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.

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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.

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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.

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It’s the Weekend Preview on Saturday, March 7th! Today we’re tracking two massive storylines: Tarik Skubal making his highly anticipated (and heavily restricted) debut for Team USA, and the Tigers battling the Pirates back home at Joker Marchant Stadium.

We dive into the debate surrounding Skubal’s one-and-done WBC appearance, recap Casey Mize’s latest outing, and look at the "bubble" players fighting for a spot now that the injury bug is starting to bite.

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It's the Mid-Week Check-in! We’re diving into a historic performance from Kevin McGonigle in Santo Domingo, recapping the velocity gap against the DR's elite arms, and giving you everything you need to know for the WBC kickoff tonight.

Join the conversation: Does a 461-foot blast against MLB-caliber pitching change your timeline for McGonigle's debut? Catch us on YouTube at 'The Old English D-Brief' for more!

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Spring Training is heating up as the "grim reaper" makes the first rounds of roster cuts in Lakeland. Host breaks down the arrival of Detroit SportsNet and what it means for your wallet this season. We also dive into the rotation battle, Parker Meadows’ slow start, and a full preview of the World Baseball Classic.

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The future of the Tigers' rotation just got a definitive timeline. Today, we dive into the optimistic news regarding Jackson Jobe’s recovery from Tommy John surgery and his projected summer return to the mound. We also break down why Kevin McGonigle is the early favorite for AL Rookie of the Year and how the Tigers' 87-win projection stacks up against the rest of the AL Central.

In our game recap, we break down the 4–4 tie against the Blue Jays, featuring Tarik Skubal’s dominant 99.3 MPH fastball and a deep dive into how the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system impacted the late innings.

In MLB news, we look at the scorching start for Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt, the four-team "bloodbath" brewing in the NL East, and the latest on Francisco Lindor’s Opening Day status.

Questions of the Day:

• Tigers: Tigers QOTD: Will Jackson Jobe play a big role for the tigers in the second half of the season?

• MLB: MLB Qotd: Who wins the NL EASt? Will it be the closest division race in the MLB this year?

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Numbers don't lie. Today on the D-Brief, we analyze the Tigers' 12-3 beatdown of the Tampa Bay Rays. We dive deep into the exit velocities of Liranzo and Vierling, discuss Jason Beck’s latest report on Riley Greene’s "limitless" ceiling, and recap a wild day of MLB news—including Starling Marte joining the division rival Royals and Dylan Cease’s Blue Jays debut.

Question of the Day: Is Kansas City the biggest threat to the Tigers in the AL Central this year? Leave a comment on Spotify!