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Yappin' About Sports
Home of the Sports Podcast "Yappin' About Sports" hosted by Jack Hartley
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169: College Football Week One Notes, Final Thoughts on LSU & Baton Rouge
Talking over what Jack took note of in the opening week of college football and a final thoughts on the day in Baton Rouge on Saturday night.
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166: Toledo @ MSU Expectations, Thoughts On the State of College Sports
Talking about Toledo and Michigan State as they face off in East Lansing to begin the Pat Fitzgerlad era. Is the current state of college athletics healthy for…
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165: Spartans and Wolverines 2026 Schedule Predictions
Predicting every game for Michigan State and Michigan in 2026.
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164: Wolverine Football Expectations, Lions Injury News
What should the expectations be for the Michigan Wolverines football team in 2026? The Lions running back room takes a blow as Pacheco hits the IR.
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163: Three Michigan State Football Expectations, Tigers Lose
Monday night would not fall Detroit's way in an 11-1 loss to begin their series in Minnesota. Three realistic expectations for Michigan State football in 2026.
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162: Tigers Drop Series to Dodgers, Lions Expectations for 2026
The Detroit Tigers season is nearing an end as they drop another series, this time to the Dodgers. The Detroit Lions announce their 53-man roster, with that…
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161: College Football Week 0, Tigers Walk-Off Dodgers, Lions Finish Preseason
Talking about week 0 in college football and going over Friday's picks. Tigers get a walk off win over the Dodgers to even series with LA. The Detroit Lions…
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160: Dodgers Beat the Tigers in Skubal Return to Detroit
The Detroit Tigers began their three-game weekend series with the Dodgers on Friday. In an emotional night Tarik Skubal made his return to Comerica Park for…
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159: College Football Playoff Predictions, Three Best Bets for Week 0 Saturday
Talking college football and making the 2026 playoff predictions, with two teams in the title game and championship game pick. Three best bets for Week 0 in…
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158: College Football Talk, Michigan Football Bold Take, Tigers Lose 4th Straight Series
Going through the power four and talking teams with the possibility of playoffs in 2026. Michigan Football bold take for this upcoming season. Tigers drop 4th…
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157: Tigers End Losing Skid, One Bold 2026 Spartans Football Take
Talking and going over the Tigers 4-1 win on Tuesday night over the Rays. One bold Michigan State football take and prediction for the upcoming season.
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156: Tampa Bay Hands Detroit Sixth Straight Loss
The Detroit Tigers have lost six games in a row, nine of the last 10 games and now are 61-70. Talking about Monday's 4-1 loss to the Rays.
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155: Is it Football Season Yet?
The Detroit Tigers' season is beginning to fade as they were swpet over the weekend in Kansas City, falling to eight games below .500.
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154: Tigers Bats Stay Cold in 4th Straight Loss
It may finally be time to call the Detroit Tigers chance at the playoffs after the Royals rattle off their seventh straight win.
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153: Tigers Lose Third Straight Game
Detroit falls for the sixth time in the past seven games and falls to six game below .500 as playoff hopes begin to fade.
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152: Talking Detroit Tigers with Matt Ammons
Jack and Matt go back over their preseason predictions, the three biggest reasons the Tigers are where they are & biggest surprises both positive and negative…
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151: Reality Check Time for Tiger Fans
It's time to be real when it comes to what to expect for the remainder of the 2026 season for Detroit.
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150: Ashcraft Deals to Even Series for Pirates
Ashcraft dials it in on Tuesday night to beat the Tigers in Pittsburgh. Going over the new AL Wild Card standings as they change night by night.
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149: Tigers Rebound to Begin Trip in Pittsburgh
McGonigle homers, Clark and Callahan come through with RBI hits, and Jansen closes out a 8-5 Tigers win.
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148: Tigers Swept in Deflating Series at Comerica Park
The Tigers walked into Friday night with a major chance to make up ground and solidify a chance at the Central with a series win over the White Sox. However…
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147: White Sox Take Series in Detroit
Talking about a wild MLB Saturday slate and AL wild card picture. Detroit falls to 60-63 following a 4-3 loss to Chicago and fall back out of playoff position.
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146: White Sox Power Past Tigers Friday
Jackson Jobe would struggle on Friday as the Tigers drop a game to the first place White Sox 9-5.
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145: Tigers Take Guardians Series, Lions Begin 2026 Preseason
Is it time to admit you're bought back in on the 2026 Tigers? After Thursday afternoon's win, Detroit is currently in a playoff spot entering play Friday night.
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144: Guardians Even Series at Comerica Park
Valdez has a rocky 5 2/3 of work on Wednesday, as Detroit falls to Cleveland by a 6-4 final score.
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143: They Let the Tigers Get Hot Again
The Tigers are 8-2 over the last 10 games and are just and a half game away from being back in a playoff spot.
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142: Realistic Expectations for Tigers Homestand
Talking about what to expect this week as the Tigers welcome in the Guardians and White Sox in what could be a season-defining week.
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141: Jobe & Melton Lead Tigers to Series Win
The Tigers are now within just a game of a the final wild card spot and are just 3.5 games behind Chicago. Detroit has the two most important series of 2026…
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140: Jackson Jobe Back on Mound in Tigers Shutout Win Over Giants
Talking and going over the Tigers' big and much-needed win in San Francisco. Detroit improves to 57-60 and looks to take all three road series out West on…
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139: Giants Take Series Opener, MLB Friday Action
The Tigers fell on Friday night 5-2, to the Giants to begin their weekend series by the Bay. Rounding up Friday night's MLB action.
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138: Tigers Take Series in Seattle, Gibbs Gets Paid
The Detroit Tigers take two of three games to keep things interesting in the AL wild card race. Gibbs and the Lions agree to record deal making the Detroit…
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137: Woo Slows Tigers Bats, Mize Struggles in Padres Debut
Going over what turned into a heated game in Seattle as the Tigers lost to the Mariners on Wednesday, 4-2. Casey Mize made his first start outside the Tigers…
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136: Skubal Makes Dodgers Debut, Tigers Win 4th Game in a Row, MLB Trade Deadline
Going over the details as Tarik Skubal made his first start in an LA Dodger uniform Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. Talking the Tigers 8-0 with Troy Melton on…
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135: Detroit Tigers Trade Deadline Reaction
Before going over a busy trade deadline around the league, first Jack reacts to how the Tigers ended up doing.
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134: Tigers Complete Weekend Sweep of A's
Going over the offensive-filled weekend for Detroit as they sweep the A's in Sacramento. Further reaction to Skubal being dealt and if more names are to come.
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133: Tarik Skubal is a LA Dodger
Reaction and thoughts as the first major domino of the trade deadline for the Tigers is as expected Skubal but to the two-time defending champ Dodgers.
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132: Detroit Dominates in Max Clark Debut
Going over the Tigers big time 13-1 win on Friday night in Sacramento.
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131: Max Clark Called to Detroit, Initial 2026 Lions Thoughts
Reacting to Max Clark getting the call up to the Detroit Tigers. The Lions have a lot of storylines surrounding the 2026 season, what is most important or…
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130: Tigers Lose In Disastrous Fashion to Orioles on Skubal Day
Thoughts and reaction to the Tigers falling once again to the Orioles thanks to, you guessed it, the bullpen blows another late lead. Today, Skubal struck out…
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129: Tigers Offense Goes for 14 Runs in Win Over O's
Where has this offense been all year? Detroit plates 14 runs off 19 hits and got another stellar day from Troy Melton.
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128: Tigers Drop Third Consecutive Game Monday Night
The Tigers fell 8-5 on Monday night to the Orioles, a team firmly ahead of Detroit in the Wild Card. Has it become clear to be sellers at the deadline?
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127: The Reality of the 2026 Detroit Tigers
Thoughts after a beyond frustrating day and weekend at Comerica Park.
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126: Trip to PNC Park, Tigers Bullpen Costly Again
Going over what was an awesome day in Pittsburgh to watch the Cubs beat the Pirates on Skenes day. The Tigers bullpen costs Detroit another late lead as they…
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125: Vintage Skubal Gives Tigers Win on Friday
Detroit creeps one game closer to the .500 mark with a narrow 2-1 win over the Royals on Friday night.
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124: Tigers Escape With 4-3 Win Over Royals, MLB Playoff Talk
Going over the Tigers series opening win over the Royals on Thursday night. Breaking down the current MLB playoff picture and whose stock is up and down…
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123: Montero & Lee Lead Tigers to Series Win in Chicago
Going over the road trip for Detroit in LA and Chicago and talking about Wednesday night's win. Tarik Skubal trade talk and why it makes all too much sense to…
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122: Valdez Struggles as Tigers Lose Big to Cubs
Going over what would be a frustrating night for the Detroit Tigers in Chicago.
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121: Tigers Win Wild Game in Chicago
How about it? The Tigers are able to survive a game against the Cubs on Monday night. Recap and thoughts after a rollercoaster of a game.
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120: Tigers Weekend in Anaheim, Spain Takes Home World Cup Crown
The Tigers begin the second half of the season with a series win over the Angels. They fall, 3-2 in the series finale on Sunday as Mize would exit the game…
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119: Skubal Dominates as Tigers Shutout Angels, Burns Holds Control at The Open
Is it time to take this Tigers team seriously? Talking Skubal's vintage start in Anaheim and the headache that Scott Harris is going to have at the deadline…
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118: Lee Leads Tigers to Win Over Angels, Dodgers Beat Yankees
Going over the Tigers win over the Angels to begin second half play. MLB notes from Friday night.
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117: MLB Playoff Predictions, Mets Beat Phillies on Thursday, Skubal Stayin in Detroit?
Going over who will make the 2026 postseason in Major League Baseball. The Mets open the second half of play with a win over Nola and the Phillies. Will Tarik…
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116: Yzerman Out as Wings GM, Tigers Second Half Predictions, World Cup Final Set
Reaction and thoughts to Red Wings finally making the move from Steve Yzerman in his now former GM role. What are first steps to get back to playoff hockey?…
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115: All Star Game Reaction, Spain to World Cup Final
The American League throws a surprising shutout at the MLB All Star Game. Spain advances past a studded France team to 2nd ever World Cup Final.
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114: Jordan Walker Wins the 2026 Home Run Derby
Thoughts and reaction about this years home run derby with the new format and overall how the broadcast from Netflix was.
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113: First Half Tigers Thoughts, Home Run Derby Pick
The opening half of baseball is over as Detroit falls in two to of three games to the Phillies as they enter the All-star break. Giving a pick for Monday…
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112: A Great Conversation With Coach Deshon Davis
Today, Jack got to sit down with Deshon Davis and speak on a multitude of areas in the sports world. Starting from building relationships, being a mentor…
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111: Tigers Win 6th Game in A Row
Reaction after another win at Comerica Park on Firework Friday. Tigers begin the homestand 4-0 and are 9 & 1 in their last 10 games.
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110: Tigers Sweep A's & Win 5th Game in A Row
Valdez finally looks like the pitcher Detroit signed for. Throwing for seven innings of one-run baseball. Detroit continues to hit the deep ball, McKinstry…
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109: Tigers Win Again, Verlander to Retire At End of 2026, Question For Baseball Fans
The Tigers beat the A's on Wednesday to improve to 42-50 on the season. Verlander announces his retirement at the end of the season. If you were the manager…
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108: Tigers Beat A's With Ease On Skubal Day
Thoughts on the Tigers 6-2 win on Tuesday night. What it means for Skubal's future & is the light getting brighter for postseason hope in Detroit?