Detroit Tigers Podcast

Dan Dickerson sits down with Tigers prospect, Colt Keith to get his thoughts on his freshly inked contract extension. Keith also recounts improvements he's made on both sides of the ball since being drafted. Later in the show, Pat Caputo and Dickerson discuss the implications of the Keith signing, Tigers prospects, and the challenges of player development.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the fifth and final episode of La Leyenda, host Daniella Bruce takes you through an exploration of Miguel Cabrera's legacy both on and off the field. We hear from the people who know Miguel best, his parents, as well as his childhood hero, Venezuelan infielder Dave Concepción. Cabrera is the Tigers' 2023 Roberto Clemente Award nominee. We explore his passion for helping others, especially kids, on a global scale. Over the years, Cabrera's joyful personality and desire to connect with those in the stands has led to some remarkable fan interactions. We relive one of these viral moments and chat with the kid at the heart of it all, eight years later, about what the experience meant to him and his passion for the sport. Finally, as we near the end of an era in Tigers history, what does Miguel Cabrera mean to Venezuela, Detroit, and the game of baseball? We take one last look at the lasting impact of #24 with the help of teammates, coaches, and MLB Hall of Famers.   Guests include Miguel's parents, Dave Concepción, Willie Horton, Eugenio Suárez, Elvis Andrus, AJ Hinch, Nick Castellanos, Iván Rodríguez, Víctor Martínez, Spencer Torkelson, Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, Ozzie Guillén, Justin Verlander, Jim Leyland, Steve Yzerman, Calvin Johnson, Jalen Rose, Ben Wallace, George Brett, Mike Lowell, Dan Dickerson, Mike Lowell, Dontrelle Willis, Miguel Cabrera, and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we delve into the latter half of Miguel Cabrera's career in Detroit, including his chase for 500 home runs, 3,000 hits, and 600 doubles. Each milestone is impressive on its own, but only three players in MLB history have achieved all three. Relive each moment, as called by the voice of the Detroit Tigers, Dan Dickerson. Guests include Albert Pujols, Nick Castellanos, J.D. Martinez, Eugenio Suárez, Aaron Boone, AJ Hinch, and Miguel Cabrera. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miguel Cabrera quickly became a Tigers fan favorite after landing in Detroit in late 2007. In this episode, we relive two of the most jaw-dropping seasons in Miggy's career: his 2012 Triple Crown season, and his second consecutive MVP winning year in 2013. Guests include Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Jim Leyland, Cam Maybin, Dontrelle Willis, Víctor Martínez, Iván Rodríguez, Ozzie Guillén, Alex Avila, Joe Posnanski, and Miguel Cabrera. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After launching a home run in his 2003 MLB debut, 20-year-old Miguel Cabrera went on to win a World Series with the Marlins in his spectacular rookie season. In this episode, we relive Cabrera's early success in Miami and break down the 2007 blockbuster trade that landed him in Detroit. Guests include Miggy's minor league teammate Josh Wilson, Mike Lowell, Roger Clemens, Dave Dombrowski, and Miguel Cabrera. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did a young kid from Maracay, Venezuela, go from playing on backfields to signing a record-setting contract with the Florida Marlins at age 16? In this episode, we delve into Miguel Cabrera's origin story with the help of the scouts that discovered and eventually signed him. Guests Include scouts Miguel Garcia, Louis Eljaua, Al Avila. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El venezolano Miguel Cabrera se une a una élite en la historia de las mayores al pegar el hit 3.000. Escuchen al propio Miguel, así como a otros jugadores. Joe Jiménez y Gregory Soto conversan con Harold Castro de Jugador a Jugador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

En esta primera edición hacemos una presentación de las nuevas adquisiciones del equipo. Además, les traemos una entrevista con el “Tigre del Año”, Jeimer Candelario y una conversación jugador a jugador entre Joe Jiménez y Gregory Soto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They are the 2 biggest names in the Tigers' farm system, and for the first time ever they're interviewed together on the RTD podcast. Hear how Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene each views the other, and the one part of the game they'd like to borrow from their highly-touted teammate. Plus, who's the player on the current Tigers Major League roster they most like to watch? Later on, host Dan Hasty provides the details on an 18-year-old shortstop in the Florida Coast League East who is opening plenty eyes during the Minor League season's home stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a recap of the power-packed weekend put together by the likes of Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene, host Dan Hasty turns things over to a couple Single-A West Michigan prospects who have been turning heads all summer. Colt Keith and Austin Murr take on the task of interviewing each other in a special “Players' Pod” format, and the result is a revealing look at the fun and the struggles that come with playing Minor League Baseball. Then, Hasty welcomes Alex Faedo, who remains a top pitching prospect in the Tigers' system as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've seen how MLB Pipeline and Baseball America feel about the Tigers top prospects, but what does Tigers management think about players like Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene and Reese Olson? Host Dan Hasty checks in with Assistant GM David Chadd, who offers insight on how the organization looks at the players who've been making the most noise in the minor leagues. Plus, perhaps the biggest surprise of the season is the show's featured guest, as SeaWolves starter Beau Brieske talks about his rise from 27th round draft pick to one of the franchise's up-and-coming young pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene headlined several players promoted throughout the Tigers farm system this week, and host Dan Hasty walks you through the impact of the upcoming changes. This week, we meet shortstop Ryan Kriedler, who's enjoyed a breakout season and was promoted from Erie to Toledo as well. Later on, Seawolves radio voice Greg Gania joins Dan to discuss their final impressions of the Tigers prospects who've traveled through West Michigan and Erie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball America's Emily Waldon joins host Dan Hasty for an engaging Q & A with Tigers fans submitting questions, covering every level of the Tigers farm system and the many prospects who may one day wear the Old English D. But first, meet Izaac Pacheco, the Tigers 2021 2nd round pick who has already flashed his power potential while getting his professional feet wet in Lakeland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tigers first round draft pick, pitcher Jackson Jobe, considered himself a shortstop with a good arm just a couple years ago. Now, the high school pitcher of the year and the number 3 overall pick in the MLB draft is a key part of the Tigers future, and he takes us through how he discovered his special abilities. Later on, Dr. Georgia Giblin, the Tigers Director of Science Performance, explains the influence of performance metrics on players throughout the system.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tigers No. 15 prospect Colt Keith appears to be ahead of the learning curve in Lakeland, whether it's his nearly .300 batting average as a 19-year-old, or his ease when discussing the many places he lived before even graduating from high school. Earlier in the show, Tigers director of amateur scouting Scott Pleis lays out the case for drafting high school pitcher Jackson Jobe third overall, describing the right-hander as a rare find with no obvious holes in his pitch mix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perhaps a memorable commercial featuring John Madden inspired the Tigers to take Big 12 pitcher of the year Ty Madden in the late first round of the 2021 MLB Draft, or maybe it was just his plus-slider. Whatever the reason, the Tigers are fortunate to get the highly regarded right-hander with their 2nd pick of the draft, and Dan Hasty is fortunate to get one-on-one exclusive interviews with Madden, as well as up-and-coming shortstop Gage Workman, who was recently promoted from Lakeland to West Michigan. It's a jam-packed episode of the Road to Detroit, including a rundown of the week's highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A complete update of the Tigers highly-rated farm system includes more discussion of Riley Greene, as well as a pitcher who is spinning his way to a bright future. And host Dan Hasty brings in catching prospect Dillon Dingler for the first time, while attempting to get to the bottom of a 3-way bro triangle controversy that has caught the attention of fans online. Plus, Perfect Game's Brian Sakowski offers his analysis of the upcoming amateur draft, which appears to be heavy on high school talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Hasty welcomes the top-rated prospect in the Tigers farm system, Spencer Torkelson, to the show. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 Draft talks about the fun, if brief, time he had in West Michigan; how Babe Ruth may have been challenged just as much as hitters are today; and his respect for Tigers Hall of Famer Alan Trammell. Plus, he even offers some thoughts on potential Tigers picks in the upcoming MLB Draft. And Tigers radio play-by-play voice Dan Dickerson joins in the second half, with his thoughts on the young players who are making a significant impact in Detroit, including Akil Baddoo and Jake Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Hasty welcomes both Tigers prospect Kody Clemens, and his dad, 7-time Cy Young Award Winner, Roger, to the show. It's a fun, insightful conversation as we bounce from childhood coverups (Kody's brothers may have gotten away with some things) to Roger's thoughts on the current controversy surrounding sticky substances in baseball. Plus, find out what Kody thinks about choosing his own path as a hitter in a game his dad dominated as a pitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Dan Hasty has plenty to update this week in the Tigers farm system, including a sooner-than-expected promotion for Spencer Torkelson and Dillon Dingler to the Double A Erie SeaWolves. But one teammate they left in West Michigan may not be far behind. Fellow 2020 draftee and current West Michigan Whitecap Daniel Cabrera checks in, and explains how he wants more than to be just an “average Joe” as he pursues his major league dreams. Later on, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel offers his insights on the current state of the Tigers system, as well as who he thinks is at the head of the team's draft day wish list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a one-year hiatus, host Dan Hasty returns with a podcast that covers the Detroit Tigers farm system like no other. This week, premier prospect Riley Greene joins the show to discuss the bonds he's already formed with fellow future-Tigers throughout the organization, as a well as a recent dream that had him fighting an alligator. Plus, we check in with V.P. of Player Development David Littlefield, who likes what he sees as MLB's #2 ranked farm system is back in full operation in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Dan Dickerson & Pat Caputo are back with the latest edition of Tiger Talk! On a Valentine's Day edition of Tiger Talk, we preview Spring Training and discuss the expectations for the 2020 Tigers.

Hosts Dan Dickerson & Pat Caputo are back with the latest edition of Tiger Talk! We recap a relatively quiet week in baseball and are joined by Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd, who discusses his 2019 and offseason.

Hosts Dan Dickerson & Pat Caputo are back with the latest edition of Tiger Talk! We recap the Tigers Winter Caravan and discuss the Tigers top prospect list including Casey Mize and Matt Manning. Also, top prospect Tarik Skubal joins the program to discuss his return from his injury in 2019.

Hosts Dan Dickerson & Pat Caputo catch-up with Tigers GM Al Avila and manager Ron Gardenhire, as well as several of the key players who will play major roles in 2020.

Hosts Pat Caputo and Dan Dickerson are back for another episode of Tiger Talk. This week, the hosts discuss the recently announced Hall of Fame class of 2020 and later on they are joined by Tigers pitching prospect Casey Mize

Hosts Pat Caputo and Dan Dickerson are back for another episode of Tiger Talk. This week, the hosts discuss the Astros and Red Sox sign-stealing controversy and it's fallout and are joined by Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris

Hosts Pat Caputo and Dan Dickerson are back for another episode of Tiger Talk. This week, the hosts discuss reasonable expectations for progress in 2020, discuss outfield options and are joined by Niko Goodrum.

Tiger Talk is back for 2020! Hosts Pat Caputo and Dan Dickerson bring us all the latest surrounding the Detroit Tigers as Spring Training inches closer. We delve into some aspects of the rebuild and touch on the highly touted prospects in the organization. Also, newly acquired first baseman C.J. Cron joins the show to discuss his expectations for the season and his reasons for joining the team!

Tiger Talk is back for 2020! Hosts Pat Caputo and Dan Dickerson bring us all the latest surrounding the Detroit Tigers as Spring Training inches closer. We delve into some aspects of the rebuild and touch on the highly touted prospects in the organization. Also, newly acquired first baseman C.J. Cron joins the show to discuss his expectations for the season and his reasons for joining the team!

In the final episode of the season, it's time to hand out the first ever "Roadies" Awards, honoring the players in the Tigers' farm system in a way they've never been honored before. Plus, a season recap with Tigers assistant general manager David Chadd, who offers his thoughts and analysis on Casey Mize, Riley Greene, Tarik Skubal and other impact players throughout the system.

It's time to check in with the red hot Lakeland Flying Tigers, starting with right-handed starter Paul Richan, who was acquired in the deal that sent Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs. Then we hear from Lakeland manager Andrew Graham, who has guided his squad into a battle for a postseason berth in the High Single-A Florida State League. Plus updates from around the Tigers' farm system, including Riley Greene, Nick Quintana and Bryant Packard.

Host Dan Hasty catches up with a pair of 2019 draftees who are blowin' through the Tigers' farm system. First rounder Riley Greene and fifth rounder Bryant Packard are the guests, and each discusses his early success, as well as the challenges along the way to West Michigan. Plus, a chance to win free tickets to Red Wings Night at Comerica Park on August 30.

Host Dan Hasty checks in with the top 2 levels of the Tigers farm system. First, Toledo hitting coach Mike Hessman provides an insider’s guide to the Mud Hens hitters who are knocking on the major league door. Then, Erie broadcaster Greg Gania gives a full update on a Seawolves team that features a who’s who of Tiger prospects, including a breakdown of Casey Mize’s Saturday night start.

Host Dan Hasty checks in with the top 2 levels of the Tigers farm system. First, Toledo hitting coach Mike Hessman provides an insider's guide to the Mud Hens hitters who are knocking on the Major League door. Then, Erie broadcaster Greg Gania gives a full update on a Seawolves team that features a who's who of Tiger prospects, including a breakdown of Casey Mize's Saturday night start.

Former Tigers All-Star Brandon Inge tells the story of his “Forrest Gump”-like rise through the minor leagues and eventual 13-year big league career. Then host Dan Hasty gets to know pitcher Joey Wentz, who joins the dominating Erie Seawolves rotation as the top prospect acquired in the Tigers deadline deals.

Former Tigers All-Star Brandon Inge tells the story of his "Forrest Gump"-like rise through the minor leagues and eventual 13-year big league career. Then host Dan Hasty gets to know pitcher Joey Wentz, who joins the dominating Erie Seawolves rotation as the top prospect acquired in the Tigers deadline deals.

Host Dan Hasty welcomes pitcher Tarik Skubal, one of 2019's breakout performers in the Tigers' Minor League system. Plus, Detroit Free Press writer Anthony Fenech joins the show to discuss the trades that sent Shane Greene and Nicholas Castellanos to new MLB homes and brought more depth to the Tigers' farm system.

Connecticut Tiger outfielder Bryant Packard’s machine-like consistency at the plate has RTD podcast host Dan Hasty searching for a proper nickname for this year’s 5th round pick. Plus, interviews with 2nd round pick Nick Quintana, who’s off to a solid start in West Michigan; and Connecticut Tigers manager Brayan Pena, who likes what he sees in Packard’s work ethic.

First, Dan talks to Andre Lipcius, a 2019 3rd-round pick who knows all about power - as he set the single-season University of Tennessee record for home runs while also majoring in nuclear engineering. Then, Emily Waldon from The Athletic joins Dan in the studio to discuss her latest Tigers Top 30 prospect rankings, including an update on her No. 1, Casey Mize, as he returns from a brief stay on the Injured List.

The Tigers No. 2 overall prospect, Matt Manning, has one of the best right arms in the minor leagues, but his most impressive talent may just be his savant-like knowledge of 'The Office'. Manning answers every question - including TV trivia - thrown his way, before Dan Hasty takes his turn in the hot seat with a round of queries from the mailbag. Plus, updates on Riley Greene, Kody Clemens and Derek Hill.

Learn more about Cuban outfielder Roberto Campos, the 16-year-old prospect recently signed by the Tigers, as Dan Hasty talks to director of international operations Tom Moore. Plus, a first-hand account from 2019 2nd rounder Nick Quintana on his Draft day experience, as well as a one-on-one conversation with 2018 3rd round pick Kody Clemens.