Valenti and Rico got the show started with a victory lap following the news that the Tigers are bringing back franchise legend Justin Verlander on a 1-year deal. They discussed how this moves the goalposts of their expectations and the perception of the organization to the fans. The guys stuck with this topic until the third hour, where they touched on the Pistons-Hornets brawl from last night. Both topics were rehashed and wrapped up in the final hour.
HOUR 1: Reactions To Tigers Bringing Back Verlander + In Football Today
2/10/2026 | 39 mins.
The guys began the show giving the Tigers their flowers for heeding their advice in signing franchise legend Justin Verlander. Plus, they talked about some NFL teams' biggest needs in an "In Football Today".
HOUR 2: Examining The Perception Of The Tigers In Detroit Now
2/10/2026 | 39 mins.
Mike and Rico continued to offer their thoughts on the Verlander signing and how they view the front office and ownership of the Tigers now.
HOUR 3: Hockey Player Or Diplomat? + The Pistons-Hornets Brawl
2/10/2026 | 30 mins.
Kenny had a list of names to which the guys guessed whether each is a hockey player or a diplomat. Then, the guys finally got to last night's brawl between the Pistons and the Hornets.
HOUR 4: Pistons' Brawl + Tigers Sign Verlander Final Thoughts/Calls
2/10/2026 | 30 mins.
Valenti and Rico spent the final hour wrapping up their two main topics of the day.
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