Podcast appearances and mentions of Justin Verlander

Ben Verlander welcomes Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to the show! They discuss Skubal's decision to play in the World Baseball Classic and how much USA Hockey fired him up to play in the WBC. He also discusses his offseason dealing with arbitration and the Tigers signing Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez & so much more! CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO01:50 TARIK SKUBAL JOINS03:00 SPRING TRAINING04:30 HOW'S JUSTIN VERLANDER AS A TEAMMATE?09:00 THE OFFSEASON10:50 ARBITRATION PROCESS15:35 DID YOU KNOW ABOUT FRAMBER?16:50 TIGERS ROTATION18:00 THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC20:00 USA HOCKEY FIRING UP MLB24:00 USA'S BASEBALL DREAM TEAM25:40 2026 TIGERS BASEBALL29:00 TIGERS' YOUNGSTERS30:00 ADVICE TO YOUNG BASEBALL PLAYERS33:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diving into some of the very best stories from a few baseball legends. -----Sources: Baseball 100 - Joe Posnanski-----Sources/Essays are linked in the time stamps below0:00 - Brooks Robinson - An essay from a 13-year-old boy4:34 - Justin Verlander and Ted Williams - The power of negative energy13:25 - Ted Williams - Put it on the line14:38 - The infectious joy of Enrnie Banks19:00 - Derek Jeter - One hit at a time and loving the truth25:05 - Ichiro Suzuki and Jeter - Small wins26:30 - The unlikely path of Larry Walker 29:10 - Frank Thomas - Meaning > Talent32:00 - The approach of Tom Seaver38:40 - Hank Aaron - The burden of greatness43:40 - Mariano Rivera, Sandy Koufax, and Randy Johnson - Some short stories52:23 - Joe Dimaggio - You need some luck54:20 - Mike Schmidt - Keep the joy alive-----Check out my books below.Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence-----Check out our other episodes on baseball legends:#116. Derek Jeter#135. Clayton Kershaw

Spring optimism abounds on this week's episode of Eat Em Up. Jordan and Alex discuss the Justin Verlander signing, break down the roster crunch on the pitching staff, and disagree on Parker Meadows' outlook for 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

75% of top-drafted pitchers never make it to the big leagues. If your son is a pitcher, this episode could change everything about how you approach his development. Subscribe for weekly baseball career insights. Former first-round pick Justin Orenduff had the GM of the Dodgers watching him pitch in Double-A. Then his shoulder gave out. That injury sent him on a decade-long quest to understand why some pitchers stay healthy and others break down. His answer is backed by data from 1,100 drafted pitchers and published with Duke University. ✅ Why 75% of top-drafted pitchers never reach the big leagues — and only 2–3% become everyday starters ✅ How college innings count against a pitcher's professional career before it even starts ✅ What the DVS score is and how it quantifies injury risk on a 0–24 scale ✅ The free training tool every youth pitcher already has access to that nobody talks about ✅ Why velocity and longevity don't have to be mutually exclusive Justin Orenduff was a first-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers who had his career derailed by a shoulder injury. After surgery, his surgeon told him something that changed his entire mindset: the way he threw the baseball caused the injury. That single phrase launched Justin into years of research, eventually partnering with Duke University to publish a formal study on pitching mechanics and injury risk. His study tracked the top three pitchers drafted and signed by every MLB organization since 2013 — over 1,100 pitchers total. The findings were staggering: nearly half arrived in professional baseball already carrying arm injuries from their amateur careers. College pitchers who needed surgery had accumulated only around 320 total innings, and that number includes their college workload. The professional runway before a major injury was shockingly short. From that research, Justin built DVS — the Delivery Value System — a biomechanics scoring model that rates a pitcher's delivery from 0 to 24 based on injury risk and mechanical efficiency. Pitchers like Justin Verlander, Clayton Kershaw, and Mariano Rivera all scored above 16. Justin himself scored a 7 before his surgery and climbed to 17–20 after learning how to move differently — throwing harder at 35 years old than at any point in his professional career. The conversation also dives into the USPBL, a four-team developmental league where Justin runs pitcher development. Unlike traditional independent baseball, the USPBL prioritizes skill development days, individualized plans, and a culture where committing to growth matters more than winning that night's game. So far, 52 players have signed with MLB organizations and 7 have reached the big leagues. Matt and Justin also tackle the uncomfortable reality behind youth pitching culture: training programs that chase velocity to validate their own business models, not the pitcher's long-term career. And they explore a simple thought experiment that every baseball family should consider: if you had to choose between a coach who promises 100 mph and a coach who promises health, which would you pick? Scroll down to the timestamps to hear why that's the wrong question. If this episode changed how you think about pitcher development, share it with a baseball family who needs to hear it.  RESOURCES → DVS Baseball: https://dvsbaseball.com → Justin on X/Twitter: @JustinOrenduff Matt Hannaford is a Major League Baseball agent with 25+ years of experience advising families on baseball career decisions. Justin Orenduff is a former first-round MLB Draft pick, pitching biomechanics researcher, and head of pitcher development for the USPBL.

Justin Verlander is officially BACK with the Detroit Tigers on a one-year, $13 million deal! The future Hall of Famer, drafted by Detroit in 2004, returns after years away (Astros, Mets, Giants) to join an exciting rotation featuring Tarik Skubal and new addition Framber Valdez. At 43, JV threw a strong bullpen in spring training and is chasing 300 wins while eyeing a World Series ring he regrets missing in Detroit.Is this a feel-good full-circle story that boosts the Tigers' contender status? Or just veteran nostalgia on a team already spending big? We break down the pros/cons: leadership for young arms, rotation depth, injury risks, playoff impact, and more. Tigers fans – is this the spark for 2026 contention?Drop your takes in the chat: Good signing? Overrated?

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Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Tarik Skubal's landmark arbitration decision, the Tigers signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, the six-player trade between the Red Sox and Brewers that included Caleb Durbin, the Orioles signing Chris Bassitt to a one-year deal, whether Jackson Holliday's hamate surgery will change the team's plans, Arizona re-signing Zac Gallen, some factors that could help the Diamondbacks get better as the season goes on, whether the Braves will make a rotation move on the heels of some pitching injuries, and the initial report that MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark resigned. 

The boys talk about Joey Loperfido returning to the Astros, Justin Verlander trade, and speak with the voice of the Albuquerque Isotopes.

MLB Hot Stove February 2026 Update: Trades, Signings, Injuries & Max Muncy Extension! Spring Training is here, and the MLB offseason is still delivering big moves! We're recapping the latest trades, free agent signings, arbitration drama, injuries shaking up rotations/lineups, and more as teams gear up for 2026. Key Trades: ARI gets RP Kade Strowd (solid rookie arm) from BAL for UTIL Blaze Alexander (utility depth boost for O's). BOS acquires prospects Caleb Durbin, Andrew Monasterio, Anthony Siegler + Comp B pick from MIL for LHP Kyle Harrison & Shane Drohan in a six-player swap. LA (Dodgers) sends INT bonus pool money to MIN for RP Anthony Banda. TOR gets OF Jesus Sanchez from HOU for Joey Loperfido. Major Signings & Re-Signings: Carlos Santana to D-backs (1/$2M) for veteran 1B stability. Framber Valdez to Tigers (3/$115M) after Tarik Skubal wins arb case ($32M salary). Zac Gallen re-signs with D-backs (1/$22M prove-it deal). IKF to Red Sox (1/$6M), Miguel Andujar to Padres (1/$4M), Marcell Ozuna to Pirates (1/$12M), Nick Martinez to Rays (1/$13M), Justin Verlander to Tigers (1/$13M), Chris Bassitt to Orioles (1/$18.5M), and many more like Evan Phillips to Dodgers (1/$6.5M), Kike Hernandez to Dodgers (1/$4.5M), Miles Mikolas to Nats (1/$2.25M). Minor League/Recovery Deals: Jeimer Candelario (LAA MiLB), Gio Urshela (MIN MiLB), Nate Lowe (CIN MiLB), Shelby Miller to Cubs (2yr, TJS recovery), John Means to Royals (2/MiLB, TJS). Injury & Health Updates: Zack Wheeler (PHI) not ready for Opening Day but hopeful soon. Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) elbow inflammation, eyeing early May return. Hamate bone surgeries: Corbin Carroll (ARI), Jackson Holliday (BAL), Francisco Lindor (NYM) — all likely miss early 2026 time. Josh Hader (HOU) bicep inflammation (OD status in doubt), Anthony Santander labrum surgery (out 5-6 months), Shane Bieber forearm fatigue (not ready for OD), Reese Olsen shoulder surgery (out for year). Extensions & Other News: Max Muncy extends with Dodgers (7M for 2027 + 10M club option 2028, 3M buyout) — team-friendly lock for the veteran 3B chasing a three-peat! We break down impacts on contenders, fantasy baseball outlooks, and what these moves mean as camps open. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more MLB updates! In This Video: Latest trades breakdowns (Strowd/Alexander, BOS/MIL swap, etc.) Big signings analysis (Valdez to DET, Gallen back in ARI) Injury timelines & roster ripple effects Muncy extension details & Dodgers future Subscribe & hit the bell for daily MLB news, spring training reactions, and 2026 season previews! Comment below: Which signing surprises you most? Who's injury hurts their team the hardest?

This week on the podcast, I talk about the Detroit Tigers adding pitchers Framer Valdez and Justin Verlander and the future of ace Tarik Skubal. 

Pitchers and catchers reported, position players participated in the first full-squad workout — and now, the Detroit Tigers are counting down the days to the first Grapefruit League game of spring training. The Tigers marked the start of camp by making their most popular move of the 2025-26 offseason, signing franchise icon Justin Verlander to a one-year, $13 million contract — after losing Reese Olson for the entire 2026 season to a shoulder surgery. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown react to the signing of Verlander and the injury to Olson. They also share the biggest takeaways from the first week of spring training, updates on Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson and break down the latest surrounding top prospect Kevin McGonigle. Former Tigers catcher Alex Avila joins the show for an extended conversation about Verlander's return to the Tigers, offering insight into what the reunion means on and off the field. He reflects on Verlander's evolution as a pitcher and a person, while detailing his expectations for the Tigers' star-studded rotation. To close, Evan and Chris discuss what they'll be watching as spring training games get underway. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

Epstein files force Casey Wasserman to sell agency & Goldman Sachs lawyer to resign, Eli Zaret joins us for sports, Evan Dando in masturbating rehab, Meghan Markle lobbies for Brooklyn Beckham, and Rosie O'Donnell sneaks back into the US. Eli Zaret joins the show to chat Winter Olympics, ‘Quad God' Ilia Malinin's bad day, Simone Biles' new breasts, the disappearance of the WNBA, the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Polymarket pandemonium, MSU basketball floundering, Michigan passing Arizona for #1, Solomon Tuliaupupu to Montana for his 9th year of college football, the red-hot Detroit Pistons, thoughts on the return of Justin Verlander to the Detroit Tigers, Nick Castellanos' love of beer, Malik Beasley to play in Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny and much more. Leftovers Sports: John Tesh performed Roundball Rock prior to the NBA All-Star Game. Sarah Spain can't take JD Vance at the Olympics. Stanley Tucci is at the Olympics for some reason. Drew brags about his roof and gutter (with leaf guards!). Nobody knows anything about Puerto Rico. Drew educates us. Evan Dando of The Lemonheads was busted sending unsolicited ‘beat off' videos. Other Music: We bring up Tone Loc one time and he ends up in the hospital. Oasis is set to make a new album and tour in 2027. Tool is in talks for a residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Epstein Files: Jackie ‘The Joke Man' Martling is in there. Dr. Oz once invited Jeffrey Epstein to a party. Ashleigh Banfield thought Epstein was kind of cute. Tommy Mottola is a rash in the files and Jimmy Fallon has dumped him. Casey Wasserman thinks he's super hot and is selling his talent agency over his involvement with Epstein. Kathryn Ruemmler is the sacrificial lamb of Goldman Sachs. Roman Polanski seems to get quite the pass. Rashee Rice is plowing into influencer Rubi Rose now. Jasleen Singh has returned to the limelight online. She manifested her rich lifestyle by spending Akaash's money. Brooklyn Beckham has unfollowed Gordon Ramsay on social media. Meghan Markle is trying to broker an interview between Beckham and Oprah Winfrey. Why is the Meghan and Oprah interview scrubbed from the internet? Harry and Meghan have the Whitest children possibly ever. Nobody wants to air her garbage Cookie Queens documentary. James Van Der Beek's family raises $2.6M on GoFundMe. They just bought a $4,7M mansion last month! A lot of misinformation is swirling around Nancy Guthrie. Rosie O'Donnell has weaseled her way back into Trump's America. We somehow still have merch. Buy it before it's gone. 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)

On this week's Best Of Valenti, Mike & Rico have some pointed criticisms towards this year's Super Bowl. Also, the guys reacted to Justin Verlander returning to the Tigers, discussed what Scott Harris' comments could mean for the Red Wings, and much more.

Karsch and Anderson react live to the breaking news that Justin Verlander is returning to the Tigers. Plus, Valenti wonders if this move is more about nostalgia or impact? (7:14); Valenti and Rico react to comments from Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris (19:18); Karsch and Anderson ask what the mindset for the Tigers should be following the Verlander news (30:47); Stoney and Jansen give their Verlander takes following his (re)introductory press conference (42:02).

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 15, 2025 – 12 noonSegments 1 – News and Notes1.Hamate surgery has struck early and often, with three prominent players, Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday, going down in the first week of Spring Training. Each has already been downshifted in drafts. Too much, not enough, or just right? Also, should we draft their backup in drafts?a.Corbin Carroll – Moved from 8.08 to 13.20b.Francisco Lindor – Move from 16.66 to 27.80 c.Jackson Holliday – Moved from 136.36 to 162.402.The Blue Jays and Astros exchange outfielders with the Astros receiving Joey Loperfido and the Blue Jays getting Jesus Sancheza.Any uptick or downtick in playing time for either player?b.Are you interested?3.In an ugly release the Phillies DFA Nick Castellanos. He can be signed for a minimum by anyone.a.There was a free-for-all article on the Athletic that was not very complimentary of Castellanos. He's already been discounted for fantasy managers, going in the 26th round. 4.The Tigers sign Justin Verlander. He's going as the 205 pitcher off the board. Where do you have him going after the trade?5.Nathaniel Lowe signs a minor league deal with the Reds, putting pressure on Sal Stewart to hit out of spring training.a.What is the level of worry with this signing if you decide to draft Stewart?6.Other random early injuriesa.Shane Bieber will start the season on the IL to slowly build him up for the season.b.Jordan Westburg has an oblique injury with no timetable for a returnSegment 2 – Pitcher Preview – We will go until time expires or we get tired and potentially, wrap it up next week.1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 60 in detail. Then, go through the next 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 15 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 15 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

CB and Clay are happy to see the United States bringing home medals in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Michigan State basketball continues to struggle. The NBA is facing another tanking issue and Commissioner Silver is already working on a solution. Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers.

Karsch and Anderson react live to the breaking news that Justin Verlander is returning to the Tigers. Plus, Valenti wonders if this move is more about nostalgia or impact? (7:14); Valenti and Rico react to comments from Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris (19:18); Karsch and Anderson ask what the mindset for the Tigers should be following the Verlander news (30:47); Stoney and Jansen give their Verlander takes following his (re)introductory press conference (42:02).

Karsch and Anderson react live to the breaking news that Justin Verlander is returning to the Tigers. Plus, Valenti wonders if this move is more about nostalgia or impact? (7:14); Valenti and Rico react to comments from Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris (19:18); Karsch and Anderson ask what the mindset for the Tigers should be following the Verlander news (30:47); Stoney and Jansen give their Verlander takes following his (re)introductory press conference (42:02).

With the wonderful sounds of spring training filling the air in Arizona and Florida, there have already been a few unfortunate injuries that have knocked out several top MLB stars from getting their work in. Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll and Jackson Holliday have all been sidelined with hamate injuries, and it's bringing us all down.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the impact these injuries will have on their clubs, including what Team USA might do since Corbin Carroll will not be able to start and play in the World Baseball Classic. They then get into the situation surrounding Nick Castellanos being released from the Philadelphia Phillies and him addressing the now-infamous incident that occurred in Miami.Later, Jake and Jordan discuss Justin Verlander reuniting with the Detroit Tigers to help continue his push for 300 wins, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-signing a couple of familiar names and give a quick college baseball preview with the season opening today. The guys close the episode by making their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.1:28 - The Opener: The hamate issue9:12 - Nick Castellanos and the incident25:36 - Around The League: JV back to Detroit35:48 - Other notable free agent signings42:40 - Dodgers bring back familiar names46:02 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The Shallows EP 001 - Welcome AboardErik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard set sail aboard The Shallows, giving you an introduction into what makes shallow leagues different, the strategies needed to succeed, which advanced stats are most helpful, and current news that's impacted player values. Detroit's pitching staff gets revamped with Framer Valdez and Justin Verlander while loosing Reese Olson, Marcell Ozuna to Pittsburgh, Eugenio Suarez returns to Cincinnati, does Luis Robert have a resurgence with the Mets, Chris Bassitt heads to Baltimore, and Spencer Schwellenbach lands on the 60-day IL. Plus, how do you set yourself for success in the draft for shallow leagues, how does the player pool change in shallow leagues, and what strategies are different with fewer managers to compete against. What advanced stats can give you an edge? Have you heard of Blast% and can you simply look at innings? Welcome to The Shallows! Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Verlander met the media yesterday and talked about his return to Detroit

James Van Der Beek dies after long cancer battle, HGTV cancels Nicole Curtis for n-word use, Epstein file fireworks, Winter Olympics, Bill Maher v. Jimmy Kimmel, Nancy Guthrie suspect released, and Drew's Watch War with Tom Brady. RIP James Van Der Beek. His wife has launched a GoFundMe. HGTV's Nicole Curtis has been BLOWN OUT for the weirdest use of the n-word. Reality TV's Jill Zarin has been BLOWN OUT for her Super Bowl Halftime Show hot take. Nancy Guthrie: Carlos Palazuelos was apprehended and released in the search for Nancy Guthrie. Even his mother-in-law had to explain herself. A SECOND ransom has come in and something smells fishy. A black glove has been discovered near Nancy's home. Olympics: Sturla Holm Lægreid has stepped in it again. Ilia Malinin is good at skating. We remember Yannick Bertrand destroying his French dong downhill skiing in 2007. Canada school shooting leaves 10 dead. Jesse Van Rootselaar (Strang?) has been identified as the perpetrator. We watch as The Fighter and The Kid (Bryan Callen and Brendan Schaub) break down the Epstein Files. Casey Wasserman is losing clients over his Ghislaine Maxwell ties, but keeps his 2028 LA Olympic post. Howard Lutnick is a liar. Pam Bondi lashed out at everyone in Washington DC today. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni clash in court, but match outside. Bijou Phillips has blown through a kidney and needs one ASAP. Music: Eddie Vedder did an interview with Rolling Stone and says Pearl Jam is “between eras”. Bobby Caldwell is not a Black man. Gene Simmons doesn't listen to hip hop. Cardi B got a new watch after dumping Stefon Diggs. Sophie Rain is a boner-maker. Watch Wars: Drew vs Tom Brady. We chat with Tom Mazawey to find out if he wore his Justin Verlander jersey today. Welcome back, JV. Bill Maher and Jimmy Kimmel are beefing. This leads us down a Karl Malone rabbit hole. Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. 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 have a conversation about what they think are the lack of downsides to the Tigers signing Justin Verlander.

The guys continue their conversation about the Verlander signing.

The guys dedicated the first hour to a conversation regarding the lack of cons to the Tigers' signing of Justin Verlander, both for nostalgic and on-the-field purposes. Then, they debated if each NFL team posed by Rico's window is opening or closing on an "In Football Today".

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with a discussion about the lack of downsides to the Tigers' signing of Justin Verlander. They took that topic until the second hour, where they came up with some ideas to fix NBA All-Star Weekend. Then, the guys had a conversation about the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos before they spent the final hour of the show wondering what the Lions need to do with Taylor Decker and the rest of their offensive line.

- Justin Verlander reunites with Tigers- Red Sox trade for Caleb Durbin- Ozuna to the Pirates (farewell McCutchen?)- Yankees running it back, it seems- Everyone's hamate bone is breaking- BREAKING: Kris Bryant to miss more time- Nolan Ryan bloody jersey giveaway- Marlins bringing back TEAL- POLL: homemade meal vs. or 10 World SeriesListen/watch: https://bio.link/threeohtakeFollow us!FB: https://www.facebook.com/threeohtakeIG: https://www.instagram.com/threeohtakeTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@threeohtakeX: https://twitter.com/kylecorwintakes“THREEOHTAKE” for 10% off your Chinook Seedery order: https://www.chinookseedery.com/discount/THREEOHTAKE"THREEOHTAKE" for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.com/

A good conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Detroit Tigers — the recent signings of Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, on Tarik Skubal, the lineup, Chris Ilitch and Scott Harris and more (11:30). Then, with a stoned Rube, we answered your questions on MSU basketball, the point guard situation, Aday Mara's flagrant foul for Michigan, the Lions, Pistons, stupid bets and more (35:00).

JV has returned to the 313! In today's video, we are breaking down the massive news that Justin Verlander is coming home to the Detroit Tigers on a 1-year deal. This isn't just another free-agent signing—this is a legendary homecoming for one of the greatest to ever wear the Old English D.In This Video:* The Emotional Return: I'm sharing my raw reaction to the news. After years of watching JV dominate elsewhere, seeing him back in Detroit just feels right.* What This Means for the City: Detroit is a pitching town, and Verlander is its king. We talk about the energy this brings to Comerica Park and why the city of Detroit needed this veteran leadership right now.* The World Series Quest: Can JV be the final piece of the puzzle? With Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez already in the mix, we analyze if this rotation is officially the best in MLB and if they have enough fire to bring a World Series ring back to Detroit in 2026.The rotation is set: Skubal. Valdez. Verlander. Is this the year the drought finally ends?

Today's word of the day is ‘shocked' as in MLB as in spring training as in injuries. Let me explain. Kris Bryan is hurt. Anthony Santander is hurt. Spencer Schwellenbach is hurt. Hurt, hurt, and hurt. Why are these announcements happening on Day 1? Why are players waiting to get surgery? (14:15) Justin Verlander is back with the Tigers! Can you believe it!? (22:46) The Blue Jays were hit by the injury bug. So many major red flag injuries. An injury to Santander. An injury to Shane Bieber. (29:45) MLB meetings are taking place in Palm Beach. What are they discussing? (34:00) Review: The Alabama Solution. (38:25) NPPOD. (40:53) Are the Dallas Mavericks for sale? Is Mark Cuban getting the team back? Are the Adelsons leaving for Vegas? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Britney Spears needs money & sells her catalog, Nancy Guthrie perp caught on cam, Cardi B BBL Stink, Wacky Winter Olympics, Meghan Markle manhandles help, and Bad Bunny fallout. The Detroit Tigers have signed Justin Verlander to a one-year deal. Kate Upton is back, baby! There is a major break in the Nancy Guthrie case as the Nest camera footage is released. Hoda Kotb is taking full advantage of the situation. Olympics Coverage: A French Ice Dancer at the Olympics has stolen our hearts. Backstreet's Back ALRIGHT! Sturla Holm Lægreid cheated on his girlfriend and told the world on live TV. Jake Paul's wife, Jutta Leerdam, won Olympics Gold and Jake cried. Trudy clogged the toilet. Her house hates her. Super Bowl Leftovers: Cardi B and Stefon Diggs broke up during the Super Bowl. Cardi B is threatening to sue TMZ. She claims her BBL isn't stinky. 50 Cent is on the troll, as usual. Some people would have preferred Cardi over Lady Gaga during halftime. Kalshi & Polymarket have a conundrum on their hands. Bad Bunny may have used some bad words during the Halftime Show. Bill Burr LOVED the Halftime Show. Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian made their relationship ‘hard launch' at the Super Bowl. Comerica Park has new premium club seats. Britney Spears has sold her catalog for $200M because she needs the cash. Marc Anthony has broke his silence on the Beckham family drama. Nikki Minaj appeared on the Katie Miller podcast. Mike Epps is really sorry for making a joke about her and Donald Trump. Melinda French Gates was riddled with STD's and not everyone is on her side. Our YouTube channel was blasted by Melinda-supporters, however. Bonnie Blue is out for another world record and Drew is being a prude about it. Meghan Markle manhandled her help. Dan Wootton is a superstar in the Markleverse. WATP released an emergency episode covering the break up of Gregg ‘Opie' Hughes and his latest co-host, Ron the Waiter. Detroit Tigers pitcher Reese Olson is OUT for the year. Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. 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)

Today's word of the day is ‘shocked' as in MLB as in spring training as in injuries. Let me explain. Kris Bryan is hurt. Anthony Santander is hurt. Spencer Schwellenbach is hurt. Hurt, hurt, and hurt. Why are these announcements happening on Day 1? Why are players waiting to get surgery? (14:15) Justin Verlander is back with the Tigers! Can you believe it!? (22:46) The Blue Jays were hit by the injury bug. So many major red flag injuries. An injury to Santander. An injury to Shane Bieber. (29:45) MLB meetings are taking place in Palm Beach. What are they discussing? (34:00) Review: The Alabama Solution. (38:25) NPPOD. (40:53) Are the Dallas Mavericks for sale? Is Mark Cuban getting the team back? Are the Adelsons leaving for Vegas? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about new (and encouraging) details about MLB.TV registration, Justin Verlander returning to the Tigers, the rites of spring training, and the Rafael Devers trade in retrospect, before previewing the 2026 Milwaukee Brewers (20:50) with The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Curt Hogg, and the 2026 Texas Rangers (1:08:28) with MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry. 2026 EW Season Preview Series ALBALCHWATHBOSCLEHOUNYYDETLAATBRKCRSEATORMINTEX NLATLCHCARIMIACINCOLNYMMILLADPHIPITSDPWSNSTLSFG .intro-team, .intro-team td { font-family: lato, Arial, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .intro-team .intro-header { /*display: none;*/ text-align: center; } .team-lg { text-align: center; width: 100%; } /* [class^="team-box-"] > div { display: inline-block; width: 48%; } [class^="team-box-"] > div table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; } [class^="team-box-"] > div td { background-color: #efefef; border: 1px solid #ccc; line-height: 2; text-align: center; cursor: default; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a { color: #000; text-decoration: none; display: block; width: 100% } [class^="team-box-"] > div a:hover { color: #50ae26; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a.link-inactive { color: #aaa; } */ Audio intro: Ian Phillips, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 1: Philip Bergman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 2: Garrett Krohn, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Beatwriter, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLB.TV sign-up details Link to in-market streaming details Link to MLBTR on Verlander Link to over/under draft Link to EWStats post 1 Link to EWStats post 2 Link to late-signing pitchers post Link to Casas post Link to Lindor injury story Link to Schwellenbach injury story Link to Jays injuries story Link to Ben on spring injuries Link to Crochet announcement Link to FG post on Durbin deal Link to FG projected standings Link to BP projected standings Link to team payrolls Link to Brewers offseason tracker Link to Brewers depth chart Link to team SS projections Link to team 3B projections Link to MLBTR on Contreras surgery Link to 2025 catcher WAR leaderboard Link to 2025 catcher IP leaderboard Link to Sam on Brewers grounders Link to NL RotY voting Link to Curt’s author archive Link to Curt’s podcast Link to Rangers offseason tracker Link to Rangers depth chart Link to SP depth charts Link to RP depth charts Link to Burger article Link to 2025 team batting age Link to 2025 team pitching age Link to Kennedi’s author archive Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Big Ben talks about Klint Kubiak's comments on the future of Maxx Crosby with the Raiders, Justin Verlander returning to the Detroit Tigers, Maller to the Third Degree, #QueenOfHearts w/ LaReina, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Justin Verlander returning to the Detroit Tigers, the Mets possibly starting the regular season without Francisco Lindor, the ROI on Kris Bryant's contract with the Rockies as he heads to the IR yet again, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest offseason stories in baseball! Save on essentials. Save the everyday with Amazon. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BASEBALL2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ 00:00 INTRO02:08 Justin Verlander returns to Detroit09:37 Many injuries revealed as spring training gets underway20:00 Blue Jays suffer some tough blows26:24 Do the Braves need to add a starter now?33:28 Are the D-Backs and Ketel Marte good now?37:55 OUTRO Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth and Sean kick off the show with a bit of a potpourri segment. They discuss it seeming like the Browns may open the door for a real Deshaun Watson comeback, Justin Verlander signing with the Tigers like Framber did, and the Rockets' 102-95 win over the Clippers last night.

Seth and Sean discuss if the Browns are going to give Deshaun Watson a chance at a real comeback, Justin Verlander signing with the Tigers, the Rockets' 102-95 win over the Clippers, revel in the Patriots' Super Bowl loss, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean discuss if the Browns are going to give Deshaun Watson a chance at a real comeback, Justin Verlander signing with the Tigers, the Rockets' 102-95 win over the Clippers, revel in the Patriots' Super Bowl loss, go through the day's Headlines, react to Ben Solak being bullish on the Texans, discuss what they're confident in and what terrifies them about the Texans, dive into Dalton Schultz talking to Ross Tucker about Kamari Lassiter, Jalen Pitre, Will Anderson and CJ Stroud, discuss PenderPoll results as to if people pee in the shower, the Texans relevant parts of the FOX Top 100 Free Agents, NBC spending a bunch on charters to make sure Mike Tirico made it to Milan for the Olympics right after the Super Bowl, Mike MacDonald's comment that the SB was like a home game for Seattle, Mike Florio's continued vendetta against Tom Brady being an owner and a broadcaster, what the NFLPA should focus on fixing most, if they're as bullish on the Texans next season as Ben Solak is, if Rockets fans should be worried about Kevin Durant's body language affecting the younger guys, and what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.

Thrill and Eric welcome special guest Chad Belding to discuss various topics including baseball and hunting. They talk about their experiences with MLB, the Detroit Tigers signing Justin Verlander, and the use of robot umpires in baseball. They also discuss Chad's podcast 'The Fowl Life'. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Verlander is returning where his illustrious career started, signing a one-year deal with Detroit, further fortifying one of the best rotations in baseball. The starting pitching market is getting thin, but rumors are heating up about one prominent arm. Could a deal come together soon? 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

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Mike and Rico continue to take your calls and read your texts.

The guys began the show giving the Tigers their flowers for heeding their advice in signing franchise legend Justin Verlander. Plus, they talked about some NFL teams' biggest needs in an "In Football Today".

Valenti and Rico got the show started with a victory lap following the news that the Tigers are bringing back franchise legend Justin Verlander on a 1-year deal. They discussed how this moves the goalposts of their expectations and the perception of the organization to the fans. The guys stuck with this topic until the third hour, where they touched on the Pistons-Hornets brawl from last night. Both topics were rehashed and wrapped up in the final hour.

Valenti and Rico wonder the impact that the Tigers' signing Verlander has on how people look at Scott Harris and Chris Ilitch.

Is Mike overreacting to the Tigers bringing back Justin Verlander?

The guys continue their conversation on Justin Verlander's return to the Tigers.

The final hour of Evan & Tiki opens with spring training controversy as Yankees fans erupt over Mets pitcher Luke Weaver arriving at camp with a Yankees bag, sparking a broader debate on why the Yankees get mocked more than any team in sports. The guys react to Isiah Kiner-Falefa's comments about preferring to face the Yankees in the playoffs, discuss institutionalized Yankee hate, and whether it's earned. Then the show pivots to the NFL with a deep dive into Deshaun Watson's future after his remaining lawsuits are dismissed, including a heated debate on whether the Jets should take a flier on the former elite quarterback versus pursuing Derek Carr. Calls pour in on reputation, risk, and what Jets fans are willing to tolerate. Plus, Knicks talk featuring Josh Hart's refreshing self-awareness, breaking Mets bullpen news, Justin Verlander returning to Detroit, and a critical Yankees discussion on Anthony Volpe, service time manipulation, and why fans may not see him for a while. Classic Evan & Tiki chaos to close out the show.

Tongva Tribe responds to Billie Eilish "Stolen Land" comment, Andy Dick speaks about dying, Maz gets hacked, RIP Mickey Lolich, Halle Berry's menopause grift, Meghan Markle v. Netflix, and Jim's Picks: Power Pop Songs. Roberto Boschian spent years at 97.1 and we're glad to have him here. Ted Williams is a pain... but we love him. We're rooting for you, Ted. We're going to make sure you get paid. Drew saw Song Sung Blue and liked it. RIP Detroit Tigers great Mickey Lolich. Andy Dick was just on the Jamie Kennedy Podcast and it didn't disappoint. He's alive now and that's all that matters. But he reveals something HUGE that's bumming him out recently. Brand new Bonerline time. Where in the world is Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy? Melinda Gates really got the ball rolling on this Jeffry Epstein/Bill Gates story. Now it's Bill's turn to respond. Ellen Degeneres is back in the USA. She bought a $27M house in California. I thought she didn't want to be in America. Billie Eilish is in big trouble with Native Americans. The Clintons are FINALLY going to testify in the Epstein investigation. Halle Berry still hates Gavin Newsom. Trudi loves watching dong on HBO. Comedian Ben Bankas is CANCELED! Meghan Markle News! All her crap is filling The Netflix offices and she's pissed at them. Blake Lively is the talk around Trudi's hair salon. The Lively v Baldoni saga continues. Tom answered on the second ring! Everyone's getting their Twitter hacked. Tom saw Song Sung Blue TWICE! Maz gives his Super Bowl prediction. Are the Detroit Tigers going to sign Justin Verlander or Max Scherzer? Maz tries to eulogize Mickey Lolich. Jim's Picks: Top 10 Power Pop Songs. Merch can still be purchased. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. 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)