detroit tigers

The Tigers added Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez to their pitching staff. MLB Network's Jon Morosi joined Morning Edition to look at Detroit's World Series hopes.

Justin Verlander is going back to his first big league team. Verlander, who turns 43 on February 20, is looking to rebound from a frustrating year with San Francisco.

Michigan Public's John U. Bacon discusses Detroit's new pitcher, the career of Tigers great Mickey Lolich, and the paths the Patriots and Seahawks took to the Super Bowl.

Tigers’ teammate Willie Horton praised Lolich as “a great pitcher, teammate and champion.”

Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon looks at the Tigers' chances of retaining ace pitcher Tarik Skubal and previews the College Football Playoff championship game.

Morning Edition discusses Tarik Skubal's second Cy Young, whether the Tigers can afford to keep him, and which college football teams in Michigan have bowl-game potential.

Skubal is the 12th pitcher in MLB history to capture a Cy Young in back-to-back seasons and is now just the 23rd pitcher to win multiple Cy Youngs.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal turned in a dominant performance Friday night in Game 5 of the AL Division Series. It took 15 innings for the Seattle Mariners to win 3-2.

Michigan Public's John U. Bacon previews the ALDS Game 5 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners, plus a look at the upcoming college football schedule.

The Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.