Podcast

Tigers Today

Baseball, Sports

Detroit News sports reporter Tony Paul hosts this weekly podcast. Featuring newsmaker guests from across the baseball world, we bring you all the latest news and analysis on the Detroit Tigers.

Episodes
69
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
45 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
2 months ago

Episodes

69 episodes, newest first

  1. JP Morosi says wide-open AL is good for baseball

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    MLB Network's Jon Paul Morosi joins the Tigers Today podcast, fresh off a trip to the Field of Dreams and before heading to the Little League Classic.

    48 min
  2. Ex-Tiger Alex Avila stops by to talk playoff race

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    Former Tigers catcher Alex Avila joins the Tigers Today podcast to talk about the trading of Tarik Skubal, the team’s resurgence, and a huge six-game home stand against the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox.

    1 hr 19 min
  3. Breaking down Scott Harris' first bold trade deadline

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    In this edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul talks about the Tigers' trades at the deadline with Rogelio Castillo of Tigers Minor League Report and Jeff Riger of 97.1 FM The Ticket.

    1 hr
  4. Dan Austin, Detroit historian and Tiger Stadium fan, joins Tigers Today podcast

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    In this edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul talks with Dan Austin, Detroit historian and Tiger Stadium fan.

    Austin, a college roommate with Tony at Michigan State in 1999, talks about Tigers history and the history of Detroit, his favorite Tiger (Chet Lemon), their first Tigers game together against Milwaukee and his battle with colon cancer at age 44.

    For more on Austin's story, check out https://historicdetroit.org/ and austinfund.org.

    2 hr 5 min
  5. Broadcaster Rod Allen opens up on his rise — and fall

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    In this edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul talks with Rod Allen about his Tigers' broadcasting career and his altercation with Mario Impemba in 2018.

    1 hr 9 min
  6. 2006 rewind, 20 years later with Nate Robertson

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    In this edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul talks with former Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson about the 20-year anniversary of the team's World Series season in 2006.

    1 hr 22 min
  7. 2006 rewind, 20 years later with Sean Casey

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    In this edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul talks with former Tiger and MLB Network analyst Sean Casey about the 20-year anniversary of the team's World Series season in 2006.

    35 min
  8. Can Detroit weather storm until Tarik Skubal returns?

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    In this recent edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul is joined by 97.1 FM The Ticket's Jeff Riger to talk about Tarik Skubal's elbow injury and whether the Tigers can stay afloat until Skubal returns to the lineup.

    44 min
  9. 97.1's Jeff Riger talks slow start, Opening Day in the D

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    In this edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul is joined by 97.1 FM The Ticket's Jeff Riger to talk about the Tigers' 2-4 start and Opening Day against the Cardinals on Friday.

    46 min
  10. Alex Avila talks 2026 'pressure' — and his new book

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    In this edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul talks to former Tigers catcher Alex Avila about the high expectations for the 2026 Tigers and they discuss Alex's new book with former News reporter Tom Gage: "Your Detroit Tigers: The Great, The Good, and The Neither."

    45 min
  11. Adam Graham, Tony Paul rank baseball movie characters

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    In this edition of the "Tigers Today podcast," Tony Paul talks to Detroit News film critic Adam Graham about their five favorite characters in baseball movies. Here are highlights of the podcast:

    1 hr 7 min
  12. Prospect guru Emily Waldon opens up on her battle with cancer, talks Tigers farm

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    On this week’s episode of the Tigers Today podcast, The News’ Tony Paul catches up with Emily Waldon, a Baseball America contributor based in west Michigan, to talk about her latest fight with cancer. She also talks about the Tigers farm system, including Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark.

    1 hr 7 min
  13. Steve Phillips talks Tiger Stadium, outlook for '26

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    In this edition of The Detroit News' "Tigers Today" podcast, Tony Paul talks to MLB Network's Steve Phillips about growing up in Detroit as a Tigers fan, his years as GM of the New York Mets and why he's picking the Tigers to win the AL Central this year.

    45 min
  14. Did Scott Harris do enough? Jeff Riger has thoughts

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    In this edition of The Detroit News' "Tigers Today" podcast, Tony Paul talks to Jeff Riger from 97.1 FM The Ticket to talk about the Tigers' upgraded pitching staff and what to expect from the offense this year.

    44 min
  15. John Keating talks TV career, ’06 Tigers, Harwell, and more

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    In this edition of The Detroit News' "Tigers Today" podcast, Tony Paul talks to former Detroit sports broadcaster John Keating about his TV career, the 2006 Tigers, Jim Leyland, Ernie Harwell and more.

    1 hr 22 min
  16. Alex Avila on what JV reunion means to Tigers

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    In this edition of The Detroit News' "Tigers Today" podcast, Tony Paul talks to former Tigers catcher Alex Avila about the Tigers signing Justin Verlander on Tuesday.

    25 min
  17. Keith Law talks McGonigle, Clark, all things prospects

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    In this edition of The Detroit News' "Tigers Today" podcast, Tony Paul talks to The Athletic's Keith Law about the top prospects in the Tigers' system, including Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark.

    38 min
  18. AJ Hinch joins the show, talks Skubal, prospects and more

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    Tony Paul and Chris McCosky are joined by Tigers manager AJ Hinch to talk about Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene, prospects to watch in spring training and more.

    40 min
  19. Arbitration expert Mike Smith breaks down Skubal saga

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    Tony Paul talks with former Detroit Tigers director of baseball operations Mike Smith about the MLB arbitration process and what fans can expect in the upcoming Tarik Skubal arbitration case.

    41 min
  20. 97.1’s Stoney joins the show, talks Skubal, hot stove and more

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    Tony Paul talks with 97.1 FM's Mike Stone about the World Series, Scott Harris' news conference, Tarik Skubal's future and should the Tigers make another pitch for Alex Bregman.

    40 min