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It’s a packed show today as Mark and Evan welcome on to the podcast Ryan Garko, Detroit Tigers’ vice president of player development. Before the guy’s get to the interview, Mark and Evan cover the impressive play of Riley Greene. Could the outfielder swing his way into the MVP discussion? The “Days of Roar” crew

Listen to the full “Days of Roar” podcast “Ryan Garko joins to discuss Detroit Tigers’ player development department; top prospect Max Clark shares what he’s working on” available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and other major platforms.

The Columbus Clippers defeated the Toledo Mud Hens, 7-6, after a controversial call at first base resulted in the game-winning run to score for the Clippers in the bottom of the 10th inning.

After giving the city of Detroit and the Lions a well deserved hat tip for an unprecedented  NFL draft weekend, the guys get right to business addressing the must-see TV pitching of Tarik Skubal. The guys thought the ace could seriously contend for a Cy Young Award at the start of the season, how do

The Detroit Lions selected former Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the 24th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

The Corner Ballpark in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood hosted a youth football clinic on Day 1 of the NFL draft on April 25, 2024. Video by Eric Guzman, DFP.

Mark and Evan talk the Detroit Tigers’ 3rd spot in the AL Central this week. The guys note the improved approach on offense and how the team is drawing more walks. They also cover the recent lapses in defense and highlight the stellar performance of the bullpen so far. The guys also tip their hats

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The continuing offensive problems hounding the Detroit Tigers are directly at the center of Mark and Evan’s minds. In this week’s pod, the guys consider if the lackluster batting is the type of hitting we’ll see all season long. They also zoom in on the struggles of Parker Meadows, Spencer Torkelson, and Matt Manning’s pitching

The guys open the pod this week with a rap beef that seems to lack real meat, the controversial foul call in the UConn vs. Iowa, and Malachi Flynn’s 50-point game. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari revisit the areas of improvement they wanted to see most from the team roster at the beginning

The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth

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After a 3-3 week, questions continue to percolate around the hitting prowess of the Detroit Tigers. Mark and Evan dive into the offensive concerns and break down if stronger bats should have been acquired in the off-season. Based on what they’ve seen so far, have the guys’ thoughts on this season changed? After the break,

After the Detroit Tigers went 5-1 on their opening road trip of the season, manager A.J. Hinch spoke with the media ahead of the team’s home opener. The Tigers swept the Chicago White Sox to open the 2024 MLB season before taking two of three games from the New York Mets. For more Detroit and

Detroit Free Press reporters Evan Petzold, Jeff Seidel and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Tigers just before Opening Day at Comerica Park on Friday, April 5, 2024. After starting the 2024 MLB season 5-1 with road series wins against the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets, the Tigers return to Detroit for their

This week, the guys welcome in Free Press Tigers beat writer Evan Petzold to break down all they heard from the team’s new president of baseball operations and whether the new philosophy is sustainable. Then, after digging into some journalism etiquette, Carlos and Shawn compare this early-season Lions optimism with other peaks from the past. 

(Originally aired Jun. 14, 2023) It’s a packed episode of “Days of Roar.” This week, beyond their regular wrap up of the recent week in Detroit Tigers’ baseball, the guys have on MLB draft expert Brian Sakowski to talk which potential eligible players we should be keeping our eyes on. Later, Mark and Evan go

Your “Days of Roar” hosts are changing their first names to Zach/Zack after the recent performances of Zach McKinstry and Zack Short. Mark and Evan talk the Tigers’ recent series against the “Tampa Bay light” Baltimore Orioles. The guys also cover how Eduardo Rodríguez continues to impress and the glimmers of light in the offense.