Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast

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Hosted by Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press and Mark Gorosh of “Don't Call It A Rebuild, It's A Teambuild” podcast. Days of Roar can be found every Monday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Tigers. Evan brings insider insights and analysis as a Tigers beat writer and Detroit native combined with Mark’s in-depth analysis as a baseball lifer who thinks like an executive. Days of Roar is your go-to Tigers podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

Recent Episodes
  • Does Justin Verlander want to return to Detroit Tigers? Ben Verlander discusses that and more
    Nov 18, 2024 – 01:10:52
  • Recapping GM meetings for Detroit Tigers: Alex Bregman update, new trade target, pitching chaos
    Nov 11, 2024 – 59:54
  • A.J. Hinch joins Days of Roar to talk Detroit Tigers
    Nov 4, 2024 – 01:01:31
  • Dan Dickerson breaks down all things Detroit Tigers, shares his offseason expectations
    Oct 28, 2024 – 01:22:10
  • Report card for Detroit Tigers in 2024; Mike Ferrin talks World Series, endorses Alex Bregman
    Oct 22, 2024 – 01:13:25
  • Wrapping up Detroit Tigers’ 2024 season with Bobby Scales and a still vacationing Evan Petzold
    Oct 16, 2024 – 01:11:02
  • Bobby Scales joins to recap Detroit Tigers’ sweep against Houston and how the team should contend with Cleveland’s pitching
    Oct 6, 2024 – 01:01:43
  • Detroit Tigers start playoffs in Houston; Chandler Rome talks Astros, A.J. Hinch, Justin Verlander
    Sep 30, 2024 – 01:03:56
  • Detroit Tigers make playoffs for first time since 2014
    Sep 28, 2024 – 25:46
  • Detroit Tigers control their own destiny in playoff picture; Andy Dirks talks winning baseball
    Sep 23, 2024 – 01:04:57
  • Can Detroit Tigers catch Minnesota Twins in American League wild-card race?
    Sep 16, 2024 – 59:48
  • Explaining how postseason tiebreaker impacts Detroit Tigers; Bobby L. Scales II talks hitting
    Sep 10, 2024 – 01:02:37
  • Playoffs? Here's what must happen for Detroit Tigers to win wild-card race in American League
    Sep 3, 2024 – 01:00:30
  • Tarik Skubal's Cy Young-caliber season as explained by Nick Pollack, plus other Detroit Tigers pitching topics
    Aug 26, 2024 – 01:12:25
  • Spencer Torkelson, Jace Jung, Trey Sweeney join healthy Detroit Tigers as showcase for 2025
    Aug 19, 2024 – 01:00:06
  • Is Parker Meadows the key to wins for Detroit Tigers moving forward? Which hitters have good processes?
    Aug 12, 2024 – 01:00:35
  • What to watch for: Should Detroit Tigers bring back Spencer Torkelson in the final two months of the 2024 season?
    Aug 6, 2024 – 01:03:16
  • Recapping 2024 trade deadline for Detroit Tigers with player breakdowns from expert on prospects
    Jul 31, 2024 – 38:07
  • Previewing 2024 MLB trade deadline for Detroit Tigers, headlined by Jack Flaherty
    Jul 29, 2024 – 58:27
  • Is Jackson Jobe the solution to shortage of starting pitchers in Detroit Tigers' rotation?
    Jul 22, 2024 – 01:01:46
  • Christmas in July for Detroit Tigers with Bryce Rainer in MLB draft, red-hot offense entering All-Star break
    Jul 15, 2024 – 01:04:05
  • Previewing 2024 MLB Draft for Detroit Tigers, breaking down All-Star success from Tarik Skubal, Riley Greene
    Jul 8, 2024 – 01:04:05
  • First-half report card for players Detroit Tigers added in offseason plus Mike Ferrin talks trade deadline
    Jul 1, 2024 – 01:02:22
  • Why Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith has turned the corner in rookie season, plus early look at trade deadline
    Jun 25, 2024 – 01:03:50
  • Talking about Detroit Tigers' young hitters, volatile offense with Bobby L. Scales II
    Jun 17, 2024 – 01:00:44
  • Tough questions on Detroit Tigers' .500 level of play
    Jun 10, 2024 – 56:59
  • Who is Detroit Tigers' first baseman of future if it's not Spencer Torkelson? Also, Dan Petry talks pitching, 1984 season
    Jun 3, 2024 – 01:00:14
  • Can Detroit Tigers' Matt Vierling keep slugging home runs, and what's going on with the bullpen?
    May 28, 2024 – 01:05:32
  • Upcoming series will tell us if Detroit Tigers are for real, plus Jack Flaherty's success and a trade idea
    May 20, 2024 – 01:00:40
  • Detroit Tigers have 20-20 record after 40 games. How should we feel about first 25% of the season?
    May 13, 2024 – 01:04:17
  • Ryan Garko joins to discuss Detroit Tigers' player development department; top prospect Max Clark shares what he's working on
    May 6, 2024 – 01:17:10
  • Continuing the conversation on Tarik Skubal's Cy Young Award contention and individual player struggles of Detroit Tigers
    Apr 29, 2024 – 57:43
  • Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson and other trends to watch as season continues, plus we learn about hot start for improved Royals
    Apr 22, 2024 – 01:03:16
  • Jeff Greenberg discusses Detroit Tigers, journey from intern to general manager
    Apr 15, 2024 – 01:11:51
  • It's still early, but how concerning is Detroit Tigers' offense? Bobby L. Scales II joins to unpack big question
    Apr 8, 2024 – 01:02:35
  • What we've learned about 3-0 Detroit Tigers and what's next
    Apr 1, 2024 – 57:02
  • Previewing 2024 season for Detroit Tigers and sizing up AL Central rival with help from insider
    Mar 25, 2024 – 01:01:48
  • When should Jackson Jobe make his MLB debut, and how should Detroit Tigers complete Opening Day roster?
    Mar 18, 2024 – 01:04:24
  • Jason Benetti joins to talk about broadcasting style, Detroit Tigers in spring training
    Mar 11, 2024 – 01:12:30
  • Evaluating Javier Báez's swing and the impressive pitching velocity of Detroit Tigers
    Mar 4, 2024 – 01:03:12
  • Detroit Tigers sign Gio Urshela to play third base, but his playing time hasn't been determined yet
    Feb 26, 2024 – 01:01:12
  • Recapping first week of Detroit Tigers spring training, explaining expectations from management, players
    Feb 19, 2024 – 01:06:14
  • Previewing Detroit Tigers spring training as pitchers, catchers report to Lakeland
    Feb 13, 2024 – 53:32
  • Mark Canha shares his goals for Detroit Tigers, approach to hitting, love of food
    Feb 5, 2024 – 01:04:29
  • Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith signs contract extension before first MLB game; Alex Avila discusses Hall of Fame class
    Jan 29, 2024 – 57:36
  • How fans can watch Detroit Tigers this season; top prospects to watch
    Jan 22, 2024 – 01:10:30
  • Are the Detroit Tigers a fun team right now?
    Jan 16, 2024 – 01:02:04
  • Scott Chu joins to break down swing decisions from hitters with Detroit Tigers, including newcomer Mark Canha
    Jan 8, 2024 – 01:00:14
  • New Year's resolutions for Detroit Tigers and predictions for next season
    Jan 2, 2024 – 01:02:00
  • Bobby L. Scales II joins to help us figure out where things are heading for 2024 Detroit Tigers
    Dec 27, 2023 – 01:10:26
Recent Reviews
  • Steve from Westland
    Great shows
    I love getting the insight and thoughts on the the Tigers’ players and prospects from Evan and Mark. The guests, especially those not from the Detroit area, are always interesting to listen to. Right now the only podcast I listen to from the Detroit Free Press. Keep up the great work Evan and Mark!
  • Everett K Chance
    Best Tigers podcast 🙂
    Evan and Mark are great hosts, most of the guests are good too. Straightforward podcast that is exactly what it says; they talk Tigers.
  • Peter Waldo
    Love the show
    I like Mark , he doesn't sound like he is 68 , more like 48 Mike from Bay City
  • Wandering DET Fan
    Keep that bit of info to yourself
    Tigers fans living and dying over every pitch, and the cohost/beat writer is watching a Netflix show in Greece instead of watching game 5?!?!
  • PF Addict
    Look forward to it weekly.
    I’ve enjoyed the weekly podcast. Best one done by any beat writers. Mark can be a bit much at times but has good insights and they call it like they see it, which I can appreciate. I hope it continues next season. You hear that Free Press bosses? Hope so!
  • Shauny Pat In The Hat
    My weekly guys
    Love Mark and Evan. Mark can be a lot for some people but he reminds me a lot of talking Tigers and all Detroit teams with my dad when he was still with us. It’s always a great weekly Tigers conversation and they pull no punches, something too many of you are uncomfortable with.
  • timtolbert
    An absolute weekly listen
    If you’re a Tigers fan, this weekly pod is a must listen. Great insights and they regularly pull great guests.
  • Ryan2985
    Beat tigers podcast
    Been listening all year and they tell it like it is. Can’t stand sport podcasts that’s all positive 24/7 even when things go bad. These two get in the tigers and give them props. Great show and guests.
  • Cwilley7
    Excellent pod for seamheads
    Evan and Mark do a terrific job breaking down the Tigers and MLB. They dive into advanced metrics to support their analysis, discuss the Tigers farm system, provide advanced looks at upcoming opponents and the previous week’s results. They typically have guests, which tend to be very good. Opposing team’s beat writers, MLB talking heads and Tigers brass have all made appearances this season. Definitely more than surface level discussions. You walk away feeling informed about the tigers major league team and the minors.
  • Chadthe3rd
    Numbers for needs.
    Annoying stats few can follow Talk Ball. Interview w Andy Dirks more like it. Glad I stayed w podcast. Great insider info. Today, 5 stars boys!
  • didjynuopfhh
    Not Insightful
    This isn’t a good pod in totality. You’d think given the behind the scenes insights they have, we the fans would be privy to some interesting/unknown nuggets. Instead you can listen to these two try to interpret data and play GM. Evan Petzold is a journalist, not a data analyst, and listening to him fumble over advanced metrics is a painful listen. He tries to explain what they mean in lehman’s terms but that is an impossible task for someone who clearly doesn’t understand them himself, especially how to properly analyze it. Mark is a failed scout and you can figure out why within two episodes. His takes age like warm milk and yet he still acts like the smartest guy in the room. Lots of room for improvement.
  • bdh23
    Mixed bag
    Five stars for the solid work of beat writer Evan Petzold and one for self-proclaimed “public analyst” Mark Gorosh, so we’ll go with 3 stars. Petzold does a nice job bringing his analysis and reporting on the Tigers and trying to counter the arrogant ramblings of his co-host, whose consistent features are his unhinged hatred of Tigers GM Scott Harris and his repeated references to himself in the third person.
  • TonyB507
    Bad
    Why doesn’t anyone care if Mark Gorass respects you
  • Mgoblue45677
    Evan is great. He makes listening to Mark tolerable.
    I love hearing Evan’s highly informed perspective on the Tigers each week. He is what makes listening to Mark tolerable. Mark acts like he knows more about baseball than pretty much anyone. The constant referring to himself in third person is flat out annoying. Also, Mark basically repeats himself every episode. How many more times do we need to hear that signing J.D. Martinez would have made a big difference this year? I wish that Evan could ditch Mark and find a new co-host.
  • Prhshu1222
    Review
    Evan is as good as anybody in the business, but whoever thought it was a good idea to include Mark who doesn’t really understand baseball and is only known for bullying people on twitter. What a waste of a show.
  • aldo montoya
    Yikes
    Easily the worst Tigers podcast I’ve come across. High school level production and you can tell these dudes don’t really follow the team.
  • Baseballdog07
    Great Podcast with One Exception
    Love this podcast with the exception of one major annoying flaw. Mark Goresh constantly speaks of himself in 3rd person. Normally only does it a couple times per episode, but this week he did it about 8 to 10 times and I almost had to leave the podcast and unfollow the show. If inot for this, it would be a 5 star rating.
  • DMh hrhyn
    Good stuff!
    This is a weekly listen. Great content. Solid insight from both hosts. I like the dynamic between Evan and Mark with their respective Boomer and Zoomer (millennial?) energy. They don’t always agree. Nor do always agree with them. And I really appreciate that. If you’re looking for an echo chamber to always affirm your own opinion, go listen to something else. Knock yourself out with the homers on talk radio. Come here for in-depth analysis and multifaceted deep dives on Tiger baseball.
  • JohnCzech23
    Bleh.
    The only reason why I listen is because it’s slightly more bare-able than listening to Cody Stavenhagen egotistical trash podcast. This one features another egotistical, narcissist, Mark Gorosh. Who believes he is a baseball god, even though he’s never worked in a front office or has the slightest bit of qualifications, besides knowing how to use index finder on baseball-reference and looking at baseball savant pages, to critique everything in a way he’s so sure his opinion in the only one. Other than that, it’s not great, but it’s listenable. At least they’re realist when it comes to the current state of the franchise. Even though Mark has an obsession with Javier Baez, who’s the second worst hitter in all of baseball. Had to add my initial review. Mark, stop talking in the third person. You never worked in baseball, your opinions are not special or groundbreaking. You’re terrible.
  • fenway824
    Love Evan Petzold—Jettison Mark Gorosh
    A listenable podcast. Love Evan Petzold’s informed and thoughtful views. Gorosh comes across as a smug know-it-all. They lack the chemistry of Turning the Corner guys. Get a better partner for Petzold and this would really soar.
  • Setgghbhbg
    Unlistenable
    Mark makes this show unlistenable. Massive ego who thinks he knows everything
  • Prestone99
    Mark’s Ego is almost unbearable
    Evan is smart, informed and honest. Mark is always talking over Evan when there’s a disagreement and constantly staying “the answer is…” followed by his opinion. I’ll continue with locked on.
  • unlimitedlou
    It’s …fine
    Tigers fans don’t have many options; this and Turning the Corner are the only tolerable podcasts. While the latter is superior imo, this one at least sounds relatively professional most of the time and has some worthwhile content. I could do without the personal background stuff, but that’s whatever, I can skip forward. The real flaw of the show is definitely Gorosh’s ego. I’m glad Evan is bemused by his partner’s ridiculous hot takes and vendettas; but me? Listening to Gorosh, I wonder how this man goes through life without getting Tim Anderson’ed on a regular basis. EDIT: of course, the episode that was posted as I left the above review was actually a good one, not weighed down by the issues I complained about. Bobby Scales was interesting to hear from and I appreciated the guarded defense of Wentz. The negative fan circle jerk has gone way overboard there.
  • jkjacksonart
    Great show
    Enjoy the discussion from different angles
  • captain scott marinkovich
    Even is a clown
    Can’t trust his takes. Employee of tigers.
  • N1ck419
    Great Work
    The must listen to Detroit Tigers podcast! Very informative as well as entertaining, I never miss an episode. Thanks a lot for all the hard work you guys do! It doesn’t go unappreciated
  • MHG1
    Really good podcast
    I like a critical podcast. I don't want cheerleaders. I can get that on the awful television broadcast. Both Mark and Evan are very candid, and are not afraid to be critical. The only other Tigers podcast that I like is the one with Cody Stavenhagen from the Athletic, and he isn't afraid to criticize either. I don't understand why people want pom pom wavers. I want honesty. This podcast delivers it whether I agree with everything or not.
  • Cash361
    Debby downer
    After several months, I find Mark to be too much of a downer to continue to listen to this. Whatever expertise he claims is so disfigured by his all too typical Detroit cynicism that it brings me down. It’s so easy to be a cynic. It is also tiresome and predictable.
  • thisapposawful
    Mark is the “mark”
    Infuriating listen every week.
  • jjp988
    So disappointed
    It’s wild how much promise a podcast can have, only for it to be ruined by one bad personality and easily fixable audio issues. “Thinks Like an Executive” is one of the most laughable things I’ve heard after listening to this podcast. More like, “Thinks like an executive of a hot dog stand”.
  • TigersStan
    Great show
    It very cool to get the inside scoop
  • compeyson
    Most Objective Local Tiger Podcast
    Yes, the production quality can improve. Yes Mark pontificates arrogantly. But, hey, he and Evan really tell it like it is. Better yet, they admit past errors and don’t apologize about changing their opinions when the FACTS change. Other reviewers complain they are negative. That’s because they are discussing a worse than average team!! No cheerleading. No sucking up to ownership or management. These two really trie to be objective. Nice combo of grumpy old guy and fresh faced young reporter. They challenge each other but also come to the podcast prepared. No talking about what they ate yesterday or which players their lady friends think are cutest. An hour of straight Tiger talk based on evidence rather than hope.
  • J.R. Hoeft
    Get a better mic and attitude
    This podcast is in serious need of improvement. The audio is poor for a professional program and while I love authenticity, there’s just a dreariness to the analysis and an aura of defeatism. Mark - get a decent USB microphone. They’relatively inexpensive.
  • Haysmathman
    If you like complaining…
    I gave it 3 episodes and finally had enough of Gorosh’s incessant arrogant complaining. This week even included standard old man griping about his doctors. It’s too bad as Petzold has better perspective and insight.
  • DarrenBWeiss
    Very insightful
    Gorosh knows baseball
  • jilliob
    Good content but poor audio quality
    I want to listen to this, but the audio quality is so bad, it literally hurts my ears.It sounds like they are broadcasting from a submarine. As podcast producer myself, I encourage the hosts to invest in some mics and wear headphones! Bring in a radio producer or someone who understands audio production. There are too many other professional baseball podcasts out there that sound better!
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