The weekend is here, but we have plenty to unpack from an eventful Thursday at Joker Marchant Stadium. From Justin Verlander’s first start back in a Tigers uniform to a scary hit-by-pitch for Spencer Torkelson, we cover the highs and lows.

We’re also diving into the latest quotes from A.J. Hinch, Tarik Skubal, and JV himself to see where the team's head is at with just 11 games left in Florida. Finally, we preview the three-game weekend slate against the Pirates, Blue Jays, and Yankees.

Join the Open Mic and tell us: Who do you trust for Game 2 of the season? Be kind to each other and go tigers for life! Shout out to 'The Old English D-Brief' on YouTube!

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In today’s Mid-Week Check-in, we tackle the massive news that Tarik Skubal is rejoining the Tigers after just one WBC start. We discuss the fallout of that decision and why the "contract year" played a major role.

The injury report is getting crowded—we have the latest on Beau Brieske’s ribcage issues and Trey Sweeney’s shoulder strain that has him strictly on a hitting progression. Does this clear the path for Kevin McGonigle to make the Opening Day roster? We also debut our first 2026 Roster Projection, including the "Big Three" at the top of the rotation and the newest addition to the 40-man roster.

Join the Open Mic and tell us: If you’re Scott Harris, are you ready to trust the kids at Shortstop? Be kind to each other and go tigers for life! Shout out to 'The Old English D-Brief' on YouTube!

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was a weekend of high-velocity heat and difficult decisions. Tarik Skubal looked like the best pitcher on the planet for Team USA, but his desire to stay in the WBC is creating a major talking point for the Tigers' front office.

In this Series Wrap, we dive into the Statcast wonders from the weekend—from Kerry Carpenter’s triple to Marco Jimenez’s 99.4 MPH heater. We also look at the scorching starts from Corey Julks and Javy Báez, the elite plate discipline of Kevin McGonigle, and the latest round of roster cuts that sent Max Clark and Hao-Yu Lee to minor league camp.

Join the "Open Mic" and tell us: Is the risk of the WBC worth the reward for our ace? Be kind to each other and go tigers for life! Shoutout to 'The Old English D-Brief' on YouTube!