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Mark and Evan have a 4-3 week of Tigers baseball to cover. With the team holding on, what could be next as key players begin to return from the IL? The guys also talk who’s heading to the All-Star game and contend with which player evaluations they got wrong. Later, the “Days of Roar” crew

This week, Mark & Evan talk the changes being implemented on the roster. With Haase being DFA’d, Meadows being called up and the team signing Carson Kelly, what other moves are we likely to see in the waning weeks of the regular season? 

This week, after some talk about Michigan State basketball, the guys take a look at the intersection of greatness and leadership through the lens of now-former Detroit Tigers great Miguel Cabrera’s career. Later, Carlos and Shawn ponder what to expect with the return of Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams.  Read Carlos’ most recent work here

This week, Mark and Evan forgo “The Big 2” format and instead opt to have an episode-spanning discussion on the makeup of the team’s 40-man roster. While it’s clear certain players are guaranteed locks or departures, the guys also look at some positional redundancies and analyze what to do with pieces lacking minor league options. 

Mark and Evan have a slew of changes to the roster to cover this week. Are there any surprises as to who was kept or let go? Later in the pod, the guys review Evan’s piece on Javier Báez’s offseason training plans (https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/11/16/detroit-tigers-javier-baez-plan-buy-house-florida-strengthen-core-visit-hitting-guru/71591408007/) . What’s different about this offseason and what new options are available

This week, Mark and Evan sort through the wake of news made post-MLB winter meetings. The guys talk Detroit Tigers manager A. J. Hinch’s contract extension and walk through why Andrew Chafin’s return to the ball club is ideal for both parties. Later in the pod, the “Days of Roar” duo analyze the upside in

The Days of Roar crew is welcoming in the new year by discussing their resolutions for the Tigers in 2024. Evan and Mark talk about how the Tigers can take the next step, some potential offseason targets for next year, what they’d like to see Scott Harris do, and the players who are already in

This week, Mark and Evan continue to review the Detroit Tigers’ offseason moves. The guys talk the signing of Jack Flaherty and how his pitching mechanics may be concerning. Later, the guys welcome Free Press Sports Columnist Carlos Monarrez (https://www.freep.com/staff/2683994001/carlos-monarrez/) to the pod to discuss the contract extension of A.J. Hinch and the peculiar nature

Mark and Evan this week break down the signing of starting pitcher Kenta Maeda. The guys talk if Maeda is a good fit for the team and how valuable the deal may be for the organization. Later, the “Days of Roar” duo welcome Nick Pollack of pitcherlist.com (https://pitcherlist.com/) to help evaluate the Maeda signing and

Evan joins Mark from Nashville this week as the MLB Winter Meetings are about to begin. The guys break down the continuing coaching changes for the off-season and also note former Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland’s election into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The guys also break down Evan’s piece on the roster construction so

For the final 2023 episode of “Days of Roar,” Mark and Evan try to figure out which pieces of the team need to step up in 2024. The guys also talk recently-signed free agent pitcher Shelby Miller and the issues Evan sees in Scott Harris’ plans for pitcher Jack Flaherty. Later in the pod, Mark

Mark and Evan start the show by trying to answer a simple question: Are the Detroit Tigers (https://www.freep.com/sports/tigers/) a fun team as currently constructed? After a good-natured debate on the topic, the guys then discuss the Tigers heading to arbitration with former No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize over $25K. What happened and will it

Mark and Evan break down the contract extension of Colt Keith and which other players may be next to sign. Evan also talks with former catcher Alex Avila to get his perspective on the candidates entering into Cooperstown this year. Alex shares memories of playing under Jim Leyland and his thoughts on the Detroit Tigers’

It’s a guest-filled episode of “Days of Roar” this week. First Mark and Evan welcome Sports Business Reporter Dan Kaplan to discuss the partnership deal between Diamond Sports and Amazon. Find out how the deal could affect the way Detroit Tigers fans watch games. Later in the pod, the guys welcome Rogelio Castillo and Chris

With spring training just around the corner, Mark and Evan are looking closely at how this year’s Detroit Tigers roster could shape up. The guys talk what the plan could be for third base and if Jim Leyland’s Hall of Fame plaque will feature a team logo. Later in the pod, Evan sits down with

Our coverage of spring training continues with Evan still reporting from Lakeland. Evan joins Mark remotely to discuss the recent signing of Gio Urshela. The guys break down if Urshela is likely to be the everyday third baseman, analyze how the deal could benefit the Tigers, and bring up some questions on his health history.

The spring training grind continues with Evan remotely joining Mark this week from Florida. After an offseason full of discussion and speculation on what Javier Báez needs to adjust in his batting approach, the guys finally have a small sample size of at bats to review. While the “Days of Roar” crew don’t think it’s

Watch out for ticket scams when March Madness, NFL draft come to Detroit (https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/03/26/march-madness-nfl-draft-detroit-fake-tickets-scams/73028917007/) Dearborn Rosie the Riveter to be honored on 103rd birthday (https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2024/03/27/dearborn-celebration-rosie-the-riveters-103rd-birthday/73110190007/) Detroit’s Experience Zuzu restaurant, club and lounge expanding into Nashville (https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/03/26/experience-zuzu-nashville-detroit-location-restaurant/73104376007/) Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs. Chicago White Sox: Time, weather, TV for road game (https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/03/27/detroit-tigers-vs-chicago-white-sox-time-weather-tv-first-game-opening-day/73123526007/)

Mark and Evan continue our spring training coverage this week. With two weeks worth of spring games already in the books, the guys start the show by analyzing how things are shaping up with hitting so far. Later, the guys talk how Matt Manning, Casey Mize, and Reese Olsen are competing for the two remaining

Opening day is finally here this week! With the 2024 regular season just days away, Mark and Evan catch us up on the final pitching starting rotation spots now filled by Reese Olson and Casey Mize. What do the guys make of Matt Manning being sent down to AAA? Later, the guys discuss the poor