions with Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan? Should we read anything into Tarik Skubal's big sports weekend in Detroit? And how do we feel about the team's decision to DFA Justyn-Henry Malloy? Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rati...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into Scott Harris' explanation of the Kenley Jansen signing. Will Jansen actually be the Tigers' closer? Are there any metrics that paint a favorable picture entering his age 38 season? Then the guys dive into questions from the mailbag. Will Jackson Jobe pitch in 2026? Who could be the next Troy Melton? Are we really ruling out the T...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss Kenley Jansen's one-year, $11 million deal with the Detroit Tigers. Does Jansen actually make sense for Detroit? How should be balance Jansen's history of success with some obvious red flags in his underlying numbers? And will he actually be a traditional closer for A.J. Hinch? That, plus the latest talk of Tarik Skubal trade rumor...

Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to recap the 2025 Winter Meetings. How do we feel about the signing of Kyle Finnegan? What are the latest rumors and reports from Tigers land? If the Tigers are putting together the same team, should they be looking at trading Tarik Skubal? Plus, Austin shares his own Winter Meetings trade stor...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley debrief after Scott Harris talked to reporters at Winter Meetings. Even if the Tigers are listening, are Tarik Skubal trade talks going anywhere? Did Harris' answers signal the end of rumors about Alex Bregman to Detroit? What's the scoop on Tigers signing Drew Anderson? And could the Tigers' insistence on trusting their young core come ba...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss the latest around the Detroit Tigers in the lead-up to Winter Meetings. Hear what Ryan Helsley had to say about his courtship with the Tigers. Plus, get the reader reaction to mock trade proposals that involved Troy Melton. And could it behoove the Tigers to acquire an outfielder? Finally, Cody goes over his annual worst contracts...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley look at where the Tigers could turn next this winter with Ryan Helsley off the market. Will Pete Fairbanks be the next reliever to sign? Is there any way the Tigers could go after someone like Framber Valdez? Is their interest in Michael King still strong? After that, the guys go into the reported interest in Arizona Diamondbacks second ba...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley talk the latest on Ryan Helsley's possible conversion to starting. Then they dive deeper on five free agents (plus a few bonus names) who could make sense to upgrade the Detroit Tigers' offense. Is Alex Bregman still the best solution? Can Bo Bichette still play shortstop? What other alternatives couls be out there? Tiger Territory is the...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss the latest report on the Tigers' interest in Ryan Helsley as a starting pitcher. Would the move actually make sense? They also discuss the latest on Detroit's decisions to non-tender Andy Ibáñez, agree to terms with Beau Brieske and more and the hot stove begins to warm. Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss Gleyber Torres' decision to accept the $22.025 million qualifying offer and return to the Tigers in 2026. Does the decision make sense for Torres and the team? What does it mean for the chances of Kevin McGonigle making the Opening Day roster? What about the Tigers' odds of signing Alex Bregman? All that, plus the latest on the Tig...

Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson catches up with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley. Hear Austin's thoughts on the 2025 Tigers, the MLB playoffs, the state of the game in American culture and more. Do the Tigers have enough star power? Did Austin know when the 2015-16 Cubs were about to go from good to great? And is there a way to make baseball accessible to everyone...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley discuss the comments from Tarik Skubal and agent Scott Boras from Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. What's the latest read on Skubal's future? Even if the Tigers could extend Skubal ... would it be the right choice? Plus: Thoughts on the Tigers' pursuit of pitching. What part of the market should they shop in? And are there too many regressio...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley react to Tarik Skubal joining an elite company of pitchers to win the Cy Young Award back-to-back seasons. Check out https://square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. Follow on X @CodyStavenhagen, @Kieran_Steckley and @TigerTerritory_. Two easy ways to su...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley discuss the state of the Tigers organization and ponder what the correct approach will be and should be. Plus, Gleyber Torres receives the qualifying offer and Jack Flaherty returns.   Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at https://Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) Follow on X @CodyStavenhagen, @Kieran_Steckley a...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley discuss Dingler winning the American League Gold Glove Award and his place in the organization. Plus, reacting to Lou Whitaker (again) being snubbed of Hall of Fame consideration. Go to http://Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Follow on X @Cod...

Rising Detroit Tigers prospect Max Anderson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley to discuss his time in the Tiger organization, his preparation for an important 2026, and why he wears glasses. Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com . Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wi...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley answer your questions about the 2026 Detroit Tigers. What improvements could be made to Comerica Park? Where is Colt Keith's highest value? Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com . Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Follow on X @CodyS...

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley dive deep into the numbers that tell the story of the 2025 Detroit Tigers. Some are expected, but many are surprising. How do these numbers shape the direction of the organization moving forward? Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com . Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get...

What kind of trade would make sense for the Tigers if they do indeed deal Tarik Skubal? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley discuss. Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.com .  Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s...