Podcasts about Detroit Tigers

Mike and Rico go to the people for the final time this show.

The guys return to Scott Harris' comments in the final hour.

The guys address some other parts of what Scott Harris had to say on MLB TV about potential Tigers plans this offseason.

Mike and Rico hear from the people on what Scott Harris had to say on MLB TV at the Winter Meetings.

The guys wonder how bad it would be if the Tigers held onto Skubal but didn't do anything to build around him.

Mike and Rico continue to seek the people's sentiments regarding the comments from Tigers' President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris.

Valenti and Rico discuss some comments from Scott Harris on his recent MLB TV appearance. *Go to the free Audacy App to hear the audio from the Harris interview.

Baseball has long been America's pastime — and the stage for some of the wildest, most outrageous marketing stunts in sports history. From the postwar era through the 1970s, team owners and promoters pushed the limits of spectacle to fill seats, generate buzz, and entertain fans, often blurring the line between creativity and chaos. This week, "Baseball's Most Outrageous Promotions" author Joe Natalicchio joins for a wild ride across some of the sport's most infamous attempts to spice things up at the ol' ballpark - where good marketing intentions went mightily awry. Natalicchio takes us behind the scenes of the Chicago White Sox's notorious "Disco Demolition Night," where exploding records sparked a full-blown riot; the St. Louis Browns' "Grandstand Managers' Night, which turned fans into on-field decision-makers; the Cleveland Indians' infamous "Ten-Cent Beer Night," a drunken frenzy that ended with fans storming the field; and the legendary story of 3-foot, 7-inch tall Browns pinch-hitter Eddie Gadel, who flummoxed the Detroit Tigers with a one-plate appearance/walk in a 1951 game forever enshrined in the MLB record book.  Beyond the laughs and jaw-dropping stories, Natalicchio explains why baseball became synonymous with over-the-top promotions, how these events reflect broader cultural shifts, and what they reveal about the delicate balance between fan engagement, entertainment, and safety. Whether you're a die-hard fan, a student of sports history, or fascinated by the intersection of marketing and mischief, this episode offers a revealing, entertaining, and sometimes shocking look at baseball at its most outrageous — and unforgettable. + + +    SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable The "Good Seats" Store: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106 BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "Baseball's Most Outrageous Promotions: From Wedlock and Headlock Day to Disco Demolition Night": https://amzn.to/44cZW72   SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!):  Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats FIND AND FOLLOW: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GoodSeatsStillAvailable Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

BT & Sal go off on the Detroit Tigers' hesitation to trade ace left-hander Tarik Skubal, arguing the team would be "idiots" to risk losing him for nothing when his value is at its absolute peak right now in the offseason. Tierney emphasizes that Detroit is in no position to pay the $400 million Skubal is expected to command in free agency, making a trade the only smart move. The hosts argue that Skubal is the "biggest difference maker" available and should be the Mets' absolute focus, even if it means giving up a massive package. Sal says Skubal is "ten times better" than Framber Valdez, urging the Mets not to get distracted by other lower-tier pitching targets.

Nick and Bob are joined by LHP Micah Ashman to talk about his time in the Orioles organization after being traded from the Detroit Tigers for RHP Charlie Morton at this year's trade deadline. Join our Discord! - https://discord.gg/bwxTfRbBbA Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_Ni5B6UU3nUh5CeFnlxig Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/OnTheVerge Subscribe to our Substack: https://oriolesontheverge.substack.com/ Check out our merch store - https://orioles-on-the-verge.printful.me/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys open the second hour with a question encompassing Brad Holmes, Scott Harris, and Sherrone Moore.

Valenti and Rico return to the topic that they kicked off the show with.

The people chime in on the Holmes, Harris, and Moore question.

Tim Kanak (@fantasyaceball) and Raymond Atherton (@RaymondAtherton) discuss the top 20 in the Detroit Tigers farm system, along with some behind the scenes of the new tools created for MLB Data Warehouse.Detroit Tigers:1. 2B/SS Kevin McGonigle2. OF Max Clark3. SS Bryce Rainer4. C/1B Josue Briceno5. OF Cris Rodriguez6. C Michael Oliveto7. C Thayron Liranzo8. SS Jordan Yost9. 2B/SS Hao-Yu Lee10. OF Brett Callahan11. SP Ty Madden12. SP Malachi Witherspoon13. OF Seth Stephenson14. SP Jaden Hamm15. SP/RP Kelvis Salcedo16. 2B Max Anderson17. 3B Izaac Pacheco18. SP Jake Miller19. SP Ben Jacobs20. OF Roberto CamposSubscribe here:https://www.mlbdatawarehouse.com/

On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown evaluate the Detroit Tigers with one week until MLB's Winter Meetings. Right-hander Dylan Cease kicked off free agency this offseason with a seven-year, $210 million contract from the Toronto Blue Jays, raising questions about left-hander Tarik Skubal's market next offseason. We break down agent Scott Boras' latest comments about third baseman Alex Bregman — and whether the Tigers truly need his leadership. We dig into the Tigers' interest in right-hander Michael King in free agency, then break down how president of baseball operations Scott Harris should spend his remaining $35 million (if the payroll target is $175 million). Greg Jewett, a bullpen expert, joins the show to analyze the relievers on the free agent and trade markets, including the best fits for the Tigers. He discusses everything from top-tier options to under-the-radar candidates, plus he reacts to the breaking news of right-handed reliever Devin Williams signing with the New York Mets. To wrap up, Brown digs into a bigger-picture organizational question: Do the Tigers have a pitching problem? Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

The Detroit Tigers continue shaping their roster for the 2026 season, headlined by Gleyber Torres accepting the one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown break down how Torres' return impacts the offseason plan, what the infield looks like with him locked in at second base and where top prospect Kevin McGonigle fits into the picture. Rogelio Castillo from "Tigers Minor League Report" joins to discuss the five prospects protected by the Tigers from the Rule 5 draft: Trei Cruz, Hao-Yu Lee, Jake Miller, Thayron Liranzo and Eduardo Valencia. Those five players are the newest members of the 40-man roster. We also discuss the Tigers' decision to non-tender Andy Ibáñez while tendering contracts to the other 11 arbitration-eligible players, including avoiding arbitration with guaranteed contracts for Matt Vierling, Jake Rogers and Beau Brieske. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

Will the Tigers re-sign or trade the Cy Young winning Tarik Skubal?

Will the Tigers re-sign or trade the Cy Young winning Tarik Skubal?

LaPorta out for the year!

Do you even want Skubal back anymore?

Detroit TIgers.

Update for Skubal himself.

Me-Me-Meghan drops her Holiday special trailer, Epstein fallout, Smokey Robinson's new sexual misconduct allegation, Kristin Cavallari dished on her ex-Jeff Dye, Maz checks in, Jim's Picks: Top 3 Piece Bands, and it's small penis month. Let's start with an early Boner Line. Shuli's Uncle Rico Show was booted off of YouTube last night due to a copyright claim from Stuttering John. What a loser! Drew officially declares it Small Penis Month! Jeffrey Epstein had a tiny deformed egg shaped dong. Larry Summers is still teaching at Harvard after his Epstein friendship was exposed. Bill Gates was IN LOVE with Jeffrey Epstein. Karen Read is now seemingly suing everyone in Massachusetts. Bitcoin hit $88k today. Uh oh...Should Drew buy the dip? Joy Reid is publicly backing Tish Hyman. Took someone long enough. Comedian Jeff Dye talked about moving to Austin from California to escape Gavin Newsom. THEN...He posts a GoFundMe. Kristin Cavallari tells a very unbelievable and long, but quite well told, story about Jeff Dye trying to bone her. Smokey Robinson is in hot water for trying to hook up with a dude. Kevin Spacey claims he's homeless... because he lives in a hotel. We catch Tom Mazawey in his car...First time in a while he sounds great! His cellphone...Blows. James Franklin to Virginia Tech. The Detroit Lions game was rough last week. Tom still says they're making the playoffs. Maz is rock for Jack White at the Thanksgiving Day Lions game. Tom says NO WAY the Detroit Tigers keep Skubal or get anything for him. See ya, Tommy! Tory Lanez is a bum. He STORMED out of a room in prison. Drew is livid. D4vd did some weird things that led cops to make him the suspect. Big surprise. The Tyler Skaggs drama is still ongoing... Meghan Markle is really shaping into form at the end of the year. As Ever is really taking off and her December 3 Holiday Special on Netflix is sure to be a huge hit. Drew got a Cameo from 225! Jim's Picks: Top 10 Three Piece Bands If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

The guys hypothesize the potential plan the Tigers have when it comes to Tarik Skubal.

The guys read some quotes from a recent ESPN article by Jeff Passan outlining what Scott Harris' plan might be with Tarik Skubal this offseason.

The people chime in with their thoughts on what Tarik Skubal had to say on the Foul Territory show.

The guys try to decipher some recent comments from Tarik Skubal.

Valenti and Rico hear from the people on the Tigers/Skubal conversation they started the show with.

Tub of Pretzels, Red Wings good?

We open up the Tub of Pretzels

BT & Sal unleash a fiery critique on the Detroit Tigers' front office for considering waiting until the trade deadline to move ace Tarik Skubal. Sal calls the idea "idiotic" and argues Skubal's value will "never be as good as it is right now" due to the high risk of injury (citing Gerrit Cole) and the loss of team control. He demands the exec who floated the idea be fired for being a "moron." The hosts pivot to a bold Mets trade scenario: acquiring elite talent like Gold Glovers Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle from the Rockies by taking on the catastrophic contract of Kris Bryant (still owed nearly $90 million). BT shuts down the idea after discovering Doyle's alarmingly low on-base percentage, but the debate emphasizes the Mets' need to be "very creative" on the trade front.

Jim Bowden, former Executive of the Year and current MLB insider, joins JD to dive into the Blue Jays offseason intentions, which big name free agents could land in Toronto, the chase for Bo Bichette and what it means if he returns or leaves, what he makes of players opting-in, how personality fit affects strategies, Tarik Skubal's standing with the Detroit Tigers, and the looming collective bargaining negotiations. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (35:00)The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

The All-Star second baseman signed his 1-year, $22-million qualifying offer

Thoughts on Torres coming back.

The guys offer some more thoughts on the Gleyber Torres news and hear from the people via your ticket texts on the topic as well.

Gleyber Torres has accepted the Tigers' qualifying offer and the guys discuss.

Is Scott Boras pitting Tarik Skubal against the Tigers? What should the Tigers do?

Ben Maller talks about super agent Scott Boras saying that Detroit Tigers fans want a 'Tarik Barrack' build around Tarik Skubal, Boras going on a rant about Polar Bear Pete Alonso's future, Boras saying MLB needs to ban all prop bets, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day after Scott Boras made some pointed comments towards the Tigers, Tarik Skubal offered some thoughts of his own, specifically about why he allowed himself to be taken out of the game in Game 5 of the ALDS.

The guys wonder if Skubal and Boras are off-base with how they're approaching the former's free agency next offseason.

Valenti and Rico hear from the people about the Skubal and Tigers fiasco.

More of the people chime in on the Skubal/Tigers discussion.

The guys discuss what the Tigers should actually do when it comes to a potential contract extension for Tarik Skubal.

The people chime in on the Skubal/Boras conversation.

Valenti and Rico discuss what Scott Boras had to say about the Tigers in regard to the impending free agency of Tarik Skubal next offseason.

"Great way to make people think you've known a name all along is to say it in the tone of Paul Rudd." David Samson joins us to continue our discussion on Tenet and why it falls into the not a good movie category. He also weighs in on why the Detroit Tigers would trade Tarik Skubal, the upcoming CBA negotiations in the WNBA, and Stephen Ross's unsuccessful reign as the owner of the Miami Dolphins. Plus, Amin issues an apology, and Zas tells us whether he's ever thought about taking that trip to Turkey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices