http://mlb.mlb.com DET Homepage News Thu, 23 May 2013 16:33:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48383094&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Thu, 23 May 2013 10:54:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48383094&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Justin Verlander has struggled in recent starts, but he will end up where he should -- maybe not in line for another American League Cy Young Award, but probably not far off. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=46318616&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Thu, 23 May 2013 10:18:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=46318616&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328552&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328552&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tigers manager Jim Leyland is trying to come up with any idea he can to help Alex Avila out of his season-long slump. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328550&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328550&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Torii Hunter is following Dodgers All-Star Matt Kemp's lead on tornado relief in Moore, Okla. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328548&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313578&notebook_id=48328548&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Nobody on the Tigers' roster has the language of pitcher-speak down like Max Scherzer. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Thu, 23 May 2013 02:25:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Justin Verlander earned his fifth win, despite struggling, thanks to a well-balanced offensive attack in an 11-7 win over the Indians Wednesday at Progressive Field in a game that was slowed by two rain delays. Miguel Cabrera homered and drove in three runs. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_minmlb_detmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=det Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_minmlb_detmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=det The Twins, who've dropped eight straight, and Tigers, near the top of the AL Central, begin a four-game set at Comerica Park on Thursday night at 7:08 ET with Scott Diamond facing Rick Porcello. Joey Nowak http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Wed, 22 May 2013 00:30:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det The immediate impact of Tuesday's 5-1 Tigers win on the standings was incremental, moving Detroit within a game and a half of Cleveland in the division. The fearsome part is looking ahead at what Miguel Cabrera could mean in the race over the coming weeks if he keeps hitting like he has. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197798&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197798&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sunday night was a performance to behold for at least one Tiger, even if it was in defeat. As Matt Tuiasosopo stepped to the plate time and again, only to toss his bat and take his base, he was walking his way to a career best. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197796&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197796&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Octavio Dotel has resumed throwing on schedule as the Tigers try to work him back slowly from the elbow inflammation that has sidelined him for a month. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197788&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197788&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tigers infield prospect Danny Worth was shut down from baseball activity again last week after suffering a setback with his bruised right heel. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197786&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48197592&notebook_id=48197786&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det For the second consecutive year, the Tigers will use the First-Year Player Draft to pay homage to a longtime Major League general manager on their staff: Murray Cook. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48086238&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Mon, 20 May 2013 17:25:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48086238&vkey=news_det&c_id=det 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. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48059536&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Mon, 20 May 2013 09:42:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48059536&vkey=news_det&c_id=det 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. Joey Nowak http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48054724&vkey=news_det&c_id=det Mon, 20 May 2013 02:20:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48054724&vkey=news_det&c_id=det 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. Richard Justice http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029356&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sun, 19 May 2013 19:13:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029356&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 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. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029350&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sun, 19 May 2013 19:13:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029350&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 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. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029348&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sun, 19 May 2013 19:13:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029348&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 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. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029346&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sun, 19 May 2013 19:13:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=48022510&notebook_id=48029346&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 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. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Mon, 20 May 2013 01:38:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det 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. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923716&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sat, 18 May 2013 19:50:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923716&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 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. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923714&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sat, 18 May 2013 19:50:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923714&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 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. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923712&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sat, 18 May 2013 19:50:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923712&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Manager Jim Leyland has gotten solid work out of a number of Tigers relievers recently. "I'm very happy with [the bullpen]," Leyland said. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923710&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Sat, 18 May 2013 19:50:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911130&notebook_id=47923710&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 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. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Sun, 19 May 2013 00:46:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det 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. Christian Corona http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812832&notebook_id=47824778&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Fri, 17 May 2013 20:42:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812832&notebook_id=47824778&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 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. Jim Reeves http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812832&notebook_id=47812878&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Fri, 17 May 2013 18:46:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812832&notebook_id=47812878&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 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. Jim Reeves http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812832&notebook_id=47812872&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Fri, 17 May 2013 18:46:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812832&notebook_id=47812872&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 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. Jim Reeves http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812832&notebook_id=47812870&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det Fri, 17 May 2013 18:46:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47812832&notebook_id=47812870&vkey=notebook_det&c_id=det 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. Jim Reeves http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det Sat, 18 May 2013 01:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_detmlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=det 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. Jim Reeves