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Tigers Today
by The Detroit News
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.
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JP Morosi says wide-open AL is good for baseball
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.
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Ex-Tiger Alex Avila stops by to talk playoff race
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.
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Breaking down Scott Harris' first bold trade deadline
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.
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Dan Austin, Detroit historian and Tiger Stadium fan, joins Tigers Today podcast
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 historicdetroit.org and austinfund.org.
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Broadcaster Rod Allen opens up on his rise — and fall
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.
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2006 rewind, 20 years later with Nate Robertson
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.
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2006 rewind, 20 years later with Sean Casey
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.
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Can Detroit weather storm until Tarik Skubal returns?
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.
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97.1's Jeff Riger talks slow start, Opening Day in the D
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.
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Alex Avila talks 2026 'pressure' — and his new book
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."
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Adam Graham, Tony Paul rank baseball movie characters
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:
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Prospect guru Emily Waldon opens up on her battle with cancer, talks Tigers farm
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.
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Steve Phillips talks Tiger Stadium, outlook for '26
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.
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Did Scott Harris do enough? Jeff Riger has thoughts
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.
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John Keating talks TV career, ’06 Tigers, Harwell, and more
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.
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Alex Avila on what JV reunion means to Tigers
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.
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Keith Law talks McGonigle, Clark, all things prospects
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.
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AJ Hinch joins the show, talks Skubal, prospects and more
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.
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Arbitration expert Mike Smith breaks down Skubal saga
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.
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97.1’s Stoney joins the show, talks Skubal, hot stove and more
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.
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Trying to make sense of Scott Harris' season-ending presser
Tony Paul talks with Detroit News columnist John Niyo and Tigers Minor League Report co-founder Rogelio Castillo about Scott Harris' season-ending news conference at Comerica Park.
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Is the season already a success? Lynn Henning weighs in
Tony Paul talks with former Detroit News reporter Lynn Henning about the Tigers tied 1-1 against the Mariners heading into Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday at Comerica Park.
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Alex Avila returns to the show — and says momentum is a real thing
Tony Paul and former Tigers catcher and MLB analyst Alex Avila wrap up the Tigers-Guardians' series and they preview the ALDS against the Mariners.
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97.1’s Jeff Riger talks collapse, another series in Cleveland
Tony Paul talks with 97.1 FM's Jeff Riger about the Tigers' collapse in September and they preview the wild-card series against the Guardians, beginning Tuesday in Cleveland.
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What the heck is happening? Jon Paul Morosi sheds some light
Tony Paul talks with MLB reporter Jon Paul Morosi about the Tigers heading into the final six games of the regular season with a one-game lead over the second-place Cleveland Guardians.
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Alex Avila joins the show, roots for Detroit World Series
Tony Paul talks with former Tigers catcher Alex Avila about the Tigers heading into the final weekend of the regular season with a 6.5-game lead over the second-place Cleveland Guardians.
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Meet Erie SeaWolves-Detroit broadcaster Greg Gania
Tony Paul talks with Greg Gania, the play-by-play announcer of the Tigers' AA affiliate in Erie and the Detroit radio broadcaster who handles 40 games with the Tigers.
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As playoffs loom, there’s still lots to figure out
Tony Paul and Chris McCosky take a look at the first-place Tigers heading down the stretch with a 10-game lead and 21 games to go in the AL Central.
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What’s the biggest sore spot – offense or the bullpen?
Tony Paul and Lynn Henning discuss the Tigers' slumping offense and inconsistent bullpen as the team (70-52) heads to Minnesota with a 6.5-game lead on the Guardians in the AL Central.
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Scott Harris did a lot at deadline, but did he do enough?
Tony Paul and Lynn Henning discuss what the Tigers (64-46) did at the MLB trade deadline and whether president Scott Harris did enough to improve the team.
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With deadline looming, how bold will Scott Harris be?
Tony Paul and Lynn Henning discuss what the Tigers (59-38) are likely to do at the MLB trade deadline on July 31 and they take a look at the players they might give up to get bullpen help.
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Flaws are showing up, with trade deadline a month away
Tony Paul and Lynn Henning discuss what the Tigers (49-30) might need at the MLB trade deadline and they take a look at the team's best prospects in the minor leagues.
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Comerica Park is the place to be as team keeps hummin’
Tony Paul and Chris McCosky discuss the Tigers' 43-24 record heading into Baltimore for a three-game series and the players likely heading to the All-Star Game.
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At 37-20, it's awfully tough to identify team's flaws
Tony Paul and Chris McCosky take a look at the Tigers' 67-33 record in the last 100 games heading into Friday's game against the Royals in Kansas City.
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Maybe these Tigers are actually really good
Tony Paul and Chris McCosky break down the Tigers' red-hot start (23-12) heading into Tuesday's game against the Rockies in Denver.
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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 with a 15-10 record heading into this weekend's three-game series against the Orioles at Comerica Park.
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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.
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Season preview: Can the Tigers 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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Al Avila reflects on turbulent tenure as general manager
In this special edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul talks with Al Avila, who was with the Tigers for 22 years, including his last seven years as general manager from 2015-2022.
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Three weeks till Opening Day, things are suddenly unsettled
Tony Paul and Chris McCosky take a look at the Tigers' unsettled roster with injuries to Matt Vierling and Parker Meadows three weeks before Opening Day in Los Angeles.
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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 Dodgers on March 27.
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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.
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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.
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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 Alex Bregman so long to sign a new deal?"
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With spring camp looming, what does Scott Harris do next?
Tony Paul talks to Chris McCosky about the Tigers adding reliever Tommy Kahnle and they weigh the pros and cons of possibly adding third baseman Alex Bregman.
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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. What will the Tigers do? What do they need to upgrade the offense?
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Lynn, Tony on winter meetings, 2025 HOF ballot
Tony Paul and Lynn Henning reminisce about winter baseball meetings and they discuss Lynn's 2025 Hall of Fame ballot.
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Hot-stove edition: Tony, Lynn predict Scott Harris' next moves
Tony Paul and Lynn Henning take a look at Scott Harris' options in free agency and on the trade market to strengthen the Tigers during the offseason.
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Magic joy ride is over; what's in store for the winter?
Tony Paul and Lynn Henning look back at the Tigers' improbable playoff run to the ALDS and they look ahead to what the 2025 Tigers might look like.
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Against all odds, the Roar of '24 continues in Cleveland
Tony Paul and Lynn Henning take a look at the Tigers' improbable run to the playoffs and they preview the ALDS against the Guardians.
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