Can getting healthy revive the Tigers' season?

The Tigers have put up 18 runs over two days, now with both Kerry Carpenter and Gleyber Torres back in the lineup. Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to break it all down. Does getting injured players back really give a clubhous…

The Tigers are down bad. Is their season beyond saving?

After a sweep on the South Side, The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley assess the damage. Who was to blame on the fateful bunt play Friday night? Why did the Tigers only play for one run in extra innings? Should A.J. Hinch have let Keider Montero pitch longer on Sunday? And wha…

Tigers playing laborious baseball, labor negations and more

The Detroit Tigers are now tied with the Angels for the worst record in the American League. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley unpack all the latest, from a solid Jack Flaherty start that ended in disappointment to some curious roster management that led to Ricky Vanasco on…

Reaction to the Tigers' latest meltdown: Is this now the team's identity?

After the Tigers blew a late lead and lost to the Angels, frustration is still mounting. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley unpack it all. Which moment from Tuesday's game was most disappointing? Can the Tigers still claim to be a team that wins on the margins? What's the la…

Evaluating the American League, MLB draft preview and more big-picture topics

As the Tigers continue their slide, The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go beyond game coverage to tackle some bigger-picture topics in TIgersland. Does looking at the American League as a whole provide any reason for hope? Who could the Tigers select in the MLB Draft? And is…

Is Detroit's Season Already Wasted?

The Tigers got swept by the Guardians and have now lost 14 of their past 16 games. Is there any explaining what has gone wrong? And is there any solution in sight? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break it all down, from newsy topics like the latest on Tarik Skubal and Jus…

Is A Close Loss Progress? Plus, Managerial Decisions & Tarik Skubal's Recovery

After such a rough stretch, was a 4-3 loss to the Guardians at least a step in the right direction? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over the highs and lows of Tuesday night's game, including A.J. Hinch's batting order and pinch-hit decisions. Then they go over all the …

How should we view the Tigers during a brutal losing skid?

The Tigers have lost 10 of 12 games. Is it time to panic? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley try to thread the needle — talking about the Tigers' obvious problems while staying rooted in reality. Which players most need to start performing? What do we make of the latest Jack…

Frustration, missed calls and a bad series for the Tigers

The Tigers got swept by the Mets and have lost eight of nine. How do we feel about A.J. Hinch's ejection on a missed call? Can Gage Workman really provide a spark? And given the state of the Tigers' roster, is there any hope for the short-term future? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Ste…

Understanding Tarik Skubal's NanoNeedle surgery and recovery timeline

How soon could Tarik Skubal be back in action? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley welcome Will Carroll of Injury Territory to discuss all things Skubal. What exactly is a NanoNeedle? Does it really lead to quicker recovery times? And why doesn't everyone use this new tool? C…