Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast
Episodes
Previewing 2024 season for Detroit Tigers and sizing up AL Central rival with help from insider
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
When should Jackson Jobe make his MLB debut, and how should Detroit Tigers complete Opening Day roster?
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Jason Benetti joins to talk about broadcasting style, Detroit Tigers in spring training
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Evaluating Javier Báez's swing and the impressive pitching velocity of Detroit Tigers
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The spring training grind continues with Evan remotely joining Mark this week from Florida. After an offseason full of discussion and speculation on w...
Detroit Tigers sign Gio Urshela to play third base, but his playing time hasn't been determined yet
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our coverage of spring training continues with Evan still reporting from Lakeland. Evan joins Mark remotely to discuss the recent signing of Gio Urshe...
Recapping first week of Detroit Tigers spring training, explaining expectations from management, players
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Previewing Detroit Tigers spring training as pitchers, catchers report to Lakeland
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mark Canha shares his goals for Detroit Tigers, approach to hitting, love of food
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith signs contract extension before first MLB game; Alex Avila discusses Hall of Fame class
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Av...
How fans can watch Detroit Tigers this season; top prospects to watch
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
Are the Detroit Tigers a fun team right now?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Scott Chu joins to break down swing decisions from hitters with Detroit Tigers, including newcomer Mark Canha
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
New Year's resolutions for Detroit Tigers and predictions for next season
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Bobby L. Scales II joins to help us figure out where things are heading for 2024 Detroit Tigers
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 rec...
Signing Jack Flaherty for $14 million creates big test for Detroit Tigers’ pitching coaches
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mecha...
How much praise do the Detroit Tigers deserve for adding Mark Canha, Kenta Maeda, and Andrew Chafin?
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark and Evan sort through the wake of news made post-MLB winter meetings. The guys talk Detroit Tigers manager A. J. Hinch's contract exte...
MLB winter meetings recap: Bob Nightengale shares insider info on Shohei Ohtani, other superstars
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special "Days of Roar" listener bonus episode, Evan is pleased to welcome USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist and insider Bob Nightengale. With the...
Former Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland gets into Hall of Fame as MLB Winter Meetings begin
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan joins Mark from Nashville this week as the MLB Winter Meetings are about to begin. The guys break down the continuing coaching changes for the of...
Detroit Tigers sign Kenta Maeda; Nick Pollack joins to evaluate starting rotation
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Evan this week break down the signing of starting pitcher Kenta Maeda. The guys talk if Maeda is a good fit for the team and how valuable the...
Detroit Tigers 40-man roster moves: Who's safe and who's out?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Evan have a slew of changes to the roster to cover this week. Are there any surprises as to who was kept or let go? Later in the pod, the guy...
Early look at free-agent pitchers; Chris Castellani joins to talk future of Detroit Tigers
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Evan have a news-packed week to catch us up, on including minor league free agents, Scott Harris at the GM meetings, coaching staff changes a...
Examining Mark Canha trade: What it means for other Tigers outfielders
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan joins Mark from Arizona this week. The guys talk about the recent acquisition of Mark Canha and where he fits in with the 2024 Detroit Tigers ros...
Talkin' World Series, Arizona Fall League and Tigers prospects with Mike Ferrin
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys have coaching staff changes to review along with Evan's piece on pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long. Later in the pod, Mark and Evan are t...
Dan Dickerson joins to talk all things Detroit Tigers and more!
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys continue the conversation around Javier Báez's need for an offensive adjustment and discuss Zach McKinstry's Gold Glove award nom...
Figuring out Detroit Tigers' 40-man roster: Who stays and who's gone?
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark and Evan forgo "The Big 2" format and instead opt to have an episode-spanning discussion on the makeup of the team's 40-man roster. Wh...
Guessing Detroit Tigers' offseason plans: Is it time to spend big?
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the so-called non-game season here for the Detroit Tigers, Mark and Evan have a spirited debate over the team's payroll and future. Is it time to...
Recapping Miggy's last game, the end-of-year press conference and looking towards 2024
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark and Evan go over the movie-esque conclusion to Miguel Cabrera's professional playing career. Later, the guys review what was learned f...
What new Detroit Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg offers; a farewell to Miguel Cabrera
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Evan discuss how newly hired general manager Jeff Greenberg fits into the Scott Harris front office and break down the culture shift the 2023...
Detroit Tigers pitchers who have the right stuff, hypothetical draft lineups and the GM search
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark welcomes Evan back and the duo summarize the highlights of the pitching staff. Later, the guys take some time for a draft-based game o...
Scott Bentley of 'Locked On Tigers' breaks down Javier Báez's offseason, Scott Harris' plan
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Evan away this week (congratulations Evan and Savannah!), Mark brings on "Locked On Tigers" host Scott Bentley to talk Detroit Tigers injuries an...
Detroit Tigers show effort, professionalism to win, but here's why that's not enough
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the waning weeks of the regular season upon us, Mark and Evan spend some time reflecting on Miguel Cabrera's career, his recent role as clubhouse...
Parker Meadows shines and one last rodeo between Justin Verlander and Miggy
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark & Evan open the show by discussing another frustrating home series raining on a productive road trip, but find some positives in the play of ...
Detroit Tigers release Eric Haase and call up Parker Meadows; what other changes should we expect?
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark & Evan talk the changes being implemented on the roster. With Haase being DFA'd, Meadows being called up and the team signing Cars...
Detroit Tigers' front office moves, and the art of pitching
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Evan's feeling a little "The Godfather Part III" as the Detroit Tigers manage to pull him back in after last week's rant and Mark is surpri...
Finding the positives from this season as Detroit Tigers slip in final stretch
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the struggles continue to pile on for the 2023 Detroit Tigers, Mark and Evan break down the frustrating rebuild and uncertain future for the franch...
Breaking down Detroit Tigers' trade deadline implosion
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Evan return with a special post-trade deadline update. The duo discuss the events leading up and the fallout from Detroit Tigers president of...
What to expect from Detroit Tigers at trade deadline, with special guest Mike Ferrin
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's pod, Mark & Evan talk the Detroit Tigers struggles last week, Miguel Cabrera's farewell to the Miami Marlins and the looming MLB trade ...
Tarik Skubal's sky-high potential, plus possible trade deadline moves
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark and Evan break down Tarik Skubal's fiery pitching performances. Could the Detroit Tigers lefty be a future Cy Young Award contender? L...
Identifying Javier Báez's problem, which has nothing to do with sliders
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark and Evan talk the offensive woes hounding Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez. Later, the guys draw attention to some pitching prosp...
Ranking Detroit Tigers' MLB draft Day 1 class
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the Detroit Tigers reach the halfway point of the season, Mark and Evan take stock of the team. Beyond looking ahead to the trade deadline and the ...
Why Detroit Tigers could draft LSU's Dylan Crews with No. 3 pick in 2023 MLB draft
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Evan have a 4-3 week of Tigers baseball to cover. With the team holding on, what could be next as key players begin to return from the IL? Th...
How 'legitimate' are Detroit Tigers? We sift through missed opportunities, demotions and more
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The tantalizing prospect of taking first place in the AL Central still eludes the Detroit Tigers and that has Mark & Evan discussing the legitimac...
Recapping Scott Harris' impromptu dugout press meeting
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark and Evan take some time to review Scott Harris' surprise press conference. Is this team going to compete for the AL Central? What does...
Why Detroit Tigers' Scott Harris sees progress, plus MLB draft preview and Colt Keith interview
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a packed episode of "Days of Roar." This week, beyond their regular wrap up of the recent week in Detroit Tigers' baseball, the guys have on MLB ...
Detroit Tigers are regressing: What can Scott Harris do to fix it?
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the shadow of recent injuries and losses that have the team taking a step back overall, Mark & Evan contemplate if Scott Harris will take any a...
Eduardo Rodriguez, Riley Greene out with injuries: Here's what we learned from two doctors
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With both Eduardo Rodriguez and Riley Greene heading to the injured list, the Free Press talked to two orthopedic surgeons to learn more about their i...
How Detroit Tigers are overcoming adversity, and it what takes to reach the next level
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan and Mark have a fun week of Detroit Tigers baseball against the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox to review. The team has the right strate...
What would it take to get the Detroit Tigers above .500?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Evan have a tough week of baseball to cover which has led to the guys swearing off predictions based on the schedule. What would it take for ...
Detroit Tigers treading water but also showing resilience
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark and Evan review the mixed bag results of the series against the Seattle Mariners and Cleveland Guardians. Later, the guys talk the bullpen's rece...
Detroit Tigers play winning baseball because of team chemistry, among other reasons
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark and Evan take in the unexpected but greatly welcomed positive highlights of the team. Coming off of a week which included sweeping the...
Why Detroit Tigers' bats may actually be better than you think
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your "Days of Roar" hosts are changing their first names to Zach/Zack after the recent performances of Zach McKinstry and Zack Short. Mark and Evan ta...
Detroit Tigers have worst offense in MLB again, but at least Eduardo Rodriguez can look forward to leaving
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys have a rough week of Detroit Tigers baseball to go over. Mark has an apology and the guys mention the brighter side of the bullpen/pitching. ...
Why Detroit Tigers fans must pay special attention to Matthew Boyd's ERA
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys have the epic highs of walk-off wins and the lows of player errors to discuss. Mark and self-proclaimed "big nap guy" Evan talk th...
Does this season boil down to Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson already?
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While the Houston series may have shown some signs of hope for the team, Mark & Evan have an overall disappointing week to recap for the Tigers. C...
Sound the alarm? What to make of Detroit Tigers' nightmarish start to 2023 season
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mark and Evan are breaking down the less than stellar start to the 2023 Tigers season. Offensive woes may not be new but did the bullpen re...
Final look at Opening Day lineup; plus our first listener mailbag!
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Opening Day finally here this week, the guys break down the Detroit Tigers' potential lineup and walk through what's still unresolved. What's in ...
Jackson Jobe’s injury and another crack at Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day roster
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the start of the regular season quickly approaching, Mark and Evan take a look at how things are continuing to evolve for the Tigers in spring tr...
Inside the numbers on Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson, Parker Meadows in spring training
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we continue our spring training coverage of the Detroit Tigers. Co-hosts Mark Gorosh and Evan Petzold talk the improvements and lack thereo...
An early look at the Detroit Tigers in spring training and the potential lineup
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of "Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast". Public baseball analyst co-host Mark Gorosh checks in with...
Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast - COMING SOON
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press and Mark Gorosh of “Don't Call It A Rebuild, It's A Teambuild” podcast. Days of Roar can be f...