Motor City Metrics: A Detroit Tigers podcast

Our first ever live streamed episode was aired that you can find here:Non-tender candidates Chris and Roger liked and why it may of been quiet on non-tendered day.Questions for the showA breakdown of the 1991 Detroit Tigers, a WAR machine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Chris and Roger talk non-tender candidates, Rule 5 players they like for the Tigers, Thanksgiving and pitching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Roger go back to March 22nd 2016 and May 5th, in which they talk about Matthew Boyd in Toledo, a Dean Green flashback and Chris goes on a James McCann mini-rant. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Fox of Southside Sox and podcast host of Future Sox, talks to Chris and Roger about the LaRussa saga unfolding in Chicago and the guys recap the new staff in town for Detroit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Chipman, director of scouting for Prospects Live, joins Chris, Roger and Jake to discuss the new top 55 prospects board for the Detroit Tigers. We breakdown the players we saw and why the grades are what they are. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Roger discussed the hiring of the new Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Long time friend of the podcast Perry (@PerryLovesFlim) joins Chris and Roger to talk some Halloween movies and the hiring of Tony La Russa by the Chicago White Sox. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No new episode until next week but our intern Batoul from the University of Michigan-Dearborn created a 8 minute clip of Chris and Roger's highlights during the 2020 Detroit Tigers season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sandy Kazmir of Friends with Fantasy Benefits.com joins us to talk about the Tampa Bay Rays advancing to the World Series and the guys talk Tigers instructional league actionRecapping the ALCS and talk about the NLCSThe intro music this week is from t Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Rogelio discuss Eddie Van Halen, a strange Phil Donahue episode, MLB post-season and they give out their grades for the 2020 Detroit Tigers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Rogelio recap the MLB playoffs, start way too early planning for the Tigers 2021 season and does Al Avila have a plan? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jake pinch hits for Chris this week as Roger and Jake discuss the past week with the Tigers, what direction to go with the next manager and a look at who is heading to Lakeland Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brandon Day of Bless You Boys.com joins Chris and Roger this week to talk about the "Rookie of the Year" candidates, the Padres have two key players making noise & the future at shortstop for the Detroit Tigers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris & Roger sit down with Luke and Alex of the Michigan & Trumbull podcast to discuss the season, join the guys on "Inside the Numbers" and "the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" and learned how they got involved in podcasting.Check out their Facebook page Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Roger welcome in Kenon Carter of Tigers Minor League Tracker to talk about the season so far.Who is one of the slowest runners in the league?An AL Central themed "the Good, The Bad and the Ugly.The upcoming changes to minor league baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kody Clemens talks to Chris and Roger about the Constellation Energy LeagueKody's approach to the gameHow one Tigers prospect is into a PC game called Farming Simulator Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs.com joins Chris and Roger as they discuss Lou Whitaker and Bill FreehanJay's favorite players currently.Corn Flake baseball cardsThe current Tigers team discussion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Roger are joined by Evan Woodbery of Mlive.com to discuss the season, his thoughts as the Tigers hit the halfway point and what to expect if anything, from Toledo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 5 of the MCB Roundtable discussed what adult beverages were brought to the table to start the discussion.The future is here with Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal and Isaac Paredes.The Tigers' bullpen over the weekend in Cleveland and recapping the ser Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Roger were guests on the Cuppa Cuppa Blue podcast as Sara Sanchez plays host to discuss the Cubs and Tigers series, a look around the league and how both the Al Central and NL Central divisions are fairing so far this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-Chris and Roger recap the White Sox series as Detroit heads to Cleveland.-New segment to start the show as we play some audio from the week. (Tigers clips are from FSN Detroit, FSN San Diego and MLB Network)-Listener questions & one Tiger keeps getting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jon, Yooper, Marty, Jacob, and Rogelio get together to discuss the Tigers past weekend.-Marty gives you a fantasy update-Pleasant surprises from the Tigers roster so far Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Ellis of Locked On Indians joins Chris and Roger to discuss deep dives, why Cleveland's outfield is so bad and how the added distractions will affect the team this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Fox of Future Sox.com stops by to talk about the White Sox-Tigers series and the prospect horizon for ChicagoListener Questions and another edition of Inside The Numbers, which features the numbers 1.29 and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Roger to kick off the show, discuss Detroit radio and the passing of Jamie SamuelsenMercer is let go to no one's surprise, Lugo is still on the roster. In other news, water is wet.What to expect against the Pirates this weekend.Inside the Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Moore of Motor City Hardball.com joins the guys this week to discuss the Tigers's recent start.Was the Joe Kelly suspension justified?The Tigers' outfield needs another bat to step upQuestions from our audience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mookie Betts' new contract extension for the LA Dodgers (4:00=11:47)Toronto has nowhere to go (11:47-16:35)A reshifting idea for minor league baseball (16;40-24:10)30-man roster discussion and the strengths and weakness of the Tigers (24:10-46:15) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The MCB staff take over for a third installment of the staff roundtable as they discuss the game on Thursday, the position battles and storylines that each writer is into. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys are back from vacation as they check in on summer camp and the position battles going on in camp Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the show taking a week off, a mysterious piece of audio randomly showed up in the Tigers SRD email. So sit back and enjoy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The show kicks off with discussion of the minor league season ending,new episode of Marchant Orders, and indie ball starting in Traverse City. (1:00-9:00)Chris's trip to Kellogg's and how it involved the Jackson 5. (9:50-11:10)Players opting-out, the Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The staff at Motor City Bengals jump on to discuss the return of baseball and what questions MLB must answer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dan Hasty, the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps, joins Chris and Roger to discuss the Tigers draft, the start of the season and what the future may look like in 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trevor Hooth, who writes for Bless You Boys, Pitcher List Viva El Birdos, Prospects 365, and Prospects Live (on Twitter @HoothTrevor) is our special guest this week as he talks about his approach to film study Fridays, baseball is back but at what cost an Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Roger sit down with Chelsea Ladd of Dugout Dish.com to talk about the draft, her start in baseball and her plans when baseball starts back up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Roger discuss the Tigers' draft, answer Twitter questions and who else they liked in the MLB Draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recorded during the 2nd round of the MLB Draft on Thursday, June 10th.Roger Hosts The MCB Roundtable as Jacob Boes, Jon Welter and Jon Erkkila discuss the MLB Draft and the lack of baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit Tigers prospect Zack Hess joins Roger and Chris to start the podcast to talk about his journey to the majors and on the live show aired on June 9th, Harris Frommer joins the guys to talk about the 2020 MLB Draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game joins Chris and Roger to talk Midwest prospects for the MLB Draft & the rebuild of the 1989 Oakland A's. (Warning: a few swear words here and there from Brian) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The ongoing talks between MLBPA and the owners continue and cause a ruckus on social mediaThe show is "live" for a limited run as we countdown to the draft. Listen live on crbradio.com in studio 2 next Wednesday from 7 to 9pmKicking off our underrated Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Roger recap the bad math by baseball in profit loss, downtime stories, the build of the 1998 San Diego Padres & a behind the scenes look of Chris's Mega Draft for all five rounds of the draft.To check out all five rounds for each team, click th Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bonus episode this week as Roger is joined by Jay Markle of Motor City Bengals to talk to West Michigan Whitecaps manager Brayan Pena as he discusses his manager strategy, what players he likes in the organization and what he has been doing to keep busy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-The show starts off paying tribute to Roger's father, who passed away last week.-The latest proposal for MLB to start the 2020 season and how realistic that is.-If the MLB draft is five rounds, this could screw over the Tigers long term-The team build Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris and Roger discuss the latest update between MLB & MiLB as the leagues continue to discuss where to go once the season starts. (1:00-17:30)Rob Manfred hands out "punishment" for the Boston Red Sox (17:52-21:36)Past Tigers drafts discussion (21:36 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our thanks to lead baseball writer Craig Calcaterra of NBCSports.com for joining Roger and Chris this week to discuss an unique approach to his recent blog. You can find links to the articles we referred to in the podcast.https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2020/0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-The show intro (0:00-3:45) pays tribute to Al Kaline-Chris and Roger kick off the show discussing Jeff Passan's story about a possibility of MLB starting the season in May. (3:45-22:50)-Remember Al Kaline and the guys breakdown the build of the 1968 De Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roger and Chris recap the recent roster moves, have high school flashbacks and review the 2016 movie "Everybody Wants Some!!" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-Starting the show discussing injuries and where baseball is during this crisis-The MLB draft strategy for the Tigers, when it happens.-Brandon Day of Bless You Boys.com & Jules Posner of ForbesSports.com stop by to talk about swing mechanics -How much Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-the music tracks used this week were Thees Handz, Murs, The Grouch - Be Nice & Gasoline-A Journey Into Abstract Hip-Hop and the track "The Hardest"-Chris and Roger kick off the show discussing what has been going on including folks losing their minds ov Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-This weeks's song is The Specials "Ghost town"-Roger discusses strikeouts do matter and Chris breaks down ERA in "Inside the Numbers"-No baseball for a while so what's next?-Chris is a game inventor-Thanks to our Twitter followers who participated in Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.