Bill and Chet dive deep into the first two games of the American League Division Series between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners, breaking down every clutch hit, bullpen gamble, and late-inning meltdown.

Topics discussed:

• Game 1 Recap: Zach McKinstry’s 11th-inning heroics and Kerry Carpenter’s big swing that stole the opener in Seattle.
• Game 2 Breakdown: Tarik Skubal’s strong start, Julio Rodríguez’s revenge, and where Detroit’s offense went cold.
• Player Highlights: Spencer Torkelson’s clutch moments, and Carpenter’s bat heating up
• Coming Home to Comerica: What to expect as the series heads to Detroit — pitching matchups, lineup adjustments, and why the home crowd could swing the series.

Listen now as Bill and Chet bring their signature mix of insight, humor, and Tigers-fan frustration to Detroit’s October showdown.

The Detroit Tigers are moving on! In this episode of Litter Box: A Detroit Tigers Podcast, we recap the thrilling AL Wild Card series where the Tigers finally found their offense and took down Cleveland. After struggling at the plate down the stretch, Detroit’s bats came alive in dramatic fashion — with key hits, power at the right moments, and a dominant start from Tarik Skubal that set the tone.

We break down:

• How the Tigers’ lineup finally broke through when it mattered most
• Skubal’s playoff poise on the mound
• The biggest turning points in the Wild Card matchup against Cleveland
• What Detroit’s offensive resurgence means for the postseason ahead

And that’s not all — we also take a quick preview of the Seattle Mariners, the Tigers’ next opponent in the ALDS. Can Detroit’s hot bats carry over into a tough series against one of the AL’s top rotations?

If you’re a Detroit Tigers fan hungry for playoff baseball talk, this is the episode for you.

The regular season has come to a close and Chet and Bill debate the playoff starting rotation, while predicting how many games it will take to seal the deal for the Tigers in the wild card round. We also lament the fact that we have a slate of mid-day games. The guys also debate the naming of the Guardians and dive into the history around the Cleveland franchise.