Tigers Today
Tigers Today
Detroit News sports reporter Tony Paul hosts this weekly podcast. Featuring newsmaker guests from across the baseball world, we bring you all the latest news and analysis on the Detroit Tigers.Social links:
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97.1's Jeff Riger talks slow start, Opening Day in the D
In this edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul is joined by 97.1 FM The Ticket's Jeff Riger to talk about the Tigers' 2-4 start and Opening Day against the Cardinals on Friday.
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Alex Avila talks 2026 'pressure' — and his new book
In this edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul talks to former Tigers catcher Alex Avila about the high expectations for the 2026 Tigers and they discuss Alex's new book with former News reporter Tom Gage: "Your Detroit Tigers: The Great, The Good, and The Neither."
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Adam Graham, Tony Paul rank baseball movie characters
In this edition of the "Tigers Today podcast," Tony Paul talks to Detroit News film critic Adam Graham about their five favorite characters in baseball movies. Here are highlights of the podcast:
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Prospect guru Emily Waldon opens up on her battle with cancer, talks Tigers farm
On this week’s episode of the Tigers Today podcast, The News’ Tony Paul catches up with Emily Waldon, a Baseball America contributor based in west Michigan, to talk about her latest fight with cancer. She also talks about the Tigers farm system, including Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark.
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Steve Phillips talks Tiger Stadium, outlook for '26
In this edition of The Detroit News' "Tigers Today" podcast, Tony Paul talks to MLB Network's Steve Phillips about growing up in Detroit as a Tigers fan, his years as GM of the New York Mets and why he's picking the Tigers to win the AL Central this year.
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Did Scott Harris do enough? Jeff Riger has thoughts
In this edition of The Detroit News' "Tigers Today" podcast, Tony Paul talks to Jeff Riger from 97.1 FM The Ticket to talk about the Tigers' upgraded pitching staff and what to expect from the offense this year.
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John Keating talks TV career, ’06 Tigers, Harwell, and more
In this edition of The Detroit News' "Tigers Today" podcast, Tony Paul talks to former Detroit sports broadcaster John Keating about his TV career, the 2006 Tigers, Jim Leyland, Ernie Harwell and more.
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Alex Avila on what JV reunion means to Tigers
In this edition of The Detroit News' "Tigers Today" podcast, Tony Paul talks to former Tigers catcher Alex Avila about the Tigers signing Justin Verlander on Tuesday.
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Keith Law talks McGonigle, Clark, all things prospects
In this edition of The Detroit News' "Tigers Today" podcast, Tony Paul talks to The Athletic's Keith Law about the top prospects in the Tigers' system, including Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark.
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AJ Hinch joins the show, talks Skubal, prospects and more
Tony Paul and Chris McCosky are joined by Tigers manager AJ Hinch to talk about Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene, prospects to watch in spring training and more.
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