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Tigers Today podcast: Can Detroit weather storm until Tarik Skubal returns?
TL;DR
The Tigers Today podcast discusses Tarik Skubal's elbow injury and the team's ability to perform until his return. Hosts Tony Paul and Jeff Riger explore the current state of the Tigers and their pitching rotation.
Key points
- Tarik Skubal has an elbow injury.
- Podcast features hosts Tony Paul and Jeff Riger.
- Discussion on the Tigers' performance without Skubal.
- Exploration of the team's pitching rotation.
- Debate on whether the Tigers are boring to watch.
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In this edition of the Tigers Today podcast, Tony Paul is joined by 97.1 FM The Ticket's Jeff Riger to talk about Tarik Skubal's elbow injury and whether the Tigers can stay afloat until Skubal returns to the lineup.
Here are some of the highlights from today's podcast:
▶ 4:30: Jeff Riger joins the show
▶ 10:20: Are the Tigers boring to watch now?
▶ 16:20: What does the rotation look like after Framber Valdez?
▶ 19:40: World Series odds still at 25-1
▶ 23:20: Tigers were 24 games over .500 when Skubal pitches
▶ 28:10: Don't expect Skubal back in two months
▶ 34:20: Is this the beginning of the end for the Tigers at 18-18?
▶ 37:50: Tigers lead the league in games lost to injury
▶ 41:20: Does Jeff Riger think the Tigers will make the playoffs? No
Previous podcasts
▶ Jeff Riger talks slow start for the Tigers
▶ Alex Avila talks 2026 'pressure' — and his new book
▶ Adam Graham, Tony Paul draft baseball movie characters
▶ Tigers prospect guru Emily Waldon opens up on her latest cancer battle
▶ MLB Network's Steve Phillips talks Tiger Stadium, outlook for '26, more
▶ Did Scott Harris do enough? 97.1's Jeff Riger has thoughts
Q&A
What is Tarik Skubal's injury status?
Tarik Skubal is currently dealing with an elbow injury, which has raised concerns about his return to the lineup.
How can the Detroit Tigers perform without Tarik Skubal?
The podcast discusses strategies for the Tigers to stay competitive until Skubal is back, focusing on the team's pitching rotation.
Are the Tigers considered boring to watch this season?
The podcast addresses whether the current performance of the Tigers makes them less entertaining to fans.
