Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast

If we're putting Kevin McGonigle on the Opening Day roster, who is coming off? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dig into the scenarios. 

Who is at risk on the 40-man roster? Is Jahmai Jones safe? Who is more likely to be optioned — Parker Meadows or Wenceel Perez? Could the Tigers carry only 12 pitchers or sort out another way to avoid the dilemma?

Plus: Who do we think will make the Opening Day bullpen?

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Tarik Skubal is under scrutiny for his Team USA decision. But is all that actually fair? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into a deeper perspective on Skubal and how his public profile has changed and risen. Plus, the latest on Enmanuel De Jesus's ascent to a serious roster candidate. And another vibe check on Kevin McGonigle — is it time to set his roster spot in stone?

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Tarik Skubal shined in his World Baseball Classic debut. And now the spotlight is larger as a decision on whether to pitch again for Team USA looms. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley discuss. Plus, Enmanuel De Jesus continues to make an interesting roster case. And, how a poor spring for Parker Meadows could influence Kevin McGonigle's roster chances.

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What stood out most from the Tigers' Dominican trip? How concerning is Josue Briceño's wrist injury? And why did the Tigers option Keider Montero this early in camp.

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down all that and more in the latest episode. 

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What are the biggest takeaways from Day 1 of the Tigers' trip to the Dominican Republic? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down the latest on Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark, Chris Ilitch's rare interview and more.

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Kevin McGonigle keeps impressing this spring, and his case for the Opening Day roster is getting louder. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley chime in with the latest on McGonigle's chances, a preview of the Tigers' exhibitions games in the Dominican Republic and then a player-by-player spring stock report.

How worrisome is Troy Melton's injury? Is Matt Vierling back to himself? All that and more in our latest episode. 

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Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins to discuss how he reacted when he saw Justin Verlander was signing back with the Tigers. A-Jax also dives into some finer points of outfield play, his take on Max Clark and why he's fired up for spring training. 

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Who's looking comfortable at first base? What is a quality at-bat, really? What is the status of injured pitchers? And how early is too early to panic?

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over all that, plus the latest on Max Clark and a look inside Cody's Kevin McGonigle feature, in this mailbag edition.

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over the latest from spring training. What have we learned from Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle? Was there anything important to take away from Chris Ilitch's radio interview? And the guys break down Cody's latest roster projection — which position players are the most vulnerable? Can Beau Brieske rebound in the bullpen? All that and more on our latest episode. 

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley return with more details from spring training. What did we learn from Justin Verlander's first bullpen session? How should we feel about the Tigers' two new alternate uniforms? And which pitchers are under the most pressure this spring? The guys break down the staff, from Tarik Skubal on down to Drew Sommers. 

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over the latest from spring training. How does entering camp with so many returning players impact the feeling of spring? What does this season hold for Javier Baez? Does Kevin McGonigle have a real shot at the Opening Day roster? And what could the year hold for players such as Trei Cruz, Jace Jung, Colt Keith and more?

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into key storylines from the first week of spring training. What have we learned about Justin Verlander's return to Detroit? And which Tigers outfielders are under the most pressure? Did Riley Greene do enough to correct some concerning trends this winter? Can Parker Meadows find stability at the plate? And how much does Matt Vierling have to prove?

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react to all the news from Day 1 of spring training. 

With Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez in tow, what was the mood in Lakeland? What did we learn about Reese Olson's timeline, Dillon Dingler's surgery and more? Plus, has Chris Ilitch finally done enough to change his perception amongst fans?

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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. 

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into the biggest storylines ahead of spring training. Did the Tigers win the offseason? What should we make of their new TV arrangement? What will be most interesting to hear from Reese Olson, Riley Greene and others when camp starts Wednesday?

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley react to Tarik Skubal's arbitration victory. Is everyone a winner? 

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley catch up on the latest Tigers news: The deaths of Mickey Lolich and Detroit Negro Leagues legend Ron Teasley, the Tigers' spring training roster and the impending Tarik Skubal arbitration case.

Then, they complete their two-part series on the Scott Harris era. This episode looks at the best parts of Harris tenure, from improved infrastructure and player developments to acquisitions such as Tyler Holton, Zach McKinstry, Jack Flaherty and more. 

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley do an emergency pod reacting to the Tigers' signing star left-hander Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million deal.

Is this the biggest signing of the Scott Harris era? Are there risks involved in bringing Valdez aboard? And what does this mean for Tarik Skubal and the rest of the Detroit staff?

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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley as the Tigers prepare to depart for spring training. 

Listen as A.J. reflects on the highs and lows of the 2025 season, why the Tigers could be better in 2026 despite a similar roster, why he never appoints a set "closer," how he's communicated with Tarik Skubal in a high-publicity offseason and and much more. 

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley revisist, evaluate and provide context on the biggest misses of the Scott Harris era. Why did the Tigers sign Alex Cobb? What went wrong with Kenta Maeda? Would the Eduardo Rodriguez situation have happened to a more established executive? And what else can we learn after three-plus years of Harris' tenure?

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Topics this week: Reaction to Tarik Skubal's Cy Young acceptance and the case for his Cy Young three-peat. An overview of Keith Law's Top 100 prospects and where the Tigers farmhands fall. The case for a long-waited Justin Verlander reunion. And a closer look at the biggest sideshows and storylines of spring training. 

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What should we make of Scott Boras' latest comments regarding Tarik Skubal negotiations? With the latest Baseball America rankings out, how do prospects handle pressure in the digital age? And with Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran now headed to Cooperstown, does Torii Hunter have a compelling Hall of Fame case?

Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to break it all down. 

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Should Troy Melton be in the rotation? Is Kevin McGonigle looking more or less likely to crack the Opening Day roster? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into the scenarios on our latest episode. 

Plus, an overview of the Tigers' international signing class and what it says about the organization's priorities. 

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley are joined by former outfielder Austin Jackson to analyze multiple aspects of the Tarik Skubal v. Detroit Tigers arbitration case. How much does legacy play a factor? Should it be?

Then the guys analyze Cody's first roster projection. What will the Tigers do with Troy Melton?

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive deeper into the fascinating elements behind Tarik Skubal's arbitration case. Is the Tigers' $19 million offer actually a lowball? Is anyone in the wrong here?

Plus, they go over Alex Bregman's new deal with the Chicago Cubs. Why the Tigers weren't interested, but why Nico Hoerner could be an interesting trade option in the event he gets shopped.

Plus, the guys go over the Tigers' reported interest in Chris Bassitt, Lucas Giolito and perhaps other starting pitchers. Do any make sense? With Troy Melton battling for a...

Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to talk the latest in the Tigers' offseason.

Detroit on Thursday reached agreements and avoided arbitration with seven players. Not among them? Tarik Skubal. Here's why Skubal's camp could be filing for a bigger salary figure than first expected, and why the Tigers might have to change their ways if they don't want a hearing.

Plus: Austin explains arbitration from a player's perspective. What's it like knowing how much all your coworkers make? 

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over all the latest in the Detroit Tigers' universe. How should we feel about Justyn-Henry Malloy getting traded to the Tampa Bay Rays? What does the signing of Scott Effross on a minor-league deal reveal about the Tigers' bullpen strategy? Could Tarik Skubal be on the cover of MLB: The Show? And Kieran and Cody both give their New Year's Resolutions for the Tigers in 2026. 

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley unpack the Scott Harris quote about the Tigers being a different team despite having os many of the same players. If the Tigers are indeed going to be better in 2026, what has to happen? And who has the step up?

Kieran and Cody go over the cases for players such as Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling, Kevin McGonigle, Reese Olson and more.

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley celebrate the end of the year by revisiting the most important Tigers storylines of 2025 ... and what they mean for the future.

Was anything more consequential than the Tigers' late-season collapse? Is Tarik Skubal the most important decision point since replacing Jim Leyland?

And what did the likes of Alex Bregman, Dillon Dingler and Spencer Torkelson mean for both last season and the one ahead?

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley celebrate shopping season by looking at the best and worst values on the Detroit Tigers.

What can the $/WAR metric tell us about how the Tigers make decisions? Is there anything to learn from Cody's story examining star players traded in their primes? And who is the best value on the Tigers — Tarik Skubal, Dillon Dingler, Colt Keith or someone else?

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over all the latest happenings in Tigersland. What are the biggest takeaways from media sessions with Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan? Should we read anything into Tarik Skubal's big sports weekend in Detroit? And how do we feel about the team's decision to DFA Justyn-Henry Malloy?

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into Scott Harris' explanation of the Kenley Jansen signing. Will Jansen actually be the Tigers' closer? Are there any metrics that paint a favorable picture entering his age 38 season?

Then the guys dive into questions from the mailbag. Will Jackson Jobe pitch in 2026? Who could be the next Troy Melton? Are we really ruling out the Tigers signing Alex Bregman?

All that and more in our latest episode.

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss Kenley Jansen's one-year, $11 million deal with the Detroit Tigers.

Does Jansen actually make sense for Detroit? How should be balance Jansen's history of success with some obvious red flags in his underlying numbers? And will he actually be a traditional closer for A.J. Hinch?

That, plus the latest talk of Tarik Skubal trade rumors, how the Tigers will use Colt Keith in 2026 and a look at Max Clark's trajectory to the big leagues.

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Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to recap the 2025 Winter Meetings.

How do we feel about the signing of Kyle Finnegan? What are the latest rumors and reports from Tigers land? If the Tigers are putting together the same team, should they be looking at trading Tarik Skubal?

Plus, Austin shares his own Winter Meetings trade story and gives his thoughts on the state of the Tigers.

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley debrief after Scott Harris talked to reporters at Winter Meetings.

Even if the Tigers are listening, are Tarik Skubal trade talks going anywhere? Did Harris' answers signal the end of rumors about Alex Bregman to Detroit? What's the scoop on Tigers signing Drew Anderson? And could the Tigers' insistence on trusting their young core come back to bite them?

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss the latest around the Detroit Tigers in the lead-up to Winter Meetings.

Hear what Ryan Helsley had to say about his courtship with the Tigers. Plus, get the reader reaction to mock trade proposals that involved Troy Melton. And could it behoove the Tigers to acquire an outfielder? Finally, Cody goes over his annual worst contracts list.

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley look at where the Tigers could turn next this winter with Ryan Helsley off the market. Will Pete Fairbanks be the next reliever to sign? Is there any way the Tigers could go after someone like Framber Valdez? Is their interest in Michael King still strong?

After that, the guys go into the reported interest in Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. Could a trade for Marte actually make sense? Where would he play in Detroit? Kieran comes up with three mock trades to help explain the situation.

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley talk the latest on Ryan Helsley's possible conversion to starting. Then they dive deeper on five free agents (plus a few bonus names) who could make sense to upgrade the Detroit Tigers' offense. Is Alex Bregman still the best solution? Can Bo Bichette still play shortstop? What other alternatives couls be out there?

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss the latest report on the Tigers' interest in Ryan Helsley as a starting pitcher. Would the move actually make sense?

They also discuss the latest on Detroit's decisions to non-tender Andy Ibáñez, agree to terms with Beau Brieske and more and the hot stove begins to warm.

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The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss Gleyber Torres' decision to accept the $22.025 million qualifying offer and return to the Tigers in 2026. Does the decision make sense for Torres and the team? What does it mean for the chances of Kevin McGonigle making the Opening Day roster? What about the Tigers' odds of signing Alex Bregman? All that, plus the latest on the Tigers' 40-man roster decisions on our latest episode.

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