



Analysis: Who is and isn't part of the Tigers' core going forward?
The Tigers escaped a 12-inning rollercoaster in Minnesota, and their season marches on. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over Wednesday night's game and some bigger-picture storylines. — Who is a lock as part of the Tigers core going forward? — Which players might be h…

Have the Tigers raised the white flag on their season?
The Tigers lost to the Twins by scores of 11-1 and 15-2, prompting a new low point in a chaotic season. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down a tough stretch from both the micro and macro perspective. — Is there any explaining the recent uptick in mental mistakes? —…

Inside Tarik Skubal's return, Javy Báez magic and more
The Tigers lost in Tarik Skubal's return to Detroit and dropped two of three to the Dodgers. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the latest storylines. — Did Detroit nail the proper response to Skubal's return? — Spencer Torkelson is struggling against righties…

What should we expect from Tarik Skubal's return to Comerica Park?
In advance of Tarik Skubal's return to Comerica Park with the Dodgers, The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into some of the most important topics around the Tigers. — What's the latest on Riley Greene? And how badly is he missed? — Eduardo Valencia has walked only once …

Are the Tigers back in development mode?
The Tigers have lost 10 of their past 12 games, with a whole lot of rookies suddenly populating the roster. Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to break down the latest: — How has the vibe changed as new faces step onto the roste…

The Tigers are back on the ropes. Can they still recover?
The Tigers have lost eight of their past nine games after a difficult road trip to Pittsburgh and Kansas City. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down what it all means. — With playoff odds down to near 7 percent, can the Tigers still pull off another recovery? — What…

Mailbag: Are Max Clark, Riley Greene worthy of extensions?
The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley answer listener questions in this special mailbag episode. — Should the Tigers attempt to extend Max Clark this offseason? What would a reasonable deal look like? — What about Riley Greene? Does extending him come with too much risk? — Wha…

Are the Tigers' shortcomings catching up to them?
The Tigers dropped another series in Pittsburgh, losing again at the hands of the bullpen. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break it all down: — What's behind Kenley Jansen's struggles this season? The numbers paint a conflicting picture. — Evaluating the start to Max Cla…

Tigers' AL Central hopes take a hit after White Sox sweep
The Chicago White Sox swept the Tigers in crucial three-game series. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over all that happened and what it means. — How is the clubhouse mood after a disappointing series? — Dillon Dingler was 1-for-36 before his Sunday double. Is this a t…

Tigers Are Officially Back In The Playoff Hunt
As the Tigers make their case for the postseason, The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the latest. — With the White Sox coming to town, the Tigers could have the AL Central lead by the end of the weekend. Why this is a hunt, not a chase. — Spencer Torkelson is …