Litter Box: A Detroit Tigers Podcast

In this episode of Tigers Litterbox, we say goodbye to Justin Verlander after an emotional final start in a Tigers uniform. Verlander went out in fitting fashion, turning in a strong performance and giving Detroit fans one more reminder of what made him one of the defining pitchers of his generation.

From there, we zoom out and look back at the Tigers’ season as a whole — a year filled with promise, frustration, encouraging developments and plenty of “what ifs.” We break down where the team succeeded, where things fell short, and which players took meaningful steps forward versus those who failed to meet expectations.

We also discuss what this season revealed about the Tigers’ current roster, the areas that still need to improve, and what Detroit can take away from a season that ultimately slipped away.

The Detroit Tigers are officially eliminated from postseason contention, bringing the playoff chase to an end with just a handful of games remaining. In this episode, we recap the Tigers’ recent trip to Chicago to face the White Sox, look back at where things went wrong down the stretch, and discuss what—if anything—is still worth watching as Detroit plays out the final days of the season.

We also look ahead to what should be an emotional moment for Tigers fans: Justin Verlander’s upcoming farewell start. We reflect on Verlander’s place in Tigers history, what he has meant to the franchise and its fans, and why this final appearance could provide one last memorable moment in an otherwise disappointing finish to the season.

The Detroit Tigers are running out of time. After slipping further back in the standings, the playoff dream is still alive mathematically—but the margin for error has all but disappeared.

On this episode of Litterbox, we break down how the Tigers got here, what has gone wrong during this late-season slide, and whether there’s still any realistic path back into the race. With the postseason becoming more of a long shot, is it time to shift the focus toward the future and let the kids play?

We discuss which young players deserve an extended look down the stretch, what the Tigers can learn over the final weeks of the season, and how those evaluations could shape the roster heading into 2027.

The Detroit Tigers just wrapped up a tough stretch against two of baseball’s best teams, dropping back-to-back series to the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers. The starting pitching continues to give Detroit a chance to win, but the bigger concerns are becoming harder to ignore — an inconsistent offense and a bullpen that hasn’t been able to consistently close the door.

We break down the series, the strong work from the rotation, where the bullpen is coming up short, and why the Tigers’ bats need to produce more against championship-caliber competition.

Plus, Bill and his mom take a trip to Comerica Park! We hear about their ballpark experience, the atmosphere in Detroit, and, of course, all the food they sampled along the way.

Are the Tigers simply running into elite competition, or are the Rays and Dodgers exposing weaknesses that could become a real problem down the stretch?

The Detroit Tigers are reeling after a brutal stretch against the Pirates and Royals. We break down what went wrong in Pittsburgh, the sweep in Kansas City, and why a 1–5 run has raised serious questions about the offense, bullpen, and direction of the season. Is this just a bad week, or are the Tigers starting to unravel at the worst possible time?

In this edition of Ballpark Eats, we head to Pittsburgh and PNC Park to break down the food, the atmosphere, and the local flavors that make it one of baseball’s best ballparks. From Primanti Bros. and pierogies to the must-try concessions around the stadium, we’re ranking what’s worth your money and what you can skip on your next trip to PNC Park.

The Detroit Tigers’ late-season struggles continue after dropping two of three to the Pittsburgh Pirates. We break down another frustrating series, the bullpen collapse in the finale, Detroit’s recent slide, and what it all means for the Tigers’ increasingly tense playoff push.

The Tigers hit another rough patch, getting swept by the White Sox in a costly divisional series that pushed Detroit further back in the AL Central race. We break down what went wrong, where the Tigers stand now, and whether the focus should be shifting from chasing the division to simply finding a way into the playoffs.

Ballpark Eats heads to San Francisco and Oracle Park, where the food is almost as iconic as the view. We dig into the Giants’ ballpark staples, from legendary garlic fries and the famous Crazy Crab sandwich to some of the Bay Area flavors that make Oracle Park one of MLB’s most unique food destinations.

The Detroit Tigers just flipped the script with a huge 7–2 road trip out West. We break down what clicked, which players stepped up, and how Detroit’s recent surge has changed the outlook for the stretch run. Are the Tigers finally finding their stride at the right time—and are they suddenly a real factor in the playoff race?