AP Picks Justin Verlander To Top Rick Porcello For Cy Young
Tigers ace Justin Verlander (16-9, 3.04 ERA) nips Boston right-hander Rick Porcello (22-4, 3.15) and 2014 winner Corey Kluber (18-9, 3.14).
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Tigers ace Justin Verlander (16-9, 3.04 ERA) nips Boston right-hander Rick Porcello (22-4, 3.15) and 2014 winner Corey Kluber (18-9, 3.14).
"A lot of hard work for naught," Verlander said.
Now that the regular season is over, it's time to start looking toward what the Detroit Tigers are going to do during the winter.
It's reasonable to assign blame in the wake of a disappointment.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending October 2nd.
Detroit Tigers pitchers Justin Verlander and Michael Fulmer each posted impressive numbers in the 2016 season, putting themselves into strong consideration for postseason awards.
The makeup game between the Tigers and Indians scheduled for Monday, October 3, will not be played.
The Detroit Tigers were eliminated from playoff contention Sunday.
Verlander is 8-2 with a 2.00 ERA since the All-Star break, and had a pair of 11-strikeout games in September as well as one with 12 in his most recent start.
Detroit, trying to return to the postseason for the second time in three years, began the day a half-game behind Toronto for the second AL wild card.
Monday's game will only be played if necessary whereas it can impact postseason seedings.
MLB awards season is fast approaching. Bring on the debate.
For what it's worth, even Jones' mother had a hard time identifying her son.
The Detroit Tigers could end up with a wacky travel schedule next week — if they're able to keep their season going.
Apparently one of the Tigers -- knows how to blow off a little steam.
