Tigers Today podcast: Maybe these Tigers are actually really good Tony Paul and Chris McCosky break down the Tigers' red-hot start (23-12) heading into Tuesday night's game against the Rockies in Denver. Here are highlights from the latest episode of The Detroit News' Tigers Today podcast: ▶ :40: Lead American League with +63 run differential ▶ 1:40: Offensive pieces are all fitting ▶ 3:10: Rank first in runners going from first to third base ▶ 4:20: Redemption tour for Javier Báez ▶ 6:50: Báez making contributions in the field ▶ 9:20: Trey Sweeney, Colt Keith heating up ▶ 11:20: Spencer Torkelson matches 2024 home run total (10) in 34 games ▶ 13:20: Tigers tying up some loose ends before Rockies' series ▶ 16:30: Riley Greene named AL Player of the Week ▶ 18:50: Expect loud summer of baseball at Comerica Park ▶ 21:40: AJ Hinch preaching team baseball ▶ 24:20: Hard to find a team weakness after 35 games tpaul@detroitnews.com @tonypaul1984 Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Tigers Today podcast: Maybe these Tigers are actually really good

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Tigers Today podcast: Hot through 25 games, what's sustainable and what's not? In this latest episode of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul and Chris McCosky take a look at the Central Division-leading Tigers (15-10) heading into this weekend's three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park. After 25 games, the Tigers' offense is ranked fifth in the American League with a .246 batting average and the pitching is ranked first with a 2.94 ERA. Detroit is the only AL team with an ERA under 3.00, with second-place Houston at 3.26. Baltimore is ranked last with a 5.45 ERA. Here are highlights from the latest episode of The News' Tigers Today podcast: ▶ 1:10: "Next man up" mentality ▶ 3:10: Tigers tied with Yankees for best AL record ▶ 5:50: No more pitching chaos with league-leading staff ▶ 7:10: Casey Mize's power metrics improve ▶ 8:40: Reese Olson wins battle against Padres' Manny Machado ▶ 11:20: AJ Hinch mixes and matches bullpen pitchers ▶ 13:20: Tigers' offense wears down opposition in first inning ▶ 15:40: Spencer Torkelson leads team with seven homers and 21 RBIs ▶ 18:20: Players have to perform to keep spot in lineup ▶ 20:10: Injury update on Matt Vierling ▶ 22:40: Riley Greene coming out of 1-for-32 slump ▶ 24:20: Javier Báez plays big role at 3B, CF, SS ▶ 27:10: Kenta Maeda's days appear to be numbered ▶ 29:50: Tigers players heading to LCA for Game 3 of Pistons-Knicks tpaul@detroitnews.com @tonypaul1984 Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Tigers Today podcast: Hot through 25 games, what's sustainable and what's not?

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Tigers Today podcast: Injury bug can't keep Detroit down in early going In this latest episode of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul and Chris McCosky take a look at the first-place Tigers with a 7-5 record and a half-game lead on the Royals in the AL Central. After losing three straight against the reigning World Series champion Dodgers to start the season, Detroit has gone 7-2. The Tigers open a six-game road trip on Friday in Minnesota and then head to Milwaukee before returning home for 10 games against Kansas City, San Diego and Baltimore. Here are highlights from the latest episode of The News' Tigers Today podcast: ▶ 1:30: "Fun team to watch" despite six regulars out of the lineup ▶ 3:50: Colt Keith "back on his heels" with infield errors ▶ 6:50: Gleyber Torres' return creates good problems for AJ Hinch ▶ 9:40: Spencer Torkelson "comfortable, confident, an impact player" ▶ 12:00: Tigers show patience with prospects like Casey Mize ▶ 13:30: Javier Báez helping out at third base, shortstop and center field ▶ 15:10: Injury updates on Matt Vierling, Parker Meadows, Wenceel Pérez ▶ 19:40: Tigers OK behind the plate without Jake Rogers ▶ 22:40: Manuel Margot's days may be numbered ▶ 24:10: Kerry Carpenter "one of the best power hitters in the game" tpaul@detroitnews.com @tonypaul1984 Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Tigers Today podcast: Injury bug can't keep Detroit down in early going

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Tigers Today podcast: Season preview – Can they live up to the hype? In this latest episode of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul and Chris McCosky preview the 2025 season and they make predictions on where the Tigers will finish in the American League Central. Last year, the Tigers (86-76) finished tied for second place with the Kansas City Royals, 6½ games behind the Cleveland Guardians. In the AL wild-card series, the Tigers swept the Houston Astros in two games before losing to the Guardians in the fifth and deciding game of the ALDS. More: Justyn-Henry Malloy’s spring was strong — but good enough to win a job with Tigers? This year, McCosky predicts another 86-76 season, while Paul has the Tigers at 82-80. The season opens Thursday against the World Series champion Dodgers in Los Angeles. "The pitching will keep them in a good spot to overcome what will probably be a shaky start, given the injuries to two very vital pieces (Parker Meadow, Matt Vierling) to this puzzle," McCosky said on the podcast. Here are highlights from the latest episode of The News' Tigers Today podcast: ▶ 1:00: Tigers add Manuel Margot to the outfield mix ▶ 3:20: AJ Hinch to mix and match lineups without Meadows, Vierling ▶ 4:10: Fifth-best defense last year not as strong this year ▶ 6:30: Riley Greene on cusp of MVP-type season ▶ 8:20: Casey Mize a different pitcher in spring training ▶ 10:10: Opening Day roster won't look like roster in September ▶ 11:40: Tigers welcome higher expectations this year ▶ 13:30: Javier Báez on "firm footing" for now ▶ 20:10: Injury update on Meadows, Vierling More: Ex-Tigers GM Al Avila: There were signs of regression before signing Javier Báez ▶ 22:30: Pitching will keep Tigers in playoff contention ▶ 24:40: Hinch redefining roles in the bullpen ▶ 26:10: Jason Foley's "identity crisis" ▶ 29:20: Jackson Jobe a work in progress ▶ 32:10: Chris predicts 86 wins, Tony 82 wins ▶ 34:10: Mize, Torkelson most improved players tpaul@detroitnews.com @tonypaul1984 Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Tigers Today podcast: Season preview – Can they live up to the hype?

In this latest episode of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul and Chris McCosky preview the 2025 season and they make predictions on where the Tigers will finish in the American League Central.


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Tigers Today podcast: Early observations a month out from Opening Day Tony Paul and Chris McCosky take a look at the Tigers' roster decisions in spring training with Opening Day one month away against the defending champion L.A. Dodgers on March 27. Here are highlights from the latest episode of The News' Tigers Today…

Tony Paul and Chris McCosky take a look at the Tigers' roster decisions in spring training with Opening Day one month away against the defending champion L.A. Dodgers on March 27.


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Tigers Today podcast: There's a lot to sort out as players arrive in TigerTown Tony Paul and Chris McCosky take a look at the Tigers during the first week of spring training in Lakeland with the exhibition opener Saturday against the Phillies. Here are highlights from the latest episode of The News' Tigers Today podcast: ▶…

Tony Paul and Chris McCosky take a look at the Tigers during the first week of spring training in Lakeland with the exhibition opener Saturday against the Phillies.


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Tigers Today podcast: Alex Bregman says no to Detroit; our instant reaction Tony Paul reacts to Alex Bregman saying no to the Tigers late Wednesday night and yes to the Red Sox, signing a $120 million, three-year contract with Boston. Here are highlights from the latest episode of The News' Tigers Today podcast: ▶ :30: Red…

Tony Paul reacts to Alex Bregman saying no to the Tigers late Wednesday night and yes to the Red Sox, signing a $120 million, three-year contract with Boston.


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Tigers Today podcast: Jack’s back; now, all eyes turn to Alex Bregman Tony Paul talks to Chris McCosky about the Tigers signing Jack Flaherty and they ask, "What's taking free agent Alex Bregman so long to sign somewhere?" Here are highlights from the latest episode of The News' Tigers Today podcast: ▶ :30: Jack…

Tony Paul talks to Chris McCosky about the Tigers signing Jack Flaherty and they ask, "What's taking free agent Alex Bregman so long to sign somewhere?"


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Tigers Today Podcast: As winter meetings get under way, will Scott Harris pounce? Tony Paul talks to Chris McCosky, who is in Dallas for the winter baseball meetings which get underway Monday. What will the Tigers do? What do they need to upgrade the offense? Here are highlights from the latest episode of The News' Tigers Today…

Tony Paul talks to Chris McCosky, who is in Dallas for the winter baseball meetings which get underway Monday. What will the Tigers do? What do they need to upgrade the offense?


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Tigers Today podcast: Lynn, Tony on winter meetings, 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot Tony Paul and Lynn Henning reminisce about winter baseball meetings and they discuss Lynn's 2025 Hall of Fame ballot. Here are highlights from the latest episode of The News' Tigers Today podcast: ▶ 0:45: Happy Thanksgiving ▶ 2:40: Planning the…

Tony Paul and Lynn Henning reminisce about winter baseball meetings and they discuss Lynn's 2025 Hall of Fame ballot.


Here are highlights from the latest episode of The News' Tigers Today podcast:


▶ 0:45: Happy Thanksgiving


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