Justin Verlander's emotional final start was the talk of the sport, and the Tigers capped a disappointing season. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into all the storylines.

— What were the vibes on the last day of the season?
— What stood out most about JV's farewell?
— What it was like seeing Verlander so vulnerable
— How do we ultimately describe the 2026 Tigers? 


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Justin Verlander's emotional final start was the talk of the sport, and the Tigers capped a disappointing season. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into all the storylines.
&mdash; What were the vibes on the last day of the season? &mdash; What stood out most about JV's farewell? &mdash; What it was like seeing Verlander so vulnerable &mdash; How do we ultimately describe the 2026 Tigers?&nbsp;
 Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in 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

Takeaways from Justin Verlander's farewell and the Tigers' finale 

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Will Kevin McGonigle win an MVP? Is Tory Melton or Jackson Jobe more likely to develop into a Cy Young winner? And who will be the next Tigers to win Rookie of the Year or a Gold Glove?

The Athletic's cohost Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley break down all that, plus a look at Cody's story on the interesting legacy of Harvey Kuenn and his prosthetic leg.

Finally, Kieran signs off for what will be his final episode on Tiger Territory.

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Will Kevin McGonigle win an MVP? Is Tory Melton or Jackson Jobe more likely to develop into a Cy Young winner? And who will be the next Tigers to win Rookie of the Year or a Gold Glove?
The Athletic's cohost Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley break down all that, plus a look at Cody's story on the interesting legacy of Harvey Kuenn and his prosthetic leg.
Finally, Kieran signs off for what will be his final episode on Tiger Territory.
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Who will be the next Tigers to win major awards? 

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t's the offseason, which means all ideas are on the table. Here's one: If the Tigers wanted to pursue Jacob deGrom, how much would it cost them? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go down the prospect list to show how not all trades are so easy.

Plus: What can the Tigers learn from the Rays and Brewers? How many Tigers would start on each team?

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t's the offseason, which means all ideas are on the table. Here's one: If the Tigers wanted to pursue Jacob deGrom, how much would it cost them? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go down the prospect list to show how not all trades are so easy.
Plus: What can the Tigers learn from the Rays and Brewers? How many Tigers would start on each team?
Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe to the podcast!
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How much would Jacob deGrom cost? What can Detroit learn from the World Series?

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Is this free agent class as bad as it seems? And are there still fits for the Tigers out there? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over the pros and cons of a few names, starting with a familiar face.

— Despite all the drama, does Tarik Skubal still best fit Detroit's needs?
— Could Evan Phillips or another reliever help the Tigers' bullpen?
— Would it be unwise for the Tigers to go after Seiya Suzuki? Could a player like Randal Grichuk be an alternative?
— All that, plus more on the Tigers' hiring Martin Maldonado and Troy Melton's clean bill of health. 

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Is this free agent class as bad as it seems? And are there still fits for the Tigers out there? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over the pros and cons of a few names, starting with a familiar face.
&mdash; Despite all the drama, does Tarik Skubal still best fit Detroit's needs? &mdash; Could Evan Phillips or another reliever help the Tigers' bullpen? &mdash; Would it be unwise for the Tigers to go after Seiya Suzuki? Could a player like Randal Grichuk be an alternative? &mdash; All that, plus more on the Tigers' hiring Martin Maldonado and Troy Melton's clean bill of health.&nbsp;
Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.
To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to <a href="http://mintmobile.com/Territory">MintMobile.com/Territory</a>. That&rsquo;s it there&rsquo;s no catch.&nbsp;

5 free agents who could make sense for the Tigers

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Takeaways from Justin Verlander's farewell and the Tigers' finale

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