The Majors Detroit Headlines

The crew somehow makes it to the tunnel for the 200th time and celebrates 200 episodes of Tunnel Talk in the most on brand way possible. There is food talk, specifically hamburgers, because of course there is. Old friends drop back in, memories from the last 200 episodes get dragged back out, and the crew spends a good amount of time laughing at how this show even still exists. Somewhere in between all of that, there is also discussion of Detroit City FC. Not a ton, but enough to stay on brand. Tunnel chaos, nostalgia, side quests, and just enough soccer to remind everyone why this started in the first place.

Sean and Adam break down Detroit City FC’s latest roster moves, including the signing of Callum Montgomery and the returns of Kobe Hernandez-Foster and Ryan Williams, while asking the bigger question of whether this squad is truly built to avoid the shortcomings of past seasons. The episode also covers the women’s indoor team and previews a tougher Great Lakes Conference in the USL W League.

The Tigers stunned fans by bringing Justin Verlander back to Detroit on a one-year deal, reigniting memories of the franchise’s golden era. But this reunion is about more than nostalgia. With unfinished business and one last run at a title, Verlander’s return could define the final chapter of his career.

Tarik Skubal didn’t just win his arbitration case, he rewrote the ceiling. After the Tigers filed at $19 million, an arbitration panel handed Skubal a record $32 million award, a ruling that exposed the limits of baseball’s cost-control system and sent a message across the league.

The Detroit Tigers have made a major splash in free agency, signing left-handed starter Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million contract. The move gives Detroit a proven frontline arm and pairs Valdez with Tarik Skubal atop the Tigers’ rotation entering the 2026 season.

Detroit City FC has re-signed Bilal Obeid to a USL Academy contract, allowing the Dearborn native to retain his college eligibility while continuing to train and play with the club’s men’s first team ahead of the 2026 season.

Detroit Tigers legend and 1968 World Series MVP Mickey Lolich has passed away at the age of 85. Lolich was one of the most durable and iconic pitchers in franchise history and a central figure in Detroit’s 1968 championship run.

Adam and Dorf break down the Tarik Skubal arbitration battle, Tigers trade speculation, and what it means for Detroit’s long-term plans, plus quick hits on the Lions hiring Mike Kafka and USL’s new Division One league.

Adam and Dorf break down the Detroit Lions offseason outlook, roster priorities, free agency realities, the Drew Petzing hire, and how the Lions should approach the future of Taylor Decker.

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