Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast

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5 Tigers who are likely to return in 2027 Oct 14, 2026

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over the cases for keeping five Tigers on the fringe.

— Does Zach McKinstry's defense and baserunning keep him safe?
— Is there really an upgrade over Spencer Torkelson?
— Can Trey Sweeney return and make an impact?
— What about Wenceel Pérez, Drew Anderson and others?

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5 Tigers players who might not be back next season Oct 13, 2026

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Roster crunch time is near for the Detroit Tigers. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss candidates the team might part with.

Is Kenley Jansen for sure gone?

Will Matt Vierling's time come to an end?

How safe is Kerry Carpenter?

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Analysis: How comfortable are the Tigers at each position? Oct 09, 2026

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We go around the horn with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley, evaluating the Tigers' comfort level at each position on the diamond.

Is Dillon Dingler a home run? Who might not be back after the season? And how does River Ryan factor in with the rest of the rotation?

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Tigers 2026 grades and awards Oct 07, 2026

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley kick off the offseason by handing out grades and awards for the 2026 Tigers.

— Does the bullpen get a failing grade?
— What do we make of varied offensive numbers?
— Who is the team ROY if you don't include Kevin McGonigle?
— Plus: Updates and insight on the Tigers' coaching staff and other changes

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Reaction: What we learned from Scott Harris' postmortem presser Sep 29, 2026

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The year is over, and Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch gave all their end-of-year thoughts Monday in Detroit. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react to what was said and what it means.

— Despite a poor season, is Scott Harris more convicted than ever?
— Why the Tigers won't go on a spending spree — and why that might not be the wrong approach
— Can the Tigers actually change their play style?
— Unpacking what Harris said about Spencer Torkelson, Colt Keith and more

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Takeaways from Justin Verlander's farewell and the Tigers' finale Sep 28, 2026

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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.

— 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 legacy and the meaning of his final weekend Sep 25, 2026

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Justin Verlander is set for the final outing of his career Saturday. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley talk all things Verlander and more.

— Is there an answer to Dillon Dingler's struggles in August and September?
— When we talk about Verlander's legacy, what are the first things that come to mind?
– How Verlander transcended eras in society and the sport
— Hear Verlander's plan to save the role of the starting pitcher
— Some might call this weekend a cash grab or vanity project. But does baseball's allure top all of that?

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Framber Valdez, River Ryan and the 2027 Tigers' rotation Sep 24, 2026

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The Tigers are in the season's final week with plenty of storylines still swirling. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the latest.

— With the Tigers eliminated, what are the vibes as the season winds down?
— Impressions from River Ryan's Tigers debut
— Why Drew Anderson is making a strong case for the Tigers to pick up his $10 million option
— Evaluating Framber Valdez's first season in Detroit, with thoughts on what next season's rotation could look like
— Comerica Park is becoming FIfth Third Park. is this a bad move, or is it the way the works?

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River Ryan, Justin Verlander and finding meaning in the final week Sep 21, 2026

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The final week of the season is upon us. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down the biggest storylines.

— The Tigers pulled off an electric comeback Friday night. How much meaning should we ascribe to games like that?

— River Ryan is set for his Tigers debut.

— What emotions will come with Justin Verlander's farewell? Is JV pitching actually a good idea?

— Analyzing how Tigers rookies compare to their WAR.

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What's At Stake For The Tigers? Sep 18, 2026

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The Tigers are near elimination from playoff contention. But that doesn't mean there isn't much at stake heading into the final nine games. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss.

Will we see River Ryan?
Max Clark's quiet excellence
Who plays shortstop in 2027?

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