3 Good Things, 3 Bad Things From Tigers' First 6 Games

How should we be reacting to the Tigers' offensive woes in Arizona? What should we make of hot starts from Colt Keith and Casey Mize, plus a rocky first outing for Justin Verlander? And how do Kevin McGonigle and Javier Baez fit together in the Tigers' infield puzzle? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhag…

Examining the Ron LeFlore story w/ biographer Adam Henig

On a special episode of Tiger Territory, The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley interivew Adam Henig, author of the new Ron Leflore biography titled, "Baseball's Outcast: The Story of Ron LeFlore." Henig discusses the roots of his interest in LeFlore, LeFlore's journey from pir…

Colt Keith, Justin Verlander & More Tigers Takeaways From Opening Weekend

Is Colt Keith's 4-for-9 start a sign of bigger things to come? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and guest host Rogelio Castillo of TIgers Minor League Report dive into Keith's swing and some of the data to break it down. Plus: — Should Kerry Carpenter be in the leadoff spot? — How is Justin Verland…

Reaction: Kevin McGonigle's Four-Hit Debut & More From Opening Day

Kevin McGonigle recorded four hits in his MLB debut, and the hype keeps growing larger. Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and special guest Rogelio Castillo of Tigers minor-league report to discuss all things McGonigle and more from Opening Day. How do w…

Reaction: Kevin McGonigle makes the Opening Day roster

Kevin McGonigle is on the team and set to debut Thursday against the San Diego Padres. How should we feel? And what position will he play? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down everything McGonigle related, plus a dive into some of the team's other roster decisions.…

Spring training winners and losers

Some players such as Matt Vierling and Kevin McGonigle had terrific springs. Others such as Max Clark and Wenceel Pérez struggled. But what does it all mean? And coudl McGonigle's (relatively) slow finish impact his hunt for a roster spot? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley…

Evaluating Casey Mize, the Spring Breakout roster and final roster decisions

We are less than a week from Opening Day. The Tigers roster is mostly set with, of course, the Kevin McGonigle decision looming. What would be the lineup vs. left-handed pitching if McGonigle and Parker Meadows make the roster? Plus, how should we feel about Casy Mize's spring? And, who are the bre…

Justin Verlander, bullpen battles and tough decisions

After his best outing of the spring, is Justin Verlander ready to rock in the regular season? And after a difficult stretch, has Parker Meadows done enough to break camp on the major-league roster? Plus, the latest on Kevin McGonigle's roster status and Beau Brieske's injury. With Brieske likely t…

Jordan Yost's HR, Spencer Torkelson scenarios + more

First-round pick Jordan Yost hit a home-run in his first MLB spring training game. Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, Matt Vierling and Framber Valdez also had strong days as we enter the final week of camp. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break it all down, from assessing…

Sorting out Kevin McGonigle's path to the Opening Day roster

If we're putting Kevin McGonigle on the Opening Day roster, who is coming off? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dig into the scenarios.  Who is at risk on the 40-man roster? Is Jahmai Jones safe? Who is more likely to be optioned — Parker Meadows or Wenceel Perez? Could t…