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Podcast: Locked On Tigers - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Tigers
Episode: DOMINANCE: Are the Detroit Tigers Ready to CHALLENGE for MLB’s Top Rotation After Framber Valdez?
Description: Do the Detroit Tigers have the best rotation in baseball entering 2026? Scott Bentley breaks down Fangraphs’ latest WAR projections, revealing the Tigers’ starting rotation led by Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, and Casey Mize is second only to the Red Sox—surpassing powerhouse teams like the Dodgers and Phillies. The conversation centers on rotation depth, whether Mize will sign an extension, and the financial implications of Detroit’s 2026 pitching investments.Scott also spotlights ten Tigers representing their countries in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, with stars like Skubal for Team USA and Kenley Jansen for the Netherlands. Hear key take...