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The Detroit Tigers finished 76-86 in third place in the AL Central, but the 2026-27 offseason promises major shifts. Hosts Diana and Adam analyze Tarik Skubal's impending free agency and predict Jackson Jobe will emerge as the primary ace alongside Jack Flaherty.

This mailbag episode tackles pressing roster questions, including the infield battles between Jace Jung, Colt Keith, and Kevin McGonigle, as well as the bullpen transition with Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan. The hosts also discuss the impact of the new automated ball-strike system on team performance.

Additionally, the show addresses the bizarre legal situation involving Oakland Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof suing the Tigers over a metal fence at Comerica Park. Listeners get insights on outfield depth with Max Clark and Corey Julks, and predictions for the 2027 season.

In this episode: Skubal's Future & Rotation Analysis · Infield Battles & ABS System Impact · Lightning Round & Hypotheticals.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/det/2026-10-18/transcript.html

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