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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 »
“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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Detroit Tigers LF Andy Dirks Remains Sidelined With Swollen Knee
Detroit Tigers left fielder Andy Dirks remains sidelined with a swollen right knee which he injured Tuesday while playing at Joker Marchant Stadium. Tigers management is hopeful Dirks will be able to get back onto the field within... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Return Rule-5 Pick Jeff Kobernus To Washington Nationals
The Detroit Tigers held high hopes for Rule-5 pick Jeff Kobernus, a natural second baseman with great speed, who was transformed into a left fielder this spring in hopes of becoming the right-handed bat in a platoon role with Andy... More of this article »