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Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast

Tiger Territory is your go-to podcast on the Detroit Tigers. Hosts Kieran Steckley and The Athletic beat reporter Cody Stavenhagen bring you inside info and analysis on the Gritty Tigs all year long. Tiger Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!

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30:38

Takeaways from Day 1 of Tigers Spring Training

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/02/12

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react to all the news from Day 1 of spring training. With Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez in tow, what was the mood in Lakeland? What did we learn about Reese Olson's timeline, Dillon Dingler's surgery and more? Plus, has Chris Ilitch finally done enough to change his perception amongst fans? Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:02

Reaction: Tigers sign Justin Verlander, lose Reese...

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Justin Verlander is back, which is big news for Tigers fans. But it doesn't come without a cost. Reese Olson is out for the year. So did the Tigers really get better? Is Verlander's return more than just a farewell tour? All that, plus insight on Austin Slater and the Tigers' outfield depth. Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at

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34:16

The biggest questions as spring training begins

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/02/10

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into the biggest storylines ahead of spring training. Did the Tigers win the offseason? What should we make of their new TV arrangement? What will be most interesting to hear from Reese Olson, Riley Greene and others when camp starts Wednesday? Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at

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16:37

Breaking: Skubal Wins Record-Setting Arbitration Case

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/02/06

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley react to Tarik Skubal's arbitration victory. Is everyone a winner? Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:54

The biggest hits of the Scott Harris era

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/02/05

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley catch up on the latest Tigers news: The deaths of Mickey Lolich and Detroit Negro Leagues legend Ron Teasley, the Tigers' spring training roster and the impending Tarik Skubal arbitration case. Then, they complete their two-part series on the Scott Harris era. This episode looks at the best parts of Harris tenure, from improved infrastructure and player developments to acquisitions such as Tyler Holton, Zach McKinstry, Jack Flaherty and

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24:06

Breaking: Tigers make a statement in signing Framber...

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/02/05

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley do an emergency pod reacting to the Tigers' signing star left-hander Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million deal. Is this the biggest signing of the Scott Harris era? Are there risks involved in bringing Valdez aboard? And what does this mean for Tarik Skubal and the rest of the Detroit staff? Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:12

A.J. Hinch talks spring training, closers and raising...

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/02/03

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley as the Tigers prepare to depart for spring training. Listen as A.J. reflects on the highs and lows of the 2025 season, why the Tigers could be better in 2026 despite a similar roster, why he never appoints a set "closer," how he's communicated with Tarik Skubal in a high-publicity offseason and and much more. Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.See

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38:16

The biggest misses of the Scott Harris era

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/01/29

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley revisist, evaluate and provide context on the biggest misses of the Scott Harris era. Why did the Tigers sign Alex Cobb? What went wrong with Kenta Maeda? Would the Eduardo Rodriguez situation have happened to a more established executive? And what else can we learn after three-plus years of Harris' tenure? Coming soon: the biggest hits of the Scott Harris era. Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory

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42:13

Tarik Skubal, the case for Justin Verlander and more...

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Topics this week: Reaction to Tarik Skubal's Cy Young acceptance and the case for his Cy Young three-peat. An overview of Keith Law's Top 100 prospects and where the Tigers farmhands fall. The case for a long-waited Justin Verlander reunion. And a closer look at the biggest sideshows and storylines of spring training. Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:05

Decoding Scott Boras' comments + HOF debates

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/01/22

What should we make of Scott Boras' latest comments regarding Tarik Skubal negotiations? With the latest Baseball America rankings out, how do prospects handle pressure in the digital age? And with Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran now headed to Cooperstown, does Torii Hunter have a compelling Hall of Fame case? Former Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to break it all down. Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the

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33:02

The roster cases for Troy Melton, Kevin McGonigle and...

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/01/20

Should Troy Melton be in the rotation? Is Kevin McGonigle looking more or less likely to crack the Opening Day roster? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into the scenarios on our latest episode. Plus, an overview of the Tigers' international signing class and what it says about the organization's priorities. Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans

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45:42

Tarik Skubal's legacy + 2026 roster projection

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/01/15

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and co-host Kieran Steckley are joined by former outfielder Austin Jackson to analyze multiple aspects of the Tarik Skubal v. Detroit Tigers arbitration case. How much does legacy play a factor? Should it be? Then the guys analyze Cody's first roster projection. What will the Tigers do with Troy Melton? Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:26

The latest on Tarik Skubal, Alex Bregman and more

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/01/13

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive deeper into the fascinating elements behind Tarik Skubal's arbitration case. Is the Tigers' $19 million offer actually a lowball? Is anyone in the wrong here? Plus, they go over Alex Bregman's new deal with the Chicago Cubs. Why the Tigers weren't interested, but why Nico Hoerner could be an interesting trade option in the event he gets shopped. Plus, the guys go over the Tigers' reported interest in Chris Bassitt, Lucas Giolito and

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33:07

Understanding Tarik Skubal's arbitration situation

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/01/09

Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley to talk the latest in the Tigers' offseason. Detroit on Thursday reached agreements and avoided arbitration with seven players. Not among them? Tarik Skubal. Here's why Skubal's camp could be filing for a bigger salary figure than first expected, and why the Tigers might have to change their ways if they don't want a hearing. Plus: Austin explains arbitration from a player's perspective

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31:53

Tigers news, notes and New Year's resolutions

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/01/07

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over all the latest in the Detroit Tigers' universe. How should we feel about Justyn-Henry Malloy getting traded to the Tampa Bay Rays? What does the signing of Scott Effross on a minor-league deal reveal about the Tigers' bullpen strategy? Could Tarik Skubal be on the cover of MLB: The Show? And Kieran and Cody both give their New Year's Resolutions for the Tigers in 2026. Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the

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33:37

Same players, different team? How the Tigers can be...

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2026/01/02

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley unpack the Scott Harris quote about the Tigers being a different team despite having os many of the same players. If the Tigers are indeed going to be better in 2026, what has to happen? And who has the step up? Kieran and Cody go over the cases for players such as Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling, Kevin McGonigle, Reese Olson and more. Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.See

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41:34

Looking back, looking forward: The biggest Tigers...

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2025/12/30

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley celebrate the end of the year by revisiting the most important Tigers storylines of 2025 ... and what they mean for the future.Was anything more consequential than the Tigers' late-season collapse? Is Tarik Skubal the most important decision point since replacing Jim Leyland?And what did the likes of Alex Bregman, Dillon Dingler and Spencer Torkelson mean for both last season and the one ahead?Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers

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00:35:11

Using the $/WAR metric to understand the Detroit Tigers

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2025/12/26

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley celebrate shopping season by looking at the best and worst values on the Detroit Tigers.What can the $/WAR metric tell us about how the Tigers make decisions? Is there anything to learn from Cody's story examining star players traded in their primes? And who is the best value on the Tigers — Tarik Skubal, Dillon Dingler, Colt Keith or someone else?Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Tiger

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00:30:24

Takeaways on Kenley Jansen, Kyle Finnegan, Tarik...

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2025/12/23

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over all the latest happenings in Tigersland. What are the biggest takeaways from media sessions with Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan? Should we read anything into Tarik Skubal's big sports weekend in Detroit? And how do we feel about the team's decision to DFA Justyn-Henry Malloy?Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to Tiger Territory on YouTube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company

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00:38:26

Detroit Tigers Offseason Mailbag + More On Kenley Jansen

Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast ·

2025/12/18

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive into Scott Harris' explanation of the Kenley Jansen signing. Will Jansen actually be the Tigers' closer? Are there any metrics that paint a favorable picture entering his age 38 season?Then the guys dive into questions from the mailbag. Will Jackson Jobe pitch in 2026? Who could be the next Troy Melton? Are we really ruling out the Tigers signing Alex Bregman?All that and more in our latest episode.Tiger Territory is the official

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