Justin Verlander is back, which is big news for Tigers fans. But it doesn't come without a cost. Reese Olson is out for the year. So did the Tigers really get better? Is Verlander's return more than just a farewell tour? All that, plus insight on Austin Slater and the Tigers' outfield depth. 

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Justin Verlander is back, which is big news for Tigers fans. But it doesn't come without a cost. Reese Olson is out for the year. So did the Tigers really get better? Is Verlander's return more than just a farewell tour? All that, plus insight on Austin Slater and the Tigers' outfield depth.&nbsp;
Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.
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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

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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 Stavenhagen and guest host Rogelio Castillo of Tigers Minor League Report break it all down in advance of Detroit's home opener.

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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 Stavenhagen and guest host Rogelio Castillo of Tigers Minor League Report break it all down in advance of Detroit's home opener. Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network. Start your 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.com

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

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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 pirson to the major leagues and beyond, plus the art of writing an independent, unauthorized biography. "Baseball's Outcast" is available for preorder and releases Thursday, April 2. 

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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 pirson to the major leagues and beyond, plus the art of writing an independent, unauthorized biography. "Baseball's Outcast" is available for preorder and releases Thursday, April 2.&nbsp;
Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.
Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code FOUL at <a href="http://bluechew.com">BlueChew.com</a>

Examining the Ron LeFlore story w/ biographer Adam Henig 

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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 Verlander influencing his younger teammates so far?
— What to make of the ABS so far?
— Connor Seabold looked bold in his Tigers debut
— Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan missed bats in the opening series.

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

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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: &mdash; Should Kerry Carpenter be in the leadoff spot? &mdash; How is Justin Verlander influencing his younger teammates so far? &mdash; What to make of the ABS so far? &mdash; Connor Seabold looked bold in his Tigers debut &mdash; Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan missed bats in the opening series.
Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.
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Colt Keith, Justin Verlander & More Tigers Takeaways From Opening Weekend

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