Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast Detroit Free Press

After giving the city of Detroit and the Lions a well deserved hat tip for an unprecedented  NFL draft weekend, the guys get right to business addressing the must-see TV pitching of Tarik Skubal. The guys thought the ace could seriously contend for a Cy Young Award at the start of the season, how do his numbers add up against his peers and where is he at in the conversation so far? After covering Skubal's heat, the guys shift to a much colder subject and focus in on the team's puzzling offense. While an immediate answer eludes both the front office and the "Days of Roar" crew, the guys focus in on the offensive issues of Parker Meadows and Colt Keith. Could either benefit from a stint in AAA? Mark and Evan also continue to scratch their heads at a drastically underperforming Spencer Torkleson. 

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Mark and Evan talk the Detroit Tigers' 3rd spot in the AL Central this week. The guys note the improved approach on offense and how the team is drawing more walks. They also cover the recent lapses in defense and highlight the stellar performance of the bullpen so far. The guys also tip their hats to Kerry Carpenter and focus in on Spencer Torkelson's struggles. After the break, "Days of Roar" is pleased to welcome to the show Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Royals beat writer for The Kansas City Star. Jaylon offers insights on the seemingly unexpected hot start for the Royals and what's clicking right for the team. Later in the pod, Mark and Evan zoom in on the Tigers' starting pitching rotation and Casey Mize's bulldog tenacity in his last outing against the Twins. 

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The continuing offensive problems hounding the Detroit Tigers are directly at the center of Mark and Evan's minds. In this week's pod, the guys consider if the lackluster batting is the type of hitting we'll see all season long. They also zoom in on the struggles of Parker Meadows, Spencer Torkelson, and Matt Manning's pitching limbo situation. After the break, Evan welcomes Detroit Tigers General Manager Jeff Greenberg onto the podcast. Tune in to Evan's interview to learn insights into Greenberg's background, what kind of foundation is being built for the team, and the front office's perspective on the hitting issue. 

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After a 3-3 week, questions continue to percolate around the hitting prowess of the Detroit Tigers. Mark and Evan dive into the offensive concerns and break down if stronger bats should have been acquired in the off-season. Based on what they've seen so far, have the guys' thoughts on this season changed? After the break, the "Days of Roar" crew continues evaluating the offense and welcomes back Tigers radio analyst Bobby L. Scales II to the show. The trio talks about what they've seen in the nine matchups played, how cold temperatures influence the game, player development, the nuances of timing in hitting and more! 

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After the first weekend of real baseball for 2024, the Detroit Tigers are 3-0 for the first time since 2016. With the caveat that the White Sox will most likely struggle this season, Mark and Evan discuss major takeaways from the series. The guys break down A. J. Hinch's masterful coaching maneuvers and Andy Ibáñez's clutch pinch-hit. The "Days of Roar" duo also discuss team culture and how the pitching staff can help ease the workload of a talented but young hitting core. While vibes may be great at the moment overall, the guys also cover the struggles of pitchers Kenta Maeda and Alex Lange. Later, the guys preview the upcoming series against the New York Mets and the home opener against the Oakland A's. 

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Opening day is finally here this week! With the 2024 regular season just days away, Mark and Evan catch us up on the final pitching starting rotation spots now filled by Reese Olson and Casey Mize. What do the guys make of Matt Manning being sent down to AAA? Later, the guys discuss the poor slow April performances that have plagued the Tigers the last few seasons and game out if the ball club could have a hotter start this year. After the break, the "Days of Roar" crew welcome Star Tribune's Minnesota Twins reporter Bobby Nightengale on to the show. The trio discuss the Twins' cost-cutting off-season moves and how they'll compete for the AL central this season. 

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