Reaction: Tarik Skubal is set for surgery. How do the Tigers move forward?

Tarik Skubal is having surgery to remove loose bodies from his left arm. What does this mean for Skubal? And how can the Tigers patch things together without him? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react to all that and more questions around the news. Who has to step up? An…

Pitching chaos returns as the Tigers steal a series

The Tigers take two of three from the Rangers in classic Tigers' style. Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react. How did the Tigers get to Jack Leiter? What makes bullpen games work? What can we learn from Jack Flaherty's candid…

Austin Jackson on Kevin McGonigle, outfield fundamentals and more

Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to discuss all the latest with the Detroit Tigers.  What's the vibe like after a 2-4 road trip? Has Kenley Jansen lost the Tigers' closer job? How will the Tigers make up for the loss o…

How could the Tigers replace Javier Báez, Casey Mize?

What's the concern level after injuries to both Javier Báez and Casey Mize on Tuesday night? If either of them have to go on the IL, where do the Tigers turn for reinforcements? What's the latest on Max Clark? And what's working so well right now for Riley Greene?  Tiger Territory is the official …

Spencer Torkelson's hot streak, bullpen concerns and more

Spencer Torkelson has homered in five consecutive games. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley react to Tork's rollercoaster month and what's helped him to get hot. Plus, how should we feel after the Tigers dropped two of three in Cincinnati? How worried should we be about the state o…

Thoughts on Spencer Torkelson's walk-off, Casey Mize's strong start and more

What did the Tigers' series victory against the Milwaukee Brewers say about this team? Were two home runs enough to erase concerns about Spencer Torkelson? Should we actually care about Tarik Skubal's ability to go deep into games? And is this really the best span of starts in Casey Mize's career? …

Tigers mailbag: Gleyber Torres, Spencer Torkelson, pitching and more

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley turn to reader questions after a tough Tigers loss to the Brewers. Should we be worried about Gleyber Torres declining? How high is the concern level with Spencer Torkelson? What's with the Tigers' PFP issues? And does the organization need…

Diving into Dillon Dingler's ascent, Spencer Torkelson's slow start and more

How should we feel after the Tigers split a four-game series in Boston? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley sit down to discuss that and much more.  Topics on this episode include: What is the worry level for Drew Anderson? Is Dillon Dingler truly budding into a star catcher…

The biggest takeaways from a perfect Tigers homestand

The Detroit Tigers won in walk-off fashion to cap a perfect 6-0 homestand. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the reaction. Was Thursday a game we'll look back to at the end of the season? What's behind Colt Keith's hot start? Should we be concerned about the l…

Instant reaction: Kevin McGonigle agrees to 8-year, $150M contract extension

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react live to the news of Kevin McGonigle's eight-year, $150 million contract extension with the Detroit Tigers. Is this a good deal for both sides? Are the Tigers moving differently these days? Kieran and Cody follow the McGonigle news wi…