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Podcast: Locked On Tigers - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Tigers
Episode: REVEALED: Detroit Tigers PECOTA Projection Revealed—Is the Pitching Power Enough to WIN?
Description: Detroit Tigers face an uphill climb in the AL Central as PECOTA’s 2026 projections favor the Kansas City Royals for the division title. Will elite pitching, headlined by Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson, and Kerry Carpenter, offset Detroit’s ongoing offensive questions and lack of big offseason bats?Scott Bentley breaks down PECOTA’s numbers, from the Tigers’ projected 83 wins and dominant pitching staff to uncertain run production. Discussion highlights include the AL Central’s shifting power balance, the impact of Bobby Witt Jr. for Kansas City, and surprising expectations for teams like the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians...