Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast

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 baseball operations Scott Harris' failed deal to send E-Rod to the LA Dodgers. Later, the guys cover Michael Lorenzen's trade to the Philadelphia Phillies and the prospect the Tigers received in return. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 deadline. Later in the show, the guys are joined by Mike Ferrin, co-host of "Power Alley" on MLB Network Radio, for additional trade deadline analysis. The trio go over the state of the Tigers rebuild, which prospects stand out and why E-Rod's opt-out clause may be complicating his trade value. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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? Later, with the Aug. 1 trade deadline fast approaching, the guys evaluate who needs to be moved and what the team needs in return. We also take the time to send kudos to Jenna Malinowski for stepping up and filling-in for Evan's writing duties during his recent vacation. Nice work and well done, Jenna. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

This week, Mark and Evan talk the offensive woes hounding Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez. Later, the guys draw attention to some pitching prospects and game out when we might see Casey Mize back on the mound. Your "Days of Roar" crew also review the return of Beau Brieske and Nick Maton.

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 rest of the year, the guys also break down the bats recently drafted. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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? The guys also talk who's heading to the All-Star game and contend with which player evaluations they got wrong. Later, the "Days of Roar" crew welcomes back National Crosschecker Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game USA to preview next week's MLB draft and how Dylan Crews could be Detroit's pick. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

The tantalizing prospect of taking first place in the AL Central still eludes the Detroit Tigers and that has Mark & Evan discussing the legitimacy of this team. As the baseball club attempts to claw its way up, the guys breakdown a recent demotion and who we expect to return to the mound this week. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 Harris see in player development? The guys go over his responses and more. Later, we have another question round of "The Big Two". What's the likelihood this team could actually win their division and are there specific dates we can look towards for the return of Matt Manning and Tarik Skubal? The guys also go over who's starting to heat up offensively and which bullpen arms might need a tweak in their mechanics. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 draft expert Brian Sakowski to talk which potential eligible players we should be keeping our eyes on. Later, Mark and Evan go over an interview with Colt Keith, who has been making impressive moves in minor league ball. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 action. What kind of grading scale should Harris be judged on based on the choices made in the offseason? Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 injuries. How long should we expect E-Rod or Greene to be out? What does this mean for the Detroit Tigers' chances of taking the AL Central? What about the trade deadline? Who could the team potentially call up? Who should they call up? Mark and Evan go over these questions and more in this emergency podcast edition of "Days of Roar." Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 strategy and team chemistry down but they need more big hits in big moments. The guys also briefly touch on Tarik Skubal's future return and Mark has a stat wrap-up for the month of May. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 this team to win consistently? Later, the guys talk adjustments and if the clock is ticking for some players. The guys also take notice of a strong Double-A performance and provide updates on Tarik Skubal and Kerry Carpenter. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 recent polished performances and how better at-bats combined with better approaches are revealing the resilience of this team. The "Days of Roar" duo also discuss the turn of events surrounding Spencer Turnbull, Scott Harris and an interesting link to the St. Louis Cardinals. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 New York Mets, the guys are noting some adjustments. What's ultimately changed about this team from just a few weeks ago? The guys have some thoughts on that answer as well as some player shout-outs and two new segments for the pod. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 talk the Tigers' recent series against the "Tampa Bay light" Baltimore Orioles. The guys also cover how Eduardo Rodríguez continues to impress and the glimmers of light in the offense. We also have a Tarik Skubal update and why Detroit fans are in for a blast from the past with the upcoming series against the New York Mets. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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. However, the anemic offense casts a long shadow over the whole team. With less runners on base and too many missed opportunities to turn on opposing pitcher mistakes, the bats have been whimpering rather than roaring. Despite the lack of production, the guys talk how Eduardo Rodriguez may be able to pitch himself to a contending team. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 the recent clouds hanging over Comerica Park and Javier Báez. Later, the guys take a look at Riley Greene's offensive gaps; could he be an All-Star in the making? Also, find out why Matthew Boyd's ERA is in Mark's crosshairs and which aspect of the team has seen some solid performances. Lastly, we have some minor-league updates, why you should really be keeping an eye on Orchard Lake St. Mary’s baseball team and offer reasons for not sleeping on Nick Maton. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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. Certain position players are showing some promise but starting pitching is struggling to deliver in key innings. Where's the strike zone domination? Where's elite Javier Báez gone? Later, the guys talk how the bullpen has devolved into a null-pen and how pitching as a whole isn't getting the job done. Lastly, the guys give a shout out to tigersmlreport.com and update us on some minor league developments. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 regress from last year? Is there any resilience or swagger on this team? Is it time to hit the panic button? How are Evan and Mark feeling about their team projections for the year? Later, the guys talk which minor leaguers they're keeping their eyes on. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 store for the likes of Kerry Carpenter, Akil Baddoo, César Hernández and Ryan Kreidler? How much of the lineup is locked down? How's the rotation and bullpen looking? Has the team found their closer yet? What does Miguel Cabrera's farewell season look like? Evan & Mark go through the lingering points and answer your questions directly in our first listener mailbag segment. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 training. The guys talk why top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe may miss the entire season and how prospect Colt Keith is hitting into some exciting buzz. The guys also talk how things are heading in the right direction for Spencer Torkelson and why the middle infield needs to hit the ground running soon. Later, the guys talk how Matt Manning's pitching may be turning around, which relievers are on the cusp of earning their roles and why the bullpen may be a bit of a revolving door. Lastly, the "Days of Roar" duo talk Evan's latest projections for the Opening Day roster and welcome some new but familiar on-air talent to the Tigers broadcasting booth. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

This week, we continue our spring training coverage of the Detroit Tigers. Co-hosts Mark Gorosh and Evan Petzold talk the improvements and lack thereof for certain members of the potential roster. Is there a silver lining in the cloud hanging over Spencer Torkelson? What's the pitching rotation looking like? Has Parker Meadows punched his ticket to the Opening Day lineup? Mark and Evan address these questions and more. Follow Mark on Twitter here. Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 Free Press Tigers beat writer co-host Evan Petzold, who's down in Lakeland, Florida covering spring training. The guys take a broad look at the team's preparation for the regular season. What's the lineup going to like like this season? Is Spencer Torkelson making the right kind of adjustments to succeed? How's Spencer Turnbull's arm looking after coming back from Tommy John surgery? Will Javier Báez stop whiffing at sliders out of the zone? Mark and Evan talk about these team aspects and more. Follow Mark on Twitter here.Follow Evan on Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here.

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 found every Monday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Tigers. Evan brings insider insights and analysis as a Tigers beat writer and Detroit native combined with Mark’s in-depth analysis as a baseball lifer who thinks like an executive. Days of Roar is your go-to Tigers podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.