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‘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

Detroit Board of Police Commissioners says it’s under investigation (https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2023/03/30/detroit-board-of-police-commissioners-under-investigation/70063090007/) Detroit Tigers suffer first Opening Day shutout since 1989 in 4-0 loss to Tampa Bay Rays (https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/03/30/detroit-tigers-shut-out-by-tampa-bay-rays-4-0-on-opening-day/70062898007/)

Top Ford exec faces felony charges after domestic dispute involving $10,000 purses (https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2023/07/11/ford-executive-franck-louis-victor-arrested-arson-domestic-purses/70401173007/) Everything ‘Barbie’ is coming to metro Detroit: Parties, screenings and more (https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/07/11/barbie-movie-parties-screenings-metro-detroit/70401322007/) The story behind legendary Jeep’s name gives some fans the willies (https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/mark-phelan/2023/07/07/this-legendary-vehicles-name-remains-a-mystery/70385967007/) Breaking down Detroit Tigers’ picks in Rounds 11-20 of 2023 MLB draft (https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/07/11/detroit-tigers-2023-mlb-draft-picks-rounds-11-20-alabama-jim-jarvis/70401940007/)

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

In a Christmas edition, Evan and Mark discuss what Santa needs to bring the Detroit Tigers. The wish list includes the health of star players, some luck, a lot of player development and a right-handed hitter — namely Alex Bregman. Numerous first basemen have been traded or signed in free agency, but the Tigers haven’t

The Detroit Tigers signed right-hander Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million contract, adding the 37-year-old veteran to their starting rotation alongside Tarik Skubal, Reese Olson and Jackson Jobe. But is Cobb the right move? Evan and Mark explore the pros and cons of the Cobb signing, along with the Tigers’ need to upgrade at

In this special “Days of Roar” bonus episode, Evan Petzold welcomes USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist and insider Bob Nightengale to recap MLB’s Winter Meetings in Dallas. Evan and Bob break down the biggest news from the past week, including outfielder Juan Soto signing a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Do

The Winter Meetings will take place from Dec. 9-11 in Dallas. So far, the Tigers haven’t made any offseason trades or signings, but that doesn’t mean they’re inactive. The Tigers have taken a patient approach to the free-agent and trade markets, as we reported coming out of the general manager meetings in early November. However,

Watch live Belleville’s Bryce Underwood and Elijah Dotson sign for Michigan.

The Detroit Tigers are one week away from the winter meetings in Dallas. Evan and Mark evaluate right-handed hitters for the Tigers to acquire in free agency and trade this offseason, including new information about free-agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim. The guys also try to make sense of what Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers joins the “Days of Roar” podcast to chat with Evan and Mark about Tarik Skubal winning the 2024 American League Cy Young Award. Rogers also talks about calling pitches and making in-game adjustments, his relationship with manager A.J. Hinch, being named a Gold Glove finalist, why “pitching chaos” worked in

Evan and Mark are still waiting for the Detroit Tigers to make their first moves of the 2024-25 offseason. We break down Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki with help from Marquee Sports Network player development analyst Lance Brozdowski, who explains Sasaki’s pitch mix and reveals if the Tigers have a chance to sign him. After that,

The general manager meetings took place last week in San Antoino, giving Evan and Mark plenty of topics to discuss. Evan recaps what he learned about the Detroit Tigers at the GM meetings, including an update on free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. If not Bregman, should the Tigers trade for Miami Marlins slugger Jake Burger?

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch joins the “Days of Roar” podcast to chat with Evan and Mark. Hinch talks about the fans in Detroit, building a culture for the team over the past four seasons, players buying into team philosophies, the opener-bulk reliever pitching strategy after the trade deadline, the postseason run, and how the

A star-studded episode begins with Dan Dickerson — the radio voice of the Detroit Tigers — joining Evan Petzold and Mark Gorosh to break down the 2024 season. Dickerson discusses A.J. Hinch’s genius, Tarik Skubal’s Cy Young campaign, Spencer Torkelson’s continued struggles and many more topics about the Tigers. He also shares insight into his broadcasting

Mike Ferrin, co-host of Power Alley on MLB Network Radio, on why Alex Bregman is ideal free agent candidate for Detroit Tigers. Full “Days of Roar” podcast here: https://youtu.be/4K90zDpuHWI