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5/20/2013 |
Tigers searching for right mix of arms, roles in 'pen
The Tigers went into Spring Training with a 22-year-old rookie competing at closer. They went into the season with a closer by a committee, then with Joaquin Benoit as the top option before welcoming back Jose Valverde.
5/20/2013 |
Miggy's big hitting night in loss a first in MLB
Miguel Cabrera's remarkable display at the plate Sunday night proved to be for naught as the Tigers lost to the Rangers, 11-8. But it made it all the more historic.
5/20/2013 |
As encore to Triple Crown, Miggy even better
If you drew up the perfect baseball player -- that is, if you gave someone size and strength and quickness, if you also gave him a dedication to his craft and a commitment to being the best teammate he can be -- you would have Miguel Cabrera.
5/19/2013 |
Smyly showing off versatility in bullpen
If everything works out, Drew Smyly will be a reliable member of the Tigers' rotation soon. But for now, he's helping them every way he can out of the bullpen.
5/19/2013 |
Infante slotted in leadoff position for finale
Omar Infante had only served as the Tigers' leadoff hitter once this year, but with Austin Jackson and Andy Dirks not playing, he was the first hitter listed in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rangers.
5/19/2013 |
Miggy putting up big numbers again
A year after becoming the first player to win the Triple Crown in nearly half a century, Miguel Cabrera is on pace to have 42 more RBIs and a batting average 57 points than the one he had last season.
5/19/2013 |
Fielder not fazed by recent slump
Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder knocked in his first RBI in over a week on Saturday night as he tries to break out of his offensive funk.
5/19/2013 |
Despite Miggy's three HRs, Tigers outslugged
Miguel Cabrera hit three homers and drove in five runs and Prince Fielder had three RBIs, but the Tigers dropped an 11-8 slugfest to the Rangers on Sunday night in Arlington.
5/19/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 19
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/18/2013 |
Leyland's hopes for horse racing milestone dashed
A year ago, Tigers manager Jim Leyland watched Miguel Cabrera become the first player to win a Triple Crown in 45 years. This year, he was rooting for a Triple Crown of a different kind. But Orb was unable to pull off the second leg of horse racing's trifecta Saturday at the Preakness.
5/18/2013 |
Changeup helps Porcello move past ugly outing
After his forgettable showing against the Angels on April 20, Tigers right-hander Rick Porcello has turned his season around, largely because of an effective changeup.
5/18/2013 |
Bullpen stepping up to assist starting rotation
Manager Jim Leyland has gotten solid work out of a number of Tigers relievers recently. "I'm very happy with [the bullpen]," Leyland said.
5/18/2013 |
Garcia starts in center field for Tigers
Avisail Garcia got the start in center field, just his second of the year, and batted eighth for the Tigers in Saturday's game against the Rangers.
5/18/2013 |
Anibal unable to get out of third inning vs. Rangers
Right-hander Anibal Sanchez limped out of the gate, allowing five earned runs over 2 2/3 innings, as the Tigers dropped a 7-2 decision to the Rangers on Saturday night in Arlington.
5/17/2013 |
Tigers set to honor '68 World Series champs
The Tigers will celebrate one of their most beloved teams when the 1968 World Series champions are honored on Saturday, May 25 at Comerica Park. More than a dozen players and coaches from the '68 team are expected to be in attendance, including Al Kaline, Mickey Lolich, Denny McLain and Mickey Stanley.
5/17/2013 |
V-Mart impresses Leyland with tough at-bat
Manager Jim Leyland was impressed with what he called a spectacular at-bat by Victor Martinez in the Tigers' three-run third inning on Thursday night, calling it "one of the best at-bats by any player on any team this season."
5/17/2013 |
Verlander, Leyland aren't shaken by one start
Even after one of the roughest starts of Justin Verlander's illustrious career, Tigers manager Jim Leyland has absolutely no concerns about his ace right-hander, who says he can fix inconsistency in his delivery with repetition.
5/17/2013 |
Miggy's rocket shot proves too close to call
After Miguel Cabrera was ruled out at first on a hard grounder that ricocheted off one glove into another, Tigers manager Jim Leyland had a brief discussion with first-base umpire Ron Kulpa before returning to the dugout. Later, the skipper took a look at the replay and couldn't tell one way or the other.
5/17/2013 |
Downs, Reed lessen workload in Tigers' bullpen
Manager Jim Leyland was delighted with the work delivered by relievers Darin Downs and Evan Reed, who made his Major League debut on Thursday night. Each gave up two hits and a run in their outings, but Justin Verlander's short stay could have easily decimated the bullpen to a much larger degree.
5/17/2013 |
Porcello leads way as Tigers double up Rangers
Right-hander Rick Porcello struck out six in 5 2/3 strong innings, while Miguel Cabrera added three hits in the Tigers' 2-1 win over the Rangers on Friday night that evened the four-game series at one apiece.
5/17/2013 |
Grimm looking for positive results against Tigers
Rangers right-hander Justin Grimm, who has struggled over his last three starts, must face the team that handed him the worst outing of his short Major League career, when he opposes Anibal Sanchez and the Tigers on Saturday night in Arlington.
5/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/17/2013 |
Porcello tasked with cooling off Rangers' bats
Right-handers Rick Porcello and Nick Tepesch will start opposite each other as the Tigers and Rangers continue their four-game series Friday night.
5/16/2013 |
Verlander roughed up, Tigers routed by Rangers
Torpedoed by the Rangers' seven-run third inning, Justin Verlander failed to complete at least three innings for only the fourth time in his career during a 10-4 loss on Thursday night.
5/16/2013 |
Leyland 'thrilled' to have Valverde as his closer
Every day there's another question about closer Jose Valverde. Every day, manager Jim Leyland scratches his head and wonders why. More Results > |
