The BIGPLAY Detroit Show 08/04/26

Chris and Austin are back with another episode of BIGPLAY Detroit, breaking down the biggest stories from around Detroit sports and beyond.

They open the show by discussing the Detroit Tigers' decision to trade Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize for a haul of prospects at the MLB trade deadline. With Detroit sitting just 2.5 games out of a postseason spot, was this the right long-term move or a white flag on the 2026 season? Chris and Austin break down the blockbuster deal, what the Tigers received in return, and what it means for the franchise moving forward.

Next, the conversation shifts to the Detroit Lions, who signed veteran linebacker Devin White after Jimmy Rolder's injury. Chris and Austin discuss whether White still has enough left in the tank to make an impact and how the move affects Detroit's defense heading into the season.

Austin then makes the case that Dan Campbell has become the face of Detroit sports. From changing the culture of the Lions to embodying the city's identity, Austin explains why no figure has had a greater impact on Detroit's sports landscape.

Over in Ann Arbor, Chris weighs in on Michigan football and explains why fans shouldn't be concerned about Kyle Whittingham's lack of history in The Game. Chris believes elite coaching is elite coaching, and that Whittingham's decades of experience will have the Wolverines fully prepared for college football's biggest rivalry.

Finally, Chris wraps things up by looking at one of baseball's most intriguing futures markets: Pete Crow-Armstrong's NL MVP odds. Is the Cubs' young star emerging as the league's most valuable player, or is there still value left on the board?

The Tigers' blockbuster trade, the Lions' latest addition, Dan Campbell's legacy, Michigan football, Pete Crow-Armstrong's MVP case, and plenty of strong opinions—all on this week's episode of BIGPLAY Detroit.

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