Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast

5 Tigers who are likely to return in 2027

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

5 Tigers players who might not be back next season

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 Ja

Analysis: How comfortable are the Tigers at each position?

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

Tigers 2026 grades and awards

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

Reaction: What we learned from Scott Harris' postmortem presser

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

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

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 Steckl

Justin Verlander's legacy and the meaning of his final weekend

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

Framber Valdez, River Ryan and the 2027 Tigers' rotation

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.

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

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 electr

What's At Stake For The Tigers?

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 Stavenhage

Keider Montero, Spencer Torkelson ... & the Tigers' odds of one last playoff push?

The Tigers had a six-game winning streak before dropping Wednesday's series finale against the Blue Jays. Do they have any real hope of making this interesting? The Athle

Analysis: Jackson Jobe's breakout, Hao-Yu Lee's swing, Justin Verlander's farewell

The Tigers swept the Rockies, and a bundle of end-of-year storylines are coming together. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you the latest:

Breaking down Tigers rookies and their surprising skillsets

Players such as Ben Malgeri, Brett Callahan, Eduardo Valencia, Hao-Yu Lee and Max Clark have all done things to impress since getting called to the major leagues. The Ath

A series win, a first base platoon and River Ryan's return

The Tigers beat the Twins to snap a streak of seven straight series losses. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley hop on to break it all down. — Sh

All the things the Tigers have wasted in 2026

The Tigers lost three games to the Guardians in walk-off fashion. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley talk about the vibes and then give a 30,000-f

Analysis: Who is and isn't part of the Tigers' core going forward?

The Tigers escaped a 12-inning rollercoaster in Minnesota, and their season marches on. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over Wednesday night

Have the Tigers raised the white flag on their season?

The Tigers lost to the Twins by scores of 11-1 and 15-2, prompting a new low point in a chaotic season. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break d

Inside Tarik Skubal's return, Javy Báez magic and more

The Tigers lost in Tarik Skubal's return to Detroit and dropped two of three to the Dodgers. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the

What should we expect from Tarik Skubal's return to Comerica Park?

In advance of Tarik Skubal's return to Comerica Park with the Dodgers, The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into some of the most important top

Are the Tigers back in development mode?

The Tigers have lost 10 of their past 12 games, with a whole lot of rookies suddenly populating the roster. Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's C