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Ruptured Biceps Tendon Ends Miguel Cabrera’s Season

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced following Tuesday’s game that veteran slugger Miguel Cabrera would not return this season after he ruptured the biceps tendon in his left arm. During the third inning, Cabrera swung... More of this article »
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Tigers Trade Ian Kinsler to Angels for Pair of Minor Leaguers

The Los Angeles Angels continue to deal during the offseason and filled their big hole they had at second base by sending a pair minor leaguers to the Detroit Tigers for Ian Kinsler. The trade was confirmed late Wednesday night by... More of this article »
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Detroit Tigers Sign Pedro Martinez Jr.

On Wednesday, the Detroit Tigers announced the signing of Pedro Martinez Jr. a prospect from the Dominican Republic and the son of Pedro Martinez a Hall of Fame pitcher. The younger Martinez inked a contract with the Tigers as part... More of this article »
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Tigers Player Might Play All Nine Positions During Same Game

Brad Ausmus the manager of the Detroit Tigers said this week he was giving consideration to allowing Andrew Romine to play each of the nine field positions during the same game. Romine playing each of the positions during a game is... More of this article »
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MLB Suspends Miguel Cabrera Seven Games

Miguel Cabrera the veteran slugger for the Detroit Tigers was suspended Friday for seven games. The Major League Baseball Commissioner’s office said that Cabrera had incited the first incident that became a bench-clearing brawl on... More of this article »
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Yankees Have Huge On-Field Brawl with Tigers

On Thursday afternoon, the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers let their emotions get the better of them as a brawl broke out during the sixth inning at Detroit’s Comerica Park. The brawl saw Miguel Cabrera the veteran first baseman... More of this article »
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Tigers Would Include Cash in Verlander Deal and Other MLB Trade Rumors

As with each year following the annual All-Star break, rumors continue about possible trades of high-profile players as teams competing for a postseason berth and a World Series title try to find the missing piece or pieces to their... More of this article »
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Tigers Decline Means Justin Verlander Could be on the Block

Tuesday was quite typical of this season for the Detroit Tigers’ Justin Verlander. He was throwing his fastball 95 mph, which he did during his best years, but that measure, which has been a bellwether for the effectiveness of a... More of this article »
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Indians Dominance Over Tigers Helped Win AL Central Title

The two straight losses the past two nights are not representative of the dominance the Cleveland Indians had this season over their American League Central rivals the Detroit Tigers. Even though the Indians have lost two straight... More of this article »
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Justin Verlander Returns to All-Star Form

Justin Verlander is known for being a voracious competitor and uncompromising. He has been one of the best pitchers of the past decade. However, things started to change two seasons ago and many had written the veteran Detroit hurler... More of this article »
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Detroit Tigers in Playoff Race Thanks to Trio of Pitchers

Few Major League Baseball teams had the success during the 2011 to 2014 regular seasons, as did the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers won four American League Central division titles and a total of 366 games during the regular season over... More of this article »
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MLB Free Agent Profile: Max Scherzer

Max Scherzer is the prize of the free agent market. The right-hander is likely to secure the biggest contract awarded this offseason. He turned down a big contract extension offer by the Detroit Tigers and after having another excellent... More of this article »
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Top 5 MLB Prospects That Could Make Second-Half Debut

We are rapidly approaching the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field and the midway point has already passed in a season that has witnessed the promotions of some of baseball’s top prospects. Amongst those promotions include the likes... More of this article »
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Scouting Report: Detroit Tigers Nick Castellanos

The Detroit Tigers selected Nick Castellanos with the 44th overall pick in the 2010 first-year player draft and nearly three years later is considered one of the best pure hitting prospects in the minor leagues. Castellanos has improved... More of this article »
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Tigers Justin Verlander Dominates Toronto in 11-1 Rout

Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander appears to have worked out the kinks that have overshadowed much of his season, as he helped lead the Tigers in an 11-1 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Independence Day. Coming into Thursday’s... More of this article »
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Tigers Max Scherzer First to 13-0 Since 1986 in Tigers Victory

Detroit Tigers right-hamder Max Scherzer pitched his way to his 13th victory of the season, improving his record to 13-0 and becoming the first pitcher in 27 years to start the season by winning 13 straight decisions. The last pitcher... More of this article »
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No Way Jose: Detroit Tigers DFA Jose Valverde

Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde  has been designated for assignment. Valverde has struggled mightily of late and has a 5.59 ERA over 19 1/3 innings of work. He  saved nine games for the Tigers  in 12 opportunities and the opposition... More of this article »
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Torii Hunter Slugs 300th Career HR in 5-2 Tigers Victory

In a career that has spanned across 16 years with the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, and now this season with the Detroit Tigers, Torii Hunter has solidified his name as a perennial all-star caliber player. On Sunday afternoon,... More of this article »
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Tigers Prospect Nick Castellanos is Best Pure Hitter in Minors

Nick Castellanos, the 44th-overall pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft by the Detroit Tigers out of Archbishop McCarthy High School (Florida), has been on a roll as of late for Triple-A Toledo in the International League. In his... More of this article »
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Detroit Tigers Sign First Round Pick Jonathon Crawford

The Detroit Tigers reached an agreement with first-round pick Jonathan Crawford. He was 3-6 with a 3.84 ERA and 69 strikeouts for the Florida Gators in 2013.  Crawford,  21, will receive a full slot value  signing bonus of $2,001,700. In... More of this article »
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Detroit Tigers Activate Austin Jackson, Option Avisail Garcia to Triple-A Toledo

The Detroit Tigers announced they will activate center fielder Austin Jackson from the disabled list in time for the series opener against the Minnesota Twins tonight. Jackson has been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo and... More of this article »
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Jose Valverde, No Team Wants a Closer Who Blows Saves

Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander did what he always does. Verlander has a 15-2 record with a 2.56 ERA in 25 starts against the Kansas City Royals and he dominated again, with seven shutout innings, giving up just three singles... More of this article »
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Victor Martinez Provides Spark, Tigers Beat Indians Behind Verlander

Victor Martinez homered to begin a three run second inning and the Tigers would lead 5-0 after four innings, holding on to win 7-5. Justin Verlander threw seven innings and gave up just three runs on seven hits with six strikeouts,... More of this article »
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Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera Named AL Player of the Month

Miguel Cabrera is at it again this season, putting up masterful offensive numbers in a season that could very well result in a second straight Triple Crown, a feat that has never been accomplished in major league history. The Detroit... More of this article »
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Miguel Cabrera, Tigers Slam Orioles

The Detroit Tigers scored eight runs in the fourth inning including a  Miguel Cabrera grand slam  to beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-3. The Tigers slammed five home runs off Baltimore pitching, including shots by Victor Martinez, Jhonny... More of this article »
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Doug Fister K’s 12 In TIgers Loss to Pirates

Detroit Tigers starter Doug Fister  struck out 12 batters in seven innings and allowed four hits, but it was a Russell Martin bases loaded single in the bottom of the 11th inning that gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a 1-0 win over the... More of this article »
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Justin Verlander Rebounds with 13 Ks in Tigers Victory

The Detroit Tigers and their fans can breath a little easier following Monday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, as Tigers ace Justin Verlander rebounded from two straight “uncharacteristic” starts. Verlander... More of this article »
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Max Scherzer Perfect at 7-0 After Slaying Minnesota

Detroit Tigers gunslinger Max Scherzer entered Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon with a perfect 6-0 record on the season, looking to extend that perfection against the Minnesota Twins. Scherzer would do exactly that, working six innings... More of this article »
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Anibal Sanchez Loses No-Hitter Settles For One-Hit Shutout

Anibal Sanchez lost a no-hitter with one out in the ninth inning when Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer lined a  single up the middle. It would have been the second no-hitter in Sanchez’s career.  His first no-hitter as a... More of this article »
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Miguel Cabrera Continues Assault on Major League Pitching

Miguel Cabrera homered for the fourth consecutive game and finished with three RBI and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6. Cabrera is now  batting, .391/.467/701 with 14 home runs and 55 RBI, but it was an... More of this article »
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Max Scherzer Stifles Indians, K’s 7 in 5-1 Victory

Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer stifled the AL Central leading Indians offense in a 5-1 victory on Tuesday night. Backed by a two-run home run by Miguel Cabrera in the sixth-inning, Scherzer would go on to work eight-innings of... More of this article »
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Miguel Cabrera Hits 3 Home Runs In Tigers Loss

Miguel Cabrera hammered three home runs and  had five RBI in a 11-8 loss to the Texas Rangers  in Arlington. Cabrera was 4-for-4  on the night to raise his league-leading average to .384 and his RBI total to 46. Cabrera hit a three-run... More of this article »
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Austin Jackson To The DL – Tigers Recall Avisail Garcia

The Detroit Tigers Austin Jackson is going to require more than a few days off for his ailing right hamstring to heal. The Tigers placed the 26-year-old Jackson on the 15 day disabled list and recalled outfielder Avasail Garcia. Jackson,... More of this article »
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Jose Valverde Is Detroit Tigers “New” Closer

It wasn’t really a divorce after all. After a disastrous postseason the Detroit Tigers decided that Jose Valverde  wasn’t a part of the plans going forward for 2013.  At that time the decision seemed  like a final decree. Yesterday... More of this article »
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Tigers Octavio Dotel to The DL, Bruce Rendon Recalled

The Detroit Tigers have placed reliever Octavio Dotel on the disabled list with elbow soreness and inflammation retroactive to April 20.  In a corresponding move the Tigers recalled 22-year-old Bruce Rondon from AAA Toledo. Rondon... More of this article »
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Detroit Tigers News: Jose Valverde Faces Live Hitters In Comeback

Friday was the first chance that Jose Valverde had to face live hitters and he didn’t disappoint. While not perfect, he did toss one scoreless inning while striking one out and walking another in an extended spring training game... More of this article »
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“Speedy” Miguel Cabrera, Tigers Cruise To Victory

Detroit Tigers fans, don’t be confused. The game was not played in rapid speed, nor was it even close. But what did happen put a wide smile on arguably the Tigers best players face, something to consider since Justin Verlander... More of this article »
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Tigers Jim Leyland Still Confident In Brayan Villarreal

Dear Lord, can we please get some relief? And I am not talking about the Detroit Tigers bullpen. I am describing the weather conditions that come nearly every April and surely didn’t miss the 2013 go-around. In fact, they have... More of this article »
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Anibal Sanchez, Miguel Cabrera Lead Tigers To Victory

On a wet, stormy day in the Detroit metro area, Comerica Park fans were entertained with some blasts of their own. Led by an outstanding pitching performance from Anibal Sanchez and a pair of home runs from Alex Avila and Miguel... More of this article »
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CC Sabathia And Yankees Avoid Sweep, Beat Tigers 7-0

It was a nice day Sunday Afternoon at Comerica Park. The weather was decent, the crowd celebrated as New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was celebrated for his accomplishments in the game of baseball as this was his last visit... More of this article »
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Max Scherzer Leads Tigers To Victory, Yankees Fall To 1-4

Max Scherzer led the Detroit Tigers to a 8-4 victory on Saturday afternoon over the New York Yankees, bringing the team to a AL Central Division lead tie with the Chicago White Sox. Their offense remained hot despite the afternoon... More of this article »
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Drew Smyly’s Four-Inning Save Provides Tigers Much Needed Relief

While it wasn’t a feat that is as rare as a  hitter going for the cycle or a pitcher throwing a perfect-game, Drew Smyly did something in Detroit’s home opener that not many pitchers do, and that is to pick up a four-inning... More of this article »
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Tigers News: Prince Fielder King For The Day, Launches Two Bombs

Opening Day is always a special event around the city of Detroit and today was no exception. Despite a chilly feel to the crisp, cool air, the sun was shining on the ball field at Comerica Park brilliantly. The thoughts of months... More of this article »
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Detroit Tigers Re-Sign Jose Valverde To Minor League Deal

Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski announced early Thursday afternoon that Jose Valverde will be rejoining the organization after agreeing to a minor league deal. Terms of the contract has Valverde reporting to the Tigers... More of this article »
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Tigers News: Bullpen Blows Save, Reed Claimed From Miami

And here we go again – The Detroit Tigers may have a bigger problem on their hands than they had anticipated when finalizing their Opening Day roster and sending down closer prospect Bruce Rondon. They had hoped to go with a... More of this article »
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Tigers News: Justin Verlander Wins First Opening Day Of Career, Coke Gets Save

Oh No Not Again – Justin Verlander had never won a season Opening Day in his career and was fueled with excitement coming off his record-breaking five-year extension just a few days before. The Detroit Tigers pitcher, who quickly... More of this article »
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Detroit Tigers Extend Justin Verlander Five years $180 million

A few months after the Seattle Mariners locked up Felix Hernandez long term, the Detroit Tigers signed Justin Verlander to a five-year contract extension that will keep him with the Tigers through 2019 and even 2020 if a vesting option... More of this article »
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Detroit Tigers Option Bruce Rondon, Closer By Committee?

The Detroit Tigers will face at least one shaky situation heading into the American League title defense this season. Bruce Rondon, the heir apparent to the ninth inning role, was demoted from Spring Training on Thursday and will begin... More of this article »
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Tigers News: Matt Tuiasosopo’s Hot Spring Translates Into Frigid Northern Invite

Matt Tuiasosopo‘s hot spring has translated into an invite to the frigid north as Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland has told the 26-year old outfielder that he has made the club as their fourth outfielder and will be heading... More of this article »
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Detroit Tigers Legend Virgil Trucks Passes At 95 Years Of Age

The Detroit Tigers lost another one of their own Saturday night when legendary pitcher Virgil Trucks passed with what was believed to be pneumonia. Trucks, who lived to the ripe old age of 95, was famous for throwing two no-hitters... More of this article »