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The Old English D-Brief

The Old English D-Brief

By: Josh Hendrickson
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The Old English D-Brief is your daily/weekly tactical update on the Detroit Tigers and the landscape of the MLB. We prioritize your time by delivering: ​The Lead-Off: The essential Tigers news and stats you need to know right now. ​The Diamond Discussion: Sharp, fast-paced analysis of recent performances and front-office moves. ​Around the Horn: A rapid-fire digest of Major League news from across the league. ​No rambling. No fluff. Just the D-Brief.Josh Hendrickson Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • The McGonigle Moonshot & Your Official WBC 2026 Guide
    Mar 4 2026

    It's the Mid-Week Check-in! We’re diving into a historic performance from Kevin McGonigle in Santo Domingo, recapping the velocity gap against the DR's elite arms, and giving you everything you need to know for the WBC kickoff tonight.

    Join the conversation: Does a 461-foot blast against MLB-caliber pitching change your timeline for McGonigle's debut? Catch us on YouTube at 'The Old English D-Brief' for more!

    #TheOldEnglishDBrief #TigersPodcast #MLB #WBC2026 #KevinMcGonigle #DetroitTigers #WorldBaseballClassic #TigersFans #Skubal #Baseball

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    9 mins
  • The Return of JV & The New Detroit SportsNet
    Mar 2 2026

    Spring Training is heating up as the "grim reaper" makes the first rounds of roster cuts in Lakeland. Host breaks down the arrival of Detroit SportsNet and what it means for your wallet this season. We also dive into the rotation battle, Parker Meadows’ slow start, and a full preview of the World Baseball Classic.

    #DetroitTigers #TigersNews2026 #JustinVerlander #TarikSkubal #DetroitSportsNet #DSNTigers #CaseyMize #Framber Valdez #MLBSpringTraining #WorldBaseballClassic2026 #TigersRosterCuts #DetroitSportsPodcast

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    10 mins
  • Jackson Jobe’s Return Timeline & Skubal Hits 99 MPH!
    Mar 1 2026

    The future of the Tigers' rotation just got a definitive timeline. Today, we dive into the optimistic news regarding Jackson Jobe’s recovery from Tommy John surgery and his projected summer return to the mound. We also break down why Kevin McGonigle is the early favorite for AL Rookie of the Year and how the Tigers' 87-win projection stacks up against the rest of the AL Central.

    In our game recap, we break down the 4–4 tie against the Blue Jays, featuring Tarik Skubal’s dominant 99.3 MPH fastball and a deep dive into how the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system impacted the late innings.

    In MLB news, we look at the scorching start for Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt, the four-team "bloodbath" brewing in the NL East, and the latest on Francisco Lindor’s Opening Day status.

    Questions of the Day:

    • Tigers: Tigers QOTD: Will Jackson Jobe play a big role for the tigers in the second half of the season?

    • MLB: MLB Qotd: Who wins the NL EASt? Will it be the closest division race in the MLB this year?

    #DetroitTigers #JacksonJobe #TarikSkubal #ALCentral #MLB2026 #KevinMcGonigle #TigersNews #OldEnglishDBrief #BaseballPodcast #SpringTraining #VanceHoneycutt #NLEast #MotorCity #DetroitSports #JacksonJobeReturn

    Join the conversation: Leave a comment on Spotify and follow our YouTube channel, 'The Old English D-Brief', where you can catch the audio for every single episode. Be kind to each other and go tigers for life!

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    8 mins
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