• Examining the Ron LeFlore story w/ biographer Adam Henig
    Apr 1 2026

    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. "Baseball's Outcast" is available for preorder and releases Thursday, April 2.

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    44 mins
  • Colt Keith, Justin Verlander & More Tigers Takeaways From Opening Weekend
    Mar 30 2026

    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?
    — Connor Seabold looked bold in his Tigers debut
    — Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan missed bats in the opening series.

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    35 mins
  • Reaction: Kevin McGonigle's Four-Hit Debut & More From Opening Day
    Mar 27 2026

    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? Was Drew Anderson's Tigers' debut cause for concern? And why did the team DFA Dylan Smith?

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    39 mins
  • Reaction: Kevin McGonigle makes the Opening Day roster
    Mar 25 2026

    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 things that could go right or wrong, plus a few bold predictions for the 2026 season.

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    41 mins
  • Spring training winners and losers
    Mar 23 2026

    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 swing and more with less than a week to go before Opening Day.

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    44 mins
  • Evaluating Casey Mize, the Spring Breakout roster and final roster decisions
    Mar 20 2026

    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?


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    30 mins
  • Justin Verlander, bullpen battles and tough decisions
    Mar 18 2026

    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?

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    35 mins
  • Jordan Yost's HR, Spencer Torkelson scenarios + more
    Mar 16 2026

    First-round pick Jordan Yost hit a home-run in his first MLB spring training game. Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, Matt Vierling and Framber Valdez also had strong days as we enter the final week of camp.

    The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break it all down, from assessing the most valuable Tigers in the World Baseball Classic to looking at rabbit-hole scenarios for how injuries could alter the Tigers' roster.

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    29 mins