The Detroit Tigers are red hot! They’ve won 10 of their last 14 games and they took a series from the First Place Dodgers over the weekend. The team is really fun to watch lately especially with how they won on Saturday afternoon. However there were also some truly debatable issues that took place at the ball park over the weekend as well. Why did Detroit manager AJ Hinch pitch to LA Superstar Shoehei Ohtani on Friday night which potentially ended up costing the Tigers a sweep of the Dodgers? Al...
Jul 15, 2024•29 min
Red Wings fans got some really good news yesterday as the team announced that they successfully extended Patrick Kane to a one-year deal. It was thought to be that Kane wanted multiple years however at the end of the day he came back to the Motor City for just one. Considering Kane is trying to win another Cup and is in his mid-30’s, you’d assume he was given some assurances before signing on with the Red Wings for another season. Because Kane chose Detroit, does it means that the Red Wings are ...
Jul 01, 2024•23 min
It was a busy day in Detroit sports on Wednesday. Not only did the Pistons make their first ever draft pick under new President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon but we also found out new information about Tigers starter Tarik Skubal that could determine if he’s in Detroit next season and Jim Costa from the Costa and Jansen Morning show on the Ticket got into it with Tigers Manager AJ Hinch. What was the argument about? Jeff Riger brings you all the details on a jammed packed new episode o...
Jun 27, 2024•29 min
The Pistons officially named Trajan Langdon as their new President of Basketball Operations on Friday and things could not have gone much worse. Langdon seems like a really good hire and hopefully could be the man that can restore Detroit basketball however Owner Tom Gores once again stole the show in embarrassing fashion. Not only were Gores and the Pistons brass over a hour late to their own press conference, keeping media and team staff waiting, but Gores also didn’t seem to successfully sell...
Jun 24, 2024•25 min
The Tigers are in a tailspin and quickly have found themselves out of the playoff race. With virtually no core members there is little belief that Detroit can contend next season. So what do you do with Ace Tarik Skubal who has 2 seasons of control remaining after this year and could potentially win the Cy Young Award. 97.1 The Ticket’s Pat Caputo joins the show to tell everybody why he hates the idea of trading Skubal while Jeff Riger wants him dealt immediately. Who do you agree with? It’s a n...
Jun 20, 2024•28 min
The Tigers season is slipping away. They’re not making the playoffs. They’re not a good team. And, they really should trade Ace Tarik Skubal to help speed up their rebuild. However, we know all this! What today’s podcast is about is how the Houston Astros totally disregarded their fans and really their players in a game against the Tigers yesterday. What did Houston do? Do you have an issue with it? Jeff Riger brings you all the details on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more ab...
Jun 17, 2024•20 min
It’s been about a week since the Tigers sent Spencer Torkelson down to the minor leagues and he’s been hitting, like a ton. Tork recently took some time to do his first interview since his demotion and he was very revealing. Are his issues more mechanical or mental? How tough was it to find out he was getting sent down? Where is his confidence level at? What is he doing to get back to the Bigs? Jeff Riger gets you all the details of the Tork interview on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. T...
Jun 13, 2024•26 min
There’s not a ton to talk about in the month of June when you make a living being in Sports Radio. Some have stopped watching the Tigers, many don’t care about the NHL or NBA Finals and football season seems way too far away. So, when it comes to topics, you do hear a lot of NFL related opinions. How good can the Lions be? Is it really Super Bowl or Bust? And, let’s not forget about predicting how many wins the local team will get? Jeff Riger filled in on the Costa and Jansen with Heather Ticket...
Jun 10, 2024•23 min
Everybody has an opinion about the Detroit Tigers. Some fans are happy with the progress the team has made this season while others are frustrated that it seems like another lost year. Detroit is having their best season in 8 years but not everyone cares. Tigers legend Kirk Gibson joined the Ticket Morning show yesterday to give his take on the team. What did Gibby Say? What does he think of some of the negativity surrounding the squad? Do you agree with him? It’s another brand new episode of Th...
Jun 06, 2024•20 min
The Detroit Tigers announced that former Tigers Manager Jim Leyland will be getting his number 10 retired on August 3rd of this season. Seems like a great reason for a celebration, right? But, not according to everyone. There is a significant part of the fan base that believes that Leyland getting his number retired actually cheapens the wall filled with the other champions and Hall of Famers. Evan Jankens from 97.1 The Ticket joins the show to share his outrage and explain on the latest episode...
Jun 04, 2024•22 min
It had to happen and the Tigers knew it. First Baseman Spencer Torkelson was sent to Triple-A Toledo after struggling severely over the course of the season. A month ago the team denied even thinking about sending the former first overall pick down however things have gotten so bad recently that they had no choice. The Team has called up Justyn-Henry Malloy to take Torkelson’s place and make his MLB debut. Jeff Riger brings you all the details on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn ...
Jun 03, 2024•19 min
As the Lions wrapped up their second week of OTA’s, Detroit Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson stepped to the podium yesterday to address the media and he could not have been more honest or insightful. So why did Johnson really decide to stay with the Lions instead of taking a Head Coaching job? Does he even want to get that promotion one day? What did he think of all those negative reports about him that came out after he decided to stay? Jeff Riger brings you all the audio on the latest episode...
May 31, 2024•19 min
Everybody has an opinion about what the Detroit Tigers should have done this season to make them a more competitive team. Jeff Riger believes the team should have signed some veteran bats to add to the young core of the team while Pat Caputo could not disagree more. The two 97.1 The Ticket radio hosts got into it this week about Detroit’s baseball team. Who is right? Who is wrong? We find out all the answers on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our pri...
May 30, 2024•22 min
We’ve been waiting for Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris to talk to the media and he finally did on Tuesday. Harris went on the MLB Network and addressed a litany of issues involving the Tigers including when they will actually field a respectable payroll, how the prospects are coming along and why Javier Baez is still a Detroit Tiger? Jeff Riger brings you all the details on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...
May 29, 2024•21 min
The Tigers iconic Old English D has to be the greatest logo in sports, so why is the team benching them in flavor of the new alternate City Connect Uniforms? The answer is easy! They’re winning! Detroit has won 3 straight after a 5 game skid and will wear the new, uglier uniforms until they drop a ballgame or maybe 2? If Detroit wins their next 2 games against the Pirates, they could even take the new uniforms on the road with them as well. Do fans have an issue with the team turning their backs...
May 28, 2024•21 min
With Lions Organized Team Activities wrapping up in Allen Park, there has been a lot to talk about. Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell spoke to the media yesterday and was a quote machine. From being asked if it’s truly Super Bowl or Bust to naming the one Detroit Lions Player that has really been great during OTA’s, Campbell and players really had some great insight to where the team currently stands. Detroit Free Press Columnist Carlos Monarrez joins the show to talk about his observations from the...
May 24, 2024•26 min
Reports of the Houston Astros potentially trading Justin Verlander back to the Tigers are all over the place. The Astros are underperforming and could have a fire sale, trading away many of their stars including Verlander. But would the Tigers be interested? Would the fans be interested? According to multiple reports, Verlander would be willing to waive his no-trade clause to come back to Detroit. Jeff Riger brings you all the details on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more abou...
May 21, 2024•21 min
You know how it goes! When a QB signs a massive deal like Jared Goff did last week, the rankings begin! Is he worth the money? Is he elite? Who is better than? Who is better than him? Well respected radio/TV guy Colin Cowherd said he’d rather have Goff than Bengals QB Joe Burrow. Do you agree? Cowherd also gave his opinion comparing other QB’s against Goff. Jeff Riger brings you all the matchups and plays along with Cowherd and we hope you will as well on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. ...
May 20, 2024•22 min
Now that the Lions schedule has been released, many are looking at each game and reading up on the storylines that accompany the contests. So, of course we have to talk about the Season Opener on Sunday Night Football when Detroit welcome the Rams back to town. It will will be the first time since last season in the playoffs that the two teams have met, a game in which former Lions QB Matthew Stafford was booed a ton by Lions fans. Now, since this is a regular season game, many are wondering jus...
May 17, 2024•17 min
The Lions announced their 2024 schedule yesterday and it’s challenging. Detroit has 5 prime-time games this season along with 9 nationally televised contests. The Lions went from playing 6 playoff teams last season to 8 this year and they open the season against their former QB, Matthew Stafford on Sunday Night Football. Jeff Riger breaks down the new Lions schedule on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....
May 16, 2024•25 min
It’s a Detroit tradition…whining about the Comerica Park dimensions. Home players have done it like Nick Castellanos, Juan Gonzalaez, Victor Martinez and Miguel Cabrera and so have visiting players. Guys believe the massive dimensions of the ball park has ribbed them of too many home runs and now Colt Keith becomes the latest to voice his displeasure. Jeff Riger brings you Keith’s comments and ponders why so many fans get upset when players come out against the Detroit ballpark? To learn more ab...
May 15, 2024•18 min
The Detroit Golden Gloves are going on all week in Detroit at Huntington Place Convention Center and Legendary Boxer Gerry Cooney joins the show to talk about his illustrious career and the event all week long. From fighting George Foreman to making $8.5 million for one bout with Larry Holmes, Cooney has done it all and tells the stories on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...
May 14, 2024•19 min
Justin Verlander was back in town over the weekend and dominated Detroit on Mothers Day. Verlander was prefect through 4 innings and Jeff Riger is certain that thousands of fans at the ball park were cheering for JV instead of the Detroit Tigers. Were you? Riger was and brings you his theory. Also, the Pistons got screwed in the NBA Lottery again. It’s a jammed packed new episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...
May 13, 2024•24 min
Lions GM Brad Holmes joined the Costa and Jansen Morning Show on The Ticket on Thursday and talked about many issues facing the team this upcoming season. How are negotiations going with QB Jared Goff? Does Holmes believe it’s Super Bowl or bust this season? Was he happy with how the draft went? Jeff Riger provides you with all the audio on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...
May 10, 2024•20 min
The Detroit Tigers have a lot of issues and we here at The Daily Ticket have spent several episodes talking about them. However, the Manager is usually not the topic of conversation until now. Over the last week AJ Hinch has made some puzzling moves that has cost Detroit some games. Jeff Riger brings you his controversial decisions and wonders if the free pass the skipper has been getting for the last 4 seasons is coming to an end? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...
May 09, 2024•22 min
Jeff Riger brings you one of the more interesting questions that you might have never heard? Who needs who more? Does Jared Goff need the Lions more? Do the Lions need the QB more? Why hasn’t Goff received an extension yet? Is there a chance that the Lions don’t want to extend him at all? What if the plan is to actually play Hendon Hooker at QB long term? We discuss it all on the latest episode of the Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...
May 08, 2024•21 min
While most Tigers fans are focusing on Spencer Torkelson as the problem with Detroits offense, Jeff Riger blames someone else…President Of Baseball Operations Scott Harris. The Tigers have a top five pitching staff and a top ten bullpen but one of the worst offenses in the league. It’s hard to constantly watch this team waste good to great pitching performances because the offense is about as bad as it gets. Is it time we start blames the man at the top? It’s a bit of an angry new episode of The...
May 07, 2024•22 min
Tigers Manager AJ Hinch has been consistent when talking about his struggling First Baseman…they are not sending Spencer Torkelson down to the Minor Leagues. However, something seems to have maybe changed! Hinch called out Tork before Saturdays game in New York. What did he say? How did Torkelson respond? Does Detroit need to send the 24 year old down to Toledo? And, should we even be talking about Tork when the rest of the offense seems to be struggling as well? We figure it all out on the late...
May 06, 2024•22 min
The Tigers are off to a great start. AT the 31 game mark, they are 5 games above .500 and they have won or tied 8 of the 10 series they have played so far. It’s been a really fun start to the baseball season but is it sustainable? Jeff Riger gives you reasons that it is and is not plus listen for how rookie Colt Keith has been dealing with his struggles to start his MLB career. It’s a Friday on The Daily Ticket! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...
May 03, 2024•22 min
Wednesday was a tough day for baseball fans as some found out that their cable company no longer carried Detroit Tigers games. Comcast/Xfinity dropped Ballys Sports on Wednesday after contract negations broke down leaving many fans unable to watch their favorite baseball team on TV. So now what? What are fans supposed to do? Jeff Riger shares all the details about this truly embarrassing situation. Does it affect you? How angry are you? It’s a pretty frustrating episode of The Daily Ticket. To l...
May 02, 2024•23 min
