The Valenti Show

Valenti and Rico got right into a discussion about the Tigers and whether they should sell not only Skubal but other veteran players of value as well to begin the show. This conversation evolved into a broader topic about Scott Harris not having a plan for what will occur with his ace ahead of the deadline. The guys got some breaking news at various points, including Skubal being set to pitch in his scheduled start tomorrow night and the wild reasoning behind it. They took plenty of your calls on this throughout the show and wrapped it up with a reset of everything.

The guys had some thoughts on whether the Tigers should sell more than Skubal at the deadline to open the show. They expanded on this throughout the hour before Corbin joined to debut a new segment.

Mike and Rico kept their Skubal conversation rolling into the second hour. Jeremy Otto stuck around after his update to join the discussion and ask Valenti for his thoughts on the Yankees potentially trading for the Tigers' ace. Then, they reacted in real time to the news that Skubal will be pitching his scheduled start tomorrow night.

The guys did a CFB Blitz centered around Big Ten Media Day to begin the third hour. They took a few of your Skubal-related calls and then found out the real reason that Tarik Skubal is pitching his scheduled start tomorrow night.

Valenti and Rico began the final hour with a reset on today's main topic, Tarik Skubal. They expanded on some past comments from the Tigers ace and why they fly in the face of everything he's actually done, not said, before they opened up the phone lines for the remainder of the show.

Valenti and Rico round out today's show with a few more thoughts and calls regarding whether the Tigers need to extend their fire sale past Skubal (if they even trade him).

Valenti and Rico continue their conversation about Skubal and pick apart the comments he's made.

There appears to be a legitimate reason behind Tarik Skubal pitching in his scheduled start tomorrow.

The guys preview the 2026 Big Ten CFB season.

The guys have heard some news regarding any potential plans the Tigers have regarding Tarik Skubal.

The guys are in disbelief as they hear the news that the Tigers plan to start Skubal tomorrow night instead of holding him out to ensure nothing occurs.

Jeremy Otto sticks around this segment as the guys ask Valenti how he'd feel if the Yankees traded for Skubal.

Corbin joins the guys with various situations, asking them whether each is a red card, yellow card, or no card.

Mike and Rico take your calls on whether the Tigers should go all-in with their selling before the deadline.

The guys debate what the Tigers should do ahead of the trade deadline and whether names like Gleyber Torres and Kenley Jansen should be dealt along with Skubal.

Mike doesn't think the Tigers' firesale should stop at Tarik Skubal.

The Ticket hosts passionately debate whether the Detroit Tigers must trade star pitcher Tarik Skubal before the deadline and explore potential deals with top contenders like the Dodgers and Brewers. Meanwhile, they vent over the bullpen's brutal late-game meltdowns and the team's ongoing offensive struggles.

Valenti and Rico began the first show of the week following an abysmal weekend for the Tigers, asking whether enough is enough regarding any hope they'd have of making enough headway before the deadline to not sell. They stuck with this topic for the majority of the show but were sure to briefly mix in their reactions to Kerby Joseph's social media comments and talk about the latest on Jalen Duren's (lack of) discussion with the Pistons on a contract extension.

Mike and Rico have officially had enough with the Tigers after scoring 8 runs in their last 4 games. They explained why this is the stance they are taking and what Scott Harris needs to do going forward in order to maximize his team's chances to win long-term. Then, they wrapped the first hour with part 1 of "Can We Say That?"

The guys carried their first hour Tigers discussion into the second. They analyzed the potential outcomes of this upcoming trade deadline until they took a quick break to react to Kerby Joseph's social media comments about his injury and the Lions putting him on the PUP list.

Mike and Rico opened the third hour with their 2nd "Can We Say That?" of the day. Then, they took a few more of your Tigers calls before addressing a report from NBA reporter Marc Stein about Jalen Duren potentially taking the qualifying offer from the Pistons, which would make him an unrestricted free agent after next season.

Mike and Rico gave listeners carte blanche in the final hour, hearing out callers and texters about their ongoing discussion over whether they think enough is enough and whether the Tigers need to sell at the deadline. They made sure to include a few comments on Marc Stein's report about Jalen Duren as well.

The guys field a few more of your calls on how the Tigers need to approach the upcoming trade deadline.

Mike and Rico return to their Tigers talk, wondering whether their plan is at least in part influenced by their magical 2024 run.

The guys react to a report from Marc Stein about Jalen Duren potentially taking the qualifying offer from the Pistons this offseason, which would make him an unrestricted free agent after next year.

The guys do the second of today's "Can We Say That?" segments.

Mike and Rico address the injury news surrounding Kerby Joseph and his comments on social media about his recovery.

Valenti and Rico continue their Tigers trade deadline talk.

The guys do part 1 of "Can We Say That?" focused on some comments made by recently fired Ryan Clark.

Mike and Rico seek the opinions of the people regarding whether it's time for the Tigers to finally sell ahead of the deadline.

Is it a no-brainer for the Tigers to trade Skubal after this past weekend?

Mike is (really) out on the Tigers after a brutal weekend.

Another action-packed week on The Valenti Show! Mike Valenti and Rico Beard kick things off by reacting to Michigan AD Warde Manuel’s sudden exit and what it signals for the future of college athletics. Then, they dive into Tigers ace Tarik Skubal’s questionable comments as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches, before wrapping up with a hard truth about the Detroit Pistons—and why LeBron James’ move to Philly only proves how far the franchise has fallen.

It's a Happy Summer Friday edition of the Valenti Show, with Brendan Schabath filling in for Rico. The show kicks off with reaction to the stunning news that LeBron James has signed with the rival Philadelphia 76ers. It's not good for the Pistons, whose relatively quiet offseason is coming into sharper focus in an increasingly competitive Eastern Conference. Jalen Duren appears to be no closer to signing, and reportedly wants a max extension. Even if he remains in the fold, Valenti isn't sold on the Pistons' core. Should they respond by acquiring Kevin Durant? The mercurial perennial All-Star might have signaled his interested in teaming up with Cade Cunningham. Yes, it's 'cryptic social media activity' season in the NBA.

The first hour of Friday's show is spent discussing LeBron James' stunning decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. Mike and Brendan Schabath think it exposes the Pistons' relative weakness, and highlights an underwhelming offseason in which the team only marginally improved. Jalen Duren's ongoing contract negotiations feel like a bitter pill to swallow in light of the day's developments.

In the wake of LeBron signing with the 76ers, Mike and Brendan continue to be cranky about public contract squabbling of Tarik Skubal and Jalen Duren. While Skubal seems to put his foot in his mouth routinely, Duren simply seems to be out of touch with how the rest of the NBA values his services. His pursuit of a max contract extension from the Pistons is a non-starter for Valenti.

Things get a little squirrely in the third hour of Friday's show, as the guys air their grievances about airports and the overall flying experience. Valenti has had it with infants on planes and says his parents stopped travelling for many years when he was a child. Plus, a riveting installment of 'Who Said It?'

The crew breaks down Kevin Durant's cryptic Instagram picture with Cade Cunningham, mysteriously posted on the very day LeBron announced his move to Philly. Could KD be hinting at a trade to the Detroit Pistons, and more importantly, is the front office willing to give up young foundational pieces like Jalen Duren or Ausar Thompson to make it happen? Tune in for a heated, candid debate on whether a blockbuster superstar trade is actually the right move for Detroit's future or just another front-office misstep.

Mike and Brendan Schabath react to some interesting social media activity from the mercurial perennial NBA All-Star.

Mike would have rather seen LeBron sign with Golden State or even Miami over Philly. Now the Sixers have one of the best starting fives in the NBA -- if not the best. The question is, does this make you more upset about the Pistons offseason? Or less, because it's not even worth getting upset over in the face of this kind of conference rival. 'Everyone is playing for second,' Mike says.

Jalen Duren is reportedly seeking $57 million per year from the Pistons, but Mike says he wouldn't even extend the four-year veteran for $40 million per year. Valenti is unswayed by Duren's age and All-NBA accolades and says Duren could easily be replaced.

Mike and Brendan react to new reporting on Jalen Duren's contract demands. Apparently the young center wants a max deal of five years and $287 million. The guys are unimpressed, as they think Duren has not earned that type of deal, and Duren is quickly entering Tarik Skubal terriroty in terms of the seemingly unending uncertainty about his future. Which player are you more annoyed by at this point?

The conversations continues about the 76ers' league-shaking move to sign LeBron James to a two-year, $8 million contract. It doesn't look great for the Pistons, who never seemed to in the mix for the living legend's services. Do they have another move up their sleeve to build the supporting cast around Cade Cunningham? And have they missed their window, coming off a 64-win season, to reach and even win a title?

Mike and Brendan Schabath, in for Rico, react to the breaking news of LeBron James signing a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The guys agree that it doesn't bode well for the Detroit Pistons and star Cade Cunningham. General manager Trajan Langdon's apparent passivity in upgrading the roster this offseason is looking like a disaster.

Mike opened up the show incensed about a USA Today column about Caitlin Clark that was controversial, to say the least. The guys shifted gears to discuss the lack of information surrounding the Red Wings' GM search before giving their thoughts on the SEC potentially leaving the NCAA. They spent the entire last hour of the show with their immediate reactions to Tarik Skubal speaking yet again about wanting to stay on the Tigers for the rest of the season.

Mike felt compelled to begin the show with his thoughts on a USA Today column from Nancy Armour about Caitlin Clark's flopping. He expanded on how he feels that this is part of a bigger issue with sports media before the guys did a CFB Blitz and discussed what NBA executives have to say about Jalen Duren not having a contract yet.

Mike and Rico opened the second hour with their thoughts on the lack of updates on the hiring process for the new Red Wings GM. They discussed whether the job is even desirable and then changed course topic-wise with a conversation about the QBs they'd rather have with the ball over Caleb Williams.

The guys went through some wild BBQ recipes and then dove into the recent news about the SEC potentially leaving the NCAA.

Tarik Skubal spoke as the guys were in the midst of a conversation about him, so naturally they spent the rest of the hour with their reactions to his comments.

Mike and Rico let the listeners voice their frustrations about Tarik Skubal speaking again about not wanting the Tigers to sell at the deadline.