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Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal — the 2024 American League Cy Young winner — joins the “Days of Roar” podcast as pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Lakeland, Florida. Skubal talks about his 2024 season, the development of his pitches, and his expectations for the 2025 season, along with discussing fatherhood, lessons learned

Ilitch Holdings CEO Chris Ilitch and his wife Kelle Ilitch have filed for divorce, prompting questions about his stake in his family’s business empire, which includes the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2025/02/04/chris-ilitch-wife-divorce-kelle-detroit-red-wings-tigers/78095329007/

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The countdown is on: Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers report in nine days to spring training in Lakeland, Florida. This past week, the Tigers signed starting pitcher Jack Flaherty to a two-year, $35 million contract and relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle to a one-year, $7.75 million contract, but third baseman Alex Bregman remains a free agent.

The Detroit Tigers signed right-hander Jack Flaherty to a two-year, $35 million contract with an opt-out clause after the first season. He pitched for the Tigers last season, posting a 2.95 ERA in 18 starts, before the Tigers traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2024 trade deadline for two prospects. Evan and

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Producer note: This podcast has been updated with comments from president of baseball operations Scott Harris. The Detroit Tigers signed right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle to a 1-year, $7.75 million contract. Evan and Mark break down the signing, discuss the current state of the Tigers’ bullpen and explain how the Kahnle signing impacts the Alex Bregman

‘Very lame lame duck’: Michigan lawmakers wrap up work for the year; ‘Moment of darkness’ engulfed the earth today, and more is coming and Detroit Tigers get third pick overall in 2023 MLB draft after move up in first-ever lottery

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In this episode of “Days of Roar,” Detroit Tigers top prospect Jackson Jobe joins the show to discuss his 2024 MLB debut, offseason adjustments for two-strike counts, pitch development and personal/team goals for the 2025 season, among many other things. As one of MLB’s top five prospects, Jobe is projected to join the Tigers’ Opening

Former Detroit Tigers player Carlos Guillén — a three-time All-Star who played 14 MLB seasons — joins the “Days of Roar” podcast to discuss teammate Ichiro Suzuki joining the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Guillén also talks about three other names in the Hall of Fame conversation: C.C. Sabathia, Alex Rodriguez and

This episode of “Days of Roar” features two special guests: Detroit Tigers third baseman/outfielder Matt Vierling and Baseball America prospect insider Ben Badler. To start the show, Evan and Mark discuss Tigers legend Justin Verlander signing a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. Interestingly, this is the same deal — in terms

The New Year is underway, and with it, Evan and Mark have New Year’s resolutions for the Detroit Tigers in the 2025 calendar year. The resolutions include Tarik Skubal, Kevin McGonigle, the American League Central and making a big splash via trade or free agency. What does all that mean? Listen to find out. After

Happy New Year, from the “Days of Roar” podcast! In the first episode of 2025, Evan and Mark break down the Detroit Tigers signing Gleyber Torres to a one-year, $15 million contract, including his on-field performance, his $500,000 assignment bonus, and his goal of getting more than $100 million in free agency next offseason. After