Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast

Cody and Rog discuss five starting pitchers they like, Dillon Dingler winning another Gold Glove and the Tigers additions and subtractions to the 40-man roster.

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A new era of Tiger Territory starts with the introduction of Rogelio Castillo as the newest cohost. Rog and The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen go over Rog's background in Tigers podcasting, his temperament on the softball field and then get to some lingering thoughts from the World Series, including Cody's stories on Brewers fans and how Milwaukee's team culture compares to a buttoned-up environment in Detroit.

Then the guys take listener questions for an offseason mailbag: — What is the long-term outlook for the Tigers? — How should they go about rebuilding their bullpen? — Is Jeremy Peña a good trade target? What would it cost? — Rog gives his thoughts on Thayron Liranzo, Peyton Graham and more Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.

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Will Kevin McGonigle win an MVP? Is Tory Melton or Jackson Jobe more likely to develop into a Cy Young winner? And who will be the next Tigers to win Rookie of the Year or a Gold Glove?

The Athletic's cohost Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley break down all that, plus a look at Cody's story on the interesting legacy of Harvey Kuenn and his prosthetic leg.

Finally, Kieran signs off for what will be his final episode on Tiger Territory.

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t's the offseason, which means all ideas are on the table. Here's one: If the Tigers wanted to pursue Jacob deGrom, how much would it cost them? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go down the prospect list to show how not all trades are so easy.

Plus: What can the Tigers learn from the Rays and Brewers? How many Tigers would start on each team?

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Is this free agent class as bad as it seems? And are there still fits for the Tigers out there? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over the pros and cons of a few names, starting with a familiar face.

— Despite all the drama, does Tarik Skubal still best fit Detroit's needs?
— Could Evan Phillips or another reliever help the Tigers' bullpen?
— Would it be unwise for the Tigers to go after Seiya Suzuki? Could a player like Randal Grichuk be an alternative?
— All that, plus more on the Tigers' hiring Martin Maldonado and Troy Melton's clean bill of health.

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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 him safe?
— Is there really an upgrade over Spencer Torkelson?
— Can Trey Sweeney return and make an impact?
— What about Wenceel Pérez, Drew Anderson and others?

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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 Jansen for sure gone?

Will Matt Vierling's time come to an end?

How safe is Kerry Carpenter?

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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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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 Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley go over some of the surprising subtleties from each of these players and what it could mean for them going forward. Plus:

— Jeff Greenberg won't be leaving the Tigers for the Red Wings. What we know about Greenberg and his role
— What's with that Max Muncy comment about the Tigers' old team plane? It seems the Tigers have upgraded their player experience in recent years
— What is Kevin McGonigle's power ceiling?

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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.

— Should the Tigers pick up Drew Anderson's $10 million option next season? The pros and the cons.
— Colt Keith and Spencer Torkelson are now in a platoon at first base. Is this best for development? And what might it mean for the future?
— River Ryan finally pitched in the Tigers' organization. Takeaways from his outing — and why he remains the most important piece of the Tarik Skubal trade.

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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-foot view of the season.

— How is a young team dealing with all this losing?
— Cody talks about his article on the Tigers' failures in pitching acquisition
— News on Brant Hurter, Andrew Sears, Jack Flaherty and River Ryan
— From Kevin McGonigle's ROY campaign to Riley Greene's performance, a look at all the positives that have gone to waste in a bad season

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