Valenti and Rico got things started with the Tigers and their frustrations over lineup decisions, particularly their insistence on continuing to start Jahmai Jones. They carried over this conversation into the second hour, where they assigned blame for the lineups and took a bunch of your calls. The guys covered multiple topics in the third hour before getting into a discussion about their interest levels in Team USA during this World Cup.
HOUR 1: Valenti & Jeremy Otto's Tigers Bet + Reactions To Questionable Lineup Decisions + Can We Say That?
06/15/2026 | 41 mins.
The guys brought Jeremy Otto into the studio for a conversation about the Tigers, which turned into a bet placed between him and Valenti. Mike and Rico continued their Tigers talk and shared their frustrations over questionable lineup decisions by either A.J. Hinch or Scott Harris. Then, they wrapped the first hour with a "Can We Say That?"
HOUR 2: Which Of Harris Or Hinch Are To Blame For Tigers' Lineup Decisions?
06/15/2026 | 39 mins.
Mike and Rico took time during the second hour to assign blame to whoever they think is responsible for the lineups the Tigers put out daily.
HOUR 3: Can We Say That? Part 2 + J Batt Leaves For Kentucky + Dylan Larkin Update
06/15/2026 | 31 mins.
Mike and Rico covered a lot of ground in the third hour today. They started with part 2 of "Can We Say That". Then, the guys reacted to the news that former Michigan State AD J Batt is leaving to go to Kentucky before they addressed another update on the Dylan Larkin trade request situation.
HOUR 4: Team USA World Cup Interest Levels
06/15/2026 | 30 mins.
Valenti and Rico spent the final hour discussing Team USA men's soccer and their interest in them going forward in the World Cup.
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