Are the Tigers building a case to hold their ground at the trade deadline?

The Detroit Tigers are playing as intended. But is it enough to overcome a putrid May when the trade deadline comes? Could they sell and buy a chance at the postseason? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley debate the merits.  Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers sh…

With the trade deadline looming, Casey Mize shines

The Tigers roared to life in the Bronx behind a strong offensive output and seven strong innings from Casey Mize. Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to break it all down. What does MIze's performance mean in the context of the tr…

The Detroit Tigers are running out of time to save their season

After an extra-inning loss, the Tigers are back to 14 games below .500. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss the vibes coming off a promising homestand that turned into another slog. How big of a problem is the Tigers' bullpen? What do we think of Hao-Yu Lee? Why did t…

Do the Tigers actually have enough to make a run?

After the Tigers squandered a great start from Troy Melton, do they really have enough to make a run? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley unpack it all, from Tarik Skubal's latest outing to the Tigers' offensive woes. Is Enmanuel De Jesus in the right role? And what does Melt…

Casey Mize, Ben Malgeri and the Tigers' case to avoid a sell-off

The Tigers lost the second game of their series to the Yankees, but they continue to make a case that their season is far from over. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break it all down. Was the strong reaction to Joey Cora's aggressive send Tuesday night warranted? How good…

A series sweep, a Jahmai Jones lesson and a Justin Verlander update

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react to the Tigers' series sweep against the Chicago White Sox. Did Tarik Skubal inject life into the Tigers? And is there any worry about his performance so far? Plus, what can we take from Jahmai Jones' crucial infield single in Sunday's…

Holding on or letting go? Examining the Tigers' longer-term outlook

In the middle of a season gone wrong, The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley look at things from 30,000 feet. Should the Tigers and their fans hold on, let go or hold on loosely to key elements of this team? The guys go over all the scenarios, from Tarik Skubal's trade status to the ro…

Tigers let another series get away in Houston

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over all that happened as the Tigers dropped two of three games to the Astros. What do we make of Colt Keith's three-homer game? What's with the team's up-and-down offense in June? Will Hao-Yu Lee get an extended run of playing time? And…

Tarik Skubal's Return Not Enough vs. Cleveland. Where Are The Bats?

The good: The Detroit Tigers got back Tarik Skubal. The bad: The Detroit Tigers got back to their old ways of losing in frustrating fashion to the Cleveland Guardians. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss. Plus, RISP problems. Also, the latest on the pitching rotation…

Should we take the Tigers' June bounceback seriously?

The Tigers have won seven of their past nine games, building a better case for why they could get back in the hunt. Should we take this team seriously?  The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive in to that and more topics. With Tarik Skubal returning this weekend, what's next…