The Tigers just wrapped up their first week of spring training, but the Voice of the Turtle is already back in midseason form! On this week’s episode, Rob and Hookslide break down the first week of games for the Tigers in 2017… or as best they can, seeing as no one broadcasts them (looking at you, Fox Sports Detroit). From the good to the bad, your…

The Tigers family was saddened this past week to hear of the death of Tigers owner Mike Ilitch. Fans of the team will remember his legacy for a long time to come, and on this week's show, HookSlide and Rob talk about a few memories of "Mr. I," as well as discuss what his passing means for the future of the franchise. The Tigers are now only one wee…

Pitchers and catchers report next week, and spring training games begin in a little over two weeks. Yes, after a weird winter and an especially boring offseason, baseball is finally knocking on the door, and not a moment too soon. In about 16 days you'll be able to turn on your radio and hear the voices of Dan Dickerson and Jim Price calling games,…

It may not be that chilly outside, but this has been one frosty winter for the Detroit Tigers. Spring is just around the corner, though, and you know what that means! Yes, your favorite podcast hosts are back with another episode of The Voice of the Turtle! Rob and Hookslide shake off the cobwebs this week, and discuss the winter that was in Tigers…

It was a long and weird November, but The Voice of the Turtle is back to break down the MLB Winter Meetings, especially the Tigers' rather strange and unexpected lack of activity. With Rob Rogacki on vacation, Bless You Boys staff writer Brandon Day joins HookSlide on this week's episode to discuss what Al Avila is really up to, whether or not he a…

The World Series is almost over -- or perhaps, already over, by the time you read this. The Indians lead the Cubs three games to two, and everything will either be decided by the time this podcast gets posted, or the day after that. Either way, we're on the very cusp of the true baseball offseason, and the Tigers will most certainly be making some …

Hard to believe it's been 50 episodes since we kicked off this podcast as "The Voice of the Turtle" in the summer of 2015. We saw the team tank, we saw the team rebound, we saw the team make a run at the postseason this year, and -- if Al Avila's latest comments are to be taken literally -- we're about to watch the team go through something like a …

With the MLB postseason still in motion, the #HotStoveSeason has yet to officially begin, which means the Tigers haven't done anything worth talking about since their regular season ended. However! Baseball is still happening (enjoy it while it lasts, folks) and your fearless hosts are able to find creative ways to link the postseason activity back…

The Voice of the Turtle is back to its usual makeup this week, as Rob returns from his one-week vacation on Podcastellanos Island. Your co-hosts break down the last few games of Tigers baseball -- ok, it was mostly just sighs of disappointment -- and look ahead at what the offseason holds. Rob and Hookslide also offer their picks for this postseaso…

Rubber, meet road. The Tigers have three remaining games left (plus a makeup game, if it's still necessary) before the regular season ends, and they've got some catching up to do. In this week's episode, HookSlide is joined by Podcastellanos co-host Eric Wayne, in an attempt to mix things up a bit and hopefully restore some much-needed mojo to the …

Last time we spoke, we thought the Detroit Tigers would either blaze their way to the World Series or flame out spectacularly and miss the playoffs. And we might be right! Unfortunately, we were right for all the wrong reasons last week, as the Tigers stumbled to a 3-4 record in ever-frustrating fashion. The offense isn't hitting, wasting the effor…

If it feels like you've heard this week's episode of The Voice of the Turtle before, well... you haven't. But it might sound a bit similar to some of our previous shows because, once again, our beloved Detroit Tigers just can't quite string enough wins together to edge themselves ahead in the AL playoff picture. Missed opportunities, inconsistent p…

When you stop watching baseball for over a week, and your team's win percentage looks pretty much exactly the same upon your return, that's probably not a good sign -- at least, not this late in August, and not when your team is struggling just to nail down a second wild card spot. In this week's episode, Rob Rogacki and HookSlide do a "deep dive" …

...And yet, we figured out a way to miss nearly all of the baseball that happened since last week's episode of The Voice of the Turtle. So, instead of staying up all night cramming for this week's show like we're back in college (and let's be honest, we'd probably just end up at the bar), we decided to do our first ever Listener Email Show! That's …

The Tigers snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in the wee hours of Tuesday morning, putting a dour mood on this week's podcast. While the Tigers are still red-hot, having won 10 of 14 games leading into this week's show, a three-game losing streak does sting a bit. Of course, there is more to it than just a short skid. Injuries are mounting in…

On this week's episode of The Voice of the Turtle, we break down the week that was in Tigers baseball, including just how they have put together such an incredible stretch. We also look back at the trade deadline, and examine the Tigers' decision to stand pat, along with winners and losers throughout baseball. This week wasn't all sunshine and rain…

On this week's episode, we take a look back at the week that was in Tigers baseball, from the four-game split in Chicago to the tightrope walk that was the series in Boston. Rob and Hookslide also look ahead to the next week-plus for Detroit. The schedule sets up nicely for them -- a whopping 22 of their next 31 games are at home! -- but does that …

Well, it's doubtful anyone saw that coming. Taking two of three from the Royals was always a distant possibility, but losing two of three to the Twins just wasn't in the cards. That's what happens when your offense only scores a total of four runs in three games, though. But onward we go! HookSlide and Rob revisit the Royals and Twins series to tal…

After sweeping the Tampa Bay Rays in a four-game series over the holiday weekend, the Tigers dropped five of their final seven games prior to the All-Star break, falling 6 1/2 games behind the Cleveland Indians in the AL Central race and four games out of the AL Wild Card. Where does that leave them? Well, that's the overarching theme on this week'…

Timing can be a b**** sometimes, and the Tigers' recent play leading up to the latest episode of The Voice of the Turtle is no exception. After reeling off four consecutive wins over a flailing Seattle Mariners squad, the Tigers were swept -- AGAIN -- by the Cleveland Indians leading up to Monday's off day. The show must go on, though, and this wee…

After taking a series from the Yankees in Yankee Stadium, the Tigers promptly dropped a series against the White Sox, including an incredibly deflating loss on Monday night when they blew a 7-0 lead and managed to let the Sox walk off in extra innings. Still, the Tigers are above .500 and still within just a few games of first place in the AL Centr…

On this week's episode, Rob and HookSlide break down the week that was in Tigers baseball. From the 5-2 record -- including a sweet sweep of the Chicago White Sox -- to their upcoming road trip, this week's episode is packed full of all the #content you need. That's not all, though! Your hosts also sit down with Brian Sakowski, National Scouting Co…

This is always the worst part of the season. West coast road trips. As if it weren't bad enough that the games start late and fans have to stay up into the wee hours of the morning, the Tigers also don't seem to play particularly well on these trips, so we're usually staying up late just to see them lose. The most recent six-game road trip was no e…

Well that was easy. See? All the Tigers needed was to play a few sub-par teams at home, and just like that, they're back to .500 baseball. Unfortunately, the White Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays, and Royals loom in the distance, so these next six games against the Oakland A's and Los Angeles Angels are fairly important. The Tigers can gain some ground out…

With a four-game winning streak in tow, your fearless cohosts talk about the week that was in Tigers baseball, look ahead to the next month of action, and talk about how this Tigers team is shaping up after 40 games. Notably, manager Brad Ausmus is still around, the offense is starting to perk up, and the bullpen's mini-implosion was just that. Did…

The Tigers swept the lowly Minnesota Twins immediately following our last show, but saw the tables turned on them in three-game sweeps at the hands of the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers. As things stand on Mother's Day, the team is on a six-game skid and seven games back in the division. Unfortunately, there's no easy fix this time around. The…

After suffering a crushing home series sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Indians, the Tigers got back in the win column by taking three of four games against the Oakland A's. The offense woke up, Miguel Cabrera showed that he's still Miguel Cabrera, and Brad Ausmus continued pushing all the right buttons. Top prospect Michael Fulmer is slated to …

Well, that didn't take long. It's not even a full month into the season, and the Tigers have already dropped two series in a row, which makes for some un-fun baseball. But there have been plenty of good things to focus on along the way, and Rob Rogacki and HookSlide discuss both the good and the bad in the last week of Tigers baseball. The good? Th…

The Tigers have gotten off to a hot start, winning six of their first eight games -- including matchups against aces Jose Fernandez and Gerrit Cole -- and the numbers behind those wins look even better! They have scored at least four runs in every game and the bullpen looks (gasp!) passable, if not better. We also look forward at the upcoming week …

Can Justin Verlander come back and help the reeling Detroit Tigers? Is Brad Ausmus doomed to failure as manager? There's a lot to talk about following the Tigers' horrible weekend sweep at the hands of the Angels. The second half of our show focuses again on the Detroit Red Wings, who appear ready to hire Jeff Blashill as head coach once the Grand …

Miguel Cabrera hit his 400th career home run over the weekend, blasting one to center field against the St. Louis Cardinals. Is he the greatest Detroit Tigers player ever? And where does Miggy rank among Gordie Howe, Ty Cobb, Barry Sanders and the rest of Detroit's all-timers? We take on that subject, plus look ahead to Tuesday's NBA Draft lottery …

The Detroit Lions traded down in Round 1 and selected Duke guard Laken Tomlinson at the 2015 NFL Draft. Was that the right move early, and how did the Lions do from there? We break down the draft and try to figure out what it means for the upcoming season. From there, we transition to the Detroit Tigers, who have posted a 4-3 record thus far on the…

The Detroit Red Wings missed their chance to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6. What's in store for a series-deciding Game 7? We'll preview that matchup, plus talk about Niklas Kronwall's controversial hit. The second half of this show will be devoted to the Detroit Lions and the 2015 NFL draft. Can the Lions find a couple of missing piec…

Can the Detroit Red Wings rebound from a Game 2 blowout loss to upset the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup playoffs? We're breaking down the rest of that series, plus touching on the red-hot Detroit Tigers, who opened the year 10-2 despite the absence of Justin Verlander.By The Detroit Sports Show

The Detroit Tigers open their American League playoff series vs. the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night. How will the Central division champs fare in their fourth consecutive postseason appearance? Matthew Mowery joins us to break down the Tigers' rotation (Max Scherzer will start in Game 1), the lineup and what might happen this weekend.…

Do the Detroit Tigers have any chance of reversing their slide -- and slowing down the Kansas City Royals -- to claim the AL Central again? We're talking through the team's lingering issues, which include Brad Ausmus, the shaky bullpen and a lineup that's shy a couple key pieces. Also, a look at the Detroit Lions as they head into their third prese…

Both the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings opened free agency this week ... and it started well for one of them. So, what's wrong with the Red Wings? Another July 1 came and went with GM Ken Holland struggling to find a deal -- this time he settled for bringing back Kyle Quincey on defense. The Pistons, meanwhile, came to agreements with Jodie …

Justin Verlander is struggling, Joe Nathan can't get anyone out, and the lineup has had its ups and downs. With their AL Central lead dwindling, are the Detroit Tigers in serious trouble of dropping from contention? We'll touch on that, plus the upcoming NHL free-agency period. Should the Detroit Red Wings chase any high-priced talent? Which of the…

Host Chris Burke had the Detroit Lions selecting OLB Anthony Barr and WR Allen Robinson in his two-round mock draft inside Sports Illustrated's latest issue. How would that plan play in Detroit? Co-hosts Andrew Tomlinson and Max DeMara will join Burke to discuss that topic, plus run down what might happen in Round 1 (and beyond) of the 2014 NFL Dra…

Can the Detroit Red Wings pull off a playoff upset of No. 1 seed Boston? We'll break down that series, plus offer up some picks for the upcoming postseason. SBNation's Ted Starkey will join us.By The Detroit Sports Show

What can the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans accomplish in the NCAA Tournament? Will the Tigers be able to survive the loss of Jose Iglesias? And what's next for the Detroit Lions? We hit all that, with the Free Press' Dave Birkett joining us to talk about the Lions' free agency and draft plans.…

Detroit Sports Show: NHL trade deadline, spring trainingBy The Detroit Sports Show

We're back after an extended hiatus ... and with plenty of ground to cover. The Red Wings are clinging to a playoff spot at the NHL's Olympic break, the Lions have a new coaching staff and cut a few notable members of the team, the Pistons remain a mess after firing Maurice Cheeks and the Tigers are finally back in spring training. Clearly, there's…

The Detroit Lions have one game left, but their Week 16 meltdown ensured they will miss the playoffs again. What events helped cause this mess during the seson? Will Jim Schwartz get fired as a result? Who might replace him on the sidelines in 2014? Scheduled to join the Detroit Sports Show to break down those questions will be Dave Birkett, Lions'…

The Detroit Tigers added Rajai Davis and Joba Chamberlain during the MLB winter meetings ... and may have closed the door on any other moves. Are they a World Series contender again?By The Detroit Sports Show

Can the Detroit Tigers find their missing pieces during MLB free agency? That's the main topic up for debate on this week's episode. Chris Iott of MLive is scheduled to join us. Among the topics discussed: -The fit of Brad Ausmus as manager. - Which players should the Tigers target this offseason? - Is a Max Scherzer trade really in the cards? - Wh…

For the third straight season, the Detroit Tigers had the look of a World Series champ only to fall short in the postseason. What went wrong this time and what is ahead, especially now that Jim Leyland has stepped down as manager? Tony Paul of the Detroit News will join us to discuss all that and more.…

Can the Detroit Tigers finally win another World Series? Are the Detroit Red Wings primed for a run at the Stanley Cup after last season's heartbreaking playoff exit? This week's Detroit Sports Show is a double dose of preview goodness. First, we're hitting on the Tigers' playoff matchup with the Oakland A's. What will it take for the AL Central ch…

The Michigan State Spartans put their 3-0 record to the test when they invade South Bend on Saturday, for a matchup with rival Notre Dame. Joe Rexrode of the Detroit Free Press is scheduled to join us to discuss the Spartans' chances of pulling the upset. We'll also look back at Michigan's nearly disastrous performance against Akron. Was that game …

Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions are trying to wash away the memories from last season's miserable 4-12 showing. Can they return to the playoffs in 2013? Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press joins us to break down where the team stands with the opener approaching. Plus, we'll make our picks for Week 1.…