Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast

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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive in

— Some facts and figures about the Tigers' uptick in stolen bases
— Keider Montero has cooled off as his innings (and airline miles) have piled up. Is he a lock for next year's rotation? Or could he go back to the bullpen?
— Spencer Torkelson is hot again. The guys evaluated whether he could make sense as a trade chip

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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:

— What is the clubhouse like these days with so many young faces?
— After going 6.1 innings and punching out eight batters, did Jackson Jobe just have the best start of his career?
— Explaining Hao-Yu Lee's biomechanics and why the Tigers might be willing to live with an imperfect stride
— Justin Verlander hopes to pitch on the final weekend of the season. More on what A.J. Hinch and Verlander had to say
— More on the Spencer Torkelson/Colt Keith platoon

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