Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast

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 Jayl...

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 po...

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...

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 work...

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. A...

Opening Day is just 10 (!!!) days away, and things are heating up down in Florida with plenty of interesting storylines. Mark and Evan open the show by discussing the Tigers' strong pitching performances this week and then get into a realistic time frame for Jackson Jobe to make his MLB debut after his exhilarating appearance last week. The guys also discuss Evan's final roster predictions, the continued concerns surrounding Javier...

Mark and Evan continue our spring training coverage this week. With two weeks worth of spring games already in the books, the guys start the show by analyzing how things are shaping up with hitting so far. Later, the guys talk how Matt Manning, Casey Mize, and Reese Olsen are competing for the two remaining spots on the pitching rotation. After the break, the "Days of Roar" crew welcomes play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti on to d...

The spring training grind continues with Evan remotely joining Mark this week from Florida. After an offseason full of discussion and speculation on what Javier Báez needs to adjust in his batting approach, the guys finally have a small sample size of at bats to review. While the "Days of Roar" crew don't think it's quite time to hit the panic button just yet, tune in to hear what one co-host finds concerning about Báez's hitting. ...

Our coverage of spring training continues with Evan still reporting from Lakeland. Evan joins Mark remotely to discuss the recent signing of Gio Urshela. The guys break down if Urshela is likely to be the everyday third baseman, analyze how the deal could benefit the Tigers, and bring up some questions on his health history. The "Days of Roar" crew also go over Evan's roster prediction 3.0. Later, the guys discuss the upsides to th...

With the first week now behind us, Evan and Mark help us focus on which players should have our attention this spring training. The guys also discuss the open DH spot, what Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch expect for the 2024 season, recent player signings, the heat Jackson Jobe has been throwing and even more coverage from Detroit Tigers' 2024 spring training. 

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Evan joins Mark remotely from Florida as spring training is nearly upon us. The "Days of Roar" duo analyze how the Detroit Tigers might sort out their starting pitching for the year. Find out how the team might employ a five-man rotation with six starting pitchers. Later in the pod, the guys contemplate if there are any additional free agents the front office should have gone after in the offseason. 

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With spring training just around the corner, Mark and Evan are looking closely at how this year's Detroit Tigers roster could shape up. The guys talk what the plan could be for third base and if Jim Leyland's Hall of Fame plaque will feature a team logo. Later in the pod, Evan sits down with recently acquired outfielder Mark Canha. In their conversation, Evan asks about Canha's spot in the batting order, realistic goals for 2024, a...

Mark and Evan break down the contract extension of Colt Keith and which other players may be next to sign. Evan also talks with former catcher Alex Avila to get his perspective on the candidates entering into Cooperstown this year. Alex shares memories of playing under Jim Leyland and his thoughts on the Detroit Tigers' upcoming season. 

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It's a guest-filled episode of "Days of Roar" this week. First Mark and Evan welcome Sports Business Reporter Dan Kaplan to discuss the partnership deal between Diamond Sports and Amazon. Find out how the deal could affect the way Detroit Tigers fans watch games. Later in the pod, the guys welcome Rogelio Castillo and Chris Brown of "The Detroit Tigers Minor League Report Podcast" to the show. The group take a deep dive on the Tige...

Mark and Evan start the show by trying to answer a simple question: Are the Detroit Tigers a fun team as currently constructed? After a good-natured debate on the topic, the guys then discuss the Tigers heading to arbitration with former No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize over $25K. What happened and will it have long-term ramifications? 

Then, Mark and Evan talk about what the Tigers' Opening Day roster may look like after some more o...

This week, Mark and Evan talk some of Evan's predictions for the Tigers in 2024. Find out which players might be giving Evan the side eye come spring training. The guys also talk if there are any remaining free agent moves left for the team this off-season. Later in the pod, the "Days of Roar" crew welcome Senior Fantasy Analyst for Pitcher List Scott Chu to the pod. The trio discuss all things hitting, including Scott's list of to...

The Days of Roar crew is welcoming in the new year by discussing their resolutions for the Tigers in 2024. Evan and Mark talk about how the Tigers can take the next step, some potential offseason targets for next year, what they'd like to see Scott Harris do, and the players who are already in the organization who can help the Tigers get back to the postseason.

Then, towards the end of the show, Evan offers an idea for a star play...

For the final 2023 episode of "Days of Roar," Mark and Evan try to figure out which pieces of the team need to step up in 2024. The guys also talk recently-signed free agent pitcher Shelby Miller and the issues Evan sees in Scott Harris' plans for pitcher Jack Flaherty. Later in the pod, Mark and Evan are pleased to welcome Tigers radio analyst and former player Bobby L. Scales II to the show. Highlights of the conversation include...

This week, Mark and Evan continue to review the Detroit Tigers' offseason moves. The guys talk the signing of Jack Flaherty and how his pitching mechanics may be concerning. Later, the guys welcome Free Press Sports Columnist Carlos Monarrez to the pod to discuss the contract extension of A.J. Hinch and the peculiar nature of how that news broke from the Tigers organization. The guys also talk takeaways from pitcher Andrew Chafin's...