After such a rough stretch, was a 4-3 loss to the Guardians at least a step in the right direction? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over the highs and lows of Tuesday night's game, including A.J. Hinch's batting order and pinch-hit decisions. Then they go over all the latest with Tarik Skubal, including how his throwing session looked in person. Finally, they discuss the recent performances of key relievers such as Will Vest and Tyler Holton. Plus, how soon could Troy Melton return?

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The Tigers have lost 10 of 12 games. Is it time to panic? The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley try to thread the needle — talking about the Tigers' obvious problems while staying rooted in reality. Which players most need to start performing? What do we make of the latest Jack Flaherty start? What role does A.J. Hinch play or not play in the team's struggles?

All that and more as the Tigers look to tread water.

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The Tigers got swept by the Mets and have lost eight of nine. How do we feel about A.J. Hinch's ejection on a missed call? Can Gage Workman really provide a spark? And given the state of the Tigers' roster, is there any hope for the short-term future?

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley break down all that and more as the Tigers struggle to stay afloat.

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