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Tigers Closer Says He Had Zika Virus During Offseason
Francisco Rodriguez a closer for the Detroit Tigers is someone who experienced firsthand the effects of the Zika virus. He says he would tell those athletes traveling to the Rio Olympics to do their homework. Rodriguez is a Caracas,... More of this article »
Tigers Miguel Cabrera to the DL for the First Time in Career
Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus saw slugger Miguel Cabrera leave last night’s game with a left calf strain suffered while running the bases and knew it was not going to be good news after the game. He was right. The Tigers... More of this article »
Orioles Use Eight Run Eighth to Pull Away from Tigers
The Baltimore Orioles downed the Detroit Tigers at Camden Yards in the first game of the ALDS. A solid outing from Chris Tillman, four good innings from the bullpen, key home runs from Nelson Cruz and J.J. Hardy and a huge 8th... More of this article »
Ian Kinsler Proving to be Key Acquisition for Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers currently enjoy a 1.5 game lead on the Kansas City Royals in the American League Central. With just 13 games remaining, the Tigers odds of winning the division sit at 75 percent, and they are virtually assured... More of this article »
Rick Porcello Is Helping to Stabilize a Detroit Tigers Rotation in Flux
Thanks to a post All-Star break skid and a surge by the Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers playoff odds are in jeopardy. Their rotation is missing Anibal Sanchez and Justin Verlander only just returned from the disabled list.... More of this article »
MLB News: Seven Extension Candidates Before Season Starts
With Spring Training mercifully around the corner, it’s that time of the year when teams start negotiating contract extensions. Clayton Kershaw started off the extension season with a deal that guarantees him $215 million, and... More of this article »
Tigers Reach Agreement with Joba Chamberlain
The Detroit Tigers reached an agreement with Joba Chamberlain, signing the 28 year-old righthander to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Chamberlain’s contract contains performance... More of this article »
Is Shin-Soo Choo Worth a $140 Million Deal ?
With the signing of Robinson Cano and Jacoby Ellsbury, Shin-Soo Choo is the best hitter available in the free agent class. The 31 year-old outfielder is looking for a big deal, something in the range of seven years at $20 million... More of this article »
Tigers Max Scherzer “Definitely in Play”
Detroit Tigers ace and Cy Young winner Max Scherzer is available for trade according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. The 29 year-old Scherzer will hit free agency next year, and is projected to earn over $13 million in arbitration... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Reach Agreement With Rajai Davis
The Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with free-agent outfielder Rajai Davis. While several teams were in the mix for Davis, the Tigers were said to be the favorites along with the Minnesota Twins. He... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Swindle Detroit Tigers, Grab Doug Fister
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Doug Fister from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for infielder Steve Lombardozzi, lefty reliever Ian Krol, and pitching prospect Robbie Ray. The deal was originally reported... More of this article »
Rangers, Tigers Agree to Prince Fielder, Ian Kinsler Trade
The Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a deal that would send Prince Fielder to the Rangers for second baseman Ian Kinsler. Both players would have to pass physicals. Since there is a significant amount of cash in... More of this article »
Miguel Cabrera Goes Back-to-Back With MVP’s
Miguel Cabrera limped through the last month of the season with a variety of ailments but the first five months of his season were enough for him to earn his second consecutive American League Most Valuable Player award. He outpointed... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox’ Mike Napoli Hits Big Home Run
Somebody finally scored off Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander. In the 7th inning of Game Three of the ALCS, Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli drove a fastball into the seats in left center field. The home run would... More of this article »
Lets Not Forget, Tigers Justin Verlander is Still Dominant
A lot has been made of the Oakland Athletics’ decision to start Sonny Gray in Game Five over Bartolo Colon, who had the second-lowest ERA in the AL this year. I fully agree with the Athletics’ decision for the simple... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Rally to Force Game 5 Against Athletics with 8-6 Win
After jumping out to an early 1-0 series lead on Friday behind a strong effort by Max Scherzer, the Detroit Tigers would falter heading into the weekend, dropping both Games 2 and 3 to the Oakland Athletics. Facing elimination at the... More of this article »
2013 ALDS: Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics Pitching Analysis and Preview
For the second straight year, the Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics will meet in the American League Division Series. It will be just the third time in postseason history that both teams will face one another, the first occurring... More of this article »
Nick Castellanos Called Up By Detroit Tigers
As expected Detroit Tigers prospect Nick Castellanos has been called up to the major leagues along with infielder Danny Worth and pitcher Evan Reed. Castellanos spent most of the season with Triple-A Toledo, hitting .276/.343/.446... More of this article »
Tigers Max Scherzer Outpitches Mets Matt Harvey For 19th Win
The Detroit Tigers Max Scherzer outpitched the New York Mets Matt Harvey , striking out 11 and hitting a RBI double that sent the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the New York Mets. Scherzer (19-1) joined Rube Marquard in... More of this article »
Max Scherzer Wins 17th, Tigers Win 12th Straight
The Detroit Tigers won their 12th straight game and Max Scherzer became baseball’s first 17-game winner besting the Cleveland Indians 10-3. Scherzer (17-1) allowed two runs and four hits in seven innings. Scherzer threw... More of this article »