This week, sports editor Kirkland Crawford sits down with Shawn to talk shop about how we cover sports. What determines which articles you see on freep.com? What kind of factors go into deciding which sporting events we cover? Is Freep sports beholden to a "blue wall"? Shawn and Kirk discuss these points and more over a wide conversation about what makes the Freep sports department tick. 

Read Carlos' most recent work here.

Read Shawn's most recent work here.

This week, sports editor Kirkland Crawford sits down with Shawn to talk shop about how we cover sports. What determines which articles you see on freep.com? What kind of factors go into deciding which sporting events we cover? Is Freep sports beholden to a "blue wall"? Shawn and Kirk discuss these points and more over a wide conversation about what makes the Freep sports department tick. 
Read Carlos' <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2683994001/carlos-monarrez/">most recent work here</a>.
Read Shawn's <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2646295001/shawn-windsor/">most recent work here</a>.

Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor and insider Carlos Monarrez have plenty to say, and not just about Detroit sports, but Detroit culture, news and day-to-day life. Shawn and Carlos share their analysis, opinions, and viewpoints on just about everything. You may disagree with them. They most likely will disagree with each other and have fun doing it.  

Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor and insider Carlos Monarrez have plenty to say, and not just about Detroit sports, but Detroit culture, news and day-to-day life. Shawn and Carlos share their analysis, opinions, and viewpoints on just about everything. You may disagree with them. They most likely will disagree with each other and have fun doing it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn

Finding out what drives our coverage with Free Press sports editor Kirkland Crawford

This rebroadcast of "Days of Roar" originally aired 7/15/24

The Detroit Tigers selected high school shortstop Bryce Rainer with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, followed by high school pitchers Owen Hall and Ethan Schiefelbein at Nos. 49 and 72, respectively. Tyler Jennings, the director of draft content at Prospects Live, joins the podcast to share his evaluation of the three players. After that, Mark and Evan discuss the Tigers' red-hot offense entering the All-Star break and how president of baseball operations Scott Harris should approach the July 30 trade deadline. They also take a look at Jack Flaherty's return from his back injury and Kenta Maeda's transition to the bullpen. To wrap up, Mark and Evan share what stands out about the way the Tigers have approached the MLB draft with Harris, assistant general manager Rob Metzler and scouting director Mark Conner running the show in the last two drafts.

Follow Mark on X/Twitter here.

Follow Evan on X/Twitter here.

Read Evan's most recent work here.

This rebroadcast of "Days of Roar" originally aired 7/15/24
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The Detroit Tigers selected high school shortstop Bryce Rainer with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, followed by high school pitchers Owen Hall and Ethan Schiefelbein at Nos. 49 and 72, respectively. Tyler Jennings, the director of draft content at Prospects Live, joins the podcast to share his evaluation of the three players. After that, Mark and Evan discuss the Tigers' red-hot offense entering the All-Star break and how president of baseball operations Scott Harris should approach the July 30 trade deadline. They also take a look at Jack Flaherty's return from his back injury and Kenta Maeda's transition to the bullpen. To wrap up, Mark and Evan share what stands out about the way the Tigers have approached the MLB draft with Harris, assistant general manager Rob Metzler and scouting director Mark Conner running the show in the last two drafts.
Follow Mark on <a href="https://twitter.com/sportz5176">X/Twitter here.</a>
Follow Evan on <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanPetzold">X/Twitter here.</a> 
Read Evan's <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/3109264001/evan-petzold/">most recent work here.</a>

Christmas in July for Detroit Tigers with Bryce Rainer in MLB draft, red-hot offense entering All-Star break

Carlos and Shawn talk the surprising off-season interest in the Detroit Pistons so far and discuss the larger cultural significance the NBA has over other sports. After that discussion, the guys take a look Cade Cunningham's max contract extension offer and debate if the move was the best choice for the rebuilding Pistons. After the break, Carlos and Shawn cover the buzz around if the Detroit Tigers should trade their pitching ace Tarik Skubal. Can trading Skubal help the ball club’s desperate need for hitting or is the pitcher the kind of cornerstone that the team should build around?

Read Carlos' most recent work here

Read Shawn's most recent work here

Carlos and Shawn talk the surprising off-season interest in the Detroit Pistons so far and discuss the larger cultural significance the NBA has over other sports. After that discussion, the guys take a look Cade Cunningham's max contract extension offer and debate if the move was the best choice for the rebuilding Pistons. After the break, Carlos and Shawn cover the buzz around if the Detroit Tigers should trade their pitching ace Tarik Skubal. Can trading Skubal help the ball club’s desperate need for hitting or is the pitcher the kind of cornerstone that the team should build around?
Read Carlos' <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2683994001/carlos-monarrez/">most recent work here</a>
Read Shawn's <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2646295001/shawn-windsor/">most recent work here</a>

Is Detroit Pistons’ max contract extension deal with Cade Cunningham the right move?

This rebroadcast of "The Pistons Pulse" originally aired 7/02/24.

Bryce and Omari cover the whirlwind of recent personnel changes made by the Detroit Pistons. First the guys have you covered with what you need to know about new coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Is he the right type of hire for such a young team? Later in the pod, the guys break down the Tim Hardaway Jr. trade and react to the signing of free agent Tobias Harris. What kind of influence can the vets have on the scoring and floor spacing needs of the team? Towards the end of the pod, the guys take on listener questions including what roster gaps still need to be filled. 

Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops

Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa

Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This rebroadcast of "The Pistons Pulse" originally aired 7/02/24.
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Bryce and Omari cover the whirlwind of recent personnel changes made by the Detroit Pistons. First the guys have you covered with what you need to know about new coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Is he the right type of hire for such a young team? Later in the pod, the guys break down the Tim Hardaway Jr. trade and react to the signing of free agent Tobias Harris. What kind of influence can the vets have on the scoring and floor spacing needs of the team? Towards the end of the pod, the guys take on listener questions including what roster gaps still need to be filled. 
Follow Bryce on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/motorcityhoops?s=21&amp;t=yxQgk9lyhbEirCCqBpuSKA">@MotorCityHoops</a>
Follow Omari on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/omarisankofa?s=21&amp;t=20HHeZN1gMTeWITXupRXHQ">@omarisankofa</a>
Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" <a href="https://usatodaystore.com/p/detroit-free-press">merch here!</a>

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