Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley as the Tigers prepare to depart for spring training. 

Listen as A.J. reflects on the highs and lows of the 2025 season, why the Tigers could be better in 2026 despite a similar roster, why he never appoints a set "closer," how he's communicated with Tarik Skubal in a high-publicity offseason and and much more. 

Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley as the Tigers prepare to depart for spring training.&nbsp;
Listen as A.J. reflects on the highs and lows of the 2025 season, why the Tigers could be better in 2026 despite a similar roster, why he never appoints a set "closer," how he's communicated with Tarik Skubal in a high-publicity offseason and and much more.&nbsp;
Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.

Tiger Territory is your go-to podcast on the Detroit Tigers. Hosts Kieran Steckley and The Athletic beat reporter Cody Stavenhagen bring you inside info and analysis on the Gritty Tigs all year long. Tiger Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast

A.J. Hinch talks spring training, closers and raising the bar 

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Justin Verlander is set for the final outing of his career Saturday. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley talk all things Verlander and more.

— Is there an answer to Dillon Dingler's struggles in August and September?
— When we talk about Verlander's legacy, what are the first things that come to mind?
– How Verlander transcended eras in society and the sport
— Hear Verlander's plan to save the role of the starting pitcher
— Some might call this weekend a cash grab or vanity project. But does baseball's allure top all of that?


Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.

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Justin Verlander is set for the final outing of his career Saturday. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley talk all things Verlander and more.
&mdash; Is there an answer to Dillon Dingler's struggles in August and September? &mdash; When we talk about Verlander's legacy, what are the first things that come to mind? &ndash; How Verlander transcended eras in society and the sport &mdash; Hear Verlander's plan to save the role of the starting pitcher &mdash; Some might call this weekend a cash grab or vanity project. But does baseball's allure top all of that?
 Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.
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Justin Verlander's legacy and the meaning of his final weekend

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The Tigers are in the season's final week with plenty of storylines still swirling. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the latest.

— With the Tigers eliminated, what are the vibes as the season winds down?
— Impressions from River Ryan's Tigers debut
— Why Drew Anderson is making a strong case for the Tigers to pick up his $10 million option
— Evaluating Framber Valdez's first season in Detroit, with thoughts on what next season's rotation could look like
— Comerica Park is becoming FIfth Third Park. is this a bad move, or is it the way the works?


Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.

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The Tigers are in the season's final week with plenty of storylines still swirling. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the latest.
&mdash; With the Tigers eliminated, what are the vibes as the season winds down? &mdash; Impressions from River Ryan's Tigers debut &mdash; Why Drew Anderson is making a strong case for the Tigers to pick up his $10 million option &mdash; Evaluating Framber Valdez's first season in Detroit, with thoughts on what next season's rotation could look like &mdash; Comerica Park is becoming FIfth Third Park. is this a bad move, or is it the way the works?
 Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.
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Framber Valdez, River Ryan and the 2027 Tigers' rotation 

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The final week of the season is upon us. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down the biggest storylines.

— The Tigers pulled off an electric comeback Friday night. How much meaning should we ascribe to games like that?

— River Ryan is set for his Tigers debut.

— What emotions will come with Justin Verlander's farewell? Is JV pitching actually a good idea?

— Analyzing how Tigers rookies compare to their WAR.

 Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.

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The final week of the season is upon us. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down the biggest storylines.
&mdash; The Tigers pulled off an electric comeback Friday night. How much meaning should we ascribe to games like that?
&mdash; River Ryan is set for his Tigers debut.
&mdash; What emotions will come with Justin Verlander's farewell? Is JV pitching actually a good idea?
&mdash; Analyzing how Tigers rookies compare to their WAR.
&nbsp;Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.
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River Ryan, Justin Verlander and finding meaning in the final week

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A.J. Hinch talks spring training, closers and raising the bar

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