Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast

Bonus: Kevin McGonigle era begins with Detroit Tigers' Opening Day win

Detroit Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle made the Opening Day roster — and the 21-year-old recorded four hits in his first game as the Tigers earned an 8-2 win over th

Will Kevin McGonigle make Detroit Tigers' Opening Day roster? Previewing 2026 season

The Detroit Tigers are finalizing their Opening Day roster with three days until the first game of the 2026 season against the San Diego Padres. On "Days of Roar," Evan P

Who is most important Detroit Tigers player in 2026? Revisiting Parker Meadows vs. Wenceel Pérez

Opening Day roster decisions are coming down to the wire with nine days until the Detroit Tigers open the 2026 season. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown bre

Tarik Skubal contract update; Detroit Tigers roster battles heat up in camp

Spring training storylines are heating up for the Detroit Tigers with just 16 days until 2026 Opening Day. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown react to Tarik

Kevin McGonigle watch, Max Clark controversy; Andy Dirks on Detroit Tigers in spring training

Spring training decisions are starting to take shape for the Detroit Tigers with less than four weeks until Opening Day on March 26. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and C

Running it back: Can Detroit Tigers win with same offense in 2026?

Spring training games are underway, and the Detroit Tigers have rolled out two alternate uniforms: an orange jersey for home games and a navy jersey for road games, with

Justin Verlander returns to Detroit Tigers; Alex Avila breaks down reunion from all angles

Pitchers and catchers reported, position players participated in the first full-squad workout — and now, the Detroit Tigers are counting down the days to the first Grapef

Spring training begins as pitchers, catchers report; Lance Brozdowski analyzes Detroit Tigers' rotation, bullpen

Producer's note: This podcast was recorded before Justin Verlander signed a one-year contract and Reese Olson was ruled out for the 2026 season after shoulder surgery. Ch

Bonus: Expert explains why Tarik Skubal beat Detroit Tigers in record arbitration case

Left-hander Tarik Skubal took down the Detroit Tigers in a record-breaking arbitration case, securing a $32 million salary for the 2026 season rather than the $19 million

Breaking: Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez in free agency

The Detroit Tigers signed left-hander Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million contract with an opt-out clause after the second season — a move that shocked the baseb

Inside Detroit Tigers' rebuild: Al Avila opens up about ownership, failed trades, draft picks

Pitchers and catchers from the Detroit Tigers report to spring training in eight days, but before the focus shifts to the 2026 season, former general manager Al Avila (re

Brandon Inge on Detroit Tigers career, Hall of Fame electees, Inge Performance Lab

There are 15 days until Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Lakeland, Florida. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown react to the

Ben Badler breaks down Detroit Tigers' 2026 international class; Scott Harris vs. Scott Boras

The 2026 international signing period is underway. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown react to the Detroit Tigers signing three international prospects to se

Tarik Skubal vs. Detroit Tigers: Who wins arbitration showdown? Evan Drellich on MLB labor, business issues

The Tarik Skubal-Detroit Tigers showdown is officially underway. The Tigers and the back-to-back American League Cy Young winner failed to reach an agreement before the a

New Year's resolutions for Detroit Tigers in 2026; Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher joins

In this holiday edition of "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown dive into the latest news about the Detroit Tigers, including more pitchers being signed to minor-

What do Detroit Tigers need from Santa for Christmas? Dan Szymborski projects 2026 season

In a Christmas edition, Evan Petzold and Chris Brown react to the Detroit Tigers designating Justyn-Henry Malloy for assignment, resetting the 40-man roster after adding

Detroit Tigers sign Kyle Finnegan, Kenley Jansen. Can veteran bullpen upgrades hold up in 2026?

With the Winter Meetings in the books, Evan Petzold and Chris Brown break down on "Days of Roar" the Detroit Tigers' bullpen upgrades, signing Kyle Finnegan to a two-year

Winter Meetings recap: Will Detroit Tigers trade Tarik Skubal? MLB insider Bob Nightengale answers

In this special "Days of Roar" bonus episode, Evan Petzold welcomes USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist and insider Bob Nightengale to recap MLB's Winter Meetings in Orlando.

Alex Bregman: Detroit Tigers or Boston Red Sox? Insider insight from Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming

The Winter Meetings are underway in Orlando, and the Detroit Tigers arrive with several storylines to follow. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown discuss the

How should Detroit Tigers upgrade bullpen? Reliever expert weighs in

On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown evaluate the Detroit Tigers with one week until MLB's Winter Meetings. Right-hander Dylan Cease kicked off free agency thi