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!
Latest episodes
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39 min
Who will be the next Tigers to win major awards?
Will Kevin McGonigle win an MVP? Is Tory Melton or Jackson Jobe more likely to develop into a Cy Young winner? And who will be the next Tigers to win Rookie of the Year or a Gold G…
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39 min
How much would Jacob deGrom cost? What can Detroit learn from the World Series?
t's the offseason, which means all ideas are on the table. Here's one: If the Tigers wanted to pursue Jacob deGrom, how much would it cost them? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and…
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41 min
5 free agents who could make sense for the Tigers
Is this free agent class as bad as it seems? And are there still fits for the Tigers out there? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over the pros and cons…
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35 min
5 Tigers who are likely to return in 2027
The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over the cases for keeping five Tigers on the fringe. — Does Zach McKinstry's defense and baserunning keep him safe?—…
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29 min
5 Tigers players who might not be back next season
Roster crunch time is near for the Detroit Tigers. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley discuss candidates the team might part with. Is Kenley Jansen for sure…
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29 min
Analysis: How comfortable are the Tigers at each position?
We go around the horn with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley, evaluating the Tigers' comfort level at each position on the diamond. Is Dillon Dingler a hom…
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34 min
Tigers 2026 grades and awards
The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley kick off the offseason by handing out grades and awards for the 2026 Tigers. — Does the bullpen get a failing grade?— Wha…
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33 min
Reaction: What we learned from Scott Harris' postmortem presser
The year is over, and Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch gave all their end-of-year thoughts Monday in Detroit. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley react to what wa…
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29 min
Takeaways from Justin Verlander's farewell and the Tigers' finale
Justin Verlander's emotional final start was the talk of the sport, and the Tigers capped a disappointing season. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley dive in…
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29 min
Justin Verlander's legacy and the meaning of his final weekend
Justin Verlander is set for the final outing of his career Saturday. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley talk all things Verlander and more. — Is there an an…
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36 min
Framber Valdez, River Ryan and the 2027 Tigers' rotation
The Tigers are in the season's final week with plenty of storylines still swirling. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you all the latest. — With the…
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42 min
River Ryan, Justin Verlander and finding meaning in the final week
The final week of the season is upon us. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down the biggest storylines. — The Tigers pulled off an electric comeback…
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36 min
What's At Stake For The Tigers?
The Tigers are near elimination from playoff contention. But that doesn't mean there isn't much at stake heading into the final nine games. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and coho…
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28 min
Keider Montero, Spencer Torkelson ... & the Tigers' odds of one last playoff push?
The Tigers had a six-game winning streak before dropping Wednesday's series finale against the Blue Jays. Do they have any real hope of making this interesting? The Athletic's Cody…
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30 min
Analysis: Jackson Jobe's breakout, Hao-Yu Lee's swing, Justin Verlander's farewell
The Tigers swept the Rockies, and a bundle of end-of-year storylines are coming together. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley bring you the latest: — What is…
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41 min
Breaking down Tigers rookies and their surprising skillsets
Players such as Ben Malgeri, Brett Callahan, Eduardo Valencia, Hao-Yu Lee and Max Clark have all done things to impress since getting called to the major leagues. The Athletic's Co…
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28 min
A series win, a first base platoon and River Ryan's return
The Tigers beat the Twins to snap a streak of seven straight series losses. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley hop on to break it all down. — Should the Tig…
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31 min
All the things the Tigers have wasted in 2026
The Tigers lost three games to the Guardians in walk-off fashion. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley talk about the vibes and then give a 30,000-foot view o…
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34 min
Analysis: Who is and isn't part of the Tigers' core going forward?
The Tigers escaped a 12-inning rollercoaster in Minnesota, and their season marches on. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over Wednesday night's game an…
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33 min
Have the Tigers raised the white flag on their season?
The Tigers lost to the Twins by scores of 11-1 and 15-2, prompting a new low point in a chaotic season. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley break down a toug…